Darbyshire & Churchill February 7

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Benchmark/Standard:
CCSS.Math.Content.8.EE.C.8c Solve real-world and mathematical problems leading to
two linear equations in two variables. For example, given coordinates for two pairs of
points, determine whether the line through the first pair of points intersects the line
through the second pair.

Behavioral/Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to identify the variables and equations
from a word problem. Once they have found the system of equations, students should
then be able to solve the problem using substitution.

Anticipatory Set:
Students will be provided the answers to their test review. There will also be time to
discuss any questions or misconceptions on the review sheets.

Objective/Purpose:
Let students know that systems of equations are very common in the real world. One
typical situation is in business situations and find the break even point. The tasks
performed during this lesson are examples of real world situations as well as examples
for the big unit project.

Input:
Materials: Business Project Handout
Thinking Levels: [Questions pulled directly from the handout]
o Knowledge - What are your variables? What are the slopes of each equation?
o Comprehension - How do you determine the equations from these problems?
Where do you see a start-up cost on a graph?
o Application - Solve the system of equations for Shoe City.
o Analysis - How many pairs of shoes does Shoe City have to sell to break even?
o Synthesis - Create your own business plan and system of equations.
o Evaluation - Is it better to solve these business problems with the substitution
method or the elimination method?
Procedure:
o Review systems of equations test review sheets.
o Reintroduce the business project.
o Go through/work on the Business Project handout.
o Work on individual unit Business Projects.
Darbyshire & Churchill February 7
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Modeling:
The instructor has already shown several examples of systems of equations in the real
world. Continue to walk students through the steps of identifying variables in equations
through the Business Project Handout. Poster examples of the unit project are also
hung around the room.

Independent Practice:
Students are required to create their own business and product that they can sell in their
community. They are then required to determine the cost of making their product as well
as how much they will earn by selling their product (revenue). The students will
eventually create a system of equations based on these values and determine their break
even point.
The final result will be for the students to create a brochure for their company explaining
their product, equations, and break even point.

Closure:
Students will share their projects with the class and explain what each aspect of their
brochure displays.