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Graphing Polynomials of Higher Degree
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...
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Solving Polynomial Equations
This worksheet and tutorial explores solving more complex polynomials by graphing each side separately and finding the point of intersection, identifying the sum and differences of cubes, and solving higher degree polynomials by using...
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Polynomials and Linear Factors
This algebra instructional activity reviews writing polynomials in standard form from factored form, looks at the graphs of polynomials of degree higher than two, and identifies the zeros of polynomials using the Factor Theorem and...
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Factoring
Uncover the relationship between factoring quadratics and higher degree polynomials. Learners develop their factoring skills through repetition. A comprehensive lesson begins with quadratics and shows how to use the same patterns to...
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Watch Your P's and Q's
Using your graphing calculator, find all the rational zeroes of a polynomials by using the Rational Zero Theorem. Divide polynomials using the Remainder Theorem and the Factor Theorem and then graph it to find the number of real roots.
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The Quest for Roots of Higher Order Equations
Young mathematicians explore the concept of solutions to higher order equations as they find roots of polynomials of degree three or higher. They also use the zero function on the Ti-83 to locate zeros of polynomials on a graph.
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Higher Order Taylor Polynomials
For this polynomial worksheet, students approximate values of linearly using the tangent line. They use first and second-degree polynomials to find the equation of a line tangent to a graph. Students explore Taylor's Theorem. This...
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Quadratic Equations and Functions
This comprehensive lesson plan reviews solving and graphing quadratic functions and functions of higher degree. Using the vertex form of a quadratic functions, one finds the vertex, minimum or maximum, and axis of symmetry. A few word...
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Quiz: Graphs of Polynomial Equations of Higher Degree
In this polynomial equation instructional activity, students find the roots of polynomial functions. They interpret graphs and estimate the solution to given equations. This two-page instructional activity contains ten polynomial...
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Introduction To Functions
Students define a functions and solve problems using functions. For this algebra lesson, students differentiate functions from non-functions. They differentiate between polynomials of higher degrees.
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Middle School Mathematics Test 5
A middle school test contains two 40-minute sections covering material through algebra. All questions involve applied problem solving or mathematical analysis.
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Exploring Functions and Their Derivatives
Students explore and derive functions. In this calculus lesson, students graphs a function and find the derivative of each function as they compare exponential graphs. They relate and compare each function to its derivative.
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Introduction To Quadratics
Students explore the concept of quadratic functions and review how to solve and graph linear functions. They play a game for reviewing linear functions to stay engaged in the lesson and then plot and graph a multitude of different...