Polynomial Classification
Learning Objective
I can classify polynomials by degree and number of terms.
Lesson Flow
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Degree, Leading Term, and Leading Coefficient of a Polynomial Function
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The degree of a polynomial function is determined by the highest power of the variable in the function.
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The leading term is the term that contains the highest power of the variable, and the leading coefficient is the coefficient of the leading term.
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Polynomial functions are often written in descending order, where terms are arranged from the highest degree to the lowest degree.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Identify the degree, leading term, and leading coefficient of the polynomial function: g(x) = 7x - 2x⁴ + 9”
Teacher Guide
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