6.2 Evaluating and Graphing Polynomial Functions
Part 1: Evaluate Polynomial Functions Lecture Video
Part 1 Guided Notes: Evaluate Polynomial Functions
Characteristics of Polynomial Functions and Desmos Exploration Guided Notes
Characteristics of Polynomial Functions Video
Characteristics of Polynomial Functions Video
Desmos In Class Exploration
Part 2 Guided Notes: Graph Polynomial Functions
Part 2: Graphing Polynomial Functions Lecture Video
Check for Understanding: Can you identify the key characteristics of a polynomial function?
California State Standard Interpreting Functions F-IF:
Interpret functions that arise in applications in terms of the context. [Emphasize selection of appropriate models.]
4. 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.
5. Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the quantitative relationship it describes.
7. Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
c. Graph polynomial functions, identifying zeros when suitable factorizations are available, and showing end behavior.