Course Title: Algebra
1 Grade: 8
Unit: Solving
Equations and Problems
Month Presented: Nov-Dec Unit
Length(weeks): 4
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Essential Question (s): When is it more
efficient to use an equation to model a real-life problem? Can I
re-organize the given information in a problem in order to solve it? (draw a diagram, organize a chart, list the “knowns” and “unknowns”, define a variable or write a “let”statement) What type
of equation has no solution?
Infinitely many solutions? |
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Learning Objectives: Be able to solve algebraic equations using
addition, subtraction, multiplication and division Be able to use the 5-Step Plan to solve word
problems |
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Skills: Algebraic equation transformations Order of operations Translation from English to math Organizing facts into charts Cost, income and value Real number properties |
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Instructional Strategies
& Activities: Note taking Group work/cooperative learning Competitive Review Games Reflection and Self-Assessment Solution Sharing Independent Practice |
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Materials Utilized: Textbook Teacher generated worksheets Calculators (basic, scientific and
graphing) Games (review, competitive practice,
strategy games, logic etc) |
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Assessment Strategies: Discussion Daily class performance Openers/warm-ups Portfolios Tests and quizzes Enrichment Problems (optional Challenge problems on
HW, Bonus Questions on tests, 3 levels of tests from which the
students may choose) Daily homework/Error analysis |