Lesson Plans: Gabrielle Rodriguez
Week: 11/911/13
A2- 1 Alternative
Period 1
Math 9 AIS
Period 4a & 5b
Math 8
Period 6 & 8
Monday 11/30
Writing and graphing inequalities (7.EE.4b)
SWBAT: write basic inequalities from a verbal
statement and graph the solution set on a
number line.
 Warm- up: Multi- Step equations (1- two
step and 1- with distribution on both
sides)
 Notes: Writing and Graphing Basic
Inequalities
 Activity: Translating Inequalities
Whiteboard Practice
Lesson:
A2-1:
• Solving and graphing absolute value
inequalities
• Review for Ch 2 test on inequalities
Introduction to systems of equations
Lesson:
SWBAT: identify a system of equations and
identify the solution as the intersection
point(s) on a graph.
• Warm-up: Solving equations
• Discuss results of Marble Challenge
• Break-even point activity
• Class discussion on systems of equations
Homework:
Book 4.1 pg 206-207 (#4 - 6, 25 - 27)
Standards:
8.EE.8a, 8.EE.8b, 8.EE.8c
Tuesday 12/1
Homework: H24- Writing and Graphing
Inequalities
Solving basic inequalities (A.CED.3,A.REI.3)
SWBAT: solve basic inequalities algebraically.
 Warm- up: Matching Translating
Inequality Activity
 Notes: Solving basic inequalities
 Activity: Problems Around the Room
Homework: H25- Solving Basic Inequalities
Algebra:
• Relation vs function opener
(Punchline Algebra Book A pg 6.5)
• Review: Discrete and continuous
domains
• Review: Patterns in linear
Functions
Standards:
A.CED.3, A.CED.1, A.REI.3,
F.IF.1, 8.F.4, F.IF.5
Systems with one, none, or infinite solutions
Lesson:
SWBAT: explore the relations of two linear
functions; where there is a single solution,
where lines coincide, and where the lines are
parallel.
• Warm-up: Solving literal equations
• Lesson on possible solutions to systems of
linear equations
• Activity: model systems using coffee stirrers
and coordinate grid
Homework:
Ch 5 Wk 2
Standards:
8.EE.8b, 8.EE.8c, 8.EE.8a
Wednesday 12/2
Thursday 12/3
Solving basic inequalities practice
(A.CED.3,A.REI.3)
SWBAT: solve basic inequalities, including
those containing fractions, algebraically.

Warm up: Solving Basic Inequalities and
Graph (2 questions)

Notes: Solving Basic Equations
Containing Fractions

Activity: Coach, Player, Benchwarmer
Lesson:
A2-1: Degree of a polynomial
Algebra: Function notation
Standards:
F.IF.1, F.IF.2, F.IF.7b, F.BF.3,
A.SSE.1a
Homework: H26- Solving Inequalities
Containing Fractions
Story problems with inequalities
(A.CED.3,A.REI.3)
SWBAT: solve story problems involving
inequalities algebraically.
 Warm up: Solving Basic Inequalities and
Graph (2 questions)
 Notes: Story Problems with Inequalities
Homework: H27- Story Problems with
Inequalities D1
Friday 12/4
Story problems with inequalities
(A.CED.3,A.REI.3)
SWBAT: solve story problems involving
inequalities algebraically.
 Warm up: Solving Basic Inequalities and
Graph (2 questions)
 Activity: 4 corner story problems
Homework: H28- Story Problems with
Inequalities D2
Weekly review of Algebra and
A2-1 classes
Lesson:
Topic review for students in
Algebra and A2-1 classes.
Students may select topics and
ask specific questions.
Solve linear systems by graphing
Lesson:
SWBAT: solve systems of linear equations
graphically where the solutions have whole
number coordinates.
• Warm-up: One, none, or infinite solutions
• Lesson on graphing linear systems
• Group graphing activity
Homework:
Ch 5 Wk 3
Standards:
8.EE.8, 8.EE.8a
Solving linear systems by substitution
Lesson:
SWBAT: solve systems of linear equations
using substitution where at least one of the
equations is solved for x or y.
• Warm-up: Solve a system by graphing
• Lesson on solving linear systems by
substitution
• Activity: Group Break the Code
Homework:
Ch 5 Wk 4
Standards:
8.EE.8, 8.EE.8b
Solving linear systems by substitution
Lesson:
SWBAT: solve systems of linear equations
using substitution where equations
must be manipulated to be solved for x or y.
• Warm-up: Solve a system by substitution
• Lesson on solving linear systems by
substitution (solve for x or y first)
• Whiteboard practice
Homework:
Work on Ch 5 revisions
Standards:
8.EE.8, 8.EE.8b