Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities Name: Jessica Gonzalez
Content Area: Math-Algebra I Grade Level: 9th
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):
Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning.
1. Solve equations and inequalities in one variable.
3. Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations with coefficients represented by letters.
4. Solve quadratic equations in one variable.
5. Prove that, given a system of two equations in two variables, replacing one equation by the sum of that equation and
a multiple of the other produces a system with the same solutions.

Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

Students will be able to explain each step in solving a simple question.
Students will be able to solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable and with coefficients represented by
letters.
Students will be able to use methods to solve for variables.
Students will be able to use one equation and substitute it into another equation to solve for solutions.

Unit Summary:
This unit, students will be able to solve linear equations with numerous variables in any method they prefer. Students will learn
different methods given to solve variables. They will be able to get their solutions and plug it back into the equations to make
sure the equations stand. Students will build communication skills, social skills, and knowledge skills all at the same time in one
lecture. Students will use their lectures and notes as a guide to answer the homework problems. The main focus of this unit is
developing strategies to solve problems with unknowns. In order to achieve the goals, students will take notes, participate in
different activities during class and complete homework and assignments that will be presented.

Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level: Formative: Summative:
Introduction to linear equations and Students will quiz each other with Students will use graphing
unknown variables, and methods to solve flashcards. calculator to solve linear systems
for unknown variables. Students will match key terms of equations in two variables in
with their definitions. groups as a project.
 Students will fill out the flow chart Students will learn the algebraic
on solving linear equations with methods of substitution and
two different methods. elimination.
Students will complete 10 minute Students will identify which
quiz online using methods. method is appropriate for given
PowerPoint presented in class for system.
students to take notes and use Students will set up, describe, and
their notes as a guide for help to solve systems using all methods.
complete their homework- 30 min, Unit test that will cover
definitions, substitution method,
elimination method, and being
able to prove their solutions hold
for both equations.
Lesson 1
Student Learning Acceptable Evidence Lesson Activities:
Objective: (Assessments): There will be short introduction video to todays lecture to introduce linear
Introduction to learn Students will be given equations with two variables. Students will use the guided notes to take notes while
how to solve linear a PowerPoint where we go over the presentation on linear equations. In this presentation students will
equations with two they will take notes. know how to use different methods. They also will learn three methods to solve
variables linear equations with two variables and be able to input them in the each equation.
Lesson 2
Student Learning Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
Objective: Students Students will be given Students will use the graphic organizer for the two methods: substitution and
will have already a lecture on recalling elimination method. Students will follow in class the steps on completing to solve a
learned how to solve what the methods are given equation in class. Students will work on this worksheet as a class to complete
equations with one or and will be given two each equation given using a certain method. On the elimination and substitution
two variables using graphic worksheets method, students will be given two equations with two variables to solve with that
method, and make sure their solutions work for both equations. They will also be
the addition method. that are titled
given another equation that consists of inequalities. They will use both methods to
Students will then be Elimination and
solve for the two unknown variables, and use those solutions to plug back into the
focusing on two other Substitution with
inequalities to make sure each solution is valuable. Students will be able to use
methods given in steps provided to fill
internet tools to understand key words and be able to solve the systems using the
class. They will be in. given videos and lectures in the links they click on in the work sheet.
able to solve linear
equations either using
elimination method or
substitution method.
Students will then be
able to use any
method they prefer
and be able to solve
linear equations and
be able to plug in
value to make sure
the solutions work.
Lesson 3
Student Learning Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
Objective: Students will Students could either work with a partner or work in groups to solve these
Learn how to use the complete the graphic worksheets given. Students will need to check their answers and make sure each
three methods given organizer that value is a correct solution for the equations given. As a teacher, I will be walking
in class: elimination, organizes the steps in around the classroom to make sure students are staying focused on completing the
substitution, and completing the worksheet. There will be given help to those who need the guidance to starting the
problem.
addition method. solutions to the
equations given.

Unit Resources:
http://www.mathplanet.com/education/algebra-1/systems-of-linear-equations-and-inequalities
https://www.wolframalpha.com/
http://www.studygs.net/equations.htm

Useful Websites:
http://www.mathplanet.com/education/algebra-1/linear-inequalitites/linear-inequalities-in-two-variables
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/two-variable-linear-inequalities
http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/Alg/SystemsTwoVrble.aspx
http://www.mathplanet.com/education/algebra-1/systems-of-linear-equations-and-inequalities/the-substitution-method-for-solving-linear-
systems
http://www.mathplanet.com/education/algebra-1/systems-of-linear-equations-and-inequalities/the-elimination-method-for-solving-linear-
systems
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/systlin5.htm
http://www.mathguide.com/lessons/Systems.html#addition