Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Solving Systems of Equations Name: Elizabeth Sreng

Content Area: Mathematics Grade Level: 10th -11th grade
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA-REI.A.1 Explain each step in solving a simple equation as following from the equality of numbers asserted at the previous step, starting from the
assumption that the original equation has a solution. Construct a viable argument to justify a solution method.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.REI.B.3 Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations with coefficients represented by letters.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.REI.C.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.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.REI.C.6 Solve systems of linear equations exactly and approximately (e.g., with graphs), focusing on pairs of linear equations in two variables.

Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

Students build on prior knowledge of solving simple equations to solving systems of equations. They should be able to understand solving equations as a process of
reasoning and explain the reasoning.
How will learning how to solve systems of equations benefit the students in their futures?
What kinds of things will they be able to accomplish with this knowledge?
How will this knowledge help them in the real world?
Will they truly understand what they are learning?
How can we solve a system of equations?
Unit Summary:
In this unit, students will learn how to build on their prior knowledge of solving simple systems of equations to solving systems of equations. They will be able to solve
systems of equations using all three methods: substitution, elimination, and graphing. Students will be able to use their knowledge to write their own word problem and to
decipher the method that they enjoy using the most. They will also understand how they will be able to use this knowledge of solving systems of equations in their futures
and in the real world.

Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level:
Review Quiz to assess student knowledge of
solving simple equations in order to prepare them
for solving systems of equations.
Formative:
Checking for Understanding during the lectures, so
teacher can get instant feedback on what she
needs to explain again and what the students have
grasped.
Concept Map so that students are able to have a
visual representation of the three methods side by
side.
Summative:
Reflection to allow students to explain what they
learned in writing, reflect on their favorite method,
and come up with their own example in the form
of a word problem.
Unit Test to see if the students have mastered what
they have been learning and to show their
understanding of the content.
 Review Game to test student knowledge on solving
systems of equations and help them review for
quizzes and unit test.
Group Quizzes will allow students and teacher to
see what they know and what to focus more on for
the unit test.

Lesson 1 (Teacher Lecture)

Student Learning Objective:
Students will be able to
prove, given two equations in
two variables, that by
replacing one equation by the
sum of that equation and a
multiple of the other, they
will produce a system with
the same solutions.
Acceptable Evidence Lesson Activities:
(Assessments): On a computer/laptop, students will watch and listen to a presentation on Prezi where they will have to be
Students will watch a Prezi following along on a worksheet that follows the presentation. They will be filling in blanks, completing mini
presentation on solving quizzes, and answering questions.
systems of equations
algebraically with the
substitution and elimination
methods while completing a
worksheet that goes along
with it.

Lesson 2 (Webercise/ iPad Lesson)

Student Learning Objective:
Students will be able to
explain how to solve for
systems of equations in
multiple ways (with graphs,
etc.).
Acceptable Evidence:
Students will complete a math
scavenger hunt to learn how
to solve systems of equations
graphically.
Lesson Activities:
On a computer/laptop, students will download the Math Scavenger Hunt Solving Systems of Equations:
Graphically handout in order to use online resources to figure out the graphing method of solving systems of
equations on their own. They will be prompted to go onto the Khan Academy website where they will have to
read information and fill in the blanks on their handout. Then, they will solve some problems and copy their
answers onto their handout. The scavenger hunt will also prompt them to play an interactive game on the Quia
website. Next, they will have to use their critical thinking skills to answer some questions. Finally, they will have
to use what they have learned and graph systems of equations on Desmos.

Lesson 3 (Graphic Organizer)

Student Learning Objective: Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
Students will be able to solve Students will create a concept On a computer/laptop, students will be creating a free account on Popplet in order to create a concept map on
systems of equations with all map using Popplet and the three methods used to solve systems of equations. Their maps will be very detailed and include images,
three methods: graphing, Desmos to summarize the videos, explanations, and their own example problems. It will require them to have a strong grasp of the content
substitution, and elimination. information they learned because they will be summarizing all the information theyve learned and putting it all onto one graphic
about the three methods of organizer. They will also be given an example and a rubric to follow so they know exactly what is being asked of
solving systems of equations. them. It will allow them to use online resources, such as Khan Academy and Desmos to help them create their
maps.
Unit Resources:
Lesson 1: Prezi My Prezi presentation that will be used in conjunction with the worksheet.
Lesson 2: Khan Academy, Quia, Desmos Resources used to complete handout.
Lesson 3: My Example Popplet, Popplet, Khan Academy, Desmos Resources used to create a concept map.
Useful Websites:
Math Planet: For a refresher on solving equations.
Khan Academy: Videos and practice problems on solving systems of equations.
IXL: Practice problems for solving systems of equations.
Purple Math: Videos, explanations, and practice on solving systems of equations.
Math Play: This is an interactive System of Equations Basketball Game.
Desmos: This is an online graphing calculator.
Quia: This is an interactive Solving Systems of Equations game website.
o "Rags to Riches" Solving Systems of Equations Game
o "Systems of Equations Jeopardy"
o "Battleship" Solving Systems of Equations Game
o Solving Systems of Equations Graphing Game