Basic Productivity Tools (BPT)

Lesson Idea Name: Solving 2-Step Equations

Content Area: Algebra
Grade Level(s): 8
Content Standard Addressed:
MGSE8.EE.7b Solve linear equations with rational number coefficients, including equations whose solutions
require expanding expressions using the distributive property and collecting like terms.

Technology Standard Addressed: 5c. Break problems into component parts, extract key information, and
develop descriptive models to understand complex systems or facilitate problem-solving.

Selected Technology Tool: PowerPoint

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable):

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level(s), highlighted in yellow:

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

Levels of Technology Integration (LoTi Level), highlighted:

☐ Level 1: Awareness ☐ Level 2: Exploration ☐ Level 3: Infusion ☐ Level 4: Integration
☐ Level 5: Expansion ☐ Level 6: Refinement

Universal Design for Learning (UDL):

In this activity, students will create their own PowerPoint presentation on how to solve 2-step equations. This
activity promotes engagement and allows students to collaborate with each other. It also allows space for the
students to get creative and organize their work to present their knowledge in the best way they see fit.

Lesson idea implementation:

Students will be placed into groups of 3 and give one equation at random. Each group will be required to
create a lesson plan on how to solve their given equation. They will discuss what’s the best approach to solve
the problem and then get their solution checked by the teacher. Once approved they will create a PowerPoint
presentation including any chosen resources; for example, videos, audio recordings, etc.

Students will present their presentations the following class period. They will present their problem and give
the class time to individually solve their equation. The presenting group will then precede to the rest of the
presentation and show how they solved the problem. We were chat as a class after all presentations about
any discoveries we made, and end with a Ticket Out the Door.

Reflective Practice:
This activity engages students by keeping the UDL principle of multiple means of expression in mind. Students
can collaborate and get creative while practicing the material. To further extend this lesson, I could use the
TOTD to differentiate the next class periods activity.

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