Lesson Plan

 

Title: Lets Learn About One Variable Equations and Inequalities

Standards: Common Core State Standards Initiative Mathematics Grade 6 EE 5,6,7,8. Reasoning about and solving one variable equations and inequalities.

Objectives:   

·         Students must be able to use variables, such as “n” to represent an unknown number in an equation.

•        Students must be able to understand one variable equations and inequalities with the process of answering a question.

•       Solve real world problems by writing and solving equations of the form n+x=r where n,x,and r are all non-negative rational numbers.

•       They must be able to write an equation as x>n or x<n to represent a constraint or condition in either mathematical or real world problems.

Materials: Computers, Internet Connection

Anticipatory Set: After ensuring all my students have Google accounts, I’m going to create a shared Google account. There, I will post a link to the video on the shared Google account. The video explains how to solve one variable equations with a story. After a discussion about solving one variable equations and allowing students to ask questions, I will post math game links to the shared Google document. Following time to play on games, I will have them write follow up essay.

Procedures:

1.       First I will announce to the class that we are learning a new subject in math today.

2.       I will give them a brief introduction to reasoning and solving one variable equations and inequalities.

3.       I will bring them to the computer lab, and tell them to plug in their headphones.

4.       Then, I’ll have them log onto their Google accounts and click the link that brings them to the video.

5.       I will have them watch the video, Solving One Step Equations with a Story, an introduction story that explains how to solve one step equations by labeling the unknown x and working backwards.

6.       After the video, I will have them put down their headphones and turn around in their chairs so I know they’re done.

7.       We will have a brief discussion on what we learned, and then I will give the time for students to ask questions on what they don’t understand.

8.       I will then post the two math games on the shared Google account math game one on building blocks, and math game two on swimming otters. I will then allow the students ten minutes to play.

Closure: After the students play the games, I will have them send their highest score to me. I will look to see who is understanding these math problems, and who is not. Then, I will have the ones at the lower of the list partner up with the ones on the higher end of the list, allowing discourse amongst peers to happen. However, I will not make it obvious that the higher and lower ones are paired together, I will make it seem like I’m choosing randomly.

Assessment: When returning to the classroom, I will have the students write an essay explaining how to solve one step equations, like they were teaching someone who’s never heard of it. I will have them show an example problem, and state how step by step. I will assess these to see if they fully understand the concept of one variable equations, and if they don’t, I will allow extra instruction and practice when students are doing independent work in math.

Modifications: Some modifications may have to be made in the future:

1.       Timing is impeccable: I only have a certain amount of time to teach a specific subject each day, and therefore I need to make sure the lesson is timed right, or else some changes need to be made.

2.       Students’ focus: With this video, math games and partner practice, it may be very easy for students to get off track. I need to make sure the students stay focused, while still allowing students to stay interested.

3.       The discussion section: I have to make sure I can keep the discussion alive for the set time I have on the discussion. I don’t want the discussion to drain out, making the classroom awkward. I also don’t want to be pulling teeth.