Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet 6, Graphing Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet students graph a given function by completing the square. They analyze a function and tell the axis of symmetry, the intercepts, and vertex. Students identify the maximum or minimum of a graph. Students identify...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Proposed Problems

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students read the information about an isosceles triangle. The ratio of the lengths of two sides is equal. They determine the exact measures of its angles.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Indeterminate Forms and L'Hopital's Rule

For Students Higher Ed
In this limits instructional activity, students use Taylor's Theorem to solve two short answer problems. They use L'Hopital's Rule to solve two short answer problems. Students read a two page lesson on limits.
Lesson Plan
EduGAINs

Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
To find x, you have to get it by itself, correct? Individuals solve a linear word problem and share their solutions with others that solved the problem in a similar fashion. They then complete a self-assessment on how they feel about...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Heat Index

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve for the heat index using the correct variable. There is an answer key with this worksheet.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Complex Roots Made Visible

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve quadratic functions using the quadratic formula. They identify the negative roots using complex roots. There is an answer key with this problem.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Rational Expressions Test with a Calculator

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this rational expression instructional activity, students graph rational equations, evaluate limits, state intercepts, asymptotes, and roots and factor.  This instructional activity is designed as a test to be completed with a...
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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.
Activity
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.
Handout
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.
Activity
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.
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Topics in Pre Calculus: Vocabulary of Polynomial Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains all the vocabulary associated with polynomial functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out...
Handout
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Preliminaries: Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that define the degree of a polynomial and illustrates how to ass, subtract, and multiply polynomials. .
Handout
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Zeroes/roots of Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about the root or zero of a polynomial with this reference guide. Includes definitions, step-by-step instructions on how to find all the zeroes for a given polynomial, and multiple examples. Also included is a description of The...
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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.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Graphs of Polynomials Using Zeros

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students use ''X'' and ''Y'' intercepts to graph polynomials of 3rd degree or higher. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A tutorial as an introduction to polynomials. Basic terminology and simple algebraic manipulations. Offers discussions and practice exercises with answers and explanations.
Activity
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...
Interactive
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Topics in Pre Calculus: Roots of Higher Degree Polynomial

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to find the roots of polynomials of degree greater than two. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this...
Activity
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.
Activity
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...
Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A comprehensive guide for learning all about polynomial functions with definitions, the highest degree of the polynomial, graphing polynomial functions, range and domain of polynomial functions, solved examples, and practice questions.
Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Introduction to Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students are introduced to polynomials. The tutorial defines monomials, the leading coefficient, binomials, trinomials, and the degree of a polynomial.