Michigan Algebra I Sept. 2012

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Recognize the number of zeros of a polynomial function and the relationship to the linear components (factors) of the polynomial function.
• Describe the end behavior for a polynomial function, determine if a function is even or odd, and identify any symmetry related to the function.
• Describe the effects of the leading coefficient (stretching and shrinking), and the effects of the degree of a polynomial function.
• Identify relative maximums and minimums for a polynomial function.
• Solve polynomials graphically.
• Identify the domain and range of a polynomial function in the context of a situation.
• Determine if a given situation can be modeled by a polynomial function or not. If it is a polynomial function, write a function to model it. Include linear and quadratic functions.