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Algebra II: Unit Seven: Quadratic and Other Polynomial Functions Essential Questions

This document outlines the unit plan for Algebra II Unit Seven: Quadratic and Other Polynomial Functions. The unit covers polynomial functions up to cubic degree, their various forms and properties, as well as how to solve polynomial equations graphically, numerically, and algebraically. Key concepts include the definition of polynomials, using the quadratic formula and discriminant, operations with complex numbers, finding roots of cubic functions, and relating properties of polynomials to their graphs. The unit consists of weekly lessons, homework, quizzes, and tests.

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Algebra II: Unit Seven: Quadratic and Other Polynomial Functions Essential Questions

This document outlines the unit plan for Algebra II Unit Seven: Quadratic and Other Polynomial Functions. The unit covers polynomial functions up to cubic degree, their various forms and properties, as well as how to solve polynomial equations graphically, numerically, and algebraically. Key concepts include the definition of polynomials, using the quadratic formula and discriminant, operations with complex numbers, finding roots of cubic functions, and relating properties of polynomials to their graphs. The unit consists of weekly lessons, homework, quizzes, and tests.

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Algebra II

Unit Seven: Quadratic and Other Polynomial Functions

Essential Questions:
 How are the various forms of a quadratic function related to each other algebraically and graphically?
 How do you find roots of a polynomial function graphically, numerically, and algebraically?
 How can you interpret the meaning of the roots of a polynomial function in the context of real-world
problems?
 How can polynomial functions be used to model problems?
 How do you solve polynomial equations?

CVU ESLs: 8.2, 8.3, 8.5, 6

Vocabulary:

binomial complex conjugates complex numbers complex plane


conjugate pair cubic function degree discriminant
double root end behavior extreme values factored form
general form imaginary number local maximum local minimum
maximum minimum monomial perfect square
polynomial projectile motion quadratic functions roots
term trinomial vertex form zeros

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Key Concepts
What is the definition of a polynomial? Give specific examples of each of the following types: monomial,
binomial, and trinomial.

How will using finite differences help you determine the degree of a polynomial? Give a specific example
7-1
of a polynomial of second degree.

7-2 State the Zero-Product Property. List specific examples to illustrate and describe how it is used to solve
equations.
What are the three forms of a quadratic function? What information can you get from each form about
the graph of the quadratic function? Additionally, which form connects with the concepts and ideas
from Chapter 4 about transformations? What are those connections?

What is the Projectile Motion Function? What are different ‘versions’ of this function; ones you might see
in science class, for example? Be sure to define each of the variables used and state both values for
gravity.

What is a perfect square, numerically and algebraically? Give specific examples with their rectangle
diagrams.

7-3

What is the process for completing the square? Why do we use it?

7-4 What is the Quadratic Formula? Be specific as to when you would use the quadratic formula to solve an
equation versus the Zero-Product Property or basic solving techniques.
What is the discriminant and how is it used? Use specific examples to illustrate the different possible
scenarios.

What is the definition of and notation for imaginary numbers?

What is the definition of and notation for complex numbers? How do you graph a complex number?

7-5
How do you operate with complex numbers? Use specific examples for each arithmetic operation.

What are the general characteristics of the cubic family?

How do you find the roots of a cubic function graphically, numerically, and algebraically? Use one
specific cubic function to illustrate each type.

7-6

How does the graph of a polynomial equation relate to the number (and types) of roots?
What does the degree of a polynomial tell you about the end-behavior of your graph? Or, what does the
end-behavior of your graph tell you about your polynomial? Use specific equations to illustrate your
answer.

What are local extrema? Use specific equations and graphs to illustrate your answer.
7-7

How do complex conjugate pairs relate to roots and help you find the equation of a polynomial?

7-8 State the Rational Root Theorem. How is it used to identify rational numbers that might be zeros of a
polynomial?

State the Factor Theorem and give a specific example of how it is used to confirm that a number is a zero
of a polynomial function.

State the Rational Root Theorem and give a specific example of how it is used to create a list of possible
factors.

How is long division used to factor a polynomial and find the zeros of a higher degree polynomial? Use a
specific example to illustrate.

What is synthetic division? Use a specific example to illustrate.


What is the connection between the remainder of a long division, or synthetic division, problem and the
Factor Theorem?

HW Section Homework Due Date Grade Overall


# Total
1 7-1 pp. 364-367 #1 – 5, 7, 9
2 7-2 pp. pp.372-375 #1 – 9
Quiz Sections 7-1 & 7-2
3 7-3 pp. 382 – 383 #1 – 11
4 7-4 pp. 388 – 389 # 1 – 12
Quiz Sections 7-3 & 7-4
5 7-5 pp. 394 – 396 # 1 – 6, 9 - 14
Unit Review
6 pp. 419 – 420 # 1a, b, 2a, 4, 5a, b, 6a, 8, 9
1
Unit Test 1 Sections 7-1 through 7-5
7 7-6 pp. 402 – 404 #1 – 4, 6 - 9
8 7-7 pp. 408 – 411 #1 – 5, 7, 8, 11 - 13
9 7-8 pp. 416 – 417 #1 - 9
Unit Review
10 pp. 419 - 422 # 1c, 2b, 3, 5c - f, 6b - c, 7, 10 – 13
2
Unit Test 2 Sections 7-6 through 7-8
Unit Map Sections 7-1 through 7-8

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