Know and apply the Remainder Theorem: For a polynomial p(x) and a number a, the remainder on division by x - a is p(a), so p(a) = 0 if and only if (x - a) is a factor of p(x).
Identify zeros of polynomials when suitable factorizations are available, and use the zeros to construct a rough graph of the function defined by the polynomial.
For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing key features given a verbal description of the relationship. Key features include: intercepts; intervals where the function is increasing, decreasing, positive, or negative; relative maximums and minimums; symmetries; end behavior; and periodicity.*
Graph polynomial functions, identifying zeros when suitable factorizations are available, and showing end behavior.
Homework
1 minutes
Students should finish their test reviews for homework tonight. Tomorrow in class students will have some time to complete their Roller Coaster Polynomials assessment and then we will spend the rest of the class period reviewing for the test.
Group Assessment: Roller Coaster Polynomials Project