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Standard 6 : Solve and graph polynomial equations and functions in one and two variables.
Cluster Standards

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  • MA.912.AR.6.1 : Given a mathematical or real-world context, when suitable factorization is possible, solve one-variable polynomial equations of degree 3 or higher over the real and complex number systems.
  • MA.912.AR.6.2 : Explain and apply the Remainder Theorem to solve mathematical and real-world problems.
  • MA.912.AR.6.3 : Explain and apply theorems for polynomials to solve mathematical and real-world problems.
  • MA.912.AR.6.4 : Given a table, equation or written description of a polynomial function of degree 3 or higher, graph that function and determine its key features.
  • MA.912.AR.6.5 : Sketch a rough graph of a polynomial function of degree 3 or higher using zeros, multiplicity and knowledge of end behavior.
  • MA.912.AR.6.6 : Solve and graph mathematical and real-world problems that are modeled with polynomial functions of degree 3 or higher. Interpret key features and determine constraints in terms of the context.
Cluster Information
Number:
MA.912.AR.6
Title:
Solve and graph polynomial equations and functions in one and two variables.
Type:
Standard
Subject:
Mathematics (B.E.S.T.)
Grade:
912
Strand
Algebraic Reasoning
Cluster Access Points

This cluster includes the following Access Points.

  • MA.912.AR.6.AP.1 : Solve one-variable polynomial equations of degree 3 or higher in factored form, over the real number system.
  • MA.912.AR.6.AP.5 : Create a rough graph of a polynomial function of degree 3 or higher (in factored form) using zeros, multiplicity and knowledge of end behavior.
Cluster Resources

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Formative Assessments
  • Zeros of a Cubic: Students are asked to identify the zeros of cubic polynomials, without the use of technology, and then describe what the zeros indicate about the graph.

  • Use Zeros to Graph: Students are given the factored form of a cubic polynomial and are asked to use the zeros to sketch the graph between two given points on the coordinate plane without the use of technology.

Lesson Plans
  • Manipulating Polynomials: This lesson unit is intended to help you assess how well students are able to manipulate and calculate with polynomials. In particular, it aims to identify and help students who have difficulties in switching between visual and algebraic representations of polynomial expressions, performing arithmetic operations on algebraic representations of polynomials, factorizing and expanding appropriately when it helps to make the operations easier.

  • Taming the Behavior of Polynomials: This lesson will cover sketching the graphs of polynomials while in factored form without the use of a calculator.

  • Algebra made fundamental: This lesson introduces students to the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Polynomials that are not in factored form will be limited to quadratic and cubic polynomials.

  • Where did the answers go? Oh, they're imaginary!: In this lesson, students will solve quadratic equations with imaginary (complex) solutions and be facilitated in the discovery of the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra.

  • Dancing Polynomials/Graph Me Baby: Dancing Polynomials is designed to lead students from the understanding that the equation of a line produces a linear pattern to the realization that using an exponent greater than one will produce curvature in a graph and that further patterns emerge allowing students to predict what happens at the end of the graph. Using graphing calculators, students will examine the patterns that emerge to predict the end behavior of polynomial functions. They will experiment by manipulating equations superimposed onto landmarks in the shape of parabolas and polynomial functions. An end behavior song and dance, called "Graph Me Baby" will allow students to become graphs to physically understand the end behavior of the graph.

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