Unit Plan
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...
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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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.
Activity
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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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: 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. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Unit Plan
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,...
Activity
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
Interactive
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Equation Grapher

For Students 9th - 10th
The interactive simulation allows learners to explore the features of polynomial curves. Students can alter constants to investigate changes in the curves. The resource also includes activities that can be used with the simulation.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 1.4 Characteristics of Polynomial Graphs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson explores graphs of polynomial equations including how to find the maximum and minimum y-values on a polynomial function.
Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
Activity
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...
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Solving Polynomials: How To

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates the steps involved in solving a general polynomial, including how to use the Rational Roots Test and synthetic division. Points out when using a graphing calculator can be very helpful.
Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: An I Pod Inspired Writing Lesson: Dancing With the Math Stars

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a great math writing assignment. First, young scholars learn about the patterns and shapes of polynomial equations and their inverses by making their bodies imitate mathematical concepts, using popular disco & 80's dance...
Activity
Curated OER

Polynomial Functions of the First Degree

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A java applet that lets you graph a first degree polynomial and see how changing the coefficients changes the graph.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Systems of Polar Equations

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Graphing equations on polar graphs and finding points of intersection.
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Graphing Overview: Straight Lines

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Solve Equations Graphically

For Students 9th - 10th
Solve advanced and complicated equations using the power of graphs.
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Factoring Polynomials: How To

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates the steps involved in factoring a general polynomial, including using the Rational Roots Test and synthetic division. Shows how to "cheat" with a graphing calculator.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Functions and Their Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Functions can be specified in a number of ways. Students concentrate on functions given by equations involving independent and dependent variables and begin to recognize the different forms to find the...
Activity
Richland Community College

Richland Community College: Algebra Lecture Notes

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Richland Community College provides lecture notes to a class on Algebra. It covers a wide array of topics including functions, quadratic equations, inequalities, and much more.
Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Use Graphs to Solve Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students explore the concept of solving trinomials by working through an online tutorial and then attempting a ten question quiz that increases in difficulty as questions are answered correctly.
Interactive
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Topics in Pre Calculus: Quadratics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains quadratic functions, including graphing functions and solving equations using factoring. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the...
Activity
Richland Community College

Richland Community College: Math 116 Lecture Notes

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the Richland Community College provides the detailed lecture notes to a college algebra course, complete with equations and definitions. Content ranges from "functions and their graphs" to "conics and parametric equations."
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Calculator Index

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
These WyzAnt online graphing utilities help you calculate just about anything in algebra, including solving linear and quadratic equations to factoring polynomials. This a great tool for checking homework.