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Comparing Methods—Long Division, Again?
Remember long division from fifth grade? Use the same algorithm to divide polynomials. Learners develop a strategy for dividing polynomials using what they remember from dividing whole numbers.
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The Division of Polynomials
Build a true understanding of division of polynomials. Learners use their knowledge of multiplying polynomials to create an algorithm to divide polynomials. The area model of multiplication becomes the reverse tabular method of division.
Flipped Math
Dividing Polynomials
Divide and conquer factoring. Learners see how dividing polynomials is similar to long division of numbers. Pupils learn how to use long division of polynomials to help find factors of higher degree polynomials. They then use their...
Mt. San Antonio Collage
Synthetic Division and Zeros of Polynomial Functions
More than just a instructional activity, this guide provides the description of many of the polynomials theorems to assist the learners. Starting with synthetic division, class members are then guided through the remainder theorem and...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Polynomial Division
How do you apply the traditional division algorithm to polynomials? Here is an Algebra II lesson that extends the use of the division algorithm to polynomials. After establishing the concept of long division, synthetic division and the...
Flipped Math
Calculus AB/BC - Integrating Functions Using Long Division and Completing the Square
With just a little work, integrals can become much easier. The 11th of 16 installments in Unit 6 - Integration has viewers watch a video to learn different ways to rewrite an integrand before determining the integral. They use polynomial...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Polynomial Division
Multiply the ways your scholars can find the quotient with polynomial division. A lesson introduces polynomial division via long division, synthetic division, generic area model, and using the definition of division. Learners then...
Curated OER
More on Factors, Zeros, and Dividing
Students explore the concept of finding zeros of polynomials. In this finding zeros of polynomials learning exercise, students find the zeros of polynomials given one zero. Students factor and find all the zeros of 18...
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Polynomial, Rational, and Radical Relationships
This assessment pair goes way beyond simple graphing, factoring and solving polynomial equations, really forcing learners to investigate the math ideas behind the calculations. Short and to-the-point questions build on one another,...
Curated OER
The Remainder Theorem Using TI-Nspire CAS
Investigate the Remainder Theorem in this algebra lesson. Explore the relationship between the remainders of polynomial division and the function. Each of the four problems gets progressively more complicated. This might be a great...
Curated OER
Dividing Polynomials
In this Algebra II/college level worksheet, students use long and synthetic division to divide polynomials and use the Factor Theorem to show that a given polynomial is a factor of a polynomial function. The two page worksheet...
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Dividing by (x – a) and (x + a)
Patterns in math emerge from seemingly random places. Learners explore the patterns for factoring the sum and differences of perfect roots. Analyzing these patterns helps young mathematicians develop the polynomial identities.
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Overcoming a Second Obstacle in Factoring—What If There Is a Remainder?
Looking for an alternative approach to long division? Show your classes how to use factoring in place of long division. Increase their fluency with factoring at the same time!
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Mental Math
Faster than a speedy calculator! Show your classes how to use polynomial identities to multiply numbers quickly using mental math.
Curated OER
Polynomials Division
In this algebra worksheet, students solve polynomials by division using long and synthetic division. There is on one problem on this worksheet.
Curated OER
Algebra II Chapter 10 Test
In this algebra worksheet, students solve divisions problems using long division and synthetic division. There are 14 questions and an extra credit problem.
Mathematics Assessment Project
Middle School Mathematics Test 5
A middle school test contains two 40-minute sections covering material through algebra. All questions involve applied problem solving or mathematical analysis.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Long Division of Polynomials
Question and Answer session on long division of polynomials involving remainders. See how this problem was solved.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Long Division of Polynomials
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson introduces how to divide polynomials using long division. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Long Division of Polynomials
This site is a help letter from a student asking how to divide polynomials. The response to this e-mail also discusses factoring as a method for doing the division.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Division of Polynomials
A tutorial with step-by-step examples to learn how to divide two polynomials. The site offers a list of steps to successfully divide polynomials using long division.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Synthetic Division of Polynomials
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Using synthetic division to identify zeroes of polynomials
Cool Math
Coolmath: Polynomials Long Division Freaky Things That Can Happen Part 1
This CoolMath resource will help students understand how to apply long division to polynomials.