Advanced Algebra Agenda: Rational Functions

Week of: 12/9

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Course Name:Advanced Algebra

Monday

AA.FGR.8.1 Rewrite simple rational expressions in equivalent forms. LT: 

• I can simplify rational expressions

 SC:

• I can factor polynomial expressions

• I can eliminate common factors 

Lesson/Activity: 

Engage: Review X factoring

Explore: Guided notes simplifying rational expressions

Apply: IXL Simplify Rational Expressions

Reflect: TOTD

Resources: Guided notes, IXL, TOTD

Tuesday

AA.FGR.8.1 Rewrite simple rational expressions in equivalent forms. AA.FGR.8.3 Graph rational functions, identifying key characteristics

LT: 

• I can graph rational expressions

 SC:

• I can factor polynomial expressions

• I can eliminate common factors 

• I can determine excluded values

• I can find vertical asymptotes

• I can find horizontal asymptotes

• I can identify holes in rational graphs

Lesson/Activity: 

Engage: Review graphs of radical functions

Explore: Guided notes on graphing rational functions

Apply: IXL Rational functions: Asymptotes and excluded values 

Reflect: Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

Resources: Guided notes, DeltaMath

Wednesday

AA.FGR.8.1 Rewrite simple rational expressions in equivalent forms. AA.FGR.8.3 Graph rational functions, identifying key characteristics

LT: 

• I can graph rational expressions

 SC:

• I can factor polynomial expressions

• I can eliminate common factors 

• I can determine excluded values

• I can find vertical asymptotes

• I can find horizontal asymptotes

• I can identify holes in rational graphs

Lesson/Activity: 

Engage: Review asymptotes

Explore: Questions from guided notes on graphing rational functions

Apply: DeltaMath Graphing Rational Functions

Reflect: TOTD

Resources: DeltaMath, TOTD

Thursday

AA.FGR.8.2 Add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions, including problems in context and express rational expressions in irreducible form.

LT: 

• I can multiply rational expressions

• I can divide rational functions

 SC:

• I can factor polynomial expressions

• I can eliminate common factors 

• I can differentiate between a factor and a term

• I can multiply fractions

• I can use a reciprocal to divide rational expressions

Lesson/Activity: 

Engage: Simplify rational expressions

Explore: Guided notes on multiplying and dividing rational expressions

Apply: DeltaMath Multiply and Divide Rationals Level 1 and 2

Reflect: TOTD

Resources: TOTD

Friday

AA.FGR.8.1 Rewrite simple rational expressions in equivalent forms. AA.FGR.8.2 Add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions, including problems in context and express rational expressions in irreducible form. AA.FGR.8.3 Graph rational functions, identifying key characteristics

LT: 

 SC:

Lesson/Activity: 

Engage: 

Explore: 

Apply: Week 17 Review

Reflect: 

Resources: Review