Lesson Plans – Algebra I
9/09/13 – 9/13/13
Day
Monday
Objective
Solve equations in one
variable that contain variable
terms on both sides by
graphing.
Plan
Students will: (Section 1.5)
- Split into groups and go over answers within each group.
Group 1: Students working on integers will form a group with me to review
notes on adding/subtracting integers and go over homework answers.
Group 2: Students will work in pairs to check answers on their homework
worksheet which covered example problems from section 1.5.
- Whole class will work on solving equations by graphing using the graphing
calculator. Students will graph each side of the equation in their calculator
and sketch the picture of the graph on their worksheet. The x-value of the
intersection is the solution to the equation.
Homework
Pg 51 #8 – 19 All, 30,36, 37
Tuesday
Solve equations in one
variable that contain absolute
value.
Students will: (Section 1.7)
- Go over homework as a whole class.
- Review the concept of absolute value by working through the first part of the
notes with a partner.
- Take notes as a whole class on absolute value equations and the number of
solutions that are possible and why.
- Practice example absolute value equations and summarize by writing the
steps involved to solving absolute value equations.
Pg 57 #4 – 12 All, 23 – 28 All
Wednesday
Solve equations in one
variable that contain absolute
value.
Students will: (Section 1.7)
- Go over homework as a whole class.
- Take notes on how to set up and solve word problems that involve absolute
value equations.
- Work in groups to complete a Pass the Problem activity. Each pair of
students will work on a different absolute value word problem. Once the
pairs are finished, students will rotate problems. We will do this until class is
over.
Pg 57 #30 – 42 All
Thursday
Review solving equations
with variables on both sides
and absolute value equations.
Students will: (Section 1.5 and 1.7)
- Go over homework as a whole class.
- Review in two groups:
Group 1: Students will review how to solve equations with variables on both
sides.
Group 2: Students will review how to solve absolute value equations.
- Students will work in pairs in each group. Students will self-select which
group they want to work on based on which topic they are struggling with the
most.
- I will walk around and monitor the progress of each pair of students and
answer questions where needed.
Review Worksheet
Friday
Take assessment on solving
equations with variables on
both sides and absolute value
equations.
Students will:
- Go over homework as a whole class
- Take quiz on sections 1.5 and 1.7
No homework 
Lesson Plans – Precalculus
9/09/13 – 9/13/13
Day
Monday
Objective
Solve systems of equations
involving distance, rate and
time problems.
Plan
Students will:
- Go over homework as a whole class
- Work in pairs to solve word problems involving distance, rate and time
problems using a system of equations.
Homework
Worksheet – Complete the odd
numbered problems.
Tuesday
Solve linear equations
graphically using an xintercept approach.
Students will:
- Go over homework as a whole class.
- As a whole class we will review how to solve linear equations graphically by
writing each side of the equation as two separate equations, graphing the two
lines and then finding the point of intersection using the graphing calculator.
- We will then discuss another method to solving linear equations graphically:
To prepare for solving polynomial equations graphically, I will have
students solve each linear equation by rewriting the equation so that it is set
equal to zero. I will then emphasize that we are looking for the root or
zero or solution to the equation. This means we are trying to find the x
intercept of the equation.
Worksheet
Wednesday
Solve linear inequalities
Students will:
algebraically and graphically
- Go over homework as a whole class.
using an x-intercept approach.
- As a whole class we will review how to solve linear inequalities algebraically
by reviewing properties of inequalities. We will write the solution set using
interval notation.
- We will then discuss a method to solving linear inequalities graphically:
I will have students solve each linear equality by rewriting the inequality so
that it is greater than or less than zero. I will then emphasize that we are
looking for the solution set containing the x-intercept.
Worksheet
Thursday
Students will review solving
linear equations and systems
of equations and linear
inequalities.
Review worksheet – Complete the
even numbered problems from the
previous night’s homework and
review worksheet
Students will:
- Review in preparation for a quiz on Wednesday:
Solving linear equations whose solutions may be a single value, infinite
solutions or no solution.
Solving linear equations where students must first multiply through by an
LCD.
Solving a system of linear equations by first defining variables, setting up a
system of equations and using the substitution, elimination or matrix
method to solve the system. Some systems may involve distance, rate
and time problems.
Solving linear inequalities algebraically and graphically.
Friday
Students will be assessed on
solving linear equations and
systems of linear equations.
Students will:
- Take a quiz on solving linear equations and systems of linear equations.
No Homework