Algebra 1A / 1B Curriculum • Chapters 12 & 13

Module 9: Rational and Irrational Expressions

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Daily Calendar 9 Days of Curriculum
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Vocabulary Glossary Key Terms & Definitions
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Teacher Materials Summaries & Alignments

Curriculum Objectives

  • Simplify square root radicals and approximate roots
  • Perform operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) on radical expressions
  • Solve radical equations and check for extraneous solutions
  • Apply the Pythagorean Theorem and distance formula to Cartesian coordinates
  • Solve quadratic equations by completing the square

Flexible Projects & Lab Activities

3 Projects Available
Teacher Guidance

Projects are flexible unit-level learning investigations chosen by the teacher. They belong to the module in general rather than specific days, giving educators freedom to schedule or assign them at their discretion throughout the unit.

Project: Football Statistics

NFL passer rating formulas and rational real-number expression evaluations.

Lab: Pythagorean Puzzles

Geometric dissection proofs of right triangle square relationships.

Worksheet: The Distance Formula

Cartesian distance applications derived from Pythagorean right-triangle principles.