Tuesday
Students will be able to simplify algebraic expressions by applying the distribution property of
multiplication and combining like terms.
Warm up: Combining like terms
Check homework
Guided practice: Distribution property – Model with combo meals
Independent Practice: Simplify expressions
HW: Simplify expressions by distributing and combining
Wed/Thur
Students will be able to solve for the variable in one step equations by applying the properties
of equality and appropriate inverse operations.
Warm up: STAAR Practice
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Guided Practice: Review properties of equality and inverse operations. Use virtual manipulatives to
explore the balance of equations and solving for x.
Sample problems with Algebra tiles
Pairs solve equations using algebra tiles
HW: Solving one step equations
Friday
Monday
Week of 9/15/14 – 9/19/14
Teacher: Ms. Wadih
Team: Algebra 1 PAP
Students will be able to simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms.
Warm up: Number Challenge
Guided Practice: Vocabulary – terms, factors, like terms, constants
Frayer Model: Like Terms
Introduce concept with “objects” expressions and translate to variable terms and constants
expressions.
Independent Practice: Independent work/reteach in smaller groups as needed.
HW: Complete combining like terms practice.
Students will be able to solve for the variable in two step equations by applying the properties
of equality and appropriate inverse operations.
Warm Up: Solving One step equations
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Guided Practice: Two Step equations using virtual manipulatives
Groups of 4: Two Step Equation Maze
HW: Two Step Equations problems