Ch 17: Rational Functions & Difference Quotients: Lesson Plans
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Weekly Syllabus
Below is a sample breakdown of the Rational Functions and Difference Quotients chapter into a 5-day school week. Based on the pace of your course, you may need to adapt the lesson plan to fit your needs.
Day | Topics | Key Terms and Concepts Covered |
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Monday | Solving Equations and Inequalities Involving Rational Functions | Examples of this process |
Tuesday | Graphing and Analyzing Rational Functions | Identifying and analyzing asymptotes |
Wednesday | Expressions of Rational Functions | Writing vertical and horizontal asymptotes |
Thursday | Finding Slant Asymptotes of Rational Functions | Completing examples that outline the necessary steps |
Friday | The Geometric Interpretation of Difference Quotient | Simplifying and interpreting difference quotients |

1. Solving Equations & Inequalities Involving Rational Functions
After watching this video lesson, you will be able to solve both equations and inequalities that involve rational functions. Learn the steps involved in solving them as well as what to watch out for.

2. Graphing & Analyzing Rational Functions
After watching this video lesson, you will be able to graph a rational function by analyzing its horizontal and vertical asymptotes. Learn to find how the graph behaves around the asymptotes.

3. Finding Slant Asymptotes of Rational Functions
Watch this video lesson to learn how you can find the slant asymptote to certain types of rational functions. Learn what you need to look for and how polynomial long division comes into play.

4. Expressions of Rational Functions
In this video lesson, you will learn how to write a rational function given just the horizontal and vertical asymptotes. Learn how to write the asymptotes and where to write them in your function.

5. The Geometric Interpretation of Difference Quotient
After watching this video lesson, you will understand how the difference quotient looks from a geometric standpoint. You will also see how the difference quotient is applied to a function.
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