Unit 2 Polynomial Functions Calendar (subject to change without notice)

Honors Pre-Calculus

Homework will be checked at the following class

Make sure to note problems you want to ask about at extra help or in class

DAY

DATE

Unit

Topic

Homework

9/30

Unit 1 Test

Day 1

10/4

Unit2.1:PowerandRational
Functions

Pg 92 #2, 4, 19, 21, 32,

Properties of power functions with
35, 39, 44, 48, 49, 55
positive integer exponents
With negative exponents
With rational exponents
Power regression
Radical functions
Converting from exponential to radical
form
Solving radical functions and
extraneous solutions

Day 2

10/6

Unit2.1:PowerandRational
Functions
Unit2.2PolynomialFunctions

Pg 92 # 6, 12, 16, 20,

Graphing radical functions
Graphing power and radical functions 22, 29
Define polynomial function, degree,
leading coefficient
End behavior of polynomial functions
(leading term test)
Define relative/absolute extrema

Day 3

10/10

Unit2.2PolynomialFunctions

Zeros of a polynomial function

Factoring polynomials
Multiplicity and repeated zeros
Graphing polynomial functions
Modeling data

Pg 104 # 12, 13, 14, 15,

23, 25, 27, 29, 33, 35

Day 4

10/12

Unit2.3:TheRemainderand
FactorTheorems

Long division and synthetic division

Nonzero remainders
Factor and Remainder Theorems

Pg 104-105 # 36, 37,

57, 59
Pg 115 #1, 5, 9, 13, 19,
23, 26, 31, 33, 39

Day 5

10/14

Unit 2.4: Zeroes of Polynomial

Functions

Rational Zeros Theorem

Confirm using direct substitution or
synthetic division
Upper and Lower Bound Test

Pg 115 # 41, 43
Pg 127 # 2, 3, 10, 11,
14, 18, 25

Day 6

10/18

Quiz Unit 2.1-2.3

Take Unit 2.1-2.3 Quiz

Continued practice with Rational
Zeros Theorem and the Upper and
Lower Bound Test

Pg 127 # 4, 7, 12, 13,

15, 21, 24

Day 7

10/20

Unit 2.4: Zeroes of Polynomial

Functions

Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

Complex Numbers
Complex Conjugates
Division with Complex Numbers

Pg 127 # 32, 34, 39, 42,

45, 49, 51, 55, 61

Day 8

10/24

Unit 2.5: Rational Functions

Define rational function

Determining Horizontal and Vertical
Asymptotes
Determining domain
Graphing rational functions

Pg 138 #2, 4, 6, 8, 10,

12, 14, 16

Day 9

10/26

Unit 2.5: Rational Functions

Determining Oblique Asymptotes

Graphing rational functions
Determining holes/point
discontinuities
Solving rational functions

Pg 138 # 22, 25, 26, 28.

32. 34. 36. 41,
Add:
(19 4x)5/3 12 = 13

Day 10

10/28

Unit 2 Review

Practice: pg 148--151
(through 2-5)
Pg 153

Day 11

11/2

Unit 2 Test

(2nd quarter grade)

Essential Questions:
1.
2.

How can the features of polynomial functions be used to model real-world situations?
How can the features of rational functions be used to model real-world situations?

Unit Checklist
Check of the following when mastered

By the time of the test, I understand that:

1. The equation of a polynomial function provides information about the graph of the function. (quiz)
2. The equation of a rational function provides information about the graph of the function.

By the time of the test, I know that:

1. How to model real-world data with polynomial functions. (quiz)
2. How to use the Remainder and Factor Theorems. (quiz)
3. How to find real and complex zeroes of polynomial functions. (quiz)
4. How to analyze and graph rational functions.
5. How to solve polynomial and rational equations and inequalities.

By the time of the test, I can:

1. Graph and analyze power functions. (i.e. describe domain, range, intercepts, end behavior, continuity,
and rates of change) (quiz)
2. Graph and analyze radical functions and solve radical equations. (i.e. describe domain, range,
intercepts, end behavior, continuity, and rates of change) (quiz)
3. Graph and analyze the behavior of polynomial functions. (i.e. describe domain, range, intercepts, end
behavior, continuity, and rates of change) (quiz)
4. Determine the multiplicity of zeros for polynomial and rational functions. (quiz)
5. Graph polynomial functions with and without a graphing calculator. (quiz)
6. Model real-world data with polynomial functions.(quiz)
7. Divide polynomials using long division and synthetic division. (quiz)
8. Use the Remainder and Factor Theorem. (quiz)
9. Find real zeroes of polynomial functions using Rational Roots Theorem, synthetic division, and
quadratic formula.
10. Find complex zeros of polynomial functions.
11. Analyze the graph of rational functions. (i.e. describe domain, range, intercepts, end behavior,
continuity, and rates of change)
12. Determine the asymptotes (vertical, horizontal, oblique) using the equation of a rational function.
13. Solve rational equations algebraically.