Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Graphs of Polynomial Functions
Using this tutorial, you'll learn how to identify a polynomial function, use the leading coefficient test, find the zeros of a function, and complete other tasks related to polynomial functions.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Graphing Polynomial Functions
Here's a very detailed, step-by-step activity for students to do to learn about the relationship between the factored form of a polynomial function and its graph. Calculator instructions for the TI-83 are given, right down to the screen...
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 2: Basic Knowledge of Polynomial Functions
Polynomial functions are investigated through examples and a video lesson. [0:57]
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 2: Polynomial Functions: Roots and Zeros
Provides examples and a video lesson that illustrate roots and zeros in polynomial functions. [4:01]
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Polynomial Functions
Learners demonstrate comprehension of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions check understanding on polynomial functions. Topics include degree, roots, and graphing.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Drawing Curves
Mangahigh is a website with math games aimed at twelve to eighteen year olds. On this site students draw graphs of polynomial functions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Polynomials in Standard Form
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn about standard form and how to classify and simplify polynomials.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Multiply Monomials by Polynomials
Use the distributive property to express the product of a monomial and a polynomial as a single polynomial. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions Using Zeros
Fourteen problems present a variety of practice analyzing graphs of polynomial functions using zeros. 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...
Curated OER
Polynomial Functions
Polynomial functions are functions with x as an input variable made up of several terms, each made up of two factors. Click the links for detailed explanations and examples.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Multiplying/factoring Polynomials
Students will be given binomials to multiply or trinomials to factor. The teacher will enter the binomials/trinomial into activity center and students must send in other form. Correct answers should match teacher graph.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A Apr: Zeroes & Factorization: Non Polynomial
The goal of this task is to show via a concrete example that the property of polynomials is not shared by all functions when zero is involved. Aligns with A-APR.B.2.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Exponential Growth Versus Polynomial Growth
In this problem, students compare the growth of exponential functions versus polynomial functions and find that an exponential function takes larger values than a cubic polynomial function provided the input is sufficiently large. Aligns...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Numerical Approximation of Zeroes: The Midpoint Method
Explains the reasoning and methodology for the process of numerically approximating the zeroes of a non solvable polynomial.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Continuity
This tutorial gives students a basic review of continuity with definitions and examples. Contains practice problems with links to the answers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Zeros of Polynomials (With Factoring)
Use various methods in order to find all the zeros of polynomial expressions or functions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Zeros of Polynomials (Factored Form)
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Graphs of Polynomials Using Zeros
[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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Even & Odd Polynomials
Given the formula of a polynomial function, determine whether that function is even, odd, or neither. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Polynomials Using Transformations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students apply transformations to uncommon polynomial functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Graphing Calculator to Analyze Polynomial Functions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson uses a graphing calculator to graph polynomial functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
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: Polynomials in Standard Form
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify polynomials, express polynomials in standard form, and find their degree.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Building Connections
In this lesson, learners translate between pictorial, written, and verbal representations of polynomials.