Westside High School Lesson Plan
Traci Anderson
Algebra II
Unit Name and #:
Dates:
Rational Expressions
May 11 – May 15
What are we learning?
Daily Objective: SWBAT graph simple rational functions.
TEKS/AP/Standards: 10A, 10B, 10C, 10F.
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
1. Warm Up – Solve a rational equation.
2. Lesson 8.2 – Graph simple rational functions. – Demonstrate how to find the vertical
asymptotes, table, and graph. Show how to find the domain and range.
3. Guided Practice - Students try to graph rational functions with a partner and identify
asymptotes, domain and range.
4. Classwork/Homework – Handout 8.2.
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: Teacher will circulate to check answers as students work on
problems.
Checks for Understanding: Teacher will check answers and circulate to answer questions.
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: spiral notes, textbook section 8.2, graphing calculator, Handout 8.2, pencil.
What do I need to do before next class?
Follow Up/HW: finish Handout 8.2.
What are we learning?
Daily Objective: SWBAT graph rational functions and identify asymptotes, domain and range.
TEKS/AP/Standards: 10A, 10B, 10C, 10F.
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
1. Warm Up – graph a simple rational function.
2. Lesson 8.3 – Graph Rational functions – Identify asymptotes, domain and range, create a
table and graph.
3. Classwork - Handout 8.2/8.3.
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: teacher will circulate to check answers as students work on problems.
Checks for Understanding: Exit Ticket, Teacher will check answers and circulate to answer
questions.
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: textbook section 8.2 & 8.3, spiral notes, graphing calculator, Handout 8.2 - 8.3,
pencil.
What do I need to do before next class?
Follow Up/HW: finish Handout 8.2 - 8.3.
What are we learning?
Daily Objective: SWBAT review for final exam.
TEKS/AP/Standards:
Wed/T
hurs
Tuesday
Monday
Teacher Name:
Course:
Friday
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities: (Wednesday)
1. Warm Up – review graphing rational functions.
2. Quiz 8.2 & 8.3.
3. Start Review for final exam. Questions # 1 – 30.
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: Quiz 8.2 & 8.3, teacher will circulate to check answers as students
work on problems.
Checks for Understanding: warm up, teacher will check answers and circulate to answer
questions.
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: textbook, spiral notes, pencil, graphing calculator, review packet.
What do I need to do before next class?
Follow Up/HW: finish Final exam review # 1 – 30.
What are we learning?
Daily Objective: SWBAT review for final exam.
TEKS/AP/Standards:
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
1. Warm Up: Go over any questions on final exam packet # 1 – 30.
2. Final Exam Review Packet - # 31 – 50. Students will work in groups.
3. Whole Class Discussion – Go over problems.
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: teacher will circulate to check on students answers.
Check for Understanding: Whole Class Discussion.
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: spiral notes, pencil, graphing calculator, textbook.
What do I need to do before next class?
Follow Up/HW: finish Final Exam Review # 1 – 50. Study for Final exam.