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Word Problems Leading to Rational Equations Lesson PlanWord Problems Leading to Rational Equations Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2015
Language
English, Arabic
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Word Problems Leading to Rational Equations

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Show learners how to apply rational equations to the real world. Learners solve problems such as those involving averages and dilution. They write equations to model the situation and then solve them to answer the question — great practice for a needed skill!

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

rational equations, proportions, problem solving strategies

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Review average and ratio problems to prepare learners for the lesson
  • Form collaborative groups to work on the practice problems

Classroom Considerations

  • Builds on the three preceding lessons in a 42-part series

Pros

  • Each problem includes detailed worked-out solutions
  • Provides an assortment of types of problems that incorporate rational equations to solve

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSA-REI.A.2 MP1 MP2 MP4

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