Curated OER
Polynomial Divisions
Young scholars factor polynomials and use long division t solve problems. In this algebra lesson plan, students find the zeros of polynomials by synthetic and long division. They perform operation using complex numbers.
EngageNY
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,...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Polynomial Division: The Remainder and Factor Theorems
Thirty-nine problems present a variety of practice applying the remainder and factor theorems to polynomial division.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 2: Polynomial Functions: Remainder and Factor Theorems
Provides examples and a video lesson that illustrate the remainder and factor theorems. [1:34]
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Quiz on the Remainder and Factor Theorems
The online assessment demonstrates knowledge of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions test students on the remainder and factor theorems.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: The Remainder and the Factor Theorem
This tutorial contains a lesson about the remainder and factor theorems along with practice problems.
Windstream
Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Remainder and Factor Theorems
An introduction to two important uses of synthetic substitution, the remainder theorem and the factor theorem. Includes examples and sample problems with solutions.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Factor Theorem
Purplemath.com discusses the Factor Theorem, explaining its relationship to the Remainder Theorem. The lesson has a link to synthetic division, a key to discovering if a value is a root.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Synthetic Division
This tutorial will show you how to use synthetic division and how to use both the remainder and factor theorems in conjunction with synthetic division. Offers several examples with solutions and explanations as well as practice problems...
Richland Community College
Real Zeros of Polynomial Functions
This site from the Richland Community College contains information on long and synthetic division, the remainder theorem and the factor theorem.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Remainder Theorem
Use the PRT (Polynomial Remainder Theorem) to determine the factors of polynomials and their remainders when divided by linear expressions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: A apr.b.3 and a apr.b.2: Graphing From Factors Iii
The task has students use the remainder theorem to deduce a linear factor of a cubic polynomial, and then to completely factor the polynomial. Aligns with A-APR.B.3 and A-APR.B.2.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Partial Fractions
Math Forum offers a description of remainder and factor theorem and gives and example of their uses.
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...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Topics in Pre Calculus: Synthetic Division by X A
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to divide a polynomial by a binomial using synthetic division. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point...
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.