Online Course: Designing for an Online Distance Learning in Mathematics 8

ODL Template Using 4Ds Model

Teacher: Mark Vincent Doria/Winnie Frianeza/Erma Garin

Course Title Rational Algebraic Expressions

Course Description The learner demonstrates an understanding of key concepts and principles of rational algebraic expressions.

Course Outcomes Expected outcomes that students will achieve and developed

At the end of the course, students are expected to:

● Describe and illustrates rational algebraic expressions.

● Interprets zero and negative exponents.

● Evaluates and simplifies rational algebraic expressions.

● Performs operations on rational algebraic expressions.

● Simplifies complex fractions.

Evidence of Learning/ List of accepted evidence of student master/demonstration of learning

Assessment Tools

● Course Assignments

● Online Quiz

● Summative Assessment

● Performance Task

Topics (Coverage) List of essential knowledge, skills, and understanding included in this online course

● Critical Thinking Skill

● Mathematical Reasoning

● Accurate Computation

● Representations

Target Participants Grade 8 - Students

Learning Time: 60 minutes

Means for Learner Support List ways for students to contact teachers for assistance and guidance. Links to self-help and quick guides can also be
included here.

● FB Messenger

● Classroom

● Google Meet

Summative Assessment The leaner… Rubrics/Standards

(Performance/Product) ● can formulate real-life problems involving rational algebraic expressions and (for the authentic assessment)
solve these with utmost accuracy using a variety of strategies.

Topic Title Learning Learning Part* Embedded Resources

and Time Objectives for Formative Activity (Websites, Videos,
Allotment each module (May be contextualized based on the school's lesson/unit design. 4Ds is for Feedback (Can be Online apps,
an example. diagnostic, formative, worksheets)
self-assessment)
Chapter 2: ● Describe and (September 13, 2021) - Synchronous Activity: Basic Level
Rational illustrates (Page 31 –
Algebraic DIP Singaporean Math
rational
Expressions algebraic Recap (Rational Numbers and Numerical Fractions) Book)
expressions.
2.1 -
Algebraic ● Interprets zero
Fractions DEEPEN - Answer the
and negative number 1 up
2.2 - exponents. Lesson 2.1 - Algebraic Fractions to number 3
Multiplication problems.
● Evaluates and
and Division
simplifies
of Algebraic
rational Example 1. (Simplification by Dividing by Common Factors)
Fractions
algebraic
2.3 - expressions.
Addition and
● Performs
8 x5 y
Subtraction
of Algebraic operations on 12 x 3 y 4
Fractions rational
SOLUTION:
algebraic
2.4 -
expressions.
Manipulate of
Algebraic ● Simplifies
Formulae complex
fractions.

Example 2. (Simplification Involving Factorization)

h2 +7 hk
5 hk
 SOLUTION:

h2 +7 hk h(h+7 k ) Extract the common factor h from

= the numerator and divide the
5 hk 5 hk
numerator and denominator by h .
h+7 k
¿
5k

Example 3. (Simplification Involving Factorization)

3 y 2+ 9 y
y 2−9

SOLUTION:

3 y 2+ 9 y 3 y ( y +3) Extract the common factor 3 y

2
= from the numerator and factorize
y −9 ( y−3)( y +3) the denominator by using
3y a 2−b2=(a−b)(a+ b).
¿
y−3

(September 15, 2021) – Synchronous

DIP

Lesson 2.2 – Multiplication and Division of Algebraic Fractions

The procedure for the multiplication and division of algebraic

fractions is similar to that of the multiplication and division of numerical
fractions, except that now we have to consider the variables.
 1 3 1× 3
In primary school, we have learned that × = .
2 5 2× 5
c a
In general, when we multiply by , we have:
d b

Activity: Basic Level

(Page 31 –
a c a ×c ac Singaporean Math
× = =
b d b × d bd Book)

2 4 2 5 2×5 - Answer the

In primary school, we have learned that ÷ = × = number 4
3 5 3 4 3×4 problems.
a c
In general, when we divide by , we have:
b d

a c a d a ×d ad
÷ = × = =
b d b c b × c bc
DEEPEN

Example 1. (Multiplication of Algebraic Fractions)

2 a2 15 c
×
5 c 3 8 a4

SOLUTION:

2 a2 15 c 2 a2 15 c Reduce the fraction by using

× = × cross cancellation before multiply
5 c 3 8 a4 5 c 3 8 a 4 the two fractions.
Factorize the numerator and
3 denominator of the algebraic
¿ fractions if applicable or can be
4 a2 c2 factorize.
 Example 2. (Division of Algebraic Fractions)

2 x−6 3
÷
5 x +5 y 7 y+7 x

2 x−6 3 2 x−6 7 y +7 x
Factorize the numerator and
÷ = × denominator of the algebraic
5 x +5 y 7 y+7 x 5 x +5 y 3fractions if applicable or can be
factorize.
2 x −6 7 ( y + x) 7(2 x−6)
× =
5(x+ y) 3 5 ×3
14 x−42
¿
15

(September 17, 2021) – Synchronous

DIP

Recap (Simplification of Linear Expressions with Fractional

Coefficients)

In Grade 7, we have learned how simplify linear expressions with

fractional coefficients. For example,

x 2 x−5 7 x 3(2 x−5) (convert to like fractions: Lowest

+ = + Common Multiple (LCM) of 3 and
3 7 21 21 7 is 21)
(combine into single fraction)
7 x +3( 2 x−5)
¿
21
Distribution Law
 7 x +6 x−15
¿
21

13 x−15
¿
21

DEEPEN

Lesson 2.3 – Addition and Subtraction of Algebraic Fractions Activity: Basic Level
(Page 34 –
Example 1. (Addition of Algebraic Fractions) Singaporean Math
Book)
5 4
+
2b−4 c 3 b−6 c
Answer the number 1
and number 2
SOLUTION: problems.

5 4 5 4
(factorize the denominator)
+ = +
2b−4 c 3 b−6 c 2(b−2 c ) 3(b−2 c)
(convert to like fractions: Lowest
Common Multiple (LCM) of
15 8 2(b−2 c) and 3(b−2 c ) is
¿ +
6(b−2 c) 6 (b−2 c) 6(b−2 c ))
15+8 (combine into single fraction)
¿
6(b−2 c)

23
¿
6(b−2 c)

Example 2. (Subtraction of Algebraic Fractions)

 h 3h
−
2−3 k 3 k −2

SOLUTION:

h 3h h 3 h (factorize the denominator)

+ = −
2−3 k 3 k−2 (2−3 k ) −(2−3(convert
k) to like fractions: Lowest
Common Multiple (LCM) of
h −3 h (2−3 k) and −( 2−3 k ) is
¿ −
2−3 k 2−3 k (2−3 k) )
h+3 h (combine into single fraction)
¿
2−3 k

4h
¿
2−3 k
Example 3. (Addition of Algebraic Fractions with No Common Factors
in the Denominator)

y 1
+
3 y−1 4−5 y

SOLUTION:

y 1 y (convert to1like fractions: Lowest

+ = +
3 y−1 4−5 y (3 y −1)(4−5 y)Common Multiple (LCM) of
(3 y−1)(4−5 y )
(3 y−1) and ( 4−5 y ) is
(3 y−1)(4−5 y ))
 (Distribution Law)
2
−5 y + 4 y +3 y−1
¿
(3 y−1)(4−5 y )

5 y 2−7 y+1
¿−
(3 y−1)(4−5 y )

Example 4. (Subtraction of Algebraic Fractions with No Common

Factors in the Denominator)

2 y
−
y −9 y−3
2

SOLUTION:

2 y 2 y (factorize the denominator y 2−9

− = −
y 2−9 y−3 ( y +3 ) ( y−3 ) y−3by using a 2−b2=(a+ b)(a−b)
(convert to like fractions: Lowest
2 y Common Multiple (LCM) of
¿ − ( y +3)( y−3) and ( y−3) is
( y +3)( y−3) ( y +3)( y −3)
( y +3)( y−3))

2− y ( y +3) (combine into single fraction)

¿
( y +3)( y−3)
(Distribution Law)
2− y 2−3 y
¿
( y +3)( y−3)
 y 2 +3 y−2
¿−
( y +3)( y−3)