Unit 5: Polynomials

This unit is divided into three main sections: Quadratic Polynomials, General Polynomials, and Rational Functions (fractions with polynomials). For the most part we will be focussing on factored form for these functions and the information available from that form.

2/10  5.1  Intro to Quadratics p.2-6
2/11  5.2  Quadratics in factored form p.7-10

2/14  5.3  Quadratics on the Calculator p.11-18
2/16  5.3  Quadratic Word Problems p.19-21 and Review
2/17     Quadratics Quiz (5.1-5.3)
2/18     Math Game (or other activity)

2/19-2/27 February Vacation

2/28  5.4  Review of Quadratics and an Intro to General Polynomials p.22-26
3/02  5.4  Zeros of Polynomials, Intermediate Value Theorem p.26-30
3/03  5.4  Miscellaneous Problems p.31-34
3/04  5.4  More Miscellaneous Problems p.35-37

3/07  5.5  Polynomials on the Calculator (zeros & solutions) p.38-40
3/09  5.5  Word Problems p.41-42 and Review
3/10     Polynomial Quiz (5.4-5.5) Half Day: C B H F
3/11  5.6  Rational Functions p.43-47

3/16     Go to Special Concert
3/16  5.6  More with Rational Functions p.47-48 & 49 odd
3/17  5.7  Rational Funcs on the Calculator (zeros & solutions) p.49 even & 50-52
3/18     Rational Function Review

3/21     Rational Function Quiz (5.6-5.7)
3/23  5.8  Quadratic Review p.53-58
3/24  5.8  Polynomial Review p.59-563
3/25  5.8  Rational Review p.64-67

3/28     Review Activity in groups
3/30     Review Activity with stations
3/31     Unit 5 Test