Lesson Plan Template for Observation

Subject(s): Math Grade: 8 Date(s) Time:

1. Grade Level Standard(s)
Common Core Standard or Content Standard addressed:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.C.8.C
Solve real-world and mathematical problems leading to two linear equations in two variables. For example, given
coordinates for two pairs of points, determine whether the line through the first pair of points intersects the line through
the second pair.

Intended Learning Targets: Students will have an opportunity to practice the skills of solving systems of linear equations
via elimination in a mathematical problem (predicting which pack of cookies contains more calories by calculating the
number of calories in each pack).

Language Objectives: Students need to use following key words: elimination, substitution, solution, x-value, y-value
parallel, intersect, solution, quadrant, axis, vertical, horizontal, slanted, increasing, and decreasing
2. Formative Assessment for Learning
In what ways will you gather evidence of understanding (elicit evidence interpret evidence act on evidence)
throughout your lesson?
- Students knowledge/usage of using academic vocabulary (in conversation and in writing).
- Practice of habit of mind and interaction (critique and debate, math as authority, multiple steps, genuine questions,
and generalizations) shown through out the activity.
- Exit ticket
In what ways will students be engaged in reflection and self-assessment of their learning or the learning of their peers?
Students will get a chance to design any cookie package they want, writing an expression that will tell other classmates
how many calories are in a package with m cookies and n crmes per cookie. Other students will have the opportunity to
find out how many calories are in a package that other group has created.

3. Rigor and Relevance

Place the tasks that will demonstrate student understanding in the appropriate Depth Of Knowledge (DOK) Levels.
DOK Level 1 (Recall): DOK Level 2 (Skill/Concept):
Students will write the words they recall from previous Students will be able to solve system of linear equations,
learning that relate to system of linear equations. using the previous methods theyve learned.
Students will share what key words they should look
out for when solving the problem.

DOK Level 3 (Strategic Thinking): DOK Level 4 (Extended Thinking):

Students will be able to connect system of linear
equations to real world problem. In this lesson, students
will be able to calculate the exact number of calories in the
Triple Crme pack and predicting calories of different
packages of cookies with the equation theyve created.
Designing and creating their own cookie packages and
coming up with the answer. Students extending thinking
about what other method can be used to solve for the
amount calories the package contains.

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4. 21 Century Skills Incorporation
How will students engage in the following?
Communication: Creativity:
- Students will articulate their thoughts and ideas of - Students will think about how they can represent the
how they will approach the problem given in this problem into system of linear equations.
lesson. - Students will predict calories for different packages of
- Students will use communication to critique and cookies and crme.
debate how they can use systems of linear equations
in this problem.
- Students will use the key words theyve previously
shared while presenting their equations or reasoning.

Collaboration: Critical Thinking:

- Students will demonstrate the ability to listen and
share their thoughts respectfully with their partner
and/or table group.
- Students will value individual contributions as the
class sees what their peers have come up with on the
- Students will reason effectively rather than just stating
the answer.
- Students will use math as the authority to support
their answer.
- Students will think about other different
 front board. methods/approaches to solve the system of linear
- Students will be critique and debate respectfully. equations.
- Students will understand and explain why substitution
method is the best method in solving this problem.

5. English Language Development

Modes of Communication: How will students engage in the following mode(s) of communication?
What scaffolds, structures, and supports will be used?
Will this lesson be:
Integrated ELD: An ELD student will be paired up with a partner, discussing how they can create an equation to
solve how many calories there will be in a package of cookies and crme. An ELD student will have a change
list out some of the words they can use during the discussion with his/her partner. If students are having difficult
time creating equations, they will receive hint that they would need to create equations and any methods of
solving linear equations can be used to solve for the information they need to find. Visuals of how many cookies
and cereme there are in each package will be provided. Students will have the opportunity to hear some of the
ideas to solve the problem from their group and with the whole class.

Designated ELD

What ELD Standards and Proficiency levels will be addressed?

Collaborative (engagement in dialogue with others):

Throughout this lesson, students are using their own Chromebook to submit their response so that the whole class can
view each others reasoning. There will be frequent opportunities for students to think about, discuss, and evaluate
content through Habits of Mind and Interaction and based on the shared response that will be projected on the front
board. Google Classroom will be used for students to access unit materials and to check hw assignments. Google Form
will be used as exit ticket to gain further insight of student understanding.

Interpretive (comprehension and analysis of written and spoken texts)

Students will also show their work and response on their own whiteboard before typing in their work on their
Chromebook. Students will show their work on the whiteboard before having the opportunity to share their equations .
Productive (creation of oral presentations and written texts)
I will pick on some of the students work while they have discussion as a group or write their reasoning and math work on
their whiteboard. I will point out beautiful mistakes by showing some of the mistakes that others can critique and debate.
Will give positive feedbacks when some of the students are presenting their equations they came up with their partner.
6. Differentiation
Consider IEPs, 504s, English Language Proficiencies (ELP), learning styles,
Special Populations: Students will have the opportunity to review different words theyve learned through out this unit.
Students can express their understanding in different representations (eg. Pictures or equations) rather than just in
writing. They will have the option to sketch on the demos activity. They will receive extended time to think about their
response. They will have the opportunity to share with their partner before sharing with the whole class to build
confidence. I will ask what their partner shared instead of directly asking what he/she understands. I review a graphic
organizer that shows differences and similarities among the three methods should be helpful. Each method should
contain an example of the problem with step-by-step procedures. Students need plenty of opportunities to share their
understanding of three different methods with their partner and/or group to enhance their comprehension and
confidence.

English learners: Students will have the opportunity to review different words theyve learned through out this unit.
Students can express their understanding in different representations (eg. Pictures or equations) rather than just in
writing. They will have the option to sketch on the demos activity. ELs will be allowed to use a Google translator. I
review a graphic organizer that shows differences and similarities among the three methods should be helpful. Each
method should contain an example of the problem with step-by-step procedures. Students need plenty of opportunities
to share their understanding of three different methods with their partner and/or group to enhance their comprehension
and confidence.

Advanced Population: I will ask them to think about what other methods they can use to solve the linear equations.
What other ways can they use to find the calories of different packages? Can they present different process and
methods with their peers? I will also ask them I will give them the opportunity to share and reiterate their understanding
of solving systems of linear equations by having them be the tutor at their table. I will ask these students to share out
how they would determine which method to use in a given problem of systems of linear equations.
Students need little assistance in setting up the systems of linear equations from the problem given to them. Thus, I will
 pose questions whether systems of linear equations can be solved when there are fractions in the equations.
I will extend their thinking by asking how we can use system of linear equations in real world. I will ask them to come up
with their own example of problem solving questions and have them come up with system of linear equations.

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