Solving radical equations Focus Standards Addressed in this Unit: CC.2.2.HS.D.2 Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems – CC.2.1.HS.F.1 and extend the properties of exponents to solve problems with rational exponents – Important Standards Addressed in this Unit: N/A Misconceptions: Difficulty simplifying basic radical expressions Problems involving rationalizing the denominator tend to be troublesome at times Basic arithmetic errors when solving equations and simplifying expressions Concepts/Content: Competencies/Skills: Description of Activities: nth root Simplify radicals Direct teacher-led instruction Radical sign Use a calculator to approximate Large group Q & A discussion Index radicals Independent student work Rationalizing the denominator Simplify radical expressions Small group collaboration Conjugate Add, subtract, multiply, and Online remedial/enrichment videos Radical equation divide radical expressions Extraneous solution Write expressions with radical exponents in radical form and vice versa Solve equations containing radicals Assessments: informal questioning in-class formative assessments review of homework periodic quizzes unit test Interdisciplinary Connections: Additional Resources: N/A Glencoe Algebra 2 textbook USA TestPrep
Solving radical equations Focus Standards Addressed in this Unit: CC.2.2.HS.D.2 – Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems CC.2.1.HS.F.1 – and extend the properties of exponents to solve problems with rational exponents Important Standards Addressed in this Unit: N/A Misconceptions: Difficulty simplifying basic radical expressions Problems involving rationalizing the denominator tend to be troublesome at times Basic arithmetic errors when solving equations and simplifying expressions Concepts/Content: nth root Radical sign Index Rationalizing the denominator Conjugate Radical equation Extraneous solution Competencies/Skills: Simplify radicals Use a calculator to approximate radicals Simplify radical expressions Add, subtract, multiply, and divide radical expressions Write expressions with radical exponents in radical form and vice versa Solve equations containing radicals Description of Activities: Direct teacher-led instruction Large group Q & A discussion Independent student work Small group collaboration Online remedial/enrichment videos Assessments: informal questioning in-class formative assessments review of homework periodic quizzes unit test Interdisciplinary Connections: N/A Additional Resources: Glencoe Algebra 2 textbook USA TestPrep
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