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University of Vienna (Austria)

University of Vienna: Pulling Common Factors Out

For Students 9th - 10th
Multiple choice assessment which tests knowledge of "simple" factoring (greatest common factor only), given varying degrees of polynomials.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Degree of a Polynomial

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of how to find the degree of a polynomial. Examples are given and clearly explained for how to find the degree of both a monomial and polynomial after it has been simplified.
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Other

Karl's Calculus Tutor: Algebra Concepts Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives a brief explanation to topics that are prerequisites to studying calculus. Among these operations factoring of polynomials. Special polynomials such as conjugates and differences of squares are also mentioned.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Degree (Of an Expression)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This learning resource investigates the degree of an expression or polynomial. Students learn about the concept through definitions and animated examples. Includes ten practice questions.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Degree of a Polynomial

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Answer to a question about how to find the degree of a polynomial. The question involves the degree when one of the exponents is negative, as well as a polynomial of two variables.
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University of Vienna (Austria)

University of Vienna: Polynomials and Their Order

For Students 9th - 10th
Given an unsimplified polynomial, this matching assessment will test your understanding of degrees (referred to as "order" by the website) of polynomials.
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students investigate how to sketch and find solutions to higher degree polynomials. Topics explored are dividing polynomials, roots of polynomials, graphing polynomials, and finding zeroes of polynomials. Class notes, definitions, and...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Polynomial and Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Hotmath provides 20 practice problems that relate to polynomial and rational functions. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Sixteen problems present a variety of practice working with polynomials. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to check...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: First Degree Monomials and Binomials

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will apply basic operations to monomial and binomial expressions after recognizing the characteristics of polynomials.
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Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Polynomials are defined, then the parts of a polynomial are identified. The resource also gives examples of different types of polynomials.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Algebra 1 Review

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A more advanced review of algebra concepts and practice review problems ranging from the basic rules of algebra to polynomials. A good test of readiness for higher level math courses.
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Increasing and Decreasing

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
This algebra lesson explains how to find where a polynomial is increasing, decreasing or neither.
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Absolute Maximums and Minimums

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
This algebra lesson explains how to find the absolute maximums and minimums (extrema) of a polynomial.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Polynomial Functions and Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Want to find the roots of a polynomial function? Learn how, using several methods in this tutorial. Graphing and Scientific Notebook are used on the main page. Click on the "Dinosaur Method" link at the bottom of the page to see the...
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Basic Shapes Even Degree (Intro to Zeros)

For Students 6th - 8th
This algebra lesson explains the basic shapes of the graphs of even degree polynomials and gives an introduction to zeros.
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Basic Shapes Odd Degree (Intro to Zeros)

For Students 6th - 8th
This algebra lesson explains the basic shapes of the graphs of odd degree polynomials and gives an introduction to zeros.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Taylor Polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn to define a Taylor polynomial approximation to a function f of degree n about a point x = a. They also learn to graph convergence of Taylor polynomials. They use Taylor polynomials to approximate function values.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Square Roots & Other Radicals

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This University of Saskatchewan site provides general information about square roots and other forms of radical equations.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learners demonstrate comprehension of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions check understanding on polynomial functions. Topics include degree, roots, and graphing.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Saskatchewan provides an explanation of factoring by grouping, greatest common factor, perfect squares, and difference of squares. Higher degree polynomials factored as well. Some examples provided along...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Special Products of Binomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Find special products (perfect squares and difference of squares) of "advanced" binomials: binomials with leading coefficients other than 1; binomials with higher degrees; and binomials with two variables. Students receive immediate...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Explore End Behavior

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Guide your students to the discovery that the end behavior of a polynomial function is determined by the degree of the polynomial and the sign of the leading coefficient by using this activity from Holt, Rinehart, & Winston's Algebra...