Next up: Polynomials

We extend our study of functions in factored for to general polynomials.  Linear and quadratic functions are simple polynomials so we take what we have learned about them and see what can be applied to higher degree functions.

3/26  5.4 Polynomial Functions in factored form p.23-27
3/28  Zeros of multiplicity k and the IVT p.27-34
3/29  More practice p.35-38
3/30  5.5 Solving using the Calculator p.39-41 (End of Term 3 - makeups and test corrections due!)

4/02  More practice p.42-43
4/04  Review activity
4/05  Quiz of 5.4 and 5.5
4/06  Good Friday (no school)

April Vacation 4/14 - 4/22.

Starting Unit 5: Polynomials

First up, quadratic functions.  We are going to focus on the benefits of working with quadratics in factored form.

3/12  5.1 Intro to quadratics in factored form p.2-6
3/14  5.2 Quadratics in Factored Form (more formally) p.7-11
3/15  5.3 Using the Calculator p.12 - top of p. 14
3/16  Relating zeros and solutions p.14-19

3/19  More zeros and solutions p.20-22
3/20  MCAS until 10:40 (homeroom G H A)
3/21  MCAS until 10:40 (E F C D)  Review 5.1-5.3
3/22  MCAS until 9:15 (B A G H F)
3/23  Quiz of 5.1 - 5.3