Course Title: Algebra
1 (L2) Grade: 8
Unit: Linear
Functions
Month Presented: May-June Unit Length (weeks): 4
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Essential Question (s): What is slope? What are other terms which describe slope? Can I calculate slope given varying types
of information? (2 points, a graph, a
function, a word problem) Where could I apply/use slope in the real
world? How can I
recognize a linear function? |
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Learning Objectives: Be able to use slope and
y-intercept to write equations Be able to graph using the slope and y-intercept Be able to determine information from the
Slope-Intercept form of a line |
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Skills: Graph using a table of values Graph using y = mx + b Order of operations Calculate slope and y-intercept Arithmetic with real numbers Formula usage Pattern recognition Predict outcomes from a graph and an equation |
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Instructional Strategies
& Activities: Note taking Group work/cooperative learning Independent Exploration Competitive Review Games Calculator Based Laboratories 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 Projects ( Tests and quizzes Enrichment Problems (optional challenge problems
on homework, bonus questions on test, 3 levels of
Tests from which the students may choose) Daily homework/Error analysis |