A complete formative lesson with embedded slideshow, mini lecture screencasts, checks for understanding, practice items, mixed review, and reflection. I create these assignments to supplement each lesson of Pearson's Common Core Edition Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry courses. See also mathquest.net and twitter.com/mathquestEDU.

Solve It! You can cut the 36-square into four 9-squares or nine 4-squares. Which other n-square can you cut into sets of smaller squares in two ways?
Problem 1 Got It? Can you simplify the expression? If so, simplify. If not, explain why not.
Problem 1 Got It? Can you simplify the expression? If so, simplify. If not, explain why not.

Problem 2 Got It?

Problem 3 Got It?
Problem 4 Got It? What is the simplest form of the expression?
Problem 5 Got It? What is the simplest form of the expression?

Problem 5 Got It? Which answer choices in Problem 5 could have been eliminated immediately? Explain. Select all that apply.






Vocabulary: Write the simplest form of the expression.

Error Analysis: Explain the error in this simiplification of radical expressions.
Review Lesson 6-1: Simplify the radical expression. Use absolute value symbols when needed.
Review Lesson 5-4: Divide using synthetic division. Show each step.
Review Lesson 4-6: Complete each square.
16
25
4
x² + 10x + __?__
x² - 10x + __?__
x² + 4x + __?__
x² + 8x + __?__
Review Lesson 4-8: Write the quotient as a complex number in the form a ± bi.
Vocabulary Review: Categorize each statement as true or false.
All mathematical expressions can be written as an equivalent expression with a denominator of 1.
An real number can have a denominator equal to 0.
The expression above a fraction bar is called the denominator.
Multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same nonzero number results in an equivalent fraction.
True
False
Vocabulary Review: Consider the three rational expressions below.
Drag and drop the expressions on the left to identify them as a numerator or denominator.
5
6
-5r²
16
r² + s²
c - 16
Numerators
Denominators
Use Your Vocabulary: Which expression shows the expression below with like terms combined ?
Notes: Take a clear picture or screenshot of your Cornell notes for this lesson. Upload it to the canvas. Zoom and pan as needed.
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Reflection: Math Success
Solve It! Is there a square you can cut into smaller squares in three ways? Explain.