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Lesson Exemplar for Mathematics Grade 8
Quarter 1: Lesson 7 (Week 7)
SY 2025-2026

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MATHEMATICS / QUARTER 1 / GRADE 8

I. CURRICULUM CONTENT, STANDARDS, AND LESSON COMPETENCIES

A. Content
The learners should have knowledge and understanding of rational algebraic expressions and equations.
Standards

B. Performance By the end of the lesson, the learners are able to simplify, and operate with, rational algebraic expressions and solve
Standards simple rational algebraic equations. (NA)

C. Learning Learning Competency

Competencies
and Objectives By the end of the lesson, the learners are able to:
a. simplify rational algebraic expressions.
b. perform operations on rational algebraic expressions.
c. solve problems involving simple rational algebraic equations (using cross-multiplication).
Lesson Objectives
1. Accurately multiply and divide similar rational algebraic expressions.
2. Accurately multiply and divide dissimilar rational algebraic expressions.
3. Correctly solve problems involving rational algebraic expressions.

D. Content  Multiplication and Division of Rational Algebraic Expressions.

 Solving Problems Involving Simple Rational Algebraic Expressions.

E. Integration

II. LEARNING RESOURCES

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 Green e-Math (2024, June 4). Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions Practice Test.
https://www.greenemath.com/College_Algebra/23/Multiplying-and-Dividing-Rational-ExpressionsPracticeTest.html
Khan Academy (2024, June 5). Operations with Rational Expressions Lesson.
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with-rational-expressions-easier/a/v2-sat-lesson-operations-with-rational-expressions
Kuta Software (2024, June 5). Multiplying Rational Expressions. https://cdn.kutasoftware.com/Worksheets/Alg1/Multiplying%20Rational
%20Expressions.pdf
Lumen Learning ( 2024, June 4). Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions.
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/waymakercollegealgebra/chapter/multiplying-and-dividing-rational-expressions/
Scaffolded Math and Science (2024, June 3). Simplifying Rational Expressions. https://www.scaffoldedmath.com/2016/06/graphing-
rational-functions-reference.html
Teachers Pay Teachers (2024, June 3). Multiplying Fractions Graphic Organizer.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplying-Fractions-Graphic-Organizer-1911404

III. TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCEDURE NOTES TO TEACHERS

A. Activating Prior DAY 1 DAY 1 Time Frame

Knowledge
1. Short Review 15 minutes – Review Activity
Steps 123! Present this activity to learners to activate their prior knowledge.
15 minutes – discussion
Discuss the process of multiplying fractions. Afterward, let the learners answer
the short review activity. 15 minutes – lesson activity
10 minutes – feedback and
Q&A

Note: Time frames are just

suggestions it is up to the
teacher if he/she will make it

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 more flexible. (situation based)

Introduce the lesson by giving

the learner a short review on
the first day. Use the “Steps
123” activity to recall/activate
learners’ prior knowledge.

After the discussion, the

teacher will use the “Fill Me In”
activity to check the readiness
of the learners for this lesson.

Guide the learners in this

Fill Me In! Following “Steps 123” complete the activity below. Write your
activity by giving clarifications
complete solutions inside the box.
of the activity instructions.
1. 2. 3. 4.

This activity may also be used

as a group task to promote a
collaborative approach in the
class.
Solution: Solution: Solution: Solution:

After the activity, give short

feedback so that the learners
will know and understand why
they are having that activity.

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 Can you write something here? Before proceeding to lesson
proper, ask some questions
that will link to the main
lesson.

2. Feedback (Optional)

B. Establishing 1. Lesson Purpose For the lesson purpose, you will

Lesson Purpose Essential Questions introduce the lesson and
1. How will you multiply or divide rational algebraic expressions? discuss its importance using
2. How will you apply the principles/concepts of multiplication of rational essential/guide question/s.
algebraic expressions in real-life scenarios?

Note: Essential questions are

2. Unlocking Content Vocabulary not necessary to be answered in
In multiplying rational algebraic this part. These questions will
expressions, multiply the numerators and the be answered in part of
denominators of the two rational algebraic “learners’ takeaways.”
expressions.
In dividing rational algebraic
expressions, get the reciprocal of the divisor Guide the learners to unlock
and then proceed to multiply the two rational content vocabulary using the
algebraic expressions. prepared activity.

Graphic Organizer Analogy

Use this graphic organizer as a connecting Let the learners share their
review activity for the introduction of the main ideas based on what they saw
lesson. By presenting this graphic organizer, in the picture.
you will be able to relate the concept of
multiplying and dividing rational algebraic
expressions.

C. Developing and SUB-TOPIC 1: Multiplication and Subtraction of Rational Algebraic Expression Using the graphic organizer,

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Deepening before this discussing the
Understanding secondary let the learners
1. Explicitation illustrate the secondary data
Multiplying Rational Algebraic Expressions “Compare Me” activity.
To multiply rational algebraic expressions, multiply the numerators together
and the denominators together.
Process and validate the answer
Dividing Rational Algebraic Expressions
of learners then continue with
To divide rational algebraic expressions, take the reciprocal of the divisor
the lesson proper.
and then multiply the resulting expressions.

For the explicitation, present

2. Worked Example
2 3 6 this activity to the learners to
3x y 5z gather some information they
1. Perform the indicated operation. 4
∙
z 6 xy got from the “Compare Me”
Solution: activity.

Write all responses below and

collect all ideas that would hit
the sub-topic.

Afterwards proceed to lesson

proper and use the worked
examples for elaboration of the
lesson topic and for better
understanding of the concept.

The teacher may also add more

activities for further elaboration

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 of the lesson. (If necessary)
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2. Divide the rational algebraic expression and simplify if possible

2 2
x −8 x+7 x + x−2
2
÷ 2
x −4 x +2 x−8
Solution:

DAY 2 Time Frame

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 5 minutes – review from day 1
25 minutes – discussion
35 minutes – lesson activity
and giving feedback

DAY 2
Problem Solving Involving Rational Algebraic Expression.
3. Marites walked 3 km to her friend’s house and returned home on a bike. She
averages 4 km per hour faster when cycling than when walking. The total
time for both trips is two hours. Find her walking speed.

Solution: Let w represent Marites walking speed, and w + 4 or her cycling

speed. The problem is linked to a distance problem. Then we use d = rt. To
d 3
find time, we have, t= . The time walking is given by and time for cycling
t w
3
is . From the information above we write the working equation as,
w+ 4
3 3
+ =2 . Solve for w.
w w+ 4

First, we need to find the LCD to be multiplied to both sides of the equation.
Since the denominators of the rational expressions are not similar, we will
multiply the two denominators. Hence, the LCD is w (w +4) .

So, w ( w+ 4 ) ( w3 + w 3+4 )=2 w (w +4)

3 ( w+ 4 )+ 3 w=2 w ( w+ 4 )
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3 w+ 12+ 3 w=2 w +8 w
2
0=2 w +2 w−12

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 0=2 ( w2 + w−6 )
0=2 ¿
w=−3 , w=2
With the two results, we will discard the negative answer.
Thus, the walking speed is 2kph.
3. Lesson Activity
A. Multiply the rational algebraic expressions and simplify if possible.

1. 2.

Solution: Solution:

Techer’s feedback:

B. Divide the rational algebraic expressions and simplify your answers if

possible.

1. 2.

Solution: Solution:

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 Teacher’s feedback:

C. Solve the problem below completely.

Working together, Empoy and Bitoy painted a house wall in 8 hours.

A year ago, Empoy painted the house wall by himself. The year before, Bitoy
painted it by himself but took 12 hours less than Empoy took. How long did
Empoy and Bitoy take when each was painting alone?

Solution:

D. Making DAY 3 DAY 3 Time Frame

Generalizations
1. Learners’ Takeaways 15 minutes –giving feedback on
1. How will you multiply or divide rational algebraic expressions? the lesson activity from Day 2
2. How will you apply the principles/concepts of multiplying rational
20 minutes – lesson discussion
algebraic expressions in real-life scenarios?
2. Reflection on Learning To identify learners’ takeaways,
Ask the learners to write a short essay reflecting their experience in learning the let the learners create their own
lesson and applying the concepts in real-world situations. scenarios by applying the
concept of multiplying and
dividing rational algebraic
expressions. Have the learners
share their scenarios in class
and provide feedback.

15 – minutes lesson reflections

5 – minutes wrap up.

IV. EVALUATING LEARNING: FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND TEACHER’S REFLECTION NOTES TO TEACHERS

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A. Evaluating DAY 4 DAY 4 Time Frame
Learning
1. Formative Assessment giving instructions.
A. Perform the following operations as indicated.
30 – minutes formative
1. 2. 3. assessment.
25 – minutes checking of
answers and rationalization of
answers.
Solution: Solution: Solution:

Formative Assessment A.
Answer Key:
4. 5. 6. 1.

Solution: Solution: Solution:

2.

Teacher’s Feedback:

B. Problem Solving: Solve the following problems completely.

1. Tsikoy can swim at a speed of 5 kph in calm water. The time it takes him to 3.
swim 4 kilometers upstream is the same as the time it takes to swim 16
kilometers downstream. What is the speed of the current?
Solution:

d=rt Distances Rate Time 4.

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 Upstream

Downstream 5.

2. A boat travels 240 kilometers downstream in the same amount of time it 6.

takes to travel 160 kilometers upstream. The current's speed is 5 miles per
hour. What is the boat's speed in still water?
Solution:

d=rt Distances Rate Time

Upstream

Downstream

3. An airplane flies 910 kilometers with the wind in the same time it takes to Formative Assessment B.
travel 660 kilometers against the wind. The airplane's speed in still air is Answer Key:
305kph. What is the wind's speed? 1. 3kph
Solution:
2. 25 kph
d=rt Distances Rate Time
2. 48.6 kph
Against the wind

With the wind

2. Homework (Optional
Perform the indicated operation.

1. 2. 3.

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 Solution: Solution: Solution:

Teacher’s Feedback:
Homework Answer Key:

4720
1.
3267

2
7n
2.
(n+ 6)(n+8)

3. n−6

B. Teacher’s Note observations on any The teacher may take note of

Effective Practices Problems Encountered
Remarks of the following areas:
some observations related to
the effective practices and
strategies explored problems encountered after
utilizing the different strategies,
materials used materials used, learner
engagement, and other related
stuff.
learner engagement/
interaction

Teachers may also suggest

others ways to improve the different
activities explored/lesson
exemplar.

C. Teacher’s Reflection guide or prompt can be on: Teacher’s reflection in every

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Reflection  principles behind the teaching
What principles and beliefs informed my lesson? lesson conducted/facilitated is
Why did I teach the lesson the way I did? essential and necessary to
improve practice. You may also
 students consider this as an input for
the LAC/Collab sessions.
What roles did my students play in my lesson?
What did my students learn? How did they learn?

 ways forward
What could I have done differently?
What can I explore in the next lesson?

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