G. TILLMAN 7TH GRADE MATH
Unit II: Expressions and Equations / Lesson Number: Day 1 9/21/15-9/25Key Standard(s) Addressed:
M7A1: Students will represent and evaluate quantities using algebraic expressions.
b. Simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions, using commutative, associative, and distributive properties.
Related Standard(s) Addressed:
M7P5. Students will represent mathematics in multiple ways.
a. Create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas.
b. Select, apply, and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
c. Use representations to model and interpret physical, social, and mathematical phenomena.
Essential Question(s):
What properties and conventions do I need to understand in order to simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions? / Materials Needed:
Textbook, Task worksheet, manipulative, computers, smart board, Algebra block
Overall Agenda with Time:
· Sponge: 10 min
· Crafting & Sponge Review: 10 min
· Composing: 25 min.
· Reflection Activity: 5 min / Sponge Activity: Allotted Time 5 min
Activity differentiate between a coefficient and a variable. Incorporate in Vocabulary building
Crafting: Allotted Time 10 min
Discuss the standard(s) for the day and review the sponge by applying concepts between variables and coefficient
Teacher will model how to simplify equations using the commutative property.
Flipchart: Commutative Property
Composing: Allotted Time 25 min
Students will individually work and create a flip chart describing properties and their relationship with variables and coefficient.
Evaluate expressions on page297 by analyzing and solving the Graduation Party Activity
Reflection Activity: Allotted Time 5 min
Students will critique their answers, then present to class
Differentiation Strategy:
Individual flipcharts aid visual learners. / Homework:
Create five algebraic expressions and identify the coefficient and the variables of each problem
Unit Name: Expressions and Equations / Lesson Number: Day 2 9/22/15
Key Standard(s) Addressed:
M7A1: Students will represent and evaluate quantities using algebraic expressions.
b. Simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions, using commutative, associative, and distributive properties.
Related Standard(s) Addressed:
M7P5. Students will represent mathematics in multiple ways.
a. Create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas.
b. Select, apply, and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
c. Use representations to model and interpret physical, social, and mathematical phenomena.
Essential Question(s):
What properties and conventions do I need to understand in order to simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions? / Materials Needed:
Textbook, Task worksheet, manipulative, computers, smart board, Algebra block
Overall Agenda with Time:
· Sponge: 10 min
· Crafting & Sponge Review: 10 min
· Composing: 25 min.
· Reflection Activity: 5 min / Sponge Activity: Allotted Time 5 min
State how you remember the commutative property by providing an example
Crafting: Allotted Time10 min
Discuss the standard(s) for the day and review the sponge by applying concepts between variables and coefficient
Teacher will model how to simplify equations using the commutative property.
Flipchart: Commutative Property
Composing: Allotted Time 25 min
Students will individually work and create a flip chart describing properties and their relationship with variables and coefficient. Evaluate expressions on page 298
Lexile Reading: Students will read, as a class, Edgar Poe “Eight Tales of Terror. Pages 1-9. Describe in a full paragraph “Who was the Cast of Amontillado?”
Reflection Activity: Allotted Time 5 min
Have students rate themselves on how comfortable they feel with completing simplifying equation problems using commutative and associative properties on a scale from one to five. Have them explain their rating.
Differentiation Strategy: Students will work examples on chart paper in groups.
Flipcharts aid visual learners. / Homework
Five associative property problems
Unit Name: Expressions and Equations / Lesson Number: Day 3 9/23/15
Key Standard(s) Addressed:
M7A1: Students will represent and evaluate quantities using algebraic expressions.
b. Simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions, using commutative, associative, and distributive properties.
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Related Standard(s) Addressed:
M7P5. Students will represent mathematics in multiple ways.
a. Create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas.
b. Select, apply, and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
c. Use representations to model and interpret physical, social, and mathematical phenomena.
Essential Question(s):
Why do you think the distributive property is the most important property in math? / Materials Needed:
Textbook, Task worksheet, manipulative, computers, smart board, Algebra block
Overall Agenda with Time:
· Sponge: 5 min
· Crafting & Sponge Review: 10 min
· Composing: 25 min.
· Reflection Activity: 10 min / Sponge Activity: Allotted Time 5 min
Analyze and understand Algebra Blocks and their relationship between variables and coefficients
Crafting: Allotted Time 10 min
Discuss the standard(s) for the day and review the sponge by applying concepts between variables and coefficient
Teacher will model how to simplify equations using the distributive property.
Flipchart: distributive property
Composing: Allotted Time 30 min
Student will collectively work in groups and construct algebraic expressions using algebra blocks.
Reflection Activity: Allotted Time 5 min
Have students rate themselves on how comfortable they feel constructing equation using properties on a scale from one to five. Have them explain their rating.
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Differentiation Strategy: Group activity. Students will be assigned a specific task for constructing algebraic expression / Homework: Continue to review and understand properties
Unit Name: Expressions and Equations / Lesson Number: Day 4 9/24/15
Key Standard(s) Addressed:
M7A1: Students will represent and evaluate quantities using algebraic expressions.
b. Simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions, using commutative, associative, and distributive properties.
Related Standard(s) Addressed:
M7P5. Students will represent mathematics in multiple ways.
a. Create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas.
b. Select, apply, and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
c. Use representations to model and interpret physical, social, and mathematical phenomena.
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Essential Question(s):
Using Algebra blocks, what properties and conventions do I need to understand in order to simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions? / Materials Needed:
Textbook, Task worksheet, manipulative, computers, smart board, Algebra blocks
Overall Agenda with Time:
· Sponge: 10 min
· Crafting & Sponge Review: 10 min
· Composing: 25 min.
· Reflection activity: 10 min
Generic for each day during the period / Sponge Activity: Allotted Time 10 min
Name the three properties we discussed this week and give an example for each.
Crafting: Allotted Time 10min
Discuss the standard(s) for the day and review the sponge by applying algebraic concepts to the three properties. Briefly review all properties
Composing Period: Allotted Time 25 min
Students will complete FASTEST MATH IN THE WILD WEST STUDENT TEXT VOLUME 1 PAGE 304
Lexile Reading: Students will read, as a class, Edgar Poe “Eight Tales of Terror. Pages 10-18. Describe in a full paragraph “how William felt when his friend called him a fool in a joking manner?”
Reflection Activity: Allotted Time 5 min
TICKET OUT QUESTION
Differentiation Strategy: Independent Work / Homework: Handout
Unit Name: Expressions and Equations / Lesson Number: Day 5 9/25/15
Key Standard(s) Addressed:
. M7A1: Students will represent and evaluate quantities using algebraic expressions.
Simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions, using commutative, associative, and distributive properties.
Related Standard(s) Addressed:
M7P5. Students will represent mathematics in multiple ways.
a. Create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas.
b. Select, apply, and translate among mathematical representations to solve problems.
c. Use representations to model and interpret physical, social, and mathematical phenomena.
Essential Question(s):
Why do we use letters to represent numbers in mathematics? / Materials Needed: Paper, pencil, Algebra Blocks.
Overall Agenda with Time:
· Sponge: 10 min
· Crafing & Sponge Review: 5 min
· Composing: 25 min.
· Reflection Activity: 10 min / Sponge Activity: Allotted Time 10 min
Crafting: Allotted Time10min
Discuss the standard(s) for the day and review the sponge by applying algebraic concepts to the three properties. Briefly review all properties
Composing: Students will be evaluated on all properties and construction expressions using Algebra Blocks Allotted Time 25 min
Reflection Activity: Exchange and Review Quiz results Allotted Time 10 min
Differentiation Strategy: Independent Work / Homework: None