Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Solving Systems of Equations Name: Anthony Sanchez

Content Area: Algebra I Grade Level: 9th
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):
Solve systems of equations
7. Solve a simple system consisting of a linear equation and a quadratic equation in two variables algebraically and
graphically.
Big Ideas/Unit Goals:
How can systems of linear equations be used to represent real-world situations?
Determine the numbers of solutions of linear systems. Solve systems of linear equations by substitution. Solve systems
of linear equations by elimination. Use systems of linear equations to solve real-life problems.
Which method of solving works best in each situation?
Unit Summary:
In this unit, students will understand that systems of equations can be used to model the relationship between two
real-world functions. Students will learn to solve these systems algebraically using three different methods for solving a
system of equations. Each method will be mentioned in three lessons, and by the end of three lessons, students should
keep in mind that these methods will lead to the same solution, but we will be approaching each system differently.
Students will also represent the solution set to a system of linear equations in two variables in the coordinate plane.
Systems of equations will be used to model real-world situations, leading to algebraic solutions and in some cases,
estimates or predictions about future occurrences. Students will solve systems of equations algebraically using
Graphing Method, Substitution Method, and Elimination method.
Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level: Formative: Summative:
I will have the students do a Students will be given a set of questions for Assessments such as projects and
survey online about systems understanding, graphic organizers, mid- presentations will aim to capture the
of equations. The survey will lesson assessments, and quizzes and games. big ideas of the lessons about systems
be an indicator of how much Since mathematics builds upon itself, of equations by having students
knowledge they have with the students will be monitored frequently and prepare projects based on the content
topic and will provide some efficiently because if a student gets left that was learned. Presentations will
true or false statements. This behind in a topic and the class moves on help students be sharp with their
will determine where the with new material, then that student will knowledge of the material since they
students are at and whether struggle with the new content. Therefore, will be presenting in front of the class
they will need extensive time questions that help build their understanding how they did their problems. With these
in learning the material. and graphic organizers to help with their three assessments, students will be
note-taking will certainly help students fully prepared to move onto new topics
transition into the new lessons. and future math courses.
Lesson 1 (Teacher Lecture)
Student Learning Acceptable Evidence Lesson Activities:
Objective: (Assessments): This lesson will introduce to students the different methods of
After completing the Evidence of students solving and learning systems of equations. Along the lesson,
lecture, students reaching the objective images and videos will be provided, so students could see and
should be able to goals will be based upon listen to how some of these methods could be applied to getting
identify the three the questions for a solution. In addition, different kinds of questions will be given
methods of solving a understanding. to students since different questions help students to think in
system of equations. other ways as they approach the 3 methods of solving systems.
Lesson 2 (Webercise/ iPad Lesson)
Student Learning Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
Objective: Evidence will be based on Students will dive into a few websites to see the different
Upon completion of the quizzes and games. examples of systems of equations and each of these examples
lesson, students will Understanding of the three will be worked with the three methods of obtaining a solution. In
have already seen methods and which one to addition, students will be asked questions as they are digging
examples of systems of decide will be crucial since through these websites about the examples and will have
equations and should the quizzes and games will specific cases that they must solve on their own. The website
be able to identify be timed in an appropriate will provide the solution, but the steps will be done by the
which method is manner. students to obtain the solution.
preferred for a problem.
Lesson 3 (Graphic Organizer)
Student Learning Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
Objective: With the help of graphic The lesson will begin with directions about the creation of the
After finishing the organizers and rubrics, I graphic organizer and then will lead into some word problems
lesson, students should will be able to assess how through algebra-class website. With the help of the website and
be able to obtain a the students are progress the graphic organizer, students will take the proper steps in
solution from word
problems by going through the lesson and finding a solution to a word problem by identifying what the
through the necessary whether they will succeed word problem is asking for, finding variables and values,
steps and using the in finding a solution. choosing a method to solve, and writing the solution in a
appropriate methods. complete sentence.
Unit Resources:
Oral Presentation Directions
Systems of Equations Guided Notes
Webercise
Useful Websites:
http://analyzemath.com/Tutorial-System-Equations/Tutorial-System-Equations.html
http://www.algebra-class.com/system-of-equations.html
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/systems-of-linear-equations/solving-any-system-of-linear-
equations/e/systems_of_equations