🔍 Chapter 1: Polynomial Functions

Assessment FOR Learning — Mid-Unit Diagnostic
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Purpose: Your teacher uses this to identify gaps before the unit test. You'll receive descriptive feedback, not a grade. Be honest about what you don't understand — that's the whole point.
Question 1 Knowledge
[3 marks]
State the degree, leading coefficient, and end behaviour of \( f(x) = -3x^5 + 2x^3 - x \).
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Question 2 Knowledge
[5 marks]
Given \( f(x) = (x+2)(x-1)^2(x-4) \):
a) State all x-intercepts and behaviour at each
b) State the y-intercept
c) Sketch the graph
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Question 3 Communication
[3 marks]
Explain what happens to the graph of a polynomial at a zero of order 2 versus order 1. Use the terms "tangent" and "cross."
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Question 4 Reflection
What topic from Chapter 1 do you feel least confident about? What specific concept is unclear?
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