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Unit Plan
Simplifying Expressions
with Exponents and
Radicals
Megan Huston
TAT2 – Technology Production
Task 3 – Instructor’s Manual
May 25, 2018

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Overview of Instructional Unit

Introduction
This unit is a thirteen-day unit on simplifying expressions in exponential form and radical form and identifying the relationship between
exponents and radicals. This unit of instruction will be given during an 8th grade remedial intervention period.

Goals and Objectives

The students in an 8th grade intervention class, without the use of notes, will be able to correctly simplify expressions with exponents and
radicals with at least 80 percent accuracy.

The following is a list of instructional objectives used in this unit plan:

 From memory, students will simplify expressions with exponents of power 2 correctly with at least 80 percent accuracy.
 Without the use of notes, students will apply exponent properties to simplify expressions correctly with at least 80 percent
accuracy.
 From memory, students will simplify expressions with square roots of perfect squares correctly simplify the expressions with at
least 80 percent accuracy.
 Without the use of notes, students will be able to change expressions from exponent form to radical form, and vice versa,
correctly with at least 80 percent accuracy.
 Without the aid of a calculator, students will simplify expressions with radicals using the prime factorization method correctly
with at least 80 percent accuracy.

Instructional Strategies
Throughout the instructional unit, there will be a variety of instructional strategies utilized. A majority of the lessons will begin with direct
instruction to introduce the new content to the learners. The introduction of new concepts will include demonstrations on how to simplify
the various expressions; the instructor will demonstrate various example problems on the SMART Board. Students will be given many
opportunities to demonstrate their understanding through practice problems completed individually and with small groups. Students will
complete practice problems in their notebooks, as well as, on individual whiteboards. Students will also be given the opportunity to use
the SMART Board to show their work to the class.

Schedule of Learning
In this unit of instruction, there will be thirteen lessons in total covering thirteen class periods. Each lesson will last forty-five minutes in
length. The formatting of each lesson includes a pre-instructional activity, content presentation, learner participation, assessment, and
follow-through activities. The following topics will be covered in the instructional unit:
 Introduction to Exponents (1 lesson)
 Exponent Properties (3 lessons)
 Review of Exponent Properties (1 lesson)
 Introduction to Radicals (1 lesson)
 Prime Factorization Method for Simplifying Radicals (1 lesson)
 Connection Between Exponents and Radicals (1 lesson)
 Properties of Radicals (2 lessons)
 Culminating Project (1 lesson)
 Review Game for Exam (1 lesson)
 Exam on Exponents and Radicals (1 lesson)

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Assessment
During the instructional lessons, where new content is presented, the teacher will make informal observations to check for student
observations; in addition, at the end of each lesson the students will complete an exit ticket with a few questions. This will give the
student an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding and for the teacher to check for misunderstandings.

At the end of the unit, students will work in pairs to complete a Prezi presentation project demonstrating their understanding from the unit.
The presentation will include two parts. The first part will contain all the rules of exponents and an example to accompany each rule. The
second part will contain all of the properties of radicals and an example to accompany each of the properties. The project will be graded
based on a rubric. The rubric will include listing all of the exponent and radical properties, providing correct examples for each property,
and creativity and presentation of poster.

In addition to the presentation project, the students will also have an end of the unit summative assessment. The assessment will be
completed individually without the use of notes. In order to score the assessments, I will use the answer key to check student
responses. For students to obtain mastery of the content in this unit, they must receive an 80% or above on the assessment. I will
score the assessment by the total number correct out of the total number of questions.

Materials
For this instruction unit, the instructor will need a copy of the instructional unit’s lesson plans. In addition, the teacher will need copies of
the worksheets, assessments, and answer keys.

For this instructional unit, the instructor will need a SMART Board to present the new content to the learners. Students will need supplies
for lesson activities, including copies of worksheets and materials that are particular to that supplemental activity. In addition, each
student in the classroom will need individual whiteboards, markers, and erasers that will be incorporated in practicing the new concepts.
Students will need access to a computer or iPad to utilize Quizlet and Prezi during particular lessons in the instructional unit.

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Introduction to Exponents 8th Grade

Step 1: Pre-Instructional Activities Performance Objective:

The students will be introduced to what an exponent is and what the components of  From memory, students will
an exponent – the base and the exponent. The students will also be given a formal simplify expressions with
definition of an exponent – x*x*…*x = xn. exponents of power 2 correctly
with at least 80 percent accuracy.

Step 2: Content Presentation  Without the use of notes, students

will apply exponent properties to
The content will be verbally presented to the students. The students will be simplify expressions correctly with
introduced to what an exponent is and what the formal definition of an exponent is. at least 80 percent accuracy.
The formal definition of an exponent and components of an exponent will be
displayed on the SMART Board for students to see. Resources/Materials:
 SMART Board
Step 3: Learner Participation
 Unit Notes (See Appendix F)
Students will participate in an exponent war activity to demonstrate their
understanding of the content.  Deck of cards per group of 2

 “Exponent War” worksheets (See

Step 4: Assessment Appendix A)

Students will constantly be observed during class and tested with practice problems
to observe their understanding of the content. Time:
 45 minutes
Step 5: Follow-Through Activities
The students will then work in pairs on an exponent war activity. This activity will
be similar to the card game war, except the students will each put down two cards.
The first card will represent the base and the second card will represent the
exponent. The students will simplify the expression and the student with the
highest value wins that round and collects all the cards. The game continues until
one student collects the entire deck of cards. While completing this activity the
students will fill out a worksheet that has columns for the base, exponent, and the
simplified expression.

Lesson Plan Summary

To begin the lesson, the students will be introduced to what the components of an exponent are, the base and exponent, and what an
exponent truly represents, the definition. The entire lesson is to help the learners understand this important concept because it will be
extremely critical in the upcoming lessons. Additionally, the students demonstrate their understanding in the follow-through activity.
During the activity, the instructor is actively monitoring the groups to check for understanding and to be available if there are any
questions. The instructor will also provide feedback during this time; this includes encouragement and constructive feedback to help
further develop the skills. In order to demonstrate their understanding in the follow-through activity, students needed instruction prior to
the activity. This process reflects the cognitivist theory. The teacher builds the students understanding and then allows opportunities for
application while the teacher gives feedback to the learners.

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Exponent Properties – Product of Mathematics

Powers and Zero Exponent 8th Grade

Step 1: Pre-Instructional Activities Performance Objective:

As a warm-up, the students will be instructed to write down the formal definition  From memory, students will
of an exponent and write down the components of an exponent. Students will work simplify expressions with
individually for about 5 minutes, and then the instructor will start a class discussion exponents of power 2 correctly
to review the answers. with at least 80 percent accuracy.

 Without the use of notes, students

will apply exponent properties to
Step 2: Content Presentation simplify expressions correctly with
Students will be introduced to the product of powers property and the zero at least 80 percent accuracy.
exponent property. The instructor will first introduce the property and explain what
it means. The instructor will lead the class through the “We Do” examples and then Resources/Materials:
give students an opportunity to complete the “You Do” problems individually.
 SMART Board

Step 3: Learner Participation  Unit Notes (See Appendix F)

Students will participate in class discussion during the warm-up and will volunteer
answers and explanations during the content presentation. Time:
 45 minutes
Step 4: Assessment
An exit ticket at the end of the lesson will be used as a formative assessment to
gauge student understanding from the lesson.

Step 5: Follow-Through Activities

After the content is presented, students will be given the opportunity to practice
examples on their own. At the end of the lesson, students will be given an exit
ticket to complete that will demonstrate their understanding.

Lesson Plan Summary

The students will start the lesson by completing a warm-up. The students are to write down what the formal definition of an exponent is
and what the components of an exponent are. A whole class discussion of the warm-up is to follow. The instructor will then introduce
what the Product of Powers exponent property is. The instructor will then guide the class through the “We Do” example problems.
Students will complete the “You Do” example problems on their own. Student volunteers will write their solutions on the SMART Board
and explain their work. The instructor will then introduce what the Zero Exponent property is. The instructor will then guide the class
through the “We Do” example problems. Students will complete the “You Do” example problems on their own. Student volunteers will
write their solutions on the SMART Board and explain their work. To conclude the lesson, students will complete an exit ticket as a check
for understanding.

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Exponent Properties – Negative Mathematics

Exponents and Quotient of Powers 8th Grade

Step 1: Pre-Instructional Activities Performance Objective:

Students will review solutions to homework provided by the instructor. The  From memory, students will
students will be given an opportunity to ask any questions about the homework. simplify expressions with
exponents of power 2 correctly
with at least 80 percent accuracy.
Step 2: Content Presentation
 Without the use of notes, students
Students will be introduced to the negative exponent property and the quotient of will apply exponent properties to
powers property. simplify expressions correctly with
at least 80 percent accuracy.

Step 3: Learner Participation

Resources/Materials:
Students will participate in class discussion and will volunteer answers and
explanations during the content presentation.  SMART Board

 Unit Notes (See Appendix F)

Step 4: Assessment
An exit ticket at the end of the lesson will be used as a formative assessment to Time:
gauge student understanding from the lesson.  45 minutes

Step 5: Follow-Through Activities

Students will participate with example problems during the lesson and demonstrate
their understanding by completing and exit ticket.

Lesson Plan Summary

The instructor will introduce what the Negative exponent property is. The instructor will then guide the class through the “We Do”
example problems. Students will complete the “You Do” example problems on their own. Student volunteers will write their solutions on
the SMART Board and explain their work. The instructor will then introduce what the Quotient exponent property is. The instructor will
then guide the class through the “We Do” example problems. Students will complete the “You Do” example problems on their own.
Student volunteers will write their solutions on the SMART Board and explain their work. To conclude the lesson, students will complete
an exit ticket as a check for understanding.

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Exponent Properties – Power of a Mathematics

Power and Power of a Product 8th Grade

Step 1: Pre-Instructional Activities Performance Objective:

Students will review solutions to homework provided by the instructor. The  From memory, students will
students will be given an opportunity to ask any questions about the homework. simplify expressions with
exponents of power 2 correctly
with at least 80 percent accuracy.
Step 2: Content Presentation
 Without the use of notes, students
Students will be introduced to the power of a power property and power of a will apply exponent properties to
product property. simplify expressions correctly with
at least 80 percent accuracy.

Step 3: Learner Participation

Resources/Materials:
Students will participate in class discussion and will volunteer answers and
explanations during the content presentation.  SMART Board

 Unit Notes (See Appendix F)

Step 4: Assessment
An exit ticket at the end of the lesson will be used as a formative assessment to Time:
gauge student understanding from the lesson.  45 minutes

Step 5: Follow-Through Activities

Students will participate with example problems during the lesson and demonstrate
their understanding by completing and exit ticket.

Lesson Plan Summary

The instructor will introduce what the Power of a Power exponent property is. The instructor will then guide the class through the “We
Do” example problems. Students will complete the “You Do” example problems on their own. Student volunteers will write their
solutions on the SMART Board and explain their work. The instructor will then introduce what the Power of a Product exponent property
is. The instructor will then guide the class through the “We Do” example problems. Students will complete the “You Do” example
problems on their own. Student volunteers will write their solutions on the SMART Board and explain their work. To conclude the lesson,
students will complete an exit ticket as a check for understanding.

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Review of Exponent Properties 8th Grade

Step 1: Pre-Instructional Activities Performance Objective:

Students will review solutions to homework provided by the  From memory, students will
instructor. The students will be given an opportunity to ask any simplify expressions with
exponents of power 2 correctly
questions about the homework. with at least 80 percent accuracy.

 Without the use of notes, students

Step 2: Content Presentation will apply exponent properties to
simplify expressions correctly with
The students will guide themselves through three different review
at least 80 percent accuracy.
stations while the teacher monitors.

Resources/Materials:
Step 3: Learner Participation
 SMART Board
Students will work through the review stations with their groups.
 Unit Notes (See Appendix F),
Quizlet Game
Step 4: Assessment
 Station 2 (See Appendix H)
Students will use self-assessment to determine whether or not they understand the
exponent properties.  Station 3 (See Appendix I)

 Website:
Step 5: Follow-Through Activities https://www.mathgames.com/skill/8
.96-multiplication-and-division-
with-exponents
Students will work through the review stations with their groups.
 iPads or computers

Lesson Plan Summary

Time:
The instructor will introduce and explain each of the three review stations. The first
review station will involve the students doing repetitive practice on Quizlet to help  45 minutes
them memorize the simplification of exponents with powers of two. There will be a
set of flashcards made for the students to practice memorizing the simplification of
exponents with powers of 2. In station 2, students will use individual whiteboards
to practice simplifying a series of expressions using the exponent properties. The
students will simplify the expression on the whiteboard and then check their
answer with the answer key on the back on the card. The third station the students
will utilize iPads or computers to access the Math Game website, where they will
be prompted to go through practice practices. The students can choose the level of
difficulty for the practice problems that they are given.

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Introduction to Radicals 8th Grade

Step 1: Pre-Instructional Activities Performance Objective:

On the SMART Board, show some examples of radical expressions and ask  From memory, students will
students if they have ever seen them before. Then follow up asking to discussion in simplify square roots of perfect
small groups what they think it is called. Then ask the whole class if anyone knows squares. Students should be able to
correctly simplify the expressions
the name of the expression. Examples to put on the whiteboard:
with at least 80 percent accuracy.

.
Resources/Materials:
Step 2: Content Presentation  SMART Board

Define what a radical is and include what each part of a radical is. A radical is an  Unit Notes (See Appendix F)
expression that has a root, i.e. a square root or a cube root. Parts of a radical
 Cheese-Its
include: index, radical symbol, and radicand. Show the initial examples used
during the anticipatory set and have students write down the index and radicand of  “Square-Roots – Cheese-Its”
each expression. Once the students have enough time to complete this individually, worksheet (See Appendix B)
have them discussion the answers in table groups.

Step 3: Learner Participation Time:

Students will actively participate in the pre-instructional activity by responding to  45 minutes
the instructions questions. During the content presentation, learners will respond to
practice problems individually and then will discuss them with their table group.
Additionally, the students will be working on the “Cheese-It” activity in a pair or
small group.

Step 4: Assessment
Students will constantly be observed during class and tested with practice problems to observe their understanding of the content.

Step 5: Follow-Through Activities

Explain to the students that they will be exploring how you simplify radical expressions. Tell the students that they are to look at the
radical and determine what the radicand is. This value of the radicand will be the number of cheese-its you will need for that
particular problem. The students will gather the correct amount of cheese-its. The instructor will then explain that you are to
construct a square out of the cheese-its. The dimension of the square is what the radical expression reduces to. Start the activity as a
class and complete the first two examples on the worksheet. By doing so, it will help clarify any questions that the students have.
The students work in pairs or small groups to complete the remainder of the worksheet.

Lesson Plan Summary

The instructor will begin the lesson by asking students whether or not they have seen radical expressions before. This strategy will
activate prior knowledge for those students who have seen radicals before and it will increase curiosity of students who have not been
exposed to the concept before. The teacher will introduce the content by explaining the different components of a radical. The students
will practice identifying the different components by using the examples from the introduction. The students will work on an activity to
explore how to simplify radicals. The instructor demonstrates with the students the first two examples then the students work in pairs or
small groups to complete the activity.

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Prime Factorization Method for Mathematics

Simplifying Radicals 8th Grade

Step 1: Pre-Instructional Activities Performance Objective:

Students will review solutions to homework provided by the instructor. The  From memory, students will
students will be given an opportunity to ask any questions about the homework. simplify expressions with square
roots of perfect squares correctly
simplify the expressions with at
Step 2: Content Presentation least 80 percent accuracy.

The instructor will introduce the prime factorization method and guide the students  Without the aid of a calculator,
through the first few examples. Students will then complete the rest of worksheet students will simplify expressions
individually or with their groups. After students complete the problems, review with radicals using the prime
factorization method correctly with
them as a class.
at least 80 percent accuracy.

Step 3: Learner Participation Resources/Materials:

Students will complete the worksheet individually or with a small group. Students
 SMART Board
will volunteer solutions and explain solutions during the class discussion of the
worksheet.  Unit Notes (See Appendix F)

 Square Roots – Prime Factorization

Step 4: Assessment Worksheet (See Appendix G)

Students will constantly be observed during class and tested with practice problems
to observe their understanding of the content. Time:
 45 minutes
Step 5: Follow-Through Activities
Students will participate with example problems during the lesson and demonstrate
their understanding by revisiting the Cheese-It activity and applying the prime
factorization method.

Lesson Plan Summary

The instructor will explain how you can use a prime factorizations tree to simplify radicals. The instructor will use the first two problems
on the worksheet to explain how the prime factorization method works. Explain to the students that you make a factor tree of the radicand
and then substitute the prime factorization in the original expression. Show how you can simplify the expression by explaining how the
“squared” factors are similar to the dimensions in the cheese-it activity. Ask the students how they could simplify the expression realizing
that “squared” numbers are equivalent to a dimension of a square. Have the students revisit the problems utilized for the cheese-it activity
and use the prime factorization method. The students may work individually on the worksheet or with their groups. Once students
complete the worksheet, the instructor will review the solutions with the class. Students will volunteer answers and explain their work to
the class on the SMART Board.

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Connection Between Exponents Mathematics

and Radicals 8th Grade

Step 1: Pre-Instructional Activities Performance Objective:

Students will review solutions to homework provided by the instructor. The  Without the use of notes, students
students will be given an opportunity to ask any questions about the homework. will be able to change expressions
Students should reflect on the questions in the warm-up with their group. The from exponent form to radical
instructor will lead a discussion based on the students’ thoughts. form, and vice versa, correctly with
at least 80 percent accuracy.

Step 2: Content Presentation Resources/Materials:

The instructor will explain how a radical can be written as a fractional exponent
 SMART Board
and how a fractional exponent can be written as a radical.
 Unit Notes (See Appendix F)
Step 3: Learner Participation
Time:
Students will participate in class discussion and will volunteer answers and
explanations during the content presentation.  45 minutes

Step 4: Assessment
An exit ticket at the end of the lesson will be used as a formative assessment to
gauge student understanding from the lesson.

Step 5: Follow-Through Activities

Students will participate with example problems during the lesson and demonstrate
their understanding by completing and exit ticket.

Lesson Plan Summary

The instructor will introduce how exponents and radicals relate. The instructor will explain how a radical can be written as a fractional
exponent, and a fractional exponent can be written as a radical. The instructor will then guide the class through the “We Do” example
problems for converting radicals to exponents. Students will complete the “You Do” example problems on their own. Student volunteers
will write their solutions on the SMART Board and explain their work. The instructor will then guide the class through the “We Do”
example problems for converting exponents to radicals. Students will complete the “You Do” example problems on their own. Student
volunteers will write their solutions on the SMART Board and explain their work. To conclude the lesson, students will complete an exit
ticket as a check for understanding.

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Properties of Exponents – Part 1 8th Grade

Step 1: Pre-Instructional Activities Performance Objective:

Students will review solutions to homework provided by the instructor. The  From memory, students will
students will be given an opportunity to ask any questions about the homework. simplify expressions with square
roots of perfect squares correctly
simplify the expressions with at
Step 2: Content Presentation least 80 percent accuracy.

The instructor will introduce three different radical properties to the students.  Without the aid of a calculator,
students will simplify expressions
with radicals using the prime
Step 3: Learner Participation factorization method correctly with
at least 80 percent accuracy.
Students will participate in class discussion and will volunteer answers and
explanations during the content presentation.
Resources/Materials:
Step 4: Assessment  SMART Board

An exit ticket at the end of the lesson will be used as a formative assessment to  Unit Notes (See Appendix F)
gauge student understanding from the lesson.
Time:
Step 5: Follow-Through Activities  45 minutes
Students will participate with example problems during the lesson and demonstrate
their understanding by completing and exit ticket.

Lesson Plan Summary

The instructor will introduce each of the properties. The instructor will then guide the class through the “We Do” example. Students will
complete the “You Do” example problems on their own. Student volunteers will write their solutions on the SMART Board and explain
their work. To conclude the lesson, students will complete an exit ticket as a check for understanding.

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Properties of Exponents – Part 2 8th Grade

Step 1: Pre-Instructional Activities Performance Objective:

Students will review solutions to homework provided by the instructor. The  From memory, students will
students will be given an opportunity to ask any questions about the homework. simplify expressions with square
roots of perfect squares correctly
simplify the expressions with at
Step 2: Content Presentation least 80 percent accuracy.

The instructor will introduce three different radical properties to the students.  Without the aid of a calculator,
students will simplify expressions
with radicals using the prime
Step 3: Learner Participation factorization method correctly with
at least 80 percent accuracy.
Students will participate in class discussion and will volunteer answers and
explanations during the content presentation.
Resources/Materials:
Step 4: Assessment  SMART Board

An exit ticket at the end of the lesson will be used as a formative assessment to  Unit Notes (See Appendix F)
gauge student understanding from the lesson.
Time:
Step 5: Follow-Through Activities  45 minutes
Students will participate with example problems during the lesson and demonstrate
their understanding by completing and exit ticket.

Lesson Plan Summary

The instructor will introduce each of the properties. The instructor will then guide the class through the “We Do” example. Students will
complete the “You Do” example problems on their own. Student volunteers will write their solutions on the SMART Board and explain
their work. To conclude the lesson, students will complete an exit ticket as a check for understanding.

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Culminating Project 8th Grade

Step 1: Pre-Instructional Activities Performance Objective:

As a warm-up, the students will write down the properties of exponents and the  Without the use of notes, students
properties of radicals. Students will do a Think-Ink-Pair-Share for the warm-up. will be able to correctly simplify
They will first think about the properties, write them down, share them with a expressions with exponents and
partner, and then share them with the class. The instructor will start a class radicals with at least 80 percent
accuracy.
discussion to review the answers when students have had enough time to come up
with the properties and discuss with a partner.
Resources/Materials:
Step 2: Content Presentation  SMART Board

The instructor will introduce the project to the students, explain the expectations,  Unit Notes (See Appendix F)
and how they will be graded.
 Project Rubric (See Appendix D)

Step 3: Learner Participation  iPads or computers

Students will work in pairs to complete their project.

Time:
Step 4: Assessment  45 minutes

The culminating project is a summative assessment assessed using a rubric.

Step 5: Follow-Through Activities

Student will spend time during class to work on their projects.

Lesson Plan Summary

Students will respond to the warm-up and participate in a class discussion about the answers. The instructor will explain in detail what the
project should entail and how the students will be assessed and graded. The remainder of class, students will work on their projects.

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Unit Review Game 8th Grade

Step 1: Pre-Instructional Activities Performance Objective:

Students will get into small groups of 3-5 students to prepare for the review game.  Without the use of notes, students
will be able to correctly simplify
expressions with exponents and
Step 2: Content Presentation radicals with at least 80 percent
accuracy.
The instructor will introduce the review game and explain the rules. The instructor
will then lead the review game by posing each question to the students and then
reviewing the solutions after every group has responded. Resources/Materials:
 SMART Board
Step 3: Learner Participation  Google Slides Unit Review Game
Students will respond to review questions with their group. (See Appendix C)

 Individual whiteboards
Step 4: Assessment  Whiteboard markers
Students will use self-assessment to determine whether or not they are prepared for
 Whiteboard erasers
the end of the unit exam.
 Sticky notes
Step 5: Follow-Through Activities
Students will participate in a review game.
Time:
 45 minutes

Lesson Plan Summary

Students will get into small groups in order to prepare for the review game. The instructor will explain the rules and expectations of the
students while playing the review game. The instructor will read each question to the class, allow students time to respond, check
solutions from each group, and reveal who got the answer correct. The instructor will then explain the solution to the class for those
groups who got the answer incorrect. The instructor will continue the process for each question in the review game.

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End of the Unit Assessment 8th Grade

Step 1: Pre-Instructional Activities Performance Objective:

Students will prepare for the assessment by clearing their desks and getting out  Without the use of notes, students
supplies needed to take the assessment. will be able to correctly simplify
expressions with exponents and
radicals with at least 80 percent
Step 2: Content Presentation accuracy.

The instructor will remind the students of the rules when completing an exam; the
students must remain in their seats and quiet until everyone has completed their Resources/Materials:
exam. Once students complete their exam, they are to turn the exam in to the
 Unit Assessment (See Appendix E)
instructor.

Time:
Step 3: Learner Participation
 45 minutes
N/A

Step 4: Assessment
Summative assessment completed individually by students and graded by the
instructor using the answer key. The grade will be based on the total number of
questions correct out of the total possible questions.

Step 5: Follow-Through Activities

Students will work individually to complete the assessment.

Lesson Plan Summary

The instructor will remind students of the rules when taking the exam. The instructor will then hand out the exams to the students. Once
students finish, they are to turn in the exam to the instructor.

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 Appendix A

Let’s Play “Exponent” War!

Base Exponent Simplified Expression

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 Appendix B

Square Roots – Cheese-Its

Root Number of Cheese-It Simplified Expression
Squares

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Appendix C

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 Appendix D

End of Unit Project: Simplifying Expressions with Exponents and Radicals

Task: Define each exponent property and each radical property and provide a written description of the property.
With each property provide an example where the property is applied to simplify an expression.

You will create your project using Prezi. The project may be completed with a partner or may be completed
individually.

Grading Rubric

Topic 3 2 1

Exponent Properties The presentation One property is missing More than one property
includes all of the or one of the descriptions is missing or more than
exponent properties and is incorrect. on description is
they are properly incorrect.
described.

Exponent Examples The presentation
includes examples for all
of the properties and they
correctly represent the
property.
One example is missing More than one example
or one of the examples is missing or more than
provided does not one example provided
correctly represent the does not correctly
property. represent the property.

Radical Properties The presentation One property is missing More than one property
includes all of the radical or one of the descriptions is missing or more than
properties and they are is incorrect. on description is
properly described. incorrect.

Radical Examples The presentation
includes examples for all
of the properties and they
correctly represent the
property.
One example is missing More than one example
or one of the examples is missing or more than
provided does not one example provided
correctly represent the does not correctly
property. represent the property.

Overall Presentation The presentation is easy Parts of the presentation The presentation is hard
to follow, it is well are hard to follow and/or to follow and is
organized, and the a few of the special unorganized. The special
special effects do not effects take away from effects take away from
take away from the the overall presentation. the overall presentation.
overall presentation.

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 Appendix E

Unit Assessment

Directions: Simplify the following expressions

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

10. 11. 12.

13. 14. 15.

16. 17. 18.

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22. 23. 24.

Directions: Change the expression from exponent form to radical form.

25. 26.

Directions: Change the expression from radical form to exponent form.

27. 28.

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 Appendix F
Unit Notes

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Square Roots – Prime Factorization Method
Root Prime Simplified
Factorization Expression

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Station 2

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