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Curated OER

Algebra I: A Draining Swimming Pool

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners 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.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Graphing Polynomial Functions

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

Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Algebra 1: Graph Polynomial Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students can use the TI-84 Plus family to check the sum or difference of polynomial functions.
Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A comprehensive guide for learning all about polynomial functions with definitions, the highest degree of the polynomial, graphing polynomial functions, range and domain of polynomial functions, solved examples, and practice questions.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Graphing Calculator to Analyze Polynomial Functions

For Students 10th - 12th
[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...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Evaluating and Graphing Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty-two problems present a variety of practice evaluating and graphing 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"...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learners demonstrate comprehension of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions check understanding on polynomial functions. Topics include degree, roots, and graphing.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Graphing Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An introduction to the graphs of polynomial functions by looking at the roots of the polynomials, or where it crosses the x-axis. Includes links to pictures of graphs and detailed explanations.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions Using Zeros

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

Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Algebra 2: Graph Rational Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students can use the TI-84 Plus family to analyze the end behavior of polynomial functions.
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Mathematics Archives

Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The definition and properties of polynomial functions are explained, and their graphs explored. Examples and LiveMath notebook activities make the site interactive in getting the students to test their knowledge of the material.
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Graphing Rational Functions: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
To graph a rational function, you find the asymptotes and the intercepts, plot a few points, and then sketch in the graph. Once you get the swing of things, rational functions are actually fairly simple to graph. This resources provides...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Polynomials Using Transformations

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
[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...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Polynomial Function Limits

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Finding the limits of polynomial functions using theorems and operations on limits
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University of Vienna (Austria)

Math Online: Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This interactive site uses applets to show sample graphs of each simple power function, a function plotter, graph puzzles, and more. Great site.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Graphs of Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: The Remainder Theorem, Polynomial Expansion, and Tangent Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this Derive activity, students use the Remainder Theorem to find a tangent line to the graph of a polynomial function.
Handout
Richland Community College

Richland Community College: Steps to Graphing Rational Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site describes the steps to follow when graphing a rational function.
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Cuemath

Cuemath: Graphing a Quadratic Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A comprehensive guide for learning all about how to graph a quadratic function with definitions, domain and range of quadratic function, vertex form, standard form, how to solve them, solved examples, and practice questions.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Graphs of Polynomials Using Zeros

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
[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...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Graphing Calculator to Analyze Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Extend polynomial identities to the complex numbers.
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Cuemath

Cuemath: Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this mini-lesson, students will learn about the world of functions. They will explore topics such as how to represent a function, conditions for a function, how to solve a function, types of functions, and various graphs of functions....
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Curated OER

Zona Land Education: Polynomial Function Graphs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use the applets to look at several polynomial function graphs and how their characteristics change.