LESSON PLAN
NAME OF COURSE / CLASS: Integrated Math 3
UNIT TITLE: Sequences and Series
LESSON TITLE: Sequences: Section 4–2
RATIONALE: Sequences are used in a lot of places and are very applicable to real world
problems. Learning how to write an equation for a sequence and being able to understand those
equations will help to calculating important things like investments with compounded interest.
GOALS OF THE LESSON:
G.4.2.1. To develop an understanding of patterns through written equations.
G.4.2.2. Recognize when to use the arithmetic sequence formula.
G.4.2.3. Become comfortable using subscripts to write the terms of a sequence.
MATHEMATICAL OBJECTIVES OF THE LESSON:
O.4.2.1. Students will be able to recognize a pattern.
O.4.2.2. Students will be able to recognize an arithmetic sequence.
O.4.2.3. Students will be able to write an explicit formula.
O.4.2.4. Students will be able to calculate investments using compounded interests.
MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIONS (TOOLS):
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Textbook: Integrated Mathematics McDougal Littell
Computer/Projector
Whiteboard
SD K-12 CONTENT STANDARDS:
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9-12.A.3.3A. (Analysis) Use sequences and series to model relationships.
9-12.N.2.1. (Comprehension) Add, subtract, multiply, and divide real numbers
including integral exponents.
9-12.N.2.1A. (Application) Add, subtract, multiply, and divide real numbers
including rational exponents.
9-12.A.3.2A. Students are able to create formulas to model relationships that are
algebraic, geometric, trigonometric, and exponential.
NCTM EXPECTATIONS:
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Understand numbers ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers,
and number systems.
Understand patterns, relations, and functions.
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Use mathematical models to represent and understand relationships.
SESSION-RELATED QUESTIONS:
What does the an represent in the arithmetic sequence?
What does the n represent in the arithmetic sequence?
What does the d stand for in the arithmetic sequence?
INSTRUCTOR MATERIALS:
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Guided Notes
Textbook: Integrated Mathematics 3 McDougal Littell
Whiteboard
Computer/Projector
PARTICIPANT MATERIALS:
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Guided Notes
Computers
Textbook: Integrated Mathematics 3 McDougal Littell
TEACHING NOTES / LESSON SCRIPT / PROCEDURES: Students will be given a bell
ringer to start the day into the lesson. We will then jump right into the guided notes and see
definitions and examples throughout the section. Partner work will be used in answering some
of the examples and sample questions in the guided notes. I will try and answer any questions
regarding the notes and examples before giving students their homework over the section.
ASSESSMENT / HOMEWORK: Worksheet
REFLECTION / REVISION: