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Lesson Planning Sheet Title: Inverse Proportion Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson: All students should be able to derive a formula in the form 1/x to model inverse proportion. Most students should be able to derive a formula to model inverse proportion and use it to calculate unknown values. Some students should be able to derive and use a formula to model when one unit is inversely proportion to the square or cube of another. Keywords: Model, Inverse proportion, Varies indirectly, Constant of Proportionality, Derive, Formula Learning Activities Starter/Introduction Students are challenged to use solve a simple inverse proportion problem using their powers of intuition. It is important to have the class describe their method in order to develop their mathematical reasoning. Have students work in pairs to challenge each other and promote discussion. A pair of students could demonstrate the solution to their peers at the front of the class. Development To model an inverse proportion it is important to ensure students have a secure understanding of reciprocal functions. Discuss that two measurements are considered to be inverse proportion, or vary indirectly when, as one unit increases the other decreases. The notation for modelling inverse proportion is shown to the right in figure 1. Use the x and y values in the table to highlight that the y value decreases as the x increases. When the problem in given in words rather than Figure 1 as a table it is important for the students to identify key vocabulary in order to derive the equation. Underline key words and phrases such as square of, inversely proportional or varies indirectly. The interactive Excel file can be used to provide additional examples. Use miniwhiteboards to assess and feedback. When ready, the students should be able to work through the problems on the third slide independently. Feedback solutions throughout to maintain pace. Plenary The plenary is used to consolidate students understanding between direct and inverse proportion. Ideally, the class would recognise that cannot be the relationship since one increases when the other decreases. Understanding that k is constant between the different x and y values indicates that the correct relationship is modelled by Have solutions presented for assessment and feedback. Differentiation

Resources: Mini-whiteboards Interactive Excel File

More able: Students could solve problems in a real life context rather than using data presented in a table. Less Able Students may benefit from modelling inverse proportions in the form rather than .