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Creating a Polynomial Function to Fit a Table
Discover relationships between linear and nonlinear functions. Initially, a set of data seems linear, but upon further exploration, pupils realize the data can model an infinite number of functions. Scholars use multiple representations...
Curated OER
Exponential Growth versus Polynomial Growth
Your algebra learners explore the values of two types of functions in order to compare growth rates in this short cooperative task. Two types of solutions are given, using a table of values and an abstract argument.
Illustrative Mathematics
The Missing Coefficient
This activity highlights the use of the remainder theorem to solve for the unknown coefficient of a specified polynomial when given one of its factors. Use this single problem as a warm-up exercise, a quick check-in at the end of a...
Curated OER
Tale of the Tape
How can baseball and skeet-shooting be modeled mathematically? Sports lovers and young mathematicians learn how to use quadratic equations and systems of equations to model the flight paths of various objects.
Illustrative Mathematics
Egyptian Fractions II
The Egyptians used unit fractions to describe all other fractions. Your class will rewrite rational expressions in order to deduce information about rational numbers. The activity starts with specific fractions, guides you through a few...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Topics in Pre Calculus: Vocabulary of Polynomial Function
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains all the vocabulary associated with polynomial functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out...
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...
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.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The Letter Product Game
This activity will encourage students' powers of deduction through a word game. This will allow a review of factoring integers. A simple extension allows a classroom discussion that will evolve into the Zero Product Theorem, essential to...
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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Solving Equations
Learn to use the TI-86 to solve many types of equations by following this lesson plan and activity. Included are keystroke instructions and calculator screenprints to guide students.
Richland Community College
Richland Community College: Math 116 Lecture Notes
This site from the Richland Community College provides the detailed lecture notes to a college algebra course, complete with equations and definitions. Content ranges from "functions and their graphs" to "conics and parametric equations."
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Algebra
Through this collection of definitions, lessons, problem-solving steps and strategies, and example questions, you'll learn why completing an algebra problem is a lot like solving a puzzle. After viewing introductory material and basic...
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: The "Cubic" Formula
This tutorial supplies a general formula (similar to the quadratic formula) to find the roots of a cubic polynomial.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Drexel University: Example With Rational Root Theorem
This site from Drexel University solves a problem of finding the rational roots of a polynomial using the rational roots theorem, also known as the rational zero theorem.