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Rational Equations Lesson PlanRational Equations Lesson Plan
Publisher
Odell Education
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
2 hrs
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Year
2011
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Rational Equations

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Provide guidance and practice of the useful skill: solving rational equations using both an algebraic and graphical approach. Pupils solve increasingly more difficult rational equations using algebraic methods. After, they study steps to solving the equations graphically using technology.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

rational equations, solving equations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Complete each example problem as a class first before handing out each notes page

Classroom Considerations

  • Graphing calculators are a nescessity
  • Learners should already have experience simplifying rational expressions

Pros

  • Includes detailed notes as handouts
  • Provides a set of practice problems for use after the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSA-REI.A.2

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