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Curated OER

The Corner Problem

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of the corner problem. In this corner problem instructional activity, students use the TI-NSpire to determine the maximum length a rod can be and still pass horizontally around a corner. Students use similar...
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Curated OER

Squaring Function of Natural Numbers

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete problems where they use the definition of exponents to expand the squaring function of natural numbers. In this squaring natural numbers lesson plan, 8th graders also identify squares form 0 - 12 and complete a...
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Curated OER

Algebra I: A Draining Swimming Pool

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze and develop symbolic representations to describe the amount of water left in a pool being pumped out after a given amount of time, with various pumping rates and initial quantities of water in the pool.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Math 155 Review Worksheet for Exam 1

For Students Higher Ed
In this college level calculus worksheet, students evaluate the given limits or show that the limit does not exist.  Students determine the derivative of the given functions.  The two page worksheet contains twenty-six...
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Curated OER

Numerical Determination of Drag Coefficients

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils create a video of an object falling with a drag. In this physics lesson plan, students calculate drag coefficient using data from Logger Pro. They calculate velocity and acceleration of the object.
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Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Parabolas and Polynomial Equations

For Students 7th - 9th
This multimedia Learn Alberta math resource looks at how parabolas and polynomial equations are used to study an object's flight path. The accompanying interactive component lets students explore and make comparisons of the flight paths...
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Other

Brown Math: Solving Polynomial Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The many facets of factoring polynomials and solving polynomial equations are explained here in great detail. Taking students from basic definitions through the Descartes Rule of Signs, this is a valuable tool for math classes.
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Math Planet

Math Planet: Polynomial Equations in Factored Form

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
All equations are composed of polynomials. If you know how to solve equations containing polynomials of the first degree, then you can solve equations of higher degree. One way to solve a polynomial equation is to use the zero-product...
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Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Polynomial Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial investigates how to solve polynomial equations. Students learn about the concept through class notes, examples, and practice problems. Topics include solving quadratic equations, factoring, and the quadratic formula.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Solving Polynomial Equations: Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th
Using this tutorial, you'll learn to write polynomial equations in standard form, to use the zero factor property, and to solve polynomial equations by factoring.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Polynomial Equations of a Higher Degree

For Students 10th - 12th
The lesson discusses solving and graphing polynomial equations of higher degree. The resource consists of class notes, calculator tips, examples, and practice problems with solutions. The teacher resource includes an activity that...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Polynomial Equations and Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th
Eighteen problems present a variety of practice solving polynomial equations and inequalities. 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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Zeros of Polynomials (Factored Form)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Select the graph that best suits a polynomial equation by considering the zeros of the polynomial using this four-question quiz.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Looking at Polynomials as Dynamic Mathematical Objects

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students use the TI InterActive! to construct the expression of a polynomial curve based on its dynamic properties. They explore the behavior of the curve at certain points within its domain. Students also determine the...
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Review Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A wealth of material to supplement classroom instruction on factoring of polynomials. Lessons offer methods and guidelines for factoring as well as examples; practice exercises allow students to begin testing their factoring skills; and...
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Elias Saab

Math Drills: Roots of Polynomial Functions Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An interactive quiz which provides students with a problem involving a polynomial function to be solved. Students input their solution and have the program evaluate it. Hints are available if the student needs them, and explanations are...
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 1.2 Graphing Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This section explores the process for sketching graphs of polynomial equations when their solutions have been identified.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Equation Grapher

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive simulation that teaches about graphing, polynomials, and curves by adjusting the constants to observe the effect on the shape of the curve. This simulation can either be downloaded or played online and includes handouts,...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Solving Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Question and Answer forum about solving a polynomial equation. See how this problem was solved correctly.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Nctm: Ask Dr. Math: Zeros of Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Math Forum offers an example of how to find the zeros of a polynomial equation.
Unit Plan
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial investigates how to solve polynomial equations. Students learn about the concept through class notes, examples, and practice problems.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Monomial Factors of Polynomials

For Students 8th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find monomial factors of polynomials
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Math Planet

Math Planet: Use Graphing to Solve Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: The Quest for Roots of Higher Order Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn how to approximate the roots of any polynomial equation of any order by first using tables, and then by tracing along the graph to the point where the curve intersects

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