Basic Productivity Tools (BPT) Lesson Idea

Lesson Title Linear Inequality

Content Area 8th Grade Algebra I

Content Standards A.PAR.4.1 Create and solve linear inequalities in two variables to represent
relationships between quantities including mathematically applicable
situations; graph inequalities on coordinate axes with labels and scales.
Technology Standards 1.1.c Students use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves
their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.

Integrated Technology Google slide or Office 365 PowerPoint and Desmos on their own personal
devices.

Reference or www.office.com
Supporting Resources www.google.com/slides
www.desmos.com

Bloom’s Taxonomy Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating, Creating

Levels
Integration Level Level 3: Infusion

Universal Design Desmos, with its interactive and dynamic graphing capabilities, caters to
Rationale diverse learning styles. It supports Engagement by making the process of
graphing inequalities visually appealing and engaging, ensuring that students
find the mathematical concepts accessible and interesting. Representation is
enhanced through the tool's ability to graph multiple inequalities
simultaneously, providing a clear visual representation of y-intercept form
and the solution spaces. Furthermore, the creative aspect of transforming
the graphs into a star shape introduces an artistic element, appealing to
different preferences and supporting Action and Expression.

Lesson Idea In the lesson on creating and solving linear inequalities in two variables,
students will actively engage in rewriting inequalities in y-intercept form and
graphing them on a coordinate plane. Students will be encouraged to
explore a variety of linear inequalities, ensuring a rich and diverse set of
solutions, and they will then transform their graphical representations into a
visually appealing star shape. The project will be introduced through a
combination of interactive discussions on y-intercept form, guided practice
using Desmos for graphing linear inequalities, and a demonstration of the
artistic element involved in transforming the graphs into a star shape.

To inform and differentiate learning, the projects will be shared in a class

presentation, allowing students to discuss their choices and solutions.
Classmates will have the opportunity to ask questions, fostering peer-to-
peer learning. To extend learning to a higher level, an additional challenge
 can be introduced, encouraging students to investigate and graph systems of
linear inequalities and analyze the intersection regions. The lesson will
conclude with a reflective discussion where students share insights gained
from the activity and the class collectively explores connections between the
graphical representations and real-world scenarios. Feedback will be
provided through both formative assessments during the project and a
summative evaluation of the final star projects. Continuous improvement
will be fostered by encouraging students to reflect on their learning process
and suggesting ways they might approach similar problems differently in the
future, promoting a growth mindset and ongoing mathematical
development.

Design Reflection I believe the activities designed for this lesson could have a positive impact
on student learning in several ways. Firstly, the integration of Desmos as a
technology tool makes the abstract concepts of linear inequalities more
tangible and visually accessible, catering to different learning styles.
Additionally, the collaborative aspects of the project, such as group work and
class presentations, promote peer learning and the sharing of diverse
problem-solving strategies.

As an introductory activity, this lesson lays a solid foundation for

understanding linear inequalities. To further extend the lesson and deepen
students' exploration, additional challenges could be introduced. For
example, students could investigate and graph systems of linear inequalities,
exploring the regions of intersection. It would also encourage students to
think critically about how multiple inequalities interact on the coordinate
plane. While Desmos is a powerful tool for graphing and visualizing linear
inequalities, other technology tools could further enhance this project. For
instance, GeoGebra allows students to dynamically explore geometry
concepts and relationships, providing an interactive platform for
investigating inequalities.