Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Graphing Polynomials
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that take a look at the process of graphing polynomials.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 1.2 Graphing Polynomials
This section explores the process for sketching graphs of polynomial equations when their solutions have been identified.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Use Graphing to Solve Quadratic Equations
A quadratic equation is an equation that can be written on the standard form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a is not = 0. One way of solving a quadratic equation is by factoring. Another way of solving a quadratic equation is to solve it...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Graphing General Polynomials, Radicals, Rationals, and Piecewise Fun
This resource provides an overview of graphing, giving examples of general polynomial, radical, rational, and piecewise functions. Also includes advice on common mistakes made by students.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 1.4 Characteristics of Polynomial Graphs
This lesson explores graphs of polynomial equations including how to find the maximum and minimum y-values on a polynomial function.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Graphing Overview: Straight Lines
This resource provides an overview of graphing for various types of functions, instruction on graphing straight lines and also, includes advice on common mistakes made by students.
University of Vienna (Austria)
Math Online: Functions
This interactive site uses applets to show sample graphs of each simple power function, a function plotter, graph puzzles, and more. Great site.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F if Running Time
This task provides an application of polynomials in computing. Students are asked to calculate the running time of algorithms for loading images of different sizes. They then graph the running time polynomials and decide which is more...
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Intermediate Algebra
College professor Dan Bach presents a review of algebra concepts, including factoring, quadratic equations, and graphing parabolas. The examples are detailed, but easy to follow. This is a good site for reviewing before tests and quizzes.
Oregon State University
Calculus Quest: Power Functions
This CalculusQuest site is details the power function by looking at the significance of the function, standard notation, the rules of exponentiation, domains and graphs of power functions, and also calculations. This site is a good...
Other
Quick Math: Solving Inequalities
Provides an interactive tool that solves inequalities for you. Gives exact and approximate solutions. Further down the page there is a discussion of how to solve intermediate and advanced inequalities as well as information about how to...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Factoring Trinomials (A=1)
This site from the Oswego City School District shows students how to factor trinomials when the leading coefficient is equal to 1. The example walks students through the process so they can learn to do it on their own. Includes link to...
Other
Montana State University: Analyzing a Periodic Function
A complex analysis of periodic functions, including advanced calculus and theorems. Includes many graphs.