Course
Title: Honors Algebra Grade: 8
Unit: Rational
Equations
Month
Presented: March/April Unit Length (in weeks): 4
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Essential Question (s): How can I use factoring to solve rational
equations? Is a proportion an equation? Why is division by zero undefined? Am I comfortable manipulating equations
algebraically? Can I re-organize the given information in
a problem in order to solve it? (draw
a diagram, organize a chart, list the “knowns” and
“unknowns”, define a variable or write a “let”statement) What is the
difference between a real-life solution and an algebraic solution? |
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Learning Objectives: Write,
simplify and apply ratios. Solve
equations with fractional coefficients. Solve
proportions. Identify
the least common multiple of rational expressions. Solve
rational equations. Use and
apply scientific notation. Solve word
problems which use rational equations. Use and
apply percentages. |
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Skills: Understand
the principle of least common denominator/multiple. Factor
polynomials. Read and
interpret word problems. |
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Instructional Strategies & Activities: Note
taking. Guided
exploration. Cooperative
learning/group work. Competitive
Review Games. |
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Materials Utilized: Textbook. Teacher
generated notes and homework worksheets. |
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Assessment Strategies:
Discussion/Daily class performance.
Openers/Warm-Ups. Daily
homework/Error analysis. Tests and
quizzes. Reflection
and Self-Assessment |