Ashley Canning – Algebra in the Real World

Lesson Planning
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Writing the lesson plan:

Translating thoughts into a plan of action
Week 5
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LESSON PREPARATION

Pennsylvania Academic Standard(s) addressed during this lesson:

(Provide Standard number and statement)
2.5.A2.A: Develop a plan to analyze a problem, identify the information needed to solve
the problem, carry out the plan, check whether an answer makes sense, and explain how
the problem was solved in grade appropriate contexts.
Lesson Objective(s)
(Stated in observable and measurable terms)
 Students will be able to:
 Research real world algebraic applications and/or careers in order to create
and give presentations
Assessment Plan
(What will be done to determine if lesson objectives have been met?)
 Students will research and present real world algebraic applications and/or
careers
Materials:
 Computer with Internet Access/prezi.com
 PowerPoint

Inclusion Techniques for Students with Special Needs:

 The teacher will assist students individually during class.

Enrichment Techniques:
Students who have mastered the material may assist those who have not.

Lesson Differentiation (What modifications/accommodations will be made to ensure that ALL students
have access to and are able to participate in the lesson):
 The teacher will move throughout the room to assist students as necessary.
 Teacher will be available outside of class to help students as needed.
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LESSON PRESENTATION

Introduction/Motivational Activities/Anticipatory Set:

Discuss, as a class, where students think they can find algebra in the real world

Detailed Teaching Sequence:

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Ashley Canning – Algebra in the Real World

(Provide sufficient detail that would enable a substitute to effectively present this lesson. Bulleted
statements are preferred)
 Discuss, as a class, where students think algebra is in the real world
 Show and discuss PowerPoint on algebra in the real world
 Take students to the lab and show them how to use Prezi
 Assign students homework: Research a real world algebra application and/or
career and create a Prezi presentation that they will share with the class
 Due one week from day assigned
 Require students to submit an exit slip on which they will explain one way
algebra is used in the real world
Guided Practice/Independent Practice/Assessment Activities
 Students will research and present real world algebra applications and/or careers

Closure:
 Require students to submit exit slips on which they will explain one way algebra
is used in the real world
 Go over what they need to do for homework

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