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Lesson Idea Name: Single Step Equations

Content Area: Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8
Content Standard Addressed: MCC9-12.A.REI.1 Using algebraic properties and the properties of real
numbers, justify the steps of a simple, one-solution equation. Students should justify their own steps, or if
given two or more steps of an equation, explain the progression from one step to the next using properties

Technology Standard Addressed: 3c : Students curate information from a digital resource using a variety of
tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.

Selected Technology Tool: Prodigy

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable): www.prodigy.com

Type of Instructional Software:

☐ Drill and Practice ☐ Tutorial ☐ Simulation ☒ Instructional Game ☐ e-books/e-references

Features of this software (check all that apply):

☒ Assessment Monitoring/Reporting
☒ Allows teacher to create customized lessons for students
☒ Multi-user or collaborative functions with others in the class
☒ Multi-user or collaborative with others outside the class
☒ Accessible to students beyond the school day
☒ Accessible via mobile devices
☒ Multiple languages
☒ Safety, security and/or privacy features

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level(s):

☐ Remembering ☐ Understanding ☒ Applying ☐ Analyzing ☐ Evaluating ☐ Creating

Levels of Technology Integration (LoTi Level): (Select the one best level) (Delete red instructions before
adding to your Weebly.)
☐ Level 1: Awareness ☒ Level 2: Exploration ☐ Level 3: Infusion ☐ Level 4: Integration
☐ Level 5: Expansion ☐ Level 6: Refinement

Universal Design for Learning (UDL): By using prodigy as a tool after lessons, students are able to work at
their own paces. Prodigy is an online educational games that come with instruction embedded within it
alaready. It allows students to go on adventures using mathematical concepts to achieve goals. There are two
separate site for prodigy. One is for teachers to create, modify, and monitor student’s lessons and progress.
The main site is the game site for students to log into and undergo instruction. Gameplay includes various
maps and battles that require students to follow instruction and increase academic language use.
Lesson idea implementation: To introduce lesson, I will have students complete a bell work assignment upon
entering classroom that requires them to identify single step equations and the independent variable. After
completing of bell work activity, students will go to their assigned computer, or tablet, and log into the game
portion of Prodigy. Each student will have lesson differentiated specifically for their learning level, and asked
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to complete certain task or adventures for formal assessment. For homework, students will be required
complete 45min to an hour of gameplay.
I will review performance and feedback from game and adjust the following lessons accordingly.

Reflective Practice: These activities could impact student learning by getting students engages and interested
in the contend presented. By providing online instructional gameplay, students are far more likely to be
motivated and engaged in class. To further extend this lesson, I could look over student progress and use
monitoring to differentiate instruction.

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