This resource is a simple calculator providing solutions to equations that are reducible to polynomial form.
Type of Material:
Simulation
Recommended Uses:
Individual practice, in-class assignments, homework, group activities.
Technical Requirements:
Any browser.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The purpose of this resource is to provide solutions to user-entered equations which may be reduced to a polynomial form.
Target Student Population:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic Algebra.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Users may enter a polynomial equation in any form. Links to quadratic, cubic, and quartic formulas are provided. The calculator indicates that solutions to higher degree polynomials are found using Newton’s method.
Concerns:
The site does contain ads. The resource might be improved by providing a summary or link to information about Newton’s method.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Users may enter a polynomial equation in any form. Links to quadratic, cubic, and quartic formulas are provided. The calculator indicates that solutions to higher degree polynomials are found using Newton’s method.
Concerns:
Steps and/or explanations of solutions are not provided for all equations. For solutions to quadratic equations, users are directed to use the quadratic equation calculator to view solutions.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The calculator is easy to use. Numbers are provided on the screen to help users enter equations without access to a keyboard.
Concerns:
None
Creative Commons:
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