Simplifying Rational Expressions Homework (Algebraic Fractions)

The Simplifying Rational Expressions Homework is designed to support students’ understanding of algebraic fractions through a structured, progressive approach that builds confidence and fluency.
 
Recall: This section helps students review prerequisite skills such as factoring polynomials and identifying terms and factors.
 
Practice: Students complete a set of focused questions to strengthen their procedural fluency and accuracy when simplifying rational expressions by cancelling common factors and working with more complex forms.
 
Stretch: This final section presents more challenging problems that encourage critical thinking, including multi-step simplifications and applications within equations.
 
This comprehensive format ensures that students not only master the fundamentals of simplifying rational expressions but also develop the skills to apply them confidently in a variety of mathematical situations.