Support · Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 – Year 11 · Polynomials
Support Define the zero polynomial to be P(x) = 0 to be the polynomial with all the coefficients equal to zero and recognise that the zero polynomial has no leading term, no leading coefficient, no degree and constant term 0
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Describe polynomials using terms such as degree, leading term, coefficient and leading coefficient, constant term, monic and non-monic
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- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: PolynomialsUse it for: Vocabulary of polynomials: degree, terms, coefficients.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Polynomial basicsUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on polynomial basics; good for drill or homework.
- VideoStarterEddie Woo (WooTube): Basic Polynomials playlistUse it for: Sydney teacher Eddie Woo's recorded lessons on polynomials; play a clip to model a method or for revision.
Define a monic polynomial as having a leading coefficient of one
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Graph polynomials using the sign of the leading term and the multiplicity of roots for the equation P(x) = 0
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- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Polynomial graphs: basic shapeUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on polynomial graphs: basic shape; good for drill or homework.