MCT4C Unit 3:
Polynomial Functions
3-1 Review of Distributive Law and Factoring

Learning Goal:

I can ...
  • successfully apply the distributive law to multiplication of monomials and binomials; and
  • factor expressions successfully

Lesson:

Watch and take notes from the following videos.
Note: Ignore the "Homework" assigned at the end of the video.

Practice:

Here are all the Practice Questions for Unit 3.

Complete the following questions, and check your answers to make sure you understand.
  • ​U3L1, pages 1-3 (a few from each type - you don't need to do every single question)

Work:

Complete the following questions, and show them to Mr Fisher.
3-2 Solving Quadratic Equations

Learning Goal:

I can ... 
  • solve quadratic equations by choosing the most efficient method: factoring or quadratic formula

​Lesson:

Watch and take notes from the following videos.
Note: Ignore the "Homework" assigned at the end of the video.

Practice:

Here are all the Practice Questions for Unit 3.

Complete the following questions, and check your answers to make sure you understand.
  • ​U3L2, page 4 #1aceg, 2ace, 3ac, 4ace, 5ace, 6
  • U3L2, page 5 #1abc, 2abc, 3abc, 4, 5

Work:

Complete the following questions, and show them to Mr Fisher.
3-3 Solving Factorable Polynomials

​Learning Goal:

I can ...
  • solve polynomial equations by applying my knowledge of factoring quadratics

​Lesson:

Watch and take notes from the following videos.

Practice

Here are all the Practice Questions for Unit 3.

Complete the following questions, and check your answers to make sure you understand.
  • ​U2L3, page 6 #1, 2, 3

Investigation:

Use Desmos to work through the following investigation.  Show your answers to Mr Fisher.

​Work:

Complete the following questions, and show them to Mr Fisher.
3-4 Multiplicity and Sketching Polynomials

​Learning Goal:

I can ...
  • use my knowledge of properties of polynomials to predict and sketch the graph of a polynomial;
  • develop an approximate equation to model a graphed polynomial

​Lesson:

Watch and take notes from the following videos.
Note: Ignore the "Homework" assigned at the end of the video

Practice:

Here are all the Practice Questions for Unit 3.

Complete the following questions, and check your answers to make sure you understand.
  • ​U3L4, pages 6-8 #1-9

​Work:

Complete the following questions, and show them to Mr Fisher.
3-5 Solving Polynomials with Technology

Learning Goal:

I can ...
  • use technology to determine the roots and solve equations that are unfactorable.

Lesson:

Watch and take notes from the following video.
Note: Ignore the "Homework" assigned at the end of the video

Practice:

Here are all the Practice Questions for Unit 3.

Complete the following questions, and check your answers to make sure you understand.
  • ​U3L5, page 9 #1

Work:

Complete the following questions, and show them to Mr Fisher.
3-6 Applications of Polynomials

Learning Goal:

I can ...
  • solve real-world applications that involve a polynomial equation.

Lesson:

Watch and take notes from the following videos.
Note: Ignore the "Homework" assigned at the end of the video

Practice:

Here are all the Practice Questions for Unit 3.

Complete the following questions, and check your answers to make sure you understand.
  • ​U3L6, pages 9-10 #1-6

Work:

Complete the following questions, and show them to Mr Fisher.
3-7 Identifying the Nature of the Function

Learning Goal:

I can ...
  • ​successfully identify functions as linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic and degree of polynomial, when given a table, equation, or graph.

Lesson:

Watch and take notes from the following videos.

Note: You will use Desmos instead of the graphing calculator.
Note: Ignore the "Homework" assigned at the end of the video

Practice:

There are no practice questions for this lesson.

Work:

Complete the following questions, and show them to Mr Fisher.
Unit 3 Review
Complete the following questions in order to prepare for the Unit 3 Test.  Remember to check your answers to make sure you understand.
Unit 3 Test
When you are ready for the Unit 3 Test, ask Mr Fisher for it.
  • You will need a full period to complete the test.