WOODLAND HILLS HIGH SCHOOL LESSON PLAN
SAS and Understanding By Design Template
Name _Witon________ Date 8-26-13 Length of Lesson _3 Weeks_______ Content Area Algebra 2
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STAGE I – DESIRED RESULTS
LESSON TOPIC:
Solving linear equations and inequalities (ch 1)
BIG IDEAS:
Introductions
A.SSE Seeing Structure in Expressions
A.REI Reasoning with equations and Inequalities
A.CED Creating Equations
UNDERSTANDING GOALS (CONCEPTS):
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
Students will understand:
How is the distributive Property useful in calculation store savings?
How are formulas used by nurses?
How can you find the most effective level of intensity for your workout?
How can an absolute value equation describe the magnitude of an
earthquake?
Linear relationships: Equation and inequalities in one and two variables:
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M11.A.1.3.1 Compare and/or plot irrational numbers at the
approximate location on a number line.
M11.A.3.1.1 Simplify expressions using the order of operations
to solve problems (any rational numbers may be used).
M11.D.2.1.1 Solve compound inequalities and/or graph their
solution sets on a number line (may include absolute value
inequalities)
M11.D.2.1.3 Write and/or solve a linear equation from given
problem situations.
VOCABULARY:
 Order of operations
 Algebraic Expressions
 Distributive Property
 Equation
 Absolute Value
(Content standards, assessment anchors, eligible content) objectives, and skill
focus)
STUDENT OBJECTIVES (COMPETENCIES/OUTCOMES):
Students will be able to:
Use algebraic properties and processes in mathematical situations and
apply them to solve real world problems.
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Classify real numbers
Use order of operations and properties of real numbers to evaluate
expressions
Solve linear & absolute value equations
Translate verbal expressions into algebraic expressions and equations
Solve and graph on a number line simple, compound and absolute
value inequalities.
STAGE II – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
PERFORMANCE TASK:
Students will demonstrate an adequate understanding via a
chapter test.
OTHER EVIDENCE:
Daily and long-term observations
STAGE III: LEARNING PLAN
INSTRUCTIONAL
PROCEDURES:
(Active Engagement, Explicit
Instruction, Metacognition, Modeling,
Scaffolding
MINI LESSON:
 Classifying real numbers
 Order of Operations
 Properties of Real Numbers
 Solving Linear Equations
 Solving Absolute Value
Equations
 Solving Inequalities
 Graphing Inequalities
MATERIALS AND
RESOURCES:
Textbook
Notebook
Projector
Notecards
Colored Pencils
INTERVENTIONS:
 Truly struggling students
will be referred to
guidance/SAP (RTI)
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Small group/ flexible
grouping will occur if
necessary.
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Students will be
encouraged to stay for math
lab, or find help with a
math teacher during lunch.
ASSIGNMENTS:
p. 9-10
p. 15-18
p. 24-27
p. 30-32
p. 37-39
p. 44-46