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.
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.
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...
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Math Graphs
Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Polynomial Approximations [Pdf]
The exercise explores first-, second-, and third-degree polynomial approximations. Students label the graphs of the polynomial approximations. The handout is available in PDF format.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Graphing Cube Root Functions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers graphing cubed root functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice and attempt practice problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra Ii: 1.4 Characteristics of Polynomial Graphs
This lesson explores graphs of polynomial equations including how to find the maximum and minimum y-values on a polynomial function.
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.
Curated OER
Polynomial Functions of the First Degree
A java applet that lets you graph a first degree polynomial and see how changing the coefficients changes the graph.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Positive & Negative Intervals of Polynomials
Given a polynomial, determine the intervals at which it is positive or negative. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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
Purple Math
Purplemath: Graphing Overview: Straight Lines
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.
Richland Community College
Richland Community College: Steps to Graphing Rational Functions
This site describes the steps to follow when graphing a rational function.
Curated OER
Zona Land Education: Polynomial Function Graphs
Use the applets to look at several polynomial function graphs and how their characteristics change.
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...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Polynomial Graphs: End Behavior
Explains how to recognize the end behavior of polynomials and their graphs. Points out the differences between even-degree and odd-degree polynomials, and between polynomials with negative versus positive leading terms.
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.
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 Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Equation Grapher
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.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Algebra
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...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Equation Grapher
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,...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Solving Polynomials: How To
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.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Factoring Polynomials: How To
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.
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,...
American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Special Functions Model
This downloadable java simulation shows a variety of special functions. Functions included are Legendre polynomials, Chebyshev polynomials, and Bessel functions.