Documented Problem Solving  - Pairs Check

Adapted from Classroom Assessment Techniques written by Thomas A Angelo & K. Patricia Cross (1993) and Cooperative Learning written by Spencer Kagan (1992).

Instructions: Simplify and document the process for simplifying the following algebraic expressions containing exponents. Partner A solves the first problem while partner B coaches.  Partner B solves the second problem while partner A coaches. 

PROBLEM                                                                             DOCUMENTATION

Simplify:

A)       

Simplify:

B)