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University of Vienna (Austria)
University of Vienna: Pulling Common Factors Out
Multiple choice assessment which tests knowledge of "simple" factoring (greatest common factor only), given varying degrees of polynomials.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Degree of a Polynomial
Find a quick, concise explanation of how to find the degree of a polynomial. Examples are given and clearly explained for how to find the degree of both a monomial and polynomial after it has been simplified.
Other
Karl's Calculus Tutor: Algebra Concepts Polynomials
This site gives a brief explanation to topics that are prerequisites to studying calculus. Among these operations factoring of polynomials. Special polynomials such as conjugates and differences of squares are also mentioned.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Degree (Of an Expression)
This learning resource investigates the degree of an expression or polynomial. Students learn about the concept through definitions and animated examples. Includes ten practice questions.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Degree of a Polynomial
Answer to a question about how to find the degree of a polynomial. The question involves the degree when one of the exponents is negative, as well as a polynomial of two variables.
University of Vienna (Austria)
University of Vienna: Polynomials and Their Order
Given an unsimplified polynomial, this matching assessment will test your understanding of degrees (referred to as "order" by the website) of polynomials.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Polynomial Functions
Students investigate how to sketch and find solutions to higher degree polynomials. Topics explored are dividing polynomials, roots of polynomials, graphing polynomials, and finding zeroes of polynomials. Class notes, definitions, and...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Polynomial and Rational Functions
Hotmath provides 20 practice problems that relate to polynomial and rational functions. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Polynomials
Sixteen problems present a variety of practice working with polynomials. 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 Solution" button to check...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: First Degree Monomials and Binomials
Students will apply basic operations to monomial and binomial expressions after recognizing the characteristics of polynomials.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Polynomials
Polynomials are defined, then the parts of a polynomial are identified. The resource also gives examples of different types of polynomials.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Algebra 1 Review
A more advanced review of algebra concepts and practice review problems ranging from the basic rules of algebra to polynomials. A good test of readiness for higher level math courses.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Increasing and Decreasing
This algebra lesson explains how to find where a polynomial is increasing, decreasing or neither.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Absolute Maximums and Minimums
This algebra lesson explains how to find the absolute maximums and minimums (extrema) of a polynomial.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Polynomial Functions and Equations
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...
Cool Math
Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Basic Shapes Even Degree (Intro to Zeros)
This algebra lesson explains the basic shapes of the graphs of even degree polynomials and gives an introduction to zeros.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Basic Shapes Odd Degree (Intro to Zeros)
This algebra lesson explains the basic shapes of the graphs of odd degree polynomials and gives an introduction to zeros.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Taylor Polynomials
Students learn to define a Taylor polynomial approximation to a function f of degree n about a point x = a. They also learn to graph convergence of Taylor polynomials. They use Taylor polynomials to approximate function values.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Square Roots & Other Radicals
This University of Saskatchewan site provides general information about square roots and other forms of radical equations.
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.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Factoring Polynomials
This site from the University of Saskatchewan provides an explanation of factoring by grouping, greatest common factor, perfect squares, and difference of squares. Higher degree polynomials factored as well. Some examples provided along...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
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,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Special Products of Binomials
Find special products (perfect squares and difference of squares) of "advanced" binomials: binomials with leading coefficients other than 1; binomials with higher degrees; and binomials with two variables. Students receive immediate...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Explore End Behavior
Guide your students to the discovery that the end behavior of a polynomial function is determined by the degree of the polynomial and the sign of the leading coefficient by using this activity from Holt, Rinehart, & Winston's Algebra...