Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Simplifying Rational Expressions

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson applies the laws of exponents to rational exponents.
Activity
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: The Graph of a Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Several examples are presented to demonstrate the process of graphing functions, including linear, quadratic, and rational functions.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Graphing the Rational Function F(x) = |X|

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This LearningCheck document can be used as a self-discovery lesson. The student can explore the domain and range along with the transformations.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Graphing the Rational Function F(x)=1/x

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This is designed for Algebra 2 students to help them develop an understanding of transformations, asymptotes, domain and range.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Solving Rational Equations Using the Lcd

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving rational equations using the LCD of the denominators to eliminate them.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Polynomial Function Limits

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Finding the limits of polynomial functions using theorems and operations on limits
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Inverse Variation Problems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Graph rational functions involving division and find all their asymptotes.
Website
Purple Math

Purplemath: General Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Confused about graphing or just need a refresher? This explanation focuses on graphing higher-power polynomials along with radical functions, rational functions, and piecewise functions. Plenty of examples are included.
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Math Graphs

Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Partial Fraction Decomposition 6 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The exercise examines partial fraction decomposition of a rational function. Students determine any vertical asymptotes of the rational function and the terms of the decomposition. The rational function graph is available in PDF format.
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Math Graphs

Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Partial Fraction Decomposition 1 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Students write the partial fraction decomposition of a rational function and identify the graphs of the rational function and each term of the decomposition. The graphs are available in PDF format.
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Math Graphs

Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Partial Fraction Decomposition 2 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Students write the partial fraction decomposition of a rational function and identify the graphs of the rational function and each term of the decomposition. The graphs are available in PDF format.
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Math Graphs

Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Partial Fraction Decomposition 3 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The practice problem investigates the decomposition of a rational function. The graphs of the rational function and each term of its decomposition are available in PDF format.
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Math Graphs

Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Partial Fraction Decomposition 4 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The practice problem investigates the decomposition of a rational function. The graphs of the rational function and each term of its decomposition are available in PDF format.
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Math Graphs

Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Partial Fraction Decomposition 7 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Students identify any vertical asymptotes of a rational function and the terms of the partial fraction decomposition. The graph is available in PDF format.
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Math Graphs

Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Partial Fraction Decomposition 8 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Students identify any vertical asymptotes of a rational function and the terms of the partial fraction decomposition. The graph is available in PDF format.
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Graphing General Polynomials, Radicals, Rationals, and Piecewise Fun

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource provides an overview of graphing, giving examples of general polynomial, radical, rational, and piecewise functions. Also includes advice on common mistakes made by students.
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Math Graphs

Houghton Mifflin: Math Graphs: Partial Fraction Decomposition 5 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The exercise examines partial fraction decomposition of a rational function. Students determine any vertical asymptotes of the rational function and the terms of the decomposition. The rational function graph is available in PDF format.
Activity
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Procedimiento Para Analizar Una Funcion

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use this unit to learn and practice the general procedure for representing curves in the form y=f(x). It provides a more advanced look at polynomial and rational functions with interactive graphs.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Bf,if the Canoe Trip, Variation 2

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task about canoeing, paddling speed, and current speed, learners examine how long a trip would take at different speeds. They write a function equation, graph their equation, and explain their thinking. The primary purpose of the...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Building Boxes [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
By determining the dimensions necessary for building a box with the greatest volume, learners will explore the world of polynomial and rational expressions. Graphing calculators can be used for this activity.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Applications of One Sided Limits

For Students 11th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Computing the limit of a function by identifying one-sided limits
Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Fractional Exponents

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson introduces rational exponents and how to relate them to nth roots.
Activity
Richland Community College

Richland Community College: Math 116 Lecture Notes

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the Richland Community College provides the detailed lecture notes to a college algebra course, complete with equations and definitions. Content ranges from "functions and their graphs" to "conics and parametric equations."