How this resource helps
A complete 35-slide lesson combining both rational-arithmetic subparts, with linear-denominator addition/subtraction, multiplication/division, fraction reasoning and full restrictions. Standard NC.M3.A-APR.7: Understand the similarities between arithmetic with rational expressions and arithmetic with rational numbers. NC.M3.A-APR.7a Add and subtract two rational expressions, 𝑎(𝑥) and 𝑏(𝑥), where the denominators of both 𝑎(𝑥) and 𝑏(𝑥) are linear expressions. NC.M3.A-APR.7b Multiply and divide two rational expressions.
What’s Included
- One editable 16:9 PowerPoint with 35 slides and teacher speaker notes on every slide.
- Full standard and all its subparts, unpacking, essential question, learning goals, warm-up, vocabulary and teaching routine.
- Five worked models, guided practice, partner work, five scored independent items, small-group intervention and an open extension.
- Matched blank/completed guided notes, a three-item exit ticket and reflection.
- Editable mathematical diagrams, tables and graphs where relevant. Graphing calculator or spreadsheet activities are included where required by the standard.
Resource details
- Grade / course
- NC Math 3
- Subject and resource type
- Mathematics · PowerPoint Lesson
- Files
- 0 main PDF pages · 35 editable slides · PPTX
- Estimated completion time
- 45–60 minute lesson
- Answer key
- Teacher answer guidance is included in the speaker notes on every slide.
Standard or objective
NC.M3.A-APR.7 — Understand the similarities between arithmetic with rational expressions and arithmetic with rational numbers. NC.M3.A-APR.7a Add and subtract two rational expressions, 𝑎(𝑥) and 𝑏(𝑥), where the denominators of both 𝑎(𝑥) and 𝑏(𝑥) are linear expressions. NC.M3.A-APR.7b Multiply and divide two rational expressions.
Understand the similarities between arithmetic with rational expressions and arithmetic with rational numbers. NC.M3.A-APR.7a Add and subtract two rational expressions, 𝑎(𝑥) and 𝑏(𝑥), where the denomi
Original Saint Pierre Learning Resources lesson aligned to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for NC Math 3 Mathematics.
Learner directions
Students work through each slide as the teacher directs, completing practice and exit-ticket items.
Teaching suggestions
Project each slide in order. Follow the teacher models, then guide practice as labeled on each slide.