MHF 4U – Advanced Functions    UNIT 1 – Polynomial Functions

 

 

Lesson

Suggested Reading

Assigned Problems

 

0.1 Prerequisite Concepts

·         Factoring

·         Simplifying Polynomial Expressions

·         Solving Quadratics

·         Describing Graphs and Functions

  • Function Notation and Transformations

 

 

Handouts

p. 2 # 1- 12

 

 

 

1.1 Power Functions

AF p. 4 – 6

AF p. 7 – 8

(Interval Notation)

p. 12 # 3,4,5,8,9,14

 

 

1.2 Characteristics of Polynomial Functions

 

AF p. 19 – 25

p. 27 # 4,7,9,12

p. 26 #1,2(cde),5,6,13

 

1.3 Equations and Graphs of Polynomial Functions

 

AF p. 33 - 38

p. 39 # 1 - 9

 

1.4 Transformations

 

AF p. 44 - 45

p. 49 # 1a,2,3, 5,8,10

 

1.5 Slopes of Secants and Average Rate of Change

 

AF p. 53 – 61

p. 62 # 1 – 5, 8, 10

 

1.6 Slopes of Tangents and Instantaneous Rate of Change

 

AF p. 65 - 66

p. 71 # 1 – 3, 6, 8, 11

 

Unit Review

 

 

p. 74 # 1 - 18

 

 

TASK: It’s a Little More Complicated

 Create your own Waterpark

 

 

 

 

Changes and additions will be given in class or on the website.

Mid-Unit Assessments may include:

·         Selected assigned problems

·         Class activities/handouts

·         Quizzes

·         Mid-chapter review

·         Unit Review

Performance Task for unit will be due 2 days following unit test – work on it throughout the unit