Geneva College

Beaver Falls, PA
Geneva Lesson Plan
Name: Drew Cramer Date: 3/21 Time: 1:36-2:20
Subject: Math 6 Grade Level: 6
I. Topic Generating equivalent algebraic expressions.
II. Reference to PA or CC.2.2.6.B.1 Apply and extend previous understandings of arithmetic
Common Core to algebraic expressions.
Standards

III. Lesson Objectives Students will be able to write and model algebraic expressions.
IV. Materials Book worksheet
Whiteboard

V. A. Introduction We are introducing letters into expressions and how to work with
and model those.
B. Procedures Short class period (delay schedule)
Using guided notes to cover lesson vocabulary.
Algebraic expression, variable, and constant.
Writing algebraic expressions from phrases describing the
operation. Constructing them from a bar model. Interpreting
models as expressions and phrases.
Independent practice on expressions and phrases

C. Differentiation Product: Students are given the freedom to choose the phrasing
for each operation.
D. Closure No homework due to short period and no school tomorrow.
We will continue the lesson Wednesday.
VI. Assessment Informally assess the student’s ability to write and model
algebraic expressions.
VII. Modifications and/or
Accommodations
Co-Operating Teacher Approval Signature: Date of Approval:

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VIII. Self-Evaluation This was the first introduction that this class has had to algebra. It
makes things a bit tricky when they have preconceived ideas
about adding letters to math. It also causes confusion when the
operations take a different form. There was pretty good
understanding for most of this lesson. Almost every student was
participating in answering questions. There was some trouble in
phrasing the expressions properly, but they seemed to understand
what the letters meant in each case. We decided since the lesson
went pretty well, we will attempt a project on Wednesday dealing
with algebraic expressions that we think will be more effective
than the models in the book and possibly more engaging for the
students.