Lesson Plan for Algebra II
Instructor’s Name: Brooke Odle (Fellow)
Teacher’s Name: Maria Sanchez
Course Title: Mathematics (Honors Algebra II)
Unit: 3-4
Topic: Linear Programming
Grade Level: 11
Rationale:
The lecture will cover Linear Programming (Section 3-4) by solving word problems (step by
step) based on real-world scenarios. Students will also learn how to use their graphing calculator
to solve problems.
Instructional Goal(s):
The students will review the procedure for solving linear programming word problems. The
students will gain an appreciation for linear programming and how it is used in the real-world.
Students will learn how to use their graphing calculator to solve problems and check their
answers.
Performance Objective:
The students will learn the procedure for solving linear programming problems as well as learn
how to use their graphing calculator to solve and check answers to linear programming word
problems.
Lesson Content:
Students will:
 Recall the definition of linear programming.
 Understand how linear programming is used in the real-world.
 Review the procedure for solving linear programming word problems.
 Practice using the graphing calculator to solve linear programming problems.
Time frame for the Lesson:
Time Frame of Activity
5 mins
20 mins
20 mins
5 mins
Activity to be performed
Review definition of linear programming and how it is used in the
real-world
Word Problem #1: Cookie Dough Kits (solve as a class)
Word Problem #2: Sporting Goods Manufacturer (solve in groups)
Follow-up questions
Note: All times are approximate, and should be revised based upon student progress)
Instructional procedures:
a. Focusing event –Students will be asked to define linear programming
b. Bridge/ Connections – Students will learn which fields/disciplines use linear
programming
c. Teaching procedures – The lesson will begin with a definition of the topic and a
description of how linear programming is used in the real-world. Two word problems
will be solved in class- the first will be solved step by step collectively and the students
will work in groups on the second problem.
d. Formative check – After solving the first problem as a class, students will break into
groups and solve the second problem. The teacher and fellow will go around the room
and check in with each group to gain a better sense of whether the students are grasping
the material.
e. Student participation- This lesson is based on active student participation, as the
students will be asked to recall the linear programming procedure as well as share their
answers and how they obtained them. Students will be asked to write answers on the
board. Students will be encouraged to ask questions at any point of the lecture.
f. Interdisciplinary connections – An entire slide in the presentation is dedicated to
mentioning how linear programming is used in many different fields/disciplines.
g. Closure- Students will be asked if they have any questions about anything presented in
the lesson.
Evaluation Procedure:
After the class solves the first word problem, the students will break into groups and solve the
second problem. The fellow and teacher will check on the groups and be available for questions.
Students will be asked if they have any questions throughout the lecture- they will be encouraged
to ask questions especially during the graphing calculator demonstrations.
Materials and Aids:
The lecture will require a laptop, projector, Powerpoint (word problems described with Pixton
comics and copied into presentation), a chalkboard, and a graphing calculator with projector.
(All students use a TI-83 graphing calculator).