Westside High School Lesson Plan
Teacher Name:
Garrett, Shannen
Unit Name and #:
Unit 5:
Representing Patterns
as Equations and
Graphs
Course:
Algebra IB
Dates:
Mar 2 – Mar 6, 2015
What are we learning?
Daily Objective:
 The student will solve multistep linear inequalities in two variables, including
o Solving multistep linear inequalities algebraically and graphically
o Justifying steps used in solving inequalities
o Solving real-world problems involving inequalities
TEKS/AP/Standards:
Ⓡ ALG.7B Investigate methods for solving linear equations and inequalities using concrete models,
graphs, and the properties of equality, select a method, and solve the equations and inequalities
involving one or two variables.
Ⓢ ALGI.7C Interpret and determine the reasonableness of solutions to linear equations and
inequalities.
Monday
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
 Solving multi-step inequalities PPT
 Student notes
 Class Work – Solving Inequalities worksheet
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods:

Class Work – Solving Multi-Step Inequalities Worksheet
Checks for Understanding:
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Check student understanding through assessing their note-taking
Cold-calling to answer questions
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Pencils, Worksheets, Calculators, computers, PPT
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW:
What are we learning?
Daily Objective:
The student will solve compound inequalities
TEKS/AP/Standards:
Ⓡ ALG.7B Investigate methods for solving linear equations and inequalities using concrete models,
graphs, and the properties of equality, select a method, and solve the equations and inequalities
involving one or two variables.
Ⓢ ALGI.7C Interpret and determine the reasonableness of solutions to linear equations and
inequalities.
Tuesday
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
 Compound Inequalities PPT
 Compound Inequalities Worksheet
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods:
Compound Inequalities Worksheet
Checks for Understanding: Student Questioning, Teacher observation
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Pencils, Worksheet, Calculators, computers, PPT
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW: Study for the test
What are we learning?
Daily Objective:
To assess student learning and understanding of linear inequalities
To assess student understanding of Systems of Equations – Odyssey Math
Wed/Thur
TEKS/AP/Standards:
Ⓡ ALG.7B Investigate methods for solving linear equations and inequalities using concrete models,
graphs, and the properties of equality, select a method, and solve the equations and inequalities
involving one or two variables.
Ⓢ ALGI.7C Interpret and determine the reasonableness of solutions to linear equations and
inequalities.
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
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Odyssey Math – Systems of Equations Part I Pre-Test
Odyssey Math – Systems of Equations Learning Path
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods:
Inequalities Test
Checks for Understanding: Teacher observation, assessment results
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Pencils, Worksheet, Calculators, computers, PPT
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW:
Daily Objective:
Learn how to solve systems of equations
TEKS/AP/Standards:
Ⓢ ALGI.8A Analyze a problem situation that can be represented by a linear system in two
unknowns, and develop a plan for solving the system using a concrete representation and
linear equations.
Ⓡ ALGI.8B Solve systems of linear equations using concrete models, graphs, tables, and
algebraic methods (substitution and elimination).
Friday
Ⓢ ALGI.8C Interpret and determine the reasonableness of solutions to systems of linear equations.
How will we learn it?
Learning Activities:
Systems of Linear Equations PowerPoint
Systems of Linear Equations Learning Activity
How will we tell if we’re learning it correctly?
Assessment Methods: Student Questioning
Checks for Understanding:
Circulation around the room to assess individual understanding
What do I need to be successful?
Materials: Pencils, Worksheet, computer, calculators
What do I need to before next class?
Follow Up/HW: