Polynomial Functions - Engaging Resources

RF SO7 - Polynomial Functions Concept Summary Sheet
(Download: Polynomials Concept Map.pdf)

This chart may help students see the big picture and the connections within the topic.

7 Processes focus: Connections.  Visit the Connections Process page for more ideas on how to incorporate Connections in your teaching.

RF SO7 - Sketching Polynomials Assignment
(Download: Sketching Polynomials Assignment.docx)

This assignment allows students to improve familiarity with the appearance, vocabulary and characteristics of linear, quadratic and cubic functions.
Students need to sketch a graph based on given criteria and then state some characteristics of the graph they drew.

7 Processes focus: Visualization.  Visit the Visualization Process page for more ideas on how to incorporate Visualization in your teaching.

RF SO6-8 - Calculator Instructions Sheets
(Download:  Calculator Instructions Sheets.docx)

The first page provides instructions on how to graph a given equation and then solve problems related to the equation.
The second page provides instructions on how to perform regression to determine an equation for a line or curve of best fit.

7 Processes focus:  Technology.  Visit the Technology Process page for more ideas on how to incorporate Technology in your teaching.