Course Title: Algebra
1 Grade: 8
Unit: Systems
of Linear Equations
Month Presented: March-April Unit Length (weeks): 3
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Essential Question (s): What is a system
of equations and how do you determine/define the solution to a system? What are
the three methods for solving systems of equations? How do I
choose the most efficient method? Describe
the different types of solutions you can have to a system of equations and
the types of equations that determine those solutions? Can I
re-organize the given information in a problem in order to solve it using a
system of equations? [draw
a diagram, organize a chart, list the “knowns” and
“unknowns”, define a variable(s) or write a “let”statement(s)] |
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Learning Objectives: Be able to determine a solution to a system by
graphing Be able to determine a solution to a system by
using substitution Be able to determine a solution to a system by
using elimination/addition & subtraction Be able to solve word problems using two variables |
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Skills: Graphing Equation transformations Substitution principle Multiplication property of equality Word problem translation Organize information using a chart Formula usage |
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Instructional Strategies
& Activities: Note taking Group work/cooperative learning Reflection and Self-Assessment Solution Sharing Independent Practice Independent Exploration Calculator Based Laboratories |
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Materials Utilized: Textbook Teacher generated worksheets Calculators (basic, scientific and
graphing) Games (review, competitive practice,
strategy games, logic etc) Technology (CBL’s,
internet, software) |
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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 |