Course Title: Algebra
1 (L2) Grade: 8
Unit: Exponents
and Extended Distribution
Month Presented: June Unit
Length: 2.5
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Essential Question (s): What are the properties of exponential
expressions? What does x represent? When is it more efficient to use an
equation to model and solve 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) |
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Learning Objectives: Be able to simplify algebraic expression
using the properties of exponents Be able to use the distribution property with
exponents Be able to improve skills with word
problems |
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Skills: Properties of exponents (multiply same bases and a
power raised to a power) Distributive property Translating of word problems into their
mathematical representation Rate/Distance/Time problems Area problems Problems with no solution |
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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 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 Challenges problems
on HW, Bonus Questions on tests, 3 level of tests
from which the students may choose) Daily homework/Error analysis |