How this resource helps
A complete 35-slide NC Math 3 lesson on counting polynomial zeros with multiplicity, classifying real and nonreal roots, conjugate pairs and graph-based degree reasoning. Standard NC.M3.N-CN.9: Use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra to determine the number and potential types of solutions for polynomial functions.
What’s Included
- One editable 16:9 PowerPoint with 35 slides and teacher speaker notes on every slide.
- Full standard and all its subparts, unpacking, essential question, learning goals, warm-up, vocabulary and teaching routine.
- Five worked models, guided practice, partner work, five scored independent items, small-group intervention and an open extension.
- Matched blank/completed guided notes, a three-item exit ticket and reflection.
- Editable mathematical diagrams, tables and graphs where relevant. Graphing calculator or spreadsheet activities are included where required by the standard.
Resource details
- Grade / course
- NC Math 3
- Subject and resource type
- Mathematics · PowerPoint Lesson
- Files
- 0 main PDF pages · 35 editable slides · PPTX
- Estimated completion time
- 45–60 minute lesson
- Answer key
- Teacher answer guidance is included in the speaker notes on every slide.
Standard or objective
NC.M3.N-CN.9 — Use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra to determine the number and potential types of solutions for polynomial functions.
Use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra to determine the number and potential types of solutions for polynomial functions.
Original Saint Pierre Learning Resources lesson aligned to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for NC Math 3 Mathematics.
Learner directions
Students work through each slide as the teacher directs, completing practice and exit-ticket items.
Teaching suggestions
Project each slide in order. Follow the teacher models, then guide practice as labeled on each slide.