Module 2 - Topic 3 - Lesson 1 - Introduction to Rational Functions
Essential Question(s):
How do rational functions compare to the polynomial functions?
How do rational functions compare to the polynomial functions?
Follow the steps to complete your notes and review the content.
STEP 1: Preparation
Title your spiral with the heading above, copy the essential question(s), and draw your border line for the Cornell notes.
Title your spiral with the heading above, copy the essential question(s), and draw your border line for the Cornell notes.
STEP 2: Textbook
Answer the follow questions by using your workbook. Read more than enough to ensure a complete answer to the question.
Following a Cornell notes format, the questions should be written in the left-hand column and with the answers to the right of the question.
Make sure to write enough to answer the question.
Answer the follow questions by using your workbook. Read more than enough to ensure a complete answer to the question.
Following a Cornell notes format, the questions should be written in the left-hand column and with the answers to the right of the question.
Make sure to write enough to answer the question.
Activity 1.1
- Algebraically, what makes a function a rational function?
- Describe a rational function graphically.
- What are the characteristics of the parent rational function? (domain, range, x-int, y-int, VA, HA, end behavior, behavior at (0,0))
Activity 1.2
- Describe the graph of the reciprocal of an even-powered function. (ex. y=1/x^2)
- What are the characteristics of f(x)=1/x^2? (domain, range, x-int, y-int, VA, HA, end behavior, behavior at (0,0))
STEP 3: Self-check
Perform a self-check after the lesson is completed in class by asking yourself the following question:
"Can you answer the essential question(s) completely?"
Perform a self-check after the lesson is completed in class by asking yourself the following question:
"Can you answer the essential question(s) completely?"
- Yes? Awesome job! You took effective notes, and paid attention. You are on your way to success! :D
- No? Ok. We all have struggles. Determine why you said no, revise your notes and self-check again. Do not get discouraged.
