Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III
Schools Division of Bulacan
CANIOGAN HIGH SCHOOL
Caniogan, Calumpit, Bulacan

A Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan in General Mathematics

I. OBJECTIVES

At the end of the 60-minute discussion, the students are expected to:

A. Define rational functions

B. Represent real-life situations using rational functions; and
C. Demonstrate appreciation and understanding of the lesson through group
activity.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Representing Real – Life Situations Using Rational Functions

Reference: Teacher’s Guide in General Mathematics (pp. 25-28)
Materials: PowerPoint presentation, Visual Aids, blackboard, chalk, activity sheets

III. PROCEDURE

A. Daily Routine
1. Prayer
2. Greetings
3. Classroom Management
4. Checking of Attendance

B. Review
Review: Polynomial Functions

C. Motivation / Developmental Activity

Instructions:
1. Place the thick book a short distance from the wall and place the mirror on top of the book.
2. Stand on the side of the mirror opposite the wall. Aim the flashlight toward the center of the
mirror so that the light reflects off the mirror and onto the wall.
3. take the following measurements in centimeters and note down the values:
a = the height of the flashlight from the floor
b = the distance between the center of mirror and the wall
c = the distance between the floor and the mirror
4. The student holding the flashlight goes to various distances away from the mirror, while
making sure that the flashlight is held at the same height throughout the experiment. At each
location, the student measures the following distances in centimeters.
x = the distance from the wall to the flashlight
y = the height of the reflection on the wall
5. Collect at least 10 data points and enter them into the table below:
 Distance from
the flashlight to
the wall (x)
Distance from
the reflection to
floor (y)
6. On a Cartesian plane or graphing paper, plot a graph of your data.
7. plot the graph of the equation on the same grid as your data.
8. Determine the distance from the floor of the reflection if the person is holding the flashlight 3
meters from the wall.

D. Establishing Purpose of the Lesson

(Ask the students to read today’s main objective.)
Today’s objective: At the end of the lesson, the learner is able to represent real-life situations
using rational functions.

E. Presentation of the Lesson

1. Ask the students the definition of rational functions based from the activity.

2. Present the following scenarios to the class. These are real-world relationships that can be
modeled by rational functions. Indicate the unlike polynomial functions, rational functions may
contain a variable in the denominator.

Example 1: An object is to travel a distance of 10 meters. Express velocity v as a function

v(t) of travel time t in seconds.
Solution: The following table of values show v for various values of t,

t (seconds) 1 2 4 5 10
v(meters per second) 10 5 2.5 2 1
The function v(t) = 10/t can represent v as a function of t.

Example 2: Suppose that c(t) = 5t/ t+1 represents the concentration of a drug in a
patients’ bloodstream t hours after the drug was administered. Construct a table of values
for c(t) for t = 1,2,5,10. Round off answers to three decimal places.
 F. Generalization
Answer this question:
a. How would you describe a rational function in real life circumstances?
b. Is rational function helpful in daily living?

IV. Evaluation
Direction: Answer the problem then show complete solution.

V. Assignment

In your notebook, write a brief reflective essay, express how much you understood the concepts
about the rational functions. Specify which ideas sank into your mind or came to your understanding
excellently, moderately, slightly, poorly, or emptily.

Prepared by: Noted by:

JOAN S. LUCES EDUARDO T. MAŇAS

Special Science Teacher I School Principal I