Time to study the most sensible function — rational functions! The seven-lesson unit develops the concept of a rational function through a connection to rational numbers and fractions. Scholars graph functions, solve equations, and simplify rational expressions. 

Concepts

graphing rational functions, rational functions, rational expressions, irrational numbers, rational equations, solving equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Choose some practice problems to use as board work to easily check for understanding
• Form collaborative groups to work on the opening tasks

Classroom Considerations

• Module consists of eight consecutive lessons
• The fourth lesson in the series

Pros

• Includes detailed teacher notes that help develop the lesson
• Provides answer keys to all handouts

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-SSE.A.1.a HSA-APR.D.6 HSA-APR.D.7 HSA-CED.A.3 HSA-REI.A.2 HSA-REI.D.11 HSF-IF.B.4 HSF-IF.B.5 HSF-IF.B.6 HSF-IF.C.7.a HSF-IF.C.7.d HSF-IF.C.8.a HSF-BF.B.3