Curated OER
Algebra I: A Draining Swimming Pool
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.
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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Algebra 1: Graph Polynomial Functions
Students can use the TI-84 Plus family to check the sum or difference of polynomial functions.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Polynomial Functions
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.
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...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Evaluating and Graphing Polynomials
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"...
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: Graphing Polynomials
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.
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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Algebra 2: Graph Rational Functions
Students can use the TI-84 Plus family to analyze the end behavior of polynomial functions.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Polynomials
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.
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...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Graphing Rational Functions: Introduction
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...
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: Polynomial Function Limits
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Finding the limits of polynomial functions using theorems and operations on limits
University of Vienna (Austria)
Math Online: Functions
This interactive site uses applets to show sample graphs of each simple power function, a function plotter, graph puzzles, and more. Great site.
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: The Remainder Theorem, Polynomial Expansion, and Tangent Line
In this Derive activity, students use the Remainder Theorem to find a tangent line to the graph of a polynomial function.
Richland Community College
Richland Community College: Steps to Graphing Rational Functions
This site describes the steps to follow when graphing a rational function.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Graphing a Quadratic Function
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.
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Graphing Calculator to Analyze Polynomial Functions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Extend polynomial identities to the complex numbers.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Functions
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....
Curated OER
Zona Land Education: Polynomial Function Graphs
Use the applets to look at several polynomial function graphs and how their characteristics change.