This is just radical, dude. Learners view a video to learn how to multiply and divide radical expressions as well as the rules for multiplying numbers within the radicand. They also see how to rationalize the denominator. Examples contain single and multiple terms.

Concepts

radicals, simplify radicals, radical expressions

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Instructional Ideas

• Lead a discussion on when it might be okay not to rationalize the denominator

Classroom Considerations

• It is beneficial if individuals know about the difference of squares
• Part two in a four-installment Radical Unit

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides two additional practice worksheets to work toward mastery
• Answer sheets show detailed work using the steps to get to the solution

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 MP6 MP7 HSN-RN.A.2 HSA-SSE.A.2