Saint Francis University Loretto, PA 15940 Education Department Lesson Plan Format
Saint Francis University Loretto, PA 15940 Education Department Lesson Plan Format
Saint Francis University Loretto, PA 15940 Education Department Lesson Plan Format
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
2.8.A1.D: Demonstrate an understanding and apply properties of functions (domain, range) and characteristics of linear
functions.
CC.2.2.HS.C.1: Use the concept and notation of functions to interpret and apply them in terms of their context.
ELIGIBLE CONTENT:
A1.2.1.2.1: Create, interpret and/or use the equation, graph, or table of a linear function
A1.2.2.1.4: Determine the slope and/or y-intercept represented by a linear equation or graph
The student will identify the slope and y-intercept of a function on the Bell Ringers assignment (#2) with 80% accuracy
and the GMM assignment with 75% accuracy.
The student will solve for the slope of a line between two points on the Bell Ringers assignment (#3) with 80% accuracy
and the Group Problem assignment (#3) with 80% accuracy.
The student will find the equation of the line through two points on the Bell Ringers assignment (#4) with 80%
accuracy and the Group Problem assignment (#5) with 80% accuracy
MATERIALS:
Whiteboard
Marker
Eraser
GMM software
Bell Ringers for Week 2 Worksheet
1-31-19 Group Problem Worksheet
Smartboard
iPad
Stylus
Get More Math software
Desmos.com Graphing Calculator
The teacher will ask students to get out their “Bell Ringers for Week 2” worksheet
The teacher will ask students what they think the answer to Wednesday’s question is.
The teacher will give students one minute to look over the question.
The teacher will ask students to show hands if they believe the answer is “A”, “B”, “C”, or “D”
The teacher will say that those students who believed it was “B” are correct.
The teacher will review the “rise over run” principle with students.
The teacher will explain that there is a more precise approach to describing “rise over run”.
While you can still sit down, stand up, and run to a new point, there is an easier way to calculate the slope of that
line without having to do all of that extra work.
The teacher will ask students to get out their “Bell Ringers for Week 2” worksheet
The teacher will ask students what they think the answer to Thursday’s question is.
The teacher will give students one minute to look over the question.
The teacher will ask students to show hands if they believe the answer is “A”, “B”, “C”, or “D”
The teacher will say that those students who believed it was “B” are correct.
The teacher will work through the problem using the formula:
The teacher will ask students if they have any questions
The teacher will ask students to turn in their “Bell Ringers for Week 2” worksheet
The teacher will pass out the “1-31-19 Group Problem” and have students work together on the problems in
groups of 3-4 students
CLOSURE (Wrap up and brief summary): How will you plan to restate the lesson objective?
The teacher will say that so far in class we have talked about relations, functions, slope, equations of a line, and
other properties of functions and graphs. We talked about how to identify the slope and y-intercept of a function,
finding the slope between two different points, and then finding the equation of a line through two points.
You can always go back and forth between the equation and the graph of a function if you are not sure what to do.
Slopes and y-intercepts are properties that can be expressed in both equation form and graph forms.
The teacher will say that each one of us learns differently and prefers to learn in different ways. If you like
equations but only have a graph, you may want to find the equation of the line of a graph. If you like graphs but
only have an equation, you may want to graph the equation of the line.
ACCOMMODATIONS/MODIFICATIONS:
The teacher will provide positive reinforcement strategies to students during group work activities
Students who cannot access GMM or forgot their Chromebook will be able to use my laptop to access the website
ASSESSMENT: (How you will determine that student has mastered objectives?): Consider formative and summative
assessment measures for all levels of differentiation.
The student will master the objective of identifying the slope and y-intercept of a function by answering
number two on the Bell Ringers assignment with 80% accuracy and completing the GMM assignment with 75%
accuracy.
The student will master the objective of solving for the slope of a line between two points by completing
number 3 on the Bell Ringers assignment with 80% accuracy and completing number 3 on the Group Problem
assignment with 80% accuracy.
The student will master the objective of finding the equation of the line through two points by completing
number 4 on the Bell Ringers assignment with 80% accuracy and completing number 5 on the Group Problem
assignment with 80% accuracy.
SELF-ASSESSMENT/REFLECTION: (Complete this section if you have taught this lesson to peers or in clinical
placement):
I felt that this lesson went over extremely well. I was able to incorporate each one of my students in some way into one of
the lessons over the course of three days. I was able to go over several different topics with them that will definitely
appear on the Algebra I Keystone exam. I could tell that the level of participation I was getting from these students was
starting to rise near the end of this lesson.
I am happy to report that each student participated in a group problem setting. One of the major points in my educational
philosophy is that students have to teach others in order to create their own meaning of material. One of the best ways for
me to incorporate teaching others is by assigning group problems.
I wish I could have spent more time on these little topics because they are so important for basic understanding in algebra
because these students really need to work on their basic understandings. However, I know that the Keystone test requires
several different levels of thinking that go beyond basic comprehension. As a result, I had to move on after only three
days because I need to cover some topics that require a process in order to solve real-world problems.
If I am going to get any of these kids to pass the Keystone test, I need to prepare them for real-world situations and how to
problem solve. My next unit/lesson with the Math Intervention class is going to focus on solving systems of equations that
can be applied to almost any situation.