Clarifications:
Essential Understandings
Concrete:
- Cross (factor) out terms in the numerator and denominator that are similar (e.g., ab/ac = b/c).
- Use algebra tiles to factor an equation.
- Use manipulatives to model dividing polynomials.
- Factor polynomials.
- Rewrite a rational expression using long division by factoring.
- Understand the following related vocabulary: numerator, denominator, fraction, variable, polynomial, factor, division, divisor, dividend, quotient, remainder, synthetic division.
| Number: MAFS.912.A-APR.4.AP.6a | Category: Access Points |
| Date Adopted or Revised: 06/14 |
Cluster:
Rewrite rational expressions. (Algebra 2 - Supporting Cluster) : Clusters should not be sorted from Major to Supporting and then taught in that order. To do so would strip the coherence of the mathematical ideas and miss the opportunity to enhance the major work of the grade with the supporting clusters. |