Polynomial graph

Suppose a certain species of bird thrives on a small island. The population can be estimated using a polynomial function. We can use this model to estimate the maximum bird population and when it will occur. We can also use this model to predict when the bird population will disappear from the island. In this section, we will examine functions that we can use to estimate and predict these types of changes.

Here's an INB page I created to introduce students to analyzing graphs of polynomials.

Although it may seem daunting, graphing polynomials is a pretty straightforward process. Once you have found the zeros for a polynomial, you can follow a few si

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As we have already learned, the behavior of a graph of a polynomial function of the form

Practice classifying a common function given its formula. Nonlinear function types include polynomial & rational, square root, exponential, and absolute value.

This is the second problem about sketching the graph of a polynomial. The given polynomial is already factored.

This is the 5th problem about sketching the graph of a polynomial. The given polynomial is already factored.

End behavior "discovery" intro - start with a basic introduction to vocabulary (degree, leading coefficient). Give each group a copy of the first page to cut out and sort based on the degree and leading coefficient. We'll then compare the end behavior of the graphs in each group to come up with the "rules" for polynomial end behavior.

Students at Michigan State University will no longer have to take college-level algebra, thanks to a revision of the general-education math requirement.