This is an interesting problem that approaches higher degree polynomials from a different perspective. Given a third degree polynomial, two known zeros, and a y-intercept, find the value of the polynomialÕs coefficients. This problem...

Find the zeros on a given graph of a quadratic equation. What does this mean? It means to find the values at which the parabola crosses the x-axis. It seems pretty straightforward to be able to look at a graph and identify the points at...

This worksheet is part of the TI-Nspire instructional activity on the quadratic formula. Pupils determine the solutions of a quadratic function by looking at a graph and the discriminant. They use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic...

This is comprehensive lesson that considers many aspects of quadratic functions. It includes using factoring, completing the square and the use of the quadratic formula for finding the zeros of the function (including imaginary roots)....

Use graphs to solve polynomials. With this resource, learners graph cubes and fourth degree polynomials and find their zeros and solutions. They determine the number and type of real zeros in a given polynomial.

Get out the graph paper; it's time to graph functions! Upper graders solve and graph 10 different problems that include graphing polynomial functions, finding the bounds for x and y that display the basic characteristic of the graph of...

High schoolers generate the equation of a polynomial given its roots and the end behavior of the function. They need to apply theorems concerning the multiplicity of roots, conjugates of irrational or imaginary roots to find a...

Mathematicians determine the solutions of a quadratic function by looking at a graph. They use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic functions on their Ti-Nspire.

This lesson plan is all about polynomial functions, graphs, and parabolas! It even comes with quite a few follow along worksheets. Get your class graphing polynomial functions with a degree higher than two, identifying the function...

Scholars investigate transforming parabolas.  In this transforming parabolas lesson plan, they take the parent graph y=x^2 and transform it by shifting left, right, up, and down and shrinking and stretching. The class finds maximums,...

Explore parabolas in this algebra lesson with the graphing calculator. The class investigates what effects the changing of the parameters of the vertex form of a quadrati have to its graph. They find the zeros of a quadratic graphically...

Using Wolframalpha graphing capabilites, algebra learners graph polynomials with degrees of three and larger. They identify the roots and graph each polynomial, predict zeros and shapes of graphs, and validate their understanding through...

In this algebra instructional activity  uses factoring to solve and graph quadratic equations. The three page instructional activity contains explanation of topic, worked examples and five practice problems. Answers are not provided. 

In this solving quadratics by graphing worksheets, students solve 5 multiple choice problems. Students find the roots or zeros of quadratic equations given a graph or equation.

Investigate the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra and explore polynomial equations to determine the number of factors, the number of roots, and investigate multiplicity of roots.

Who doesn't need to know the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra? Use the theorem to find the roots of a polynomial on a TI calculator. The class explores polynomials with one solution, no real solutions, and two solutions. This less lesson...

This textbook page displays a four-step example of how to use a graphing calculator to approximate the zeros of a function. There are eight practice problems followed by a written reflection to show comprehension.    

Here's a real-world lesson using a business simulation. Two business accounts are used to find slope and intercept functions. The class graphs and interprets the information to find a break even point. There are plenty of worksheets and...

Young mathematicians solve a number of problems by multiplying each to determine its product. There are 100 problems to solve on the workssheet.

How can a zero affect place value? After going over the definition of a decimal and reviewing how to convert to a fraction, the whole group works to compare numbers with decimals where the zeros are in different place values. Emphasis is...

Explore the concept of polynomials and determine the value and number of zeros for a given polynomial using the Rational Root Theorem. Then graph the polynomials and relate the number of zeroes to the degree of the polynomial.

In this rational root theorem learning exercise, students find zeros of 5 polynomials in multiple choice format. Students use the rational root theorem to find zeros or solutions to a higher order polynomial.

In this higher order polynomials worksheet, high schoolers solve 5 multiple choice problems. Students find the zeros of a cubic function. High schoolers find the minimums and maximums of higher order functions given a graph.

In this rational zero theorem worksheet, learners solve 5 multiple choice problems. Students use the rational zero theorem to determine the type of possible rational zeros there are of a function.