Lesson+Plan

In this lesson it will be an 8th grade Algebra 1 class. MA.D.1.3 - describes a wide variety of patterns, relationships, and functions through models, such as manipulative, tables, graphs, expressions, equations, and inequalities. Also creates and interprets tables, graphs, equations, and verbal descriptions to explain cause-and-effect relationships.
 * Analyze the Learner:**

MA.D.2.3 - represents and solves real-world problems graphically, with algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities. Uses algebraic problem-solving strategies to solve real-world problems involving linear equations and inequalities.

Using Microsoft Word, students will evaluate real life word problems incorporated with the Algebra 1 class; Using the [|Vector Kids] website, students will evaluate basic problems while solving for X; Using text book, students will continue to solve problems covering basic linear expressions.
 * State Objectives:**

Internet textbook [|Vector Kids] Word PowerPoint Graphing Paper
 * Select Methods, Media, and Materials:**

Create a PowerPoint to introduce the topic's of problem-solving strategies for solving real-world problems, linear equations and inequalities. Create a work sheet using Word for the students to do in class. Textbook for homework to be assigned and showing examples while going over notes with class.
 * Utilize Methods, Media, and Materials:**

Monday: A brief overview of the material that will be covered. Go over basic algebraic problems. Assign small amount of homework for the students to take home and have complete by the next class period. Tuesday: Go over the homework that was assigned. Review the material from the day before. Continue lesson by incorporating harder linear problems to the class.(have the students graph linear equations) End class by introducing word problems and assigning them homework covering that material. Wednesday: Review homework and go over any questions the students might have. Continue lesson by giving more word problems but increasing the difficulty. Limited amount of word problems will be assigned for homework since certain problems can take a while to complete. Thursday: Review day in class. Go over any questions that the students might have on any of the material that was covered. Remind the call that a quiz will be given Friday covering all material from the week. Friday: Students will take quiz at the beginning of class after teacher asks one more time if there are any questions. After quiz, students will work together on a group assignment covering the material that was on the quiz. (They will be creating there own problems for the class to do as extra credit that will be added on to there quiz grade) Look back at the week and see what went well and what didn't. The quiz grades and the extra credit assignment will be a good barometer of how the class is moving along and how fast they are picking up the material.
 * Require Learner Participation:**
 * Evaluate and Revise:**