Dover Sherborn Middle School Curriculum Road Maps

 

 

Course Title:                 Honors Algebra                         Grade:              8         

 

Unit:                             Systems of Equations                                        

Month Presented:          January/February                  Unit Length (in weeks):        3.5_____

 

Essential Question (s):  

   What is a system of equations?

   What are the three methods for solving systems of equations?

   How do I choose the most efficient method?

   How can I use systems of equations to model and solve real-life problems?

Learning Objectives:    

   Solve two-variable systems by graphing, substitution and linear combinations.

   Solve three-variable systems by substitution and linear combinations.

   Identify systems of equations which have “no solution” or “infinitely many solutions.”

   Solve word problems using systems of equations.   

Skills:  

   Graph linear equations.

   Evaluate, simplify and solve algebraic equations.

   Read and interpret word problems.

Instructional Strategies & Activities:

   Note taking.

   Guided exploration.

   Cooperative learning/group work.

   Competitive Review Games.

Materials Utilized:

   Textbook.

   Teacher generated notes and homework worksheets.

   Graphing calculator.

   Rulers/Graph paper.

Assessment Strategies:

   Discussion/Daily class performance.

   Openers/Warm-Ups.

   Daily homework/Error analysis.

   Tests and quizzes.

   Reflection and Self-Assessment