Week 17: Home Project Essential Questions: How do you simplify algebraic expressions including fractions?

Task: Using your own examples, show and explain how to simplify algebraic expressions that include fractional 1 2x 3x 1 3 1 values. For example, how would you simplify ? What about ( x 2 ) ( 2 x 2 )? Make sure 3 4 3 4 4 5
you explain all steps and use examples for both addition and subtraction.

You may choose to represent this by creating a lesson booklet, a poster, or by creating something digitally (e.g. a PowerPoint slideshow or a video). You will be graded, using the following rubric. Rubric:
CATEGORY Mathematical Concepts 4 Explanation shows complete understanding of the mathematical concepts used to solve the problem(s). Explanation is detailed and clear. 3 Explanation shows substantial understanding of the mathematical concepts used to solve the problem(s). 1 Explanation shows very limited understanding of the underlying concepts needed to solve the problem(s) OR is not written. Explanation is clear. Explanation is a little Explanation is difficult difficult to to understand and is understand, but missing several includes critical components OR was components. not included. Correct terminology and notation are usually used, making it fairly easy to understand what was done. Correct terminology and notation are used, but it is sometimes not easy to understand what was done. There is little use, or a lot of inappropriate use, of terminology and notation. 2 Explanation shows some understanding of the mathematical concepts needed to solve the problem(s).

Explanation

Mathematical Terminology and Notation

Correct terminology and notation are always used, making it easy to understand what was done.

Diagrams and Pictures

Diagrams and/or Diagrams and/or Diagrams and/or pictures are clear and pictures are clear and pictures are greatly add to the easy to understand. somewhat difficult to reader's understand. understanding of the procedure(s). The work is presented in a neat, clear, organized fashion that is easy to read.

Diagrams and/or pictures are difficult to understand or are not used.

Neatness and Organization

The work is The work is The work appears presented in a neat presented in an sloppy and and organized organized fashion but unorganized. It is fashion that is usually may be hard to read hard to know what easy to read. at times. information goes together.