Westside High School Lesson Plan
Teacher Name:
Garrett, Shannen
Unit Name and #:
Unit 7:
Relationships in
systems of linear
equations
Course:
Algebra IB
Dates:
Mar 9 – Mar 13, 2015
What are we learning?
Daily Objective:
Learn how to solve systems of equations graphically
TEKS/AP/Standards:
Ⓢ ALGI.8A Analyze a problem situation that can be represented by a linear system in two
unknowns, and develop a plan for solving the system using a concrete representation and
linear equations.
Ⓡ ALGI.8B Solve systems of linear equations using concrete models, graphs, tables, and
algebraic methods (substitution and elimination).
Ⓢ ALGI.8C Interpret and determine the reasonableness of solutions to systems of linear equations.
Monday
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
 Graphing systems of equations PPT
 Graphing systems of equations notes
 Graphing systems of equations worksheet
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods:
Checks for Understanding:
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Check student understanding through assessment of their note-taking skills
Cold-calling to answer questions
Teacher observation
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Pencils, Worksheets, Calculators, computers, PPT
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW:
What are we learning?
Daily Objective:
Learn how to solve systems of equations algebraically (substitution)
TEKS/AP/Standards:
Ⓢ ALGI.8A Analyze a problem situation that can be represented by a linear system in two
unknowns, and develop a plan for solving the system using a concrete representation and
linear equations.
Ⓡ ALGI.8B Solve systems of linear equations using concrete models, graphs, tables, and
algebraic methods (substitution and elimination).
Ⓢ ALGI.8C Interpret and determine the reasonableness of solutions to systems of linear equations.
Tuesday
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
 Solving Systems of Equations By Substitution PPT
 Solving Systems of Equations By Substitution Worksheet
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods:
Checks for Understanding:
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Check student understanding through assessment of their note-taking skills
Cold-calling to answer questions
Teacher observation
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Pencils, Worksheet, Calculators, computers, PPT
Wed/Thur
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW:
What are we learning?
Daily Objective:
Students will be able to solve systems of equations by elimination
To assess student understanding of Systems of Equations – Odyssey Math
TEKS/AP/Standards:
Ⓢ ALGI.8A Analyze a problem situation that can be represented by a linear system in two
unknowns, and develop a plan for solving the system using a concrete representation and
linear equations.
Ⓡ ALGI.8B Solve systems of linear equations using concrete models, graphs, tables, and
algebraic methods (substitution and elimination).
Ⓢ ALGI.8C Interpret and determine the reasonableness of solutions to systems of linear equations.
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
 Solving Systems of Equations by Elimination PPT
 Solving Systems of Equations by Elimination Worksheet
 Odyssey Math – Systems of Equations Learning Path
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods:
Assessment results via Odyssey Math
Checks for Understanding:
 Teacher observation
 Student understanding as assessed by note taking skills
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Pencils, Worksheet, Calculators, computers, PPT
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW:
Daily Objective:
Students will be able to solve word problems using systems of equations.
TEKS/AP/Standards:
Ⓢ ALGI.8A Analyze a problem situation that can be represented by a linear system in two
unknowns, and develop a plan for solving the system using a concrete representation and
linear equations.
Ⓡ ALGI.8B Solve systems of linear equations using concrete models, graphs, tables, and
algebraic methods (substitution and elimination).
Friday
Ⓢ ALGI.8C Interpret and determine the reasonableness of solutions to systems of linear equations.
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
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Systems of Linear Equations Word Problems
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: Student Questioning
Checks for Understanding:
Circulation around the room to assess individual understanding
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Pencils, Worksheet, computer, calculators
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW: