Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Algebra (Class 42)
Lesson Title
Simplify Square Roots (Radicals of index 2)
Overview
In class today we will come to a conclusion about the locker problem-- which lockers are open and which are closed. We then turn our attention to learning how to simplify radical expressions. A key for success is being comfortable identifying perfect square factors.
Textbook Sections
11-3 (Txt. p.517) Rational Square Roots
Vocabulary
index
Key Attitudes
Math is about investigating and confirming
Key Ideas
Radicals can be simplified only if they contain a perfect square factor.
Key Skills
Finding the squares and square roots of numbers.
Writing numbers as the product of the largest square factor.
Simplifying radicals.
Turn-In (#41)
Turn in #41
Final Exam Review Packet pages 5-8
Handouts
No Handouts Posted
Assignment
Final Exam Review Packet pages 9-12
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.
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