Polynomial Functions Unit Plan

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Discovery Based Learning Ideas:

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1.  MATHLab (Ketsa) -- Click here

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2.  Algebra 2: Exploring Polynomials: Factors, Roots, and Zeros (Nspired Math Classroom) -- Click here

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3.  Communication Idea: 

Have students associate the name of each polynomial with its degree. For example, a monomial relates to a monologue, or speech by one person; and a quartic relates to a quartet, or singing group with four people.

Advanced Learners:  Challenge students to explain why quad, meaning four, is the prefix in the word quadratic that describes a second-degree polynomial.

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4.  Technology Activity Graphs of Polynomial Functions (Ketsa) -- Click here for Word Document  and Click here for pdf copy of the activity

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5.  Polynomial Function Investigation -- Barry

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6. Building Connections -- Illumuniations 

This lesson focuses on having students make connections among different classes of polynomial functions by exploring the graphs of the functions. The questions in the activity sheets allow students to make connections between the x-intercepts of the graph of a polynomial and the polynomial's factors. This activity is designed for students who already have a strong understanding of linear functions, some knowledge of quadratic functions, and what is meant by a polynomial function.


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