Algebra 2 ( * Indicates Honors)
Teacher: Van Aelstyn
CA Standard(s):
Date:
2013.3.7
Subject/Course:
Algebra 2
Grade:
10
7.0* Students add, subtract, multiply, divide, reduce, and evaluate rational expressions with monomial and polynomial denominators and simplify complicated rational
expressions, including those with negative exponents in the denominator.
Learning Objective (s):
7D – SWBAT add rational expressions with different denominators by comparing their factored forms.
7E – SWBAT subtract rational expressions with different denominators by comparing their factored forms.
Essential Question(s): How can we use our knowledge of fractions to work with rational expressions?
Assessment: 3 Question Exit Slip
Do Now: 2 Problems Adding
WHOLE GROUP
The Rational Brick Road – Step by Step comparison of adding rational expressions and adding fractions. Students will complete guided notes which demonstrate the similarities to both. The
problems will be scaffolded until the student is let to solve a problem on their own. (Now activity wil include subtraction problems).
DIRECT INTRUCTION
The Rational Brick Road – Step by Step comparison of
adding rational expressions and adding fractions.
Students will complete guided notes which demonstrate
the similarities to both. The problems will be scaffolded
until the student is let to solve a problem on their own.
(Now activity wil include subtraction problems).
COLLABORATIVE STATION
Rational Expression Review – Students will review
learning targets 7A-E in preparation of taking a mastery
quiz in thelast 30 min.
COMPUTER ASSISTED STATION
Rational Expressions Mastery Quiz