1. Topic-
Story problems involving equations/inequalities.
 
2. Content-
Standard A1.2.6 Solve word problems that involve linear equations, formulas and inequalities.
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1. Students will be able to set up equations or inequalities using information given in the word problem.
2. Students will utilize prior knowledge, in solving these equations and/or inequalities.
3. Students will be able to create their own story problem that utilizes variables.
 
4. Objectives-
1. Understand what the problem is asking us to find.
2. Set up equations/inequalities correctly.
3. Solve for the variable.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
PowerPoint slides, exit slip and worksheet.
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

1. Quick review of our understanding of solving linear equations and inequalities.
2. Very brief review of geometric formulas for area of rectangle and triangle.
3. Discussion: How often does someone hand you a linear equation to solve? Are there ways in real-life you can use what we've been learning?
 

B. Development-

1. Using 1st prepared example, model to students my thought process when trying to determine what information we need from a story problem in order to write an equation/inequality.
2. Using more prepared examples, as a group we will write the equations/inequalities needed in order to solve the problems.
3.Include examples using area.
 

C. Practice-

1. Students will work in small groups (2-3 students)coming up with their own story problem. (3-4 minutes)
2. Groups will then 'exchange' problems and solve a problem from another group.
3. Volunteers will then be able to explain how they solved their problem and show their work on the board.
 

D. Independent Practice-

Worksheet due tomorrow.
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

1. Lecture/Whole Group discussion
2. Small Group work
3. Individual work
 

F. Checking for understanding-

1. Checking that all groups were able to successfully solve the problem they were given.
2. Exit slip.
3. Worksheet
 

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