Student Learning Map

  • Topic:Radical Functions and Rational Exponents
  • Subject(s):Math
  • Days:15
  • Grade(s):10, 11, 12
Key Learning: Describing characteristics of radical functions and rational exponents help interpret real-world events and solve problems.
Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 
How are radical and binomial radical expressions, including expressions containing rational exponents, simplified? How are radical equations solved? What are some real-world situations that involve radical functions?
   
Concept: Roots and Radical Expressions
Concept: Basic Operations with Radical Expressions
Concept: Binomial Radical Expressions
Concept: Rational Exponents
Concept: Solving Radical Equations
Concept: Function Operations (including inverses)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How are the basic operations with functions performed?

(A)

How is the inverse of a function determined and what is the usefulness of knowing the inverse of functions?

(ET)

Vocabulary:

Additional Info:

Textbook Ancillary Material Technology Support Program Hands-on manipulatives Kaplan Lesson Plans

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Vocabulary Report

  • Nth root -
  • Rationalize -
  • Conjugates -
  • Rational Exponent -
  • Radicand -
  • Like Radicals -
  • Composite Function -
  • Index -
  • Principal Root -