Fatula 1

Ryan Fatula

SIOP Lesson Plan

Subject: Algebra (Grade 10)

Unit Focus: Quadratic Formula

Lesson #: 1

Length of Lesson: 1 day (60 minutes)

Standards:

 Standard - CC.2.1.HS.F.2
 Standard - CC.2.1.HS.F.7
 Standard - CC.2.2.8.C.1

Lesson Topic: Writing the Quadratic Formula

Objectives (Language):

 be able to use vocab words (such as parabola or quadratic) in real world application problems
(such as launching a rocket on the football field or presenting a problem to the class on the
Smartboard)

Objectives (Content):

 Know to use quadratic formula when student cannot use complete the square method.
 Student knows how to write the quadratic formula.

Key Vocabulary:

 Quadratic Equation: An equation that involves a x2 term.

 Quadratic Formula: A method to find the solutions to a quadratic equation.
 Solutions: Numerical answers to a problem.

Materials:

 Student Textbook
 PowerPoint given by the teacher
 KWL Chart
 Smartboard

Preparation:

 I will prepare a Smartboard PowerPoint to review with the class before they do their
Practice/Application problem.

Motivation:

 I will write lesson objectives on Smartboard, and review them with the class
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 Throughout the lesson, I will use positive reinforcement, such as offering students bonus points
or Jolly Ranchers for participation

Warm Up/Building Background:

 I will write the word quadratic formula and show a picture of one on the PowerPoint.
 I will give the students to a new, labeled, printed out KWL chart. This will be located inside a
double-entry journal where the KWL chart is on the left side and the right side give space for
students to write down problems discussed in class.
 I will ask them what they know about quadratic formulas.
 They will record it in their KWL charts.
 I will write objectives for today’s class: when to use quadratic formula, how to write quadratic
formula.
 The students will record this under the “W” section of their KWL charts.

Presentation:

 Subsequently, I will pose the question, “When do we use the quadratic formula?”
 I will let the students get into think/pair/share groups to discuss this new vocab word.
 I will let the students brainstorm, and I will scaffold for possible answers to this question.
 I will explain that we use the quadratic formula when we cannot use the complete the square
method, a previous lesson.
 I will explain that the goal of the quadratic formula is to find solutions to a quadratic equation.
 I will answer any questions.
 I will go over step-by-step how to write the quadratic formula on the Smartboard, asking
questions periodically to make sure everyone is up to date.
 The students will record this in their double entry journals.
 We will work on a quadratic formula problem together, without solving it: just setting it up.
 The students will record this in their double entry journals.
 I will answer any questions.
 We will work on a second quadratic formula problem together, without solving it: just setting it
up. Practice makes perfect!
 The students will record this in their double entry journals.
 I will answer any questions.

Practice/Application:

 Students will be grouped into groups of 3 or 4, and they will be assigned a problem to write on
the Smartboard for the class.
 Having the students present a problem to the class will help them gain a new perspective of the
quadratic formula material.
 Also, grouping the students will lower their affective filter instead of having a student work
alone on a problem in front of the class.
 This practice activity will allow students to apply their oral English learning skills, practicing the
math vocab they are learning as E.L.L. students

Review/Assessment:
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 I will review what we did in class

 Students will record what they have learned today in their KWL charts.
 I will give students exit slips where they can describe what they learned in their own words,
practicing their literacy skills as E.L.L. students