Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Systems of Equations

Content Area: Mathematics

Name: Bill Guppy

Grade Level: 8th Grade

CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):

California Common Core State Standards Mathematics

Expressions and Equations 8.EE
8. Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations.
a. Understand that solutions to a system of two linear equations in two variables
correspond to points of intersection of their graphs, because points of intersection
satisfy both equations simultaneously.
b. Solve systems of two linear equations in two variables algebraically, and estimate
solutions by graphing the equations. Solve simple cases by inspection. For
example, 3x + 2y = 5 and 3x + 2y = 6 have no solution because 3x + 2y cannot
simultaneously be 5 and 6.
c. Solve real-world and mathematical problems leading to to 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.
Big Ideas:

Why do a pair of simultaneous linear equations reference a single point on a graph?

What are all the ways to find the values in simultaneous linear equations?
How can solving simultaneous linear equations be applied to real world situations?
Unit Goals and Objectives:

Objectives
At the end of the first lesson, students will be able to explain why simultaneous linear
equations reference a single point on a graph.
Students will be able to produce two different ways of finding solutions for simultaneous
linear equations algebraically, by the end of the second lesson.
By the end of the unit, students will be able to construct a real world scenario where using
simultaneous linear equations will lead to a solution.
Unit Summary:

Students will engage with guides notes, think-pair-sharing, gaming, and puzzle creation to
fully understand the concept of systems of equations and their real world usefulness.
Assessments are utilized all along the way to ensure that students are making proper
connections and obtaining all necessary background knowledge to fulfill the unit.
Discovery is essential to engagement and understanding in this unit.
Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level:
Quizlet Game

Formative:
Online Quiz
Puzzle Maker
Graph-Making
Survey

Summative:
Create-A-Problem
Presentation

Lesson 1
Student
Learning
Objective:

Students will be
able to explain
why
simultaneous
linear equations
reference a
single point on
a graph.
Lesson 2
Student
Learning
Objective:

Students will be
able to produce
two different
ways of finding
solutions for
simultaneous
linear equations
algebraically.
Lesson 3
Student
Learning
Objective:

Students will
learn to use the
optimum
method for
solving a
system of
equations to
obtain a
solution.

Acceptable
Evidence:
A short
explanation with
at least three
reasons why
systems of
equations
reference a single
point on a graph

Instructional
Strategies:

Communication
Collection
Collaboration
Presentation
Organization
Interaction

Lesson Activities:
Teacher lecture presentation
Guided notes
Think-Pair-Share

Acceptable
Evidence:
Completed
webercise
illustrating how to
solve equations
using two
different methods

Instructional
Strategies:

Communication
Collection
Collaboration
Presentation
Organization
Interaction

Lesson Activities:
Webercise
Share with group

Acceptable
Evidence:
Complete the
graphic organizer
showing the pros
and cons of each
method for
solving systems
of equations

Instructional
Strategies:

Communication
Collection
Collaboration
Presentation
Organization
Interaction

Lesson Activities:
View specific math videos
Graphic Organizer

Unit Resources:
http://www.themathpage.com/alg/simultaneous-equations.htm
https://www.illustrativemathematics.org/content-standards/8/EE/C/8/tasks
https://www.desmos.com/calculator
http://www.math-play.com/8th-grade-math-games.html

Useful Websites:
https://www.khanacademy.org/search?page_search_query=simultaneous%20equations
https://www.ixl.com/math/geometry/solve-systems-of-linear-equations
http://www.wolframalpha.com