algebra 1: modeling situations with linear equations june 14, 2012 esuhsd marissa brown (wco),...
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Algebra 1:Modeling Situations
with Linear Equations
June 14, 2012
ESUHSDMarissa Brown (WCO), Angelica Estrella (AH),
Katherine Everett (JL), Helen Low (YB)
Introduction (for Teachers) Online resource
http://map.mathshell.org Lesson Middle School Modeling Situations
with Linear Equations Read and review Teacher guide prior to
administering Lesson/Tasks PDF of Lesson
http://map.mathshell.org/materials/download.php?fileid=673
Purpose/future use for ESUHSD: Formative Assessment Professional Development
Individual Task: The Guitar Lesson
Complete task individually and to the best of your ability
Read directions CAREFULLY! Document all work directly on
worksheet After 15 minutes of work time, you
will hear music playing; stop working and turn paper face down
Objective
Determine relationship between variables express them in different ways using
algebra
Model relationship of variables Use formulas, tables and graphs
Interactive Task: Making and Selling Candles
Work in pairs to complete task
Interactive Task: Making and Selling Candles
Consider the following:
What assumptions did you make as a teacher while completing this task?
What assumptions may students make while completing this task?
Next Step for Teachers What has been done:
Pre-Assessment (Guitar Lesson) Common Issues/Suggested Questions
and Prompts (based on Pre-Assessment) Lesson (Making and Selling Candles) Post-Assessment
Next Steps Adjust instruction based on post-
assessment results
Feedback
Please provide feedback on the following: Do you see yourself using this lesson? What modifications or adjustments would
need to be made to this lesson to meet the needs of your students?
How could we improve this presentation for use in future professional development workshops?
Making and Selling Candles
P-11