Turn rational function review into an interactive adventure! In this Problem Trail activity, students choose one of twelve problems to begin and follow a path determined by their answers. Each correct solution leads to the next problem, creating a continuous loop that keeps students engaged and accountable for their work. If a mistake is made, students will eventually find themselves back where they started — encouraging them to revisit their steps and correct errors independently.

This activity is perfect for reinforcing multiple strategies for working with rational functions while promoting perseverance and critical thinking.

✅ Skills Covered:

• Simplify rational expressions and identify excluded values
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide rational expressions
• Solve equations with rational expressions
• Identify horizontal and vertical asymptotes of a function from its equation
• Identify holes in a rational function from its equation
• Match the equation of a rational function to its graph

📌 What’s Included:

• 12 interconnected rational function problems that form a student-driven trail
• A Show-Your-Work recording page to promote organization and mathematical reasoning
• A teacher answer key for quick and easy grading
  

⭐ Why Teachers Love It:

• Self-checking structure reduces “Is this right?” questions
• Encourages independence and persistence
• Great alternative to traditional review worksheets
• Supports a variety of solving methods in one activity
• Keeps students actively engaged
• Low prep — just print and go!
  

📚 Perfect For:

• Algebra and Algebra 2 review
• End-of-unit practice
• Test prep
• Math stations or partner work
• Sub plans
• Early finishers
  

Make rational functions review and practice more dynamic with this problem trail that challenges students to think, solve, and stay on the right path!