This document outlines a math project on simplifying and solving algebraic fractions. Students will explore resources on algebraic fractions, create a publication explaining how to simplify and solve them, and make a video demonstrating problems. The project addresses standards on rational exponents, operating with algebraic expressions, and using rational equations to model and solve problems. Students will learn to add, subtract, multiply and divide algebraic fractions and solve rational equations.

1. SIMPLIFYING & SOLVING
ALGEBRAIC FRACTIONS

2. MATH PROJECT:
SIMPLIFYING & SOLVING ALGEBRAIC
FRACTIONS
Summary:
 Explore resources available on the internet
relating to algebraic fractions.
 Make a publication that explains the processes
used in simplifying and solving algebraic
fractions.
 Practice with interactive problems and take an
online quiz.
 Make a flip camera video that will be used by
other students in our school system for
enrichment and review.

3. NORTH CAROLINA
STANDARDS & OBJECTIVES
 1.01 Simplify and perform operations with rational exponents
and logarithms (common and natural) to solve problems.
 1.03 Operate with algebraic expressions (polynomial, rational,
complex fractions) to solve problems.
 2.05 Use rational equations to model and solve problems;
justify results.
 Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties.
 Interpret the constants and coefficients in the context of the problem.
 Identify the asymptotes and intercepts graphically and algebraically.
 2.07 Use equations with radical expressions to model and
solve problems; justify results.
 Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties.
 Interpret the degree, constants, and coefficients in the context of the
problem.

4. TARGETED STUDENT OBJECTIVES
&
LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Adding algebraic fractions.
 Subtracting algebraic fractions.
 Multiplying algebraic fractions.
 Dividing algebraic fractions.
 Solve problems by using rational equations.

5. CURRICULUM-FRAMING
QUESTIONS
Essential Question
 How can math help me understand my world?
Unit Questions
 How can mathematical patterns be used to solve real
world scenarios?
 Why do we need to know how to operate with
algebraic fractions?
 How do we use algebraic fractions in the real world?
Content Questions
 How do we change words to math problems?
 How do we perform basic operations with algebraic
fractions?

6. 21ST
CENTURY LEARNING
Students will develop higher-order and 21st
Century
Skills in this unit as they:
 Use the Essential and Unit Questions to guide
their analysis of algebraic fractions to find
strategies to use in simplifying and solving
problems..
 Communicate their ideas to a community
audience through a publication and a video.
 Reflect on their reading, writing, research and
thinking strategies, and modify and adapt them
as necessary to fit the real-world scenarios.
 Use project assessments to self-assess their work.

7. ASSESSMENT TIMELINE