6.1 Learning Targets
Uses geometric models to expand expressions of the form a ( b + c )
Represents algebraic expressions using rectangle models
Simplifies expressions by combining like terms
6.2 Learning Targets
Uses geometric models to multiply binomials
Multiplies binomials using the distributive property
Understands patterns for shortcuts in multiplying binomials
6.3 Learning Targets
Understands and applies shortcut to square binomials in the form (a � b)2
Understands and applies shortcut to expand binomials in the form ( x + a ) ( x - a )
6.4 Learning Targets
Understands when the denominator of an algebraic fraction is undefined
Understands how graphs and tables show values for which an algebraic fraction is undefined
Simplifies algebraic fractions
6.5 Learning Targets
Adds and subtracts algebraic fractions using common denominators
Uses the graphs of equations containing algebraic fractions to estimate solutions
Solves equations containing algebraic fractions