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Introduction
Time frame: 13 days
6th grade Mathematics
Rationale:
steps, but will not write. This is an exercise of communication that will help students build teamwork.
They also will practice flexible thinking throughout this exercise if their partner explained it in a way
that was different than they expected. The ability to learn in different ways and follow a peers train of
thought is valuable across disciplines. These communication tasks help hone the students explanation
skills.
Global Awareness:
A major theme of this unit is real-world application. Through a variety of discussions about why when
we solve equations and inequalities in the real world, students are exposed to examples in everyday
life. For example, students are given a word problem about comparing the number of languages in
different countries. Bringing in global statistics allows students to broaden their knowledge beyond the
United States.
Technology Integration:
There will be a large reliance on the SmartBoard and document camera for this unit. Interactive
SmartBoard lessons will require student participation. Lessons will be posted on the teacher webpage
for student access.
Standards
(3a.1)
demonstrate that students comprehend the meaning of their answer. Mathematical computations are
of growing importance in our society and students must be confident understanding equations and
inequalities.
Essential Questions:
What is the difference between an expression and an equation?
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Knowledge (content)
(3c.1) (3d.1)
Skills
(3d.1)
Expressions
Equations
Variables
Inverse Operations
Substitution
Translating Equations
Mathematical
vocabulary (Sum,
terms, product, factor,
quotient, coefficient,
twice, less than)
Inequalities
Great than, Less than,
Greater than or Equal
to, Less than or Equal
to
Number lines
Understand the
difference between an
equation and an
expression
Solve one-step
equations for an
unknown variable
Substitute an answer
back into an equation
to check work
Translate a sentence
into an equation
Translate an equation
into a sentence
Solve real-life word
problems on
equations and
inequalities
Graph inequalities on
a number line
Solve one-step
inequalities
Dispositions (attitudes,
values)
(4c.1) (4d.1)
Students will solve one step equations using addition and subtraction.
Students will substitute the value back into the equation to make the equation true (check their answer).
Students will solve one step equations using multiplication and division.
Students will translate sentences into equations and solve the equation.
Students will translate equations into a sentence.
Students will graph inequalities with positive and negative numbers.
Students will recognize the difference between inequalities and equations.
Students will solve one-step inequalities with addition and subtractions.
Students will check their solutions to inequalities with an appropriate number and graph their solution.
Students will solve one-step inequalities with multiplication and division.
(2b.3)
Assessment:
Formative assessments of lesson plan objectives are included on Form 1; summative
assessment of the unit goal(s) are included on Form 2.
SEE PART B