Right Triangles Lesson Plan

Right Triangles Lesson Plan

GRADE 9-10th grade

SUBJECT Mathematics: right triangles

LESSON SUMMARY Discussion of right triangles, special right triangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem.

The psychology and cognition of students can help and hinder their learning. The lesson is
How is Theory applied
focused on “getting through” to the students. How will I keep them engaged? How can help them
in this lesson?
find an interest in the topic? I provide my answers to those questions in the plan.
OBJECTIVE.
What will your students be able to do?

Students will be able to identify special right triangles and their properties. Students will be able to solve for the lengths of
unknown sides of a triangle by using the Pythagorean Theorem.

ASSESSMENT
How will you know whether your students have made progress toward the objective?
How and when will you assess mastery?
I will give example problems for them to work on, so I can see how each student progressing. Towards the end of class I will
have students work out problems in front of the class. After much practice and homework, I will have a test made of these
problems and others to determine their mastery of the topic.

COMMON CORE
How will you address Common Core standards?
This lesson will be an introduction to working with the Pythagorean Theorem, so that we may learn further application of the
theorem. Students will be challenged to think critically about triangles and their applications.

DIFFERENTIATION
How will you differentiate your instruction to reach the diversity of learners in your classroom?
How will you address your English Learners?
List the specific strategies you will use.
By having the students practice these problems individually, I will have a chance to help each student with their specific
struggles. Mathematics is made from notation. I will explain the use of notation, its meaning, and write out the words and
symbols I use to help English Learners. If they have questions on understanding the topic, I will answer any question.

OPENING (10 minutes – suggested) MATERIALS/STRATEGIES

How will you communicate what is about to happen? How will you communicate how it will
happen?
How will you communicate its importance? How will you communicate connections to
previous & future lessons?
How will you engage students and capture their interest?
TIME TEACHER STUDENTS
I will open by discussing triangles, something they have I will have students think I will draw some triangles
10min seen before and discuss different types. I will bring the critically about how these and make suggestions.
focus to right triangles. I will discuss how triangles are shapes might be Student will think and draw
important in many aspects since their properties are connected. their ideas down on paper.
connected to circles and waves, and they are useful in Then they will share their
the coordinate system. Showing these connections, I idea.
believe will attract their interest.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MATERIAL (10 minutes – suggested)
What key points will you emphasize and reiterate?
How will you ensure that students actively take-in information?
How will you vary your approach to make information accessible to all students?

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Which potential misunderstandings will you anticipate?
Why will students be engaged and interested?
TIME TEACHER STUDENTS I will use a worksheet that
I will emphasize the formula of the Pythagorean Students will be has example problems. I will
10min Theorem. It is important. Make sure they are focused, engaged if I ask them go through some of the
engaged in learning by asking them questions and having questions and have problems with them, then
them ask questions. Understanding notation is a main them participate in the they will try some on their
issue in mathematics. I will explain to them thoroughly discussion. own.
what each variable and expression means.
GUIDED PRACTICE (15 minutes – suggested)
How will you clearly state and model behavioral expectations?
How will you ensure that all students have multiple opportunities to practice?
How will you scaffold practice exercises from easy to hard?
How will you monitor and correct student performance?
Why will students be engaged and interested?
TIME TEACHER STUDENTS I will use a worksheet that
Each student will have their own set of problems to Having them work on has example problems. I will
practice with. Some more challenging questions with problems with me will go through some of the
15min less given information and different given information to give them a challenge problems with them, then
have students think critically about the data and how it but still have me as a they will try some on their
applies. I will assess them as they work on problems to guide. own.
see who is struggling and make suggestions
accordingly.
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE ( 25 minutes – suggested)
How will you clearly state and model behavioral expectations?
In what ways will students attempt to demonstrate independent mastery of the objective?
How will you provide opportunities for extension?
Why will students be engaged and interested?
TIME TEACHER STUDENTS I will use a worksheet that
I will have students work individually or in groups to work They will work on has example problems. I will
25min on problems. I will monitor them to make sure they stay problems to demonstrate go through some of the
focused. With more challenging problems towards the their understanding of the problems with them, then
end, they will try to complete these problems and show topic. they will try some on their
their knowledge of the triangles and its connections. own.
CLOSING ( 5 minutes – suggested)
How will students summarize what they learned?
How will students be asked to state the significance of what they learned?
How will you provide all students with opportunities to demonstrate mastery of (or progress
toward) the objective?

TIME TEACHER STUDENTS

I will give each student the opportunity to work on the They will summarize by
problems, make suggestions, and ask questions during writing down a few key
5min class to help them master the information. A preview of elements they needed to
the next lesson will be given to show what triangles can help them solve the
be applied to. This will help students understand the problems.
significance of this lesson.
HOMEWORK (if appropriate). How will students practice what they learned?

I will provide students with a few more problems to practice on their own and a problem to think critically about.

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