L6+Kent+Benjamin

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND REHABILITATION LESSON PLAN FORMAT
 * UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON

Teacher’s Name:** Mr. Kent
 * Date of Lesson:** 6
 * Grade Level:** 9-12
 * Topic:** Relating and Solving linear equations and inequalities in the real world.

__Objectives__

 * Student will understand that** linear equations and inequalities are used in everyday life.
 * Student will know** they can relate the math, it is time to apply and evaluate by solving real life problems.
 * Student will be able to do** relate linear equations and inequalities to the real world.

__Maine Learning Results Alignment__
Equations and Inequalities Grades 9-Diploma 2 students will solve families of equations and inequalities** a. solve systems of linear equations and inequalities in two unknowns and interpret their graphs. I met the Maine Learning Result by taking all of the information of solving linear equations and inequalities and applying them to real world situations that the students solve for the answers.
 * Maine Learning Results: Mathematics-D.Algebra
 * Rationale:**

__**Assessment**__
Students will take a survey about the entire class after the final product, addressing how they felt about the material and the way it was taught. Along with what they think would make the class better. Students will post one last blog about the survey, allowing for comments.
 * Formative (Assessment for Learning)**

Students will have pretest to go over previously lesson plans up till now, then at the end of the of the week students will have a test covering all 3 quiz topics. The test will also have a problem similar to the web quest only not as intense and time consuming. Then they are to search the web, after they get there tests back, for other tests on this subject and post alternate problems to the wikispace for future classes' test or quiz questions, and personal reflection.
 * Summative (Assessment of Learning)**

__**Integration**__
Technology: I will have my students blogging about the math, and looking up questions for future or alternate test questions. Students: The students will blog about the math, comment on each other's blog. They will also search the web for at least one question dealing linear equations and inequalities for future quizzes or tests. Other Area Content: English- The students will write in their blogs

__Groupings__
Students will be placed into groups based on their comfort level with material. High comfort levels will placed with low comfort levels with a few middles placed among the groups, thus making the groups even. They will submit on a scrap piece of paper their name and comfort level, then I will construct the groups using the method I just described.

__**Differentiated Instruction**__

 * Strategies**
 * Visual:** Modeling the world problem with pictures drawn on the board.
 * Logical:** Applying the step by step process of solving linear equations and inequalities to the real world.
 * Verbal:** Modeling real life problems through instruction and class discussion.
 * Kinesthetic:** Acting out a real life scenario with the final product dealing with linear equations and inequalities.
 * Interpersonal:** Getting into groups and discussing the graphic organizer, and discussing homework problems.
 * Intrapersonal:** filling out the graphic organizer and reflecting how the previous material all comes together.

I will review student’s IEP, 504 or ELLIDEP and make appropriate modifications and accommodations.
 * Modifications/Accommodations**

Absence Rule: Students will be able to get the lesson on the wikispace if they have to miss class.

I will use blogging about mathematics to help the students relate the differences between inequalities and linear equations. I will also use technology for the students to find potential test questions for future classes.
 * Extensions**

__**Materials, Resources and Technology**__
Activity Sheets []

Geogabra []

Online Math Book [] [] [] [] [] []

** X- and Y-intercepts ** [|**http://cs.selu.edu/~rbyrd/math/intercept/**]

Paper Pencils and Pens Graphing Calculator Graphing Paper Computer or Laptop Worksheets Tests

__Source for Lesson Plan and Research__
Online textbook [|www.purplemath.com]

__**Maine Standards for Initial Teacher Certification and Rationale**__
Rationale:** I met the different learning styles in this lesson plan. I met the beach ball learners by allowing time for them to bounce ideas off each other, and making this part structure free. I met the puppy learners by trying to create a stress free atmosphere where the students can come to me, or even each other, to answer questions. The clipboards are met through the creation of a step process to solve and graph linear equations and inequalities in the real world. Allowing the students to discover the answers on their own, without a lot or any help from me, addresses the microscope learner.
 * //Standard 3 - Demonstrates a knowledge of the diverse ways in which students learn and develop by providing learning opportunities that support their intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and cultural development.//

Rationale:** Self-knowledge is the facet I choose to address in this lesson. This is where I find out how much the student has retained throughout the year. The students will have a final test that will cover all of the mathematics. This test is to demonstrate a final understanding of the material, and to help get the class's mastery level.
 * //Standard 4 - Plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, curriculum goals, and learning and development theory.//

Rationale:** Modeling the world problem with pictures drawn on the board. Applying the step by step process of solving linear equations and inequalities to the real world. Modeling real life problems through instruction and class discussion. Acting out a real life scenario with the final product dealing with linear equations and inequalities. Getting into groups and discussing the graphic organizer, and discussing homework problems. Filling out the graphic organizer and reflecting how the previous material all comes together. I will have my students blogging about the math, and looking up questions for future or alternate test questions.
 * //Standard 5 - Understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies and appropriate technology to meet students’ needs.//

Rationale:** Students will take a survey about the entire class after the final product, addressing how they felt about the material and the way it was taught. Along with what they think would make the class better. Students will post one last blog about the survey, allowing for comments. Students will have pretest to go over previously lesson plans up till now, then at the end of the of the week students will have a test covering all 3 quiz topics. The test will also have a problem similar to the web quest only not as intense and time consuming. Then they are to search the web, after they get there tests back, for other tests on this subject and post alternate problems to the wikispace for future classes' test or quiz questions, and personal reflection.
 * //Standard 8 - Understands and uses a variety of formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and support the development of the learner.//

__Teaching and Learning Sequence__
The Class will begin a few minutes after the bell. After which I will go over the class's agenda for the next week. The Class will start by asking any questions they still have from the last lesson. After these questions are answered I will begin the new material. I will show examples from the first lesson through discussion and a video of real work place, and see if they can identify how linear equations and inequalities are used in each situation. After which I will tell them now they have to solve these problems. I will then go over each problem in the video, and solve each of them with the class on the board, after they have had time to work on their own. Students will understand that linear equations and inequalities are used in everyday life. Now they can relate the math, it is time to apply and evaluate by solving real life problems. Solving families of equations and inequalities. **(What, Where, Why, Hook) Tailor: Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Visual, Verbal, Logical 20 mins** After the hook I will have the students do more problems of real life scenarios. The students will use the Describing Wheel to talk about each step used in solving the real life scenarios. The students will work on the problems and fill out the graphic organizers themselves. We will then reconvine and address the problems on the board. **(Equip, Explore) Tailor: Intrapersonal, Logical, Visual, Verbal 20 mins** Students will be placed into groups based on their comfort level with material. High comfort levels will placed with low comfort levels with a few middles placed among the groups, thus making the groups even. They will submit on a scrap piece of paper their name and comfort level, then I will construct the groups using the method I just described. The homework will consist of two parts: identifying linear equations and inequalities in the real world; the second part is blogging. The blog can be about how easy/hard it was, questions they have, whatever the students are feeling: as long as it is school appropriate. The students will then have to comment on at least 3 other blogs on what they think about that other students response: again school appropriate. The comments have to be on a blog that does not have a comment already; however, if all the blogs are commented on, then the students will just to have to leave there 3 comments. **Experience) Tailor: Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Verbal, Kinesthetic Logical 40 mins** The next day I will go over their blog postings and address major concerns that everyone had in common. If I believe that the review will not cover the problem, I will set time aside to confrot this problem so the students will not fall behind. The students will compare situations they found in their research with other students. Students will then try to figure out how linear equations and inequalities apply to the other students real life scenarios. Students will then try to find another example similar to the other student's example. I will go over problems they had on the white board We will then do additional problems that focuses on the problems the students encoutered in their homework. **(Rethink, Revise, Refine) Tailor: Intrapersonal, Verbal, Logical 30 mins** The next portion of class will be devoted to a quick review and then pre-test. The pre-test will be similar to the test in length and difficulty. The students will have until the bell to finish the pre-test. The only difference is that students will be able to ask questions about the test, and be able to receive feedback from me, if I feel the question is appropriate. **(Evaluate) Tailor: Visual, Logical, Intrapersonal 50 mins** The next 2 days of class will be review. The students will be able to come in and ask questions about the previous material. The first day will focusing on just labeling and solving linear equations and inequalities. Pratically the first day is a review of the first four lessons. These four go together well and is why I am condensing the review time the students have for it. The second day will focus on the last two lessons and applying them to the real world, since this is where most of the test is covering. If the students feel like they have the first day's material understood to satisfaction; then, I will bump the second day's material up to cover the remaining time of the first, and it will continue throughout the second day as well. **160 mins** The final day of the lesson will be test. The students will have the whole period to complete the test. They can ask questions; however, I have the right not to answer them if I feel that the question will just give the answer to the student. If they finish the test before the end of class, and are respectful of others, I will allow them to go to the library, or the computer lab, or they can work on their laptops. **(Organized) Tailor: Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Verbal, Visual, Logical**
 * Solving Word Problems Including Linear Equations and Inequalities
 * Review
 * Pre-test
 * Go over Labeling and Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities
 * Go over Identifying and Solving Word Problems Including Linear Equations and Inequalities
 * Final Review
 * Test Day

[|www.purplemath.com]
 * Content Notes**

Pre-test Test Graphic Organizer
 * Handouts**