Instructional Video

End Behavior

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Determine which way to go. Pupils learn how the leading term determines the end behavior of a polynomial function. They see how to use the end behavior of a polynomial to identify the graph of the function before practicing their skills with several problems.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have the class create a graphic organizer to show end behavior for even and odd degrees and positive and negative leading coefficients
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes individuals understand how to find degrees and leading coefficients of polynomial expressions
  • Installment two in a five-part unit on polynomial functions
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Provides multiple worksheets to use for practice toward mastery
  • Contains answer keys for all items on the worksheets
Cons
  • None
Common Core