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Article 3 is the best article that illustrates polynomial functions and their graphs. It clearly shows that the graph of a polynomial function is smooth and continuous, with no sharp corners or gaps. It also specifically notes that the x-intercepts of a polynomial graph are important concepts, and includes an image showing a polynomial graph with labeled x-intercepts.

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Math - Week1

Article 3 is the best article that illustrates polynomial functions and their graphs. It clearly shows that the graph of a polynomial function is smooth and continuous, with no sharp corners or gaps. It also specifically notes that the x-intercepts of a polynomial graph are important concepts, and includes an image showing a polynomial graph with labeled x-intercepts.

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LEARNER’S COPY

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
There are no errors identified in the existing module in Mathematics 10 Quarter 2 Week 1 –
Module 1 - Polynomial Functions. However, you are required to answer the summative
assessment below.
Happy learning!

I. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

A. OPEN BOOK. Below are articles about polynomial function and its graph. Read the selections and
select which is the best article that shows the illustration of polynomial functions and shows the
description and interpretation of its graph. After the third article, write your answer in the given table.
You are allowed to refer to your module or available references (e.g. textbook) and the Internet.
You are NOT allowed to ask help from your classmates, parents, guardians, relatives or any other adult.
Before submitting, make sure you have followed the instructions on how to answer.

ARTICLE 1:

A polynomial function is a function of the form


𝑃(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑛 𝑥 𝑛 + 𝑎𝑛−1 𝑥 𝑛−1 + 𝑎𝑛−2 𝑥 𝑛−2 + ⋯ + +𝑎1 𝑥 + 𝑎0 , 𝑎𝑛 ≠ 0,
where 𝑛 is a nonnegative integer, 𝑎0 , 𝑎1 , … , 𝑎𝑛 are real numbers called coefficients (numbers that
appear in each term), 𝑎𝑛 𝑥 𝑛 is the leading term (has the highest degree), 𝑎𝑛 is the leading
coefficient, and 𝑎0 is the constant term (number without a variable). The highest power of the
variable of 𝑃(𝑥) is known as its degree.

⮚ The Leading Coefficient Test is a test to determine the end behavior of the graph of polynomial
function by describing the leading term. It comes with 4 cases.
1. If the degree of the polynomial is odd and the leading coefficient is positive, then the graph falls
to the left and rises to the right.
2. If the degree of the polynomial is odd and the leading coefficient is negative, then the graph
rises to the left and falls to the right.
3. If the degree of the polynomial is even and the leading coefficient is positive, then the graph
rises to the left and rises to the right.
4. If the degree of the polynomial is even and the leading coefficient is negative, then the graph
falls to the left and falls to the right.
⮚ The graph of a polynomial function is continuous and smooth and has rounded turns.
⮚ A polynomial function of degree n has n-1 turning points.
⮚ Every polynomial function of the nth degree cannot have more than n roots.

⮚ Here are the steps to sketch the graph of a polynomial function


1. Identify the end behavior of the graph through the Leading Coefficient Test.
2. Factor the polynomials completely (if the given is not in factored form)
3. Find the x- intercepts as well as the y-intercepts to determine where on the x and y axis the
graph passes through.
4. Plot the other points.
⮚ A zero has a "multiplicity", which refers to the number of times that its corresponding factor
appears in the polynomial. When a real root has even multiplicity, the graph of f(x) is tangent to
the x-axis. When a real root has odd multiplicity greater than 1, the graph bends as it crosses the
x-axis.

Source: Q2_Module1_ADM

ARTICLE 2:

Polynomial functions are the most basic functions in algebra. Examples of these are the linear
functions, square functions and cube functions. Rational functions are quotients of polynomials.
Polynomials and rational functions are very useful in satellite dishes, projectile paths, economics,
geometry, ecology, weather, biology and others.
A function is a polynomial function of degree n if: 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑎𝑛 𝑥 𝑛 + 𝑎𝑛−1 𝑥 𝑛−1 + 𝑎𝑛−2 𝑥 𝑛−2 + ⋯ +
+𝑎1 𝑥 + 𝑎0 , where the coefficient a are real numbers: 𝑎𝑛 ≠ 0 and n is a positive integer.

Graphs of Polynomial Functions

We know that if f(x) has degree n = 1 then the graph of f is a straight line, and if f(x) has degree
n = 2, then the graph of f is a parabola. Let us see how the graphs of polynomial f(x) with degree n ≥
3 behave.

Example: Sketch the graph of 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 3 − 𝑥 2 − 6𝑥.

If a polynomial, f(x) can be factored into linear factors, much


information about the graph of y = f(x) is available. Hence we have
𝑓(𝑥) = (𝑥)(𝑥 − 3)(𝑥 + 2). Since the given polynomial is of degree 3, we
have three zeroes, 0, 3, -2, therefore we have four intervals namely:
(−∞, −2), (−2, 0), (0, 3), (3, +∞)

Intervals Value of x Value of f(x) Position of the graph


(−∞, −2) -3 -18 below x axis
(−2, 0) -1 4 above x axis
(0, 3) 1 -6 below x axis
(3, +∞) 4 24 above x axis

Source: Making Connections in Mathematics: A worktext for fourth year high school

ARTICLE 3:

A polynomial function of degree n is a function of the form (𝑥) = 𝑎𝑛 𝑥 𝑛 + 𝑎𝑛−1 𝑥 𝑛−1 + 𝑎𝑛−2 𝑥 𝑛−2 +
⋯ + +𝑎1 𝑥 + 𝑎0 , where n is nonnegative integer, and an, an-1, an-2, .. a0 are real numbers, and 𝑎𝑛 ≠ 0.
The degree of a polynomial function is determined by the highest power of its terms.
The graph of a polynomial function is smooth, that is, the graph has no sharp corner.

Moreover, the graph of a polynomial


function is continuous. This means that the
graph has no holes or gaps. One can draw
the graph without lifting a pen from the
paper..
One very useful concept in graphing a
polynomial function is its x intercept. In the
figure below, the polynomial has x
intercepts a, b, c, and d.

Source: Advanced Algebra, trigonometry and Statistics Textbook

Directions: After reading the three articles, decide which of the three is the best article that shows the
illustration of polynomial functions and shows the description and interpretation of its graph. Discuss
your choice and support your answer with quotations or statements from the chosen article.

ANSWER:
Article no. ______ about the _________________ is the best because…

Open Books Constructed Response Test Holistic Rubric


POINTS DESCRIPTORS

In addition to Level 3 response, student is able to point out the weaknesses of or


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limitations of other articles.

Student’s discussion of his or her choice is convincing. Student is able to


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support his or her answer with specific texts from the article.

Student’s discussion of his or her choice is convincing. However, student is not


2
able to support his or her answer with appropriate texts from the article.

Student’s discussion of his or her choice is confusing. However, in line


1 with the learning competency, student is able to mention important parts
of the chosen article.

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