Math 7 Unit— Unit Objectives: As a result of this unit, the students will know: 1. How to solve single step linear equations that contain integers. As a result of this lesson students will understand: 1. How linear equations are set up. 2. How to make a linear equation. As a result of this unit, the student will be able to: 1. Solve and create single step linear equations. Instructional Strategies Used in this Unit Pre Assessment Direct Instruction and note taking Group Work (Choice and Learning Styles) Treasure Hunt Synthesis as Final Assessment Teacher: Curtis Mann Milton Middle School Milton, WV

Unit Outline LessonWhole ClassDifferentiated Pre-Assessment Take Pre-Test Grade Together Instruction on Solving Linear Equations that contain integers Note Taking Go Through Example Problems Review Day Go Over Homework Problems on White board Worksheet Practice (2 days) Students placed in groups by choice to work on double sided worksheet, one side per day Classrooms are differentiated by arrangement; groups rather than traditional rows. Treasure Hunt Students will complete Treasure Hunt Students grouped by Learning style Treasure Hunt Synthesis Students will make a Treasure Hunt Students grouped by Personality Type

Acquisition Lesson Planning Form-- Plan for the Concept, Topic, or Skill --- Not for the Day How much do you know about Linear Equations? Bell Ringer with Linear Equations not containing negative integers. While going over the Bell Ringer I remind them that in order to solve equations we must use the inverse operation to solve for the variable. Students will then complete Pre-Assessment. None E ssential Question: A ctivating Strategy: T eaching Strategies: Differentiated Instruction: S ummarizing Strategies:

Acquisition Lesson Planning Form-- Plan for the Concept, Topic, or Skill --- Not for the Day How is solving equations with negative numbers alike/unlike solving equations with all positive numbers? We will begin by looking at notes previously taken on combining integers as well as Multiplying and Dividing integers. Make students take out notes on Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Integers for review, if need be give Individual Practice. Go over examples on Whiteboard, students are to copy into notes. Students will then complete some sort of practice (worksheet, bookwork, etc.) Ticket out the door - What is the one thing about solving these equations you are the most unclear on? E ssential Question: A ctivating Strategy: T eaching Strategies: Differentiated Instruction: S ummarizing Strategies:

Acquisition Lesson Planning Form-- Plan for the Concept, Topic, or Skill --- Not for the Day How can a Treasure Hunt help you learn to solve equations? Bell Ringer on one-step linear equations. A thorough instruction on how the treasure hunt works. Students will then be paired according to there personality type, pairs will complete the treasure hunt. Ticket out the door – Which of the questions on the treasure hunt was the hardest? E ssential Question: A ctivating Strategy: T eaching Strategies: Differentiated Instruction: S ummarizing Strategies:

Acquisition Lesson Planning Form-- Plan for the Concept, Topic, or Skill --- Not for the Day How does the treasure hunt work? Go over the treasure hunt in order to show students how it can be made. Students will be placed in groups according to their Learning Style. Students will then design a treasure hunt of their own, they have to create the problems themselves and place them in a treasure hunt. (See attached Rubric) This will serve as their final assessment for the Unit. Q & A Summary – Any questions about the creation of the treasure hunts that students might have. E ssential Question: A ctivating Strategy: T eaching Strategies: Differentiated Instruction: S ummarizing Strategies:

Unit Title: One Step Linear Equations Containing Integers CSOs ADDDRESED: M.O M.O M.O TEACHER NOTES Concepts: Students will have a solid foundation on adding, subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing integers. Students will also get a good start on solving linear equations while gaining some problem solving skills. Generalizations: It is my experience tutoring at the college level that these concepts are 2 of the main tasks students tend to struggle with. If we can give them a solid foundation at this level it will make life easier not only for them but also the teachers they will have in the future.