S+Kent+Benjamin

Office Phone: Office Hours:** =Summary of Unit= Are ready to do some Math? I hope so, because I am ready to teach it. Welcome to Linear Equations and Inequalities! Linear equations and inequalities are a part of everyday life, and being able to solve them is must have skill. One goal is to have students understand linear equations and inequalities well enough to be able to solve them with no concerns. Methods like subsitution and elimination to solve linear equations and inequalities will be demonstrated and assessed. Using the graphs of equations and inequalities is another goal of the unit. Graphs can be drawn out from equations and inequaltites which then can be used to solve the problem. This will also be demonstrated and assessed. Finally the ulitmate goal of this unit, real life relation. Assessment of how students can relate linear equations and inequalities to the real world will be the final task. They will need to demonstrate all previous knowledge gained from the class in a short iMovie project followed by a short oral presentation.
 * Teacher:** Mr. Benjamin Kent
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 * E-mail:** Benjamin.kent@maine.edu

=Establish Goals= Maine Learning Results: Mathematics-D.Algebra 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 =Students will understand that= =Essential Questions = •How are there differences between linear equations and inequalites? •Why are graphs used to solve linear equations and inequalities? •How are linear equations and inequalities related to in the real world? =Students will know= •Define- meanings of independent and dependent variables, x- & y-intercepts, and slope. •Formula- standard and slope intercept formulas. •Terminology- b as the y-intercept and m is slope. =Students will be able to= •show key difference between linear equations and inequalities. •a. solve systems of linear equations and inequalities. •analzye graphs of linear equations and inequalities. •make sense of linear equations and inequalities and be able to solve them by graphing. •recognize linear equations and inequalities are a part of everyday life. •relate linear equations and inequalities to the real world  **Performance Task Overview** Being in high school is hard enough, throwing a job on top of that just makes life difficult. Now it just got worse. Your boss at Bob's Country Market just found out you had taken a course in linear equations and inequalities: where you learned how to solve linear equations and inequalites along with graphing them. He wants to do some research on hamburgers and different kinds of cheese. Why you ask? The owner wants to expand the market to now include a fast food section. He has given you the task of researching the cost of burgers and cheese slices from all the different beef and cheese companies. Each company has an intial fee and a different linear rate of how much they charge. The owner wants you find beef companies that will give the market the most burgers for the cheapest price. The same goes for cheese slices, along with the different types of cheese: cheddar, american, swiss; since the owner wants the customer to have a varitey of choices. He wants you to make a short 5-10 minute iMovie video on your findings; consequently, he is going on vacation just when the paychecks are suppose to come out and he will not be around when you finish your research. The iMovies will give him something to watch on the plane ride down to Jamaica. When he comes back, he wants an oral presentation of what you believe would be the best choice for the market. Both of these should include terms, definitions, and methods for solving linear equations and inequalities, including graphs, you have learned. SO don't just sit there, get to work; because did he mention your jobs are riding on this?
 * Linear equations are different than inequalities.
 * Linear equations and inequalities can be solved by interpreting their graph.
 * Linear equations and inequalities are used in everyday life.

=Expectations= First rule of my class is about repsect. I will treat everyone fair and equal, and will not play favorites, however I do expect you as young adults to be quiet and attentive; no goofing off. We will have plenty of times get up and move around, trust me. I hate sitting down and listening to someone lecture for hours on end just as much as the next person. Next expectation is to be on time. I will wait three extra minutes after the bell that starts class for everyone to get situated and ready to go. If your are not in by then you will considered late, unless you have a signed note from a teacher explaining your tardiness was school related. Also you do not have to raise your hand to go to the bathroom. Wait until the lesson is over, then ask me for the bathroom pass. No extra trips to your locker when you have the bathroom pass, since other students will be wanting to go as well. Absent students will be able to get the work from the class they missed by checking the class wiki, since every lesson plan is posted on there. If you need more help stop by my office hours after school, or make an impointment with me. Finally be prepared for class that means have a notebook, a pen or a pencil, the homework assignment, and a open mind: do not come in and start hating math from day one. I hope you all ask a bunch of questions. I am here to teach you and help you prepare for life's long journey. Here's to a great new semester!

=Benchmarks= The following is the point value for each task we will do in class. The total point value is 495 points: 45 pts 3 quizzes worth 15pts a piece 100 pts Homework-homework is handed in on time and every problem attempted 100 pts Effort- is based off homework and class participation. All homework handed is 50 pts. The remaining 50 pts is class participation, which includes contribution to class discussion and asking questions. 50 pts Comiclife AD- Comiclife AD for new textbook on solving linear equations and inequalities with graphing 80 pts Test- The test will cover all 3 quiz topics 120 pts iMovie and Oral presentation-This is the final product of the class, they are worth 60 pts a piece

=Grading Scale= The numeric values after the letter grade are a percentage of the 495 point total. Your final grade will based on the letter value, not the percentage. A+ (100-97) A (96-94) A- (93-90) B+ (89-87) B (86-84) B- (83-80) C+ (79-77) C (76-74) C- (73-70) D+ (69-67) D (66-64) D- (63-60) F (59 or below)