Know the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra; show that it is true for quadratic polynomials.
Factor a quadratic expression to reveal the zeros of the function it defines.
Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima.
Write a function defined by an expression in different but equivalent forms to reveal and explain different properties of the function.
Use the properties of exponents to interpret expressions for exponential functions.