New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards
4.3.12 D. Procedures
1. Evaluate and simplify expressions.
- Perform simple operations with rational expressions
4.1.12 B. Numerical Operations
1. Extend understanding and use of operations to real numbers and algebraic procedures.
2. Develop, apply and explain methods for solving problems involving rational and negative exponents.
4. Understand and apply the laws of exponents to simplify expressions involving numbers raised to powers.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.