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WELCOME TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR!

• Let’s play

• Let’s think of the future

• Let’s have a quick overview of the course

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Let’s play:
1) Create your own quote about Math: a serious or a funny
one, work in groups of 2-3 students

2) Let’s chat: tell your partner about

•the most remarkable thing happened during this summer,
•main dream/goal of the new school year,
• your strength/most remarkable achivement

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 Let’s think of the future

https://youtu.be/RNVh_HMX2IY

Questions:
1) which of the projections strikes you the most?
2) how significant is the role of Mathematics in
the future world?

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Let’s have a quick overview of the course:
COURSE CONTENT / CURRICULUM OUTLINE

EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS

TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS

POLYNOMIAL AND RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

CHARACTERISTICS OF FUNCTIONS

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 PLAN FOR THE WEEK

1. Review of prerequisite skills

2. Diagnostic Test on Wednesday

3. The start of Unit 1 on Thursday

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MATH I KNOW! (Group Work)

GRADE 9
GRADE 10

GRADE 11

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 REVIEW

1. Find Someone Who….

2. Skills Review

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UNIT 1 POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS

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 Lesson 1 INVESTIGATION
Part 1 complete the table first
Part 2 Answer Questions A – F, J,K Page 124-125 as a group and complete
mind map on the next slide
What to submit on Google Classroom: each student should submit the
picture of completed table (C/20) and mind map with at least 4 facts (C/8)
Allocated time: 85 min

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 POLYNOMIAL FUNCTION

Definition Examples

Polynomial Functions

Facts Non-examples:

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 Lesson 2 DEFINITION

Polynomial functions are functions of a single

independent variable, in which that variable can
appear more than once, raised to any non-negative
integer power.

They are named according to the highest degree in

the polynomial expression. PF of degree 1,2, 3, 4, 5
are commonly called linear, quadratic, cubic, quartic,
quintic functions

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 FACTS

•Exponents on x are natural numbers

•No variables in denominators
•Graphs are smooth continuous curves
•The domain is the set of real numbers
•The range is all the real numbers or lower bound or
upper bound
•No asymptote
•The nth differences of a PF of degree n are constant

Practice: Textbook page 127-128 ex 1-2 and 5

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 CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS
Learning goal: to determine 4 characteristics of a
Polynomial Function
•Degree - even or odd
•Leading coefficient – the coefficient of the term with the highest
degree in a polynomial
•End Behaviours –behaviour of left and right end of the graph
• Number of turning points: A Turning Point is an x-value where a
local maximum or local minimum happens

Group work: p 130 complete the table and get ready to answer
Questions B, D
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LEADING COEFFICIENT AND END BEHAVIOURS

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 LEADING COEFFICIENT AND END BEHAVIOURS

End Behaviours –
• for an even degree PF:
If leading coefficient is negative, then the function extends from
the third to the fourth quadrant
If leading coefficient is positive, then the function extends from the
second to the first quadrant

•for an odd-degree PF :
If leading coefficient is negative, then the function extends from
the second to the fourth quadrant
If leading coefficient is positive, then the function extends from the
third to the first quadrant
Reference: https://youtu.be/tZKzaF28sOk
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 MORE ABOUT TURNING POINTS

Polynomial Functions of odd degree have an even number of

turning points, with a minimum of 0 and a maximum of n−1.

Polynomial Functions of even degree have an odd number of

turning points, with a minimum of 1 and a maximum of n−1.

Practice: p 136-137 # 1 - 6 excluding 5 and 2b

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 CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS
Lesson 3

Goal: to define odd and even functions

Symmetry:
Warm-up: consider parent functions for quadratic, cubic, quartic,
quintic functions, compare f (x) to f(-x), describe the graph with
regards to the origin and the Y-axis

Group work: p 130-131, Questions E-I: create a google

doc/chart in the notebook as a group and use desmos to get the
graphs in E and classify them according to the table p 131, then
find f(x) and f(-x) for each function in E, look for patterns

Practice: p 137 #6 , 9
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 CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS
Goal: to define odd and even functions

Symmetry:

1)Symmetrical in the y-axis, f(-x) = f(x) , they are called even

functions (example y = x²)
2)Rotational symmetry about the origin, f(-x) = - f(x) , they are
called odd functions
(example y = x³)
3) Most of the PF are neither even nor odd, no relationship
between f(-x) and f(x) (example y = -x² + 2x)

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 CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS
Goal: to determine the number of zeros

Group work: Number of zeros

P 131 Questions K-M, use the graphs from all your investigations
to answer those questions (Same groups)

Conclusion:

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 CHARACTERISTICS OF POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS
Goal: to define odd and even functions, to determine the
number of zeros

Conclusion:
• A polynomial function of degree n may have up to n distinct
zeros.
• A polynomial function of odd degree must have at least one
zero.
• A polynomial function of even degree may have no zeros.

Practice: p 136 #2b, p 138 #12, 15

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POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS IN FACTORED FORM
Lesson 4

What role do factors play?

(hint: remember factored form of a Quadratic Function)

Investigation (handout)

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 POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS IN FACTORED FORM

Conclusions
Linear factor: Squared factor: Cubed factor:

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 WRITING THE EQUATION OF THE
POLYNOMIAL FUNCTION
in factored form
Note: Family of the functions – same degree, same zeros
Order – degree of a factor
1) From the graph
Example 3 page 141 Practice: p 146 ex 4

2) From the zeros and a point which belongs to the graph

Example 2 page 141 Practice: p 146 ex 3 page 147 ex 8

Practice: # 7,10 p 147 # 12, 13, 14(use graphing technology), 15

p 148, p 161 # 7

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 Lesson 5 TRANSFORMATIONS
Goal: to explore the transformations of cubic and quartic functions

page 160
Task 1 Create your own cubic and quartic functions where all 4
types of transformations are present. Use Desmos to explore
the changes in the transformed graph, describe them using
proper terminology, if needed, check this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An29CALYjAA

https://www.desmos.com/calculator/y4nsmipezf
Practice: p155 # 1, p 156 # 3 , 4, 5 p 157 # 6
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write an equation from the described transformations p 185 #9
 Lesson 6 DIVIDING POLYNOMIALS
Learning goal: to determine the quotient of two
polynomials
Why do we need to learn how to divide ?
Warm up: 5473÷6=?

Work in pairs then meet up with a peer from a different type

of division
Long Division Solution A page 162 Solve p 169 # 5 (b)

Synthetic Division Solution B page 164 Solve p 169 # 6 ( b)

Practice: p 168 # 1 – 4, p 169-170 #7-11
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 Lesson 7 FACTORING POLYNOMIALS

Investigation (Total: K/11 T/12 C /10)

Part I p 171

Questions: A(k/1), B(K/2), C(T/2), D(K/8) E(C/8), F(T/2), G

(C/2)
Part II
P 173 Example 2
Describe the algorithm of factoring a polynomial in 4 steps(T/8):

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 Lesson 8.0 FACTORING POLYNOMIALS

Conclusions

State Remainder Theorem

State Factor Theorem

Hint: If the polynomial has a rational root (which it may not), it must be
equal to ± (a factor of the constant)/(a factor of the leading coefficient).
Extended version of Factor Theorem:

(bx-a) is a factor of f(x), if and only if f(a/b) = 0

Practice: p 176-177 # 4 – 7 , one question from each #6(c, e) - tricky

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Lesson 8.1
Dividing and Factoring polynomials. Practicum

Division: p 168 # 1, 2(any 2 questions), 4(all), p 169 # 7, 8, 9(2

from each), p 170# 10 (any 2 questions), 11,
p 176-177 # 1 – 10 , one question from each

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 Lesson 9 FACTORING POLYNOMIALS
STRATEGIES:
1) Remainder Theorem and Factor Theorem # 4-6 p 177
2) Grouping first Example 4 page 175
3) Special cases: difference of squares, difference and sum of
cubes p 181

Practice: # 1-5 p 182

Thinking questions: p 177 # 12 - 14, for 90+ students please complete # 16,17 as
well
check this videos if you need help https://youtu.be/rWZ-iM4DsZA
and this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMmBgNEelg (first 3 minutes
only)

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FORMULAS

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 Lesson 10 Coaching sessions
Lesson 11 Unit 1 test Tuesday October 18
Recommended Questions:

1) Long Division p 185 #10, 169 #5 K/2 C/2

2) Synthetic Division p 185 #11 p 169 6 K/2 C/2
3) Factor a polynomial p 185 # 13-15 A/2 K/1 C/2
4) Write and equation of a transformed function and determine
the new coordinates of the given point from the graph # 3 p
156 and from the description p 186 # 7 T/2 K/1 C/2
5) Factor Theorem application in thinking questions: p 177 # 10,
13-14, 16,17 and p 186 # 8 T/2 K/1 C/2
6) A Sum or a Difference of Cubes: p 182 # 3-5 K/2 C/2

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 Unit 2 SOLVING POLYNOMIAL EQUATIONS

Learning goal: to solve polynomial equations using variety of

strategies

Questions:
Why do we need to solve polynomial equations?
How would you solve the following equation?

3x³ = 27x
What are the two strategies of solving an equation?
Warm up: page 204 ex 1 and 2
Practice: # 4 –7 p 204
Together: # 10 p 205
More Practice: # 13-15 p 206
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 SOLVING LINEAR INEQUALITIES
Learning goal: to solve linear inequalities

What are the similarities and differences between solving linear

equations and inequalities? Think about the steps and the final
result
Example 2 page 209-210

What is a linear inequality? Page 213 # 1a

- Interval notation
- Set notation
- Solution illustration
on a number line
- Open dot vs solid dot
- Double inequalities
Methods of solving a linear inequality:
- Using algebra
- Graphing # 11 p 214
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- PRACTICE: # 1-7 p213 (2 from each), #8-11 p 214, p 218 # 7
 SOLVING POLYNOMIAL INEQUALITIES
Learning goal: to solve PI Algebraically
- Move all terms to the left side, right side = 0
- Factor the polynomial
- Use factor table/number line strategy to define the solution
intervals
Practice #1 p 225 and #6 and #7 p 227 (3 from each)
Learning goal: to solve PI Graphically and to use PI in application
questions
- Graph each side of the inequality as a separate function and check
the POI
- Compare the functions
- Or
- Move all terms to the left side, right side = 0
- Graph the function on the left and find its zeros
- Check where the graph is above or below X - axis
Practice # 5 page 226, p 225 # 2,35p 227 # 8-10 and # 12 - 15, # 17
and 18 p 228
 RATES OF CHANGE

Learning goal: to determine average and

instantaneous rates of change in polynomial functions

Questions:
What is the rate of change?
What is Average Rate of Change?
What is Instantaneous Rate of Change?
How can you describe Secant Line and Tangent Line?
How are they related to the Rate of Change?

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 RATES OF CHANGE
Learning goal: to determine average and
instantaneous rates of change in polynomial functions
For average rate of change check this video
https://youtu.be/oT6LclcJ-I8 and then example 2 solution A p 232
For instantaneous rate of change check this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTvTthjtIrk until 3.03 and then example 3
solution A p 233-234

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 RATES OF CHANGE

•Covert from degrees to radians and from radians to de

= slope of a tangent line

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 RATES OF CHANGE OF POLYNOMIAL
FUNCTIONS

•Covert from degrees to radians and from radians to de

Practice: #1-9 p
235-236

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 Application of Polynomial Functions

Types of problems:
1) Application of polynomial equations: p 218 # 2, 3 p 240 #4, p
242 #9
2) Application of polynomial inequalities: p 228 # 12 – 13 p 218 #
8, p 214 # 12, 13 , p 242 # 3
3) Application of rates of change: calculate ARoC and IRoC, find
the equation of the tangent or secant line p 236-237 # 8 – 11 p
242 # 5, 6 p 241 #16

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 Range of questions for Coach Sessions

Types of problems:
1) Application of polynomial equations: p 218 # 3 and p 240 #4
and p 242 #9 (2/A and 2/C),
2) Application of polynomial inequalities: p 228 #13, p 214 # 12, p
242 # 3 (2/A and 2/C),
3) Application of rates of change: calculate ARoC and IRoC, find
the equation of the tangent p 242 #5, 6 for 90+ students p 237
# 16( 2/A and 2/C)
4) Solving a linear inequality: p 240 # 7 and 8, p 242 # 8 (2/T and
2/C)
5) Solving a polynomial inequality based on the graph: extra
practice Lesson 4.3 # 5 and #6 ( 2/T and 2/C)

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