Lesson Plan in General Mathematics

I. LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, the students are able to:

 determine the (a) intercepts, (b) zeros, (c) asymptotes of rational functions.

II. LEARNING CONTENT

A. Subject Matter: Rational Functions

B. Lesson: Graphing Rational Functions
C. Code: M11GM-Ia-3 and M11GM-Ia-4
D. References: General Mathematics by Orlando A. Oronce , pp. 76 – 81
E. Materials: Manila paper, pentel pen

III. LEARNING ACTIVITIES/PROCEDURES

A. Preliminary Activity
 Prayer
 Checking of Attendance

B. Review
 How do find the domain of a rational function?

C. Lesson Proper

1. Presentation
Tell the class “ The algebraic analysis of a rational function facilitates its
graphing. The technique in graphing includes finding the intersepts, zeroes,
and asymptotes of the rational function.

2. Discussion
Give students examples of polynomials in the numerator and the
denominator to help the students learn to

(a) find the y and x intercepts and the domain

(b) find the equations of the vertical and horizontal asymptotes
(c) select some extra x values to aid in graphing (choose values between
vertical asymptotes and the x intercept)
(d) graph the function by hand and confirm using your calculator

You may choose an example where the graph intersects the horizontal
asymptote locally. (Many students think that the graph cannot intersect the
horizontal asymptote.) You may also choose to give an example of a
denominator with no real roots and examine the effect this has on the graph.

3. Developmental Activity
The students will be given a seatwork.

Find the zeros and intercepts of the following rational functions.

𝑥+2 𝑥−5 𝑥 2 −3𝑥+2
1) 𝑓(𝑥) = 2) 𝑓(𝑥) = 3) 𝑓(𝑥) =
𝑥−4 𝑥 2 −25 𝑥 2 −6𝑥+5
 4. Synthesis/Generalization
 How do you determine the intercepts of rational function?

IV. EVALUATION

For each of the following rational functions find the domain and range, the zeroes of the
function, location of vertical asymptotes and holes and the horizontal or oblique asymptotes.

𝑥−5 𝑥 2 −4
1) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥+2 2) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥

𝑥 2 +5𝑥+4 𝑥 2 −2𝑥−3
3) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 −2𝑥−3 4) 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥+4

V. ENRICHMENT

Create a rational function with a vertical asymptote at x = -3 and a hole at x = 4.

Prepared by:

CHRISMINE B. BOLATA
Teacher II