Support · Mathematics Extension 1 11–12 – Year 11 · Polynomials

Support Define α as a repeated zero or multiple zero of a non-zero polynomial P(x) = (x - α)Q(x) when (x - α) is a factor of Q(x), and α as a single zero of P(x) when (x - α) is not a factor of Q(x), for Q(x)≠0

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Prerequisite dot points

Graph polynomials in factored form

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Develop and apply the factor theorem to factorise particular polynomials completely and solve related problems

Stage 5 · Polynomials (Path) Draft mapping

  • Interactive toolStarter
    Maths Is Fun: Remainder and factor theorems
    Maths Is Fun · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Explains the remainder and factor theorems with examples.
  • WorksheetDrill
    Kuta free worksheet: Factors and zeros
    Kuta Software · PDF · Printable PDF · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on factors and zeros; good for drill or homework.

Verify the remainder theorem and use it to find factors of polynomials and solve related problems

Stage 5 · Polynomials (Path) Draft mapping

  • Interactive toolStarter
    Maths Is Fun: Remainder and factor theorems
    Maths Is Fun · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
    Use it for: Explains the remainder and factor theorems with examples.
  • WorksheetDrill
    Kuta free worksheet: The remainder theorem
    Kuta Software · PDF · Printable PDF · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on the remainder theorem; good for drill or homework.