GRADE LEVEL: 8 UNIT: Factoring and Rational Algebraic Date: July 24-28

Expressions
Content Standard:
The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of factors of polynomials, rational algebraic
expressions, linear equations in two variables and systems of linear equations in two variables
Performance Standard:
The learner is able to formulate real life problems involving factors of polynomials, rational algebraic
expressions, linear equations and inequalities in two variables and linear functions, solve these problems
accurately using a variety of strategies.
Learning Target:
I can simplify rational algebraic expressions
Flow of Activities
Remember: A Rational Algebraic Expression is a ratio of two polynomials provided that the denominator is not
P
equal to zero. In symbols where P and Q, are polynomials and Q 0
Q
Motivation:
Day 1: A recall
Activity 1: Classify me

a+
Discussion of the lesson
1. How many expressions did you classify as rational.
2. How many expressions did you classify as not rational
3. How did you differentiate a rational expression from not a rational algebraic expression?
4. What difficulty did you encounter in classifying the expressions?
Compare your Initial Definition with your Final

My Inital Definition My Final Definition

definition of rational algebraic expressions. Are you clarified with your conclusion by the final definition? How?
Give at least three rational algebraic expressions different from those given by your classmates.

Day 2: Learn to Simplify

Simplifying rational expression with exponents. RECALL LAW OF EXPONENTS
I. Product of Powers.
1. Rewrite each term to expressions with positive exponents.
For any Real number x and any
3 positive integers a and b.
a
1) b-4 2) de-5f 3) L0 4) 5) a b
x x =x
a+ b

b8 II. Power of a Power

x+ y
For any Real number x, and any
( x y )0 positive integers a and b
0
2 ab+cd a b
6) 7) ( ) 8) n2m-2 9) 14t0 (x ) = x ab
(ab+c)0 ab
2
 c3
10)
d5

Discussion of the lesson

1. What do you do when the exponent is zero?
2. When a number is raised to zero exponent, does it have the same value as another raised to zero? Justify your
answer.
3. What do you observe about the value of the number raised to a RECALL LAW OF EXPONENTS
negative integral exponent III. Power of Product
4. What can you say about an expression with negative integral exponent. For any Real numbers x and y,
and any positive integers a and b.
Student Activity xy

3 Things you found out

IV. Power of Quotient
2 InterestThings
1
For any Real number x, and any
positive integers a and b.
Questi
ons
xa
Case 1 : = x ab where a > b
you xb
still xa
have, Case 1 : = where b> a
xb
Day 3
Activity : Simplify the following rational algebraic expressions.

4 a+ 8 b
1.
12
2
x +3 x+ 2
2. x 21
2
x +3 x+ 2
3. x 21

Discussion of the Lesson

1. What is the first step in simplifying rational algebraic expressions.
2. What happens to the common factors in the numerator and the denominator.

Skill Booster: Watch video on simplifying rational algebraic expressions.

http://mathvids.com/lesson/mathhelp/845-rational-expressions-2---simplifying

Assignment: Next Century Mathematics by Orines et. Al. page 39 (1-10) Mental Math

Day 4 Lesson Closure

Questions
Why should one simplify rational algebraic expressions?
When is rational algebraic expression said to be in lowest terms?
How do you simplify rational algebraic expressions?
How do you determine the values of the variable that makes a rational algebraic expression
undefined?
Assessment
Solve Next Century Mathematics by Orines et. Al. page 39 (11-14).
Prepared by: Checked by: Noted by:
Ian Lawrence C. Mallari Ms. Arlette M. Ramos Mrs. Imelda T. Lampazo
Helen V. Lopez (Math Coordinator) (HS Principal)
Maria Jona C. Melano