Course Title: Algebra
1 Grade: 8
Unit: Inequalities
Month Presented: June Unit Length (weeks): 1.5
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Essential Question (s): Why
is it useful to graph the solutions to inequalities? What types
of inequalities have no solution?
Infinitely many solutions? When and
why do I switch the inequality symbol when solving algebraically? How does
absolute value change the solutions to inequalities? |
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Learning Objectives: Be able to compare real numbers using
inequality notation Be able to represent open sentences on the
number line Be able to solve open sentences Be able to solve combined open sentences Be able to solve absolute value open
sentences |
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Skills: Use less than, greater than, less than or equal
to, greater than or equal to symbols Number line Equation transformation Evaluate absolute value Use real number properties |
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Instructional Strategies
& Activities: Note taking Group work/cooperative learning Reflection and Self-Assessment Solution Sharing Independent Practice |
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Materials Utilized: Textbook. Teacher generated worksheets Number line handout |
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Assessment Strategies: Discussion Daily class performance Openers/warm-ups Portfolios Tests and quizzes Enrichment Problems (optional Challenges problems
on HW, Bonus Questions on tests, 3 level of tests from which the
students may choose) Daily homework/Error analysis |