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CSOE Lesson Plan Template

Lesson Plan 2
GRADE 8th Grade

SUBJECT 8Th Grade Math

Students will begin class with a warmup reviewing solving for a single variable equations.

Warm up: Solve for x

-4 = 2x + 6 -14 = 3x – 2

4x-3 = 2x + 7 4x -2 -x = 5x + 10

We will review how to isolate a variable in order to solve for an equation. This warmup will lead
LESSON SUMMARY into our lesson on solving systems of linear equations through substitution. Students will learn
how to isolate one variable in an equation with two variables in order to substitute it into the
second equation.

Students will take notes as we go through the new lesson, and work on problems as a class in
guided practice. We will then move into independent practice where students will work on
problems posted in a google slide. I will create a slide at the end of their google slide deck that
will be considered their exit ticket and a formative assessment to see how they did with the
concepts in this lesson.

Students will be assigned homework for additional practice, and anything they do not finish in
class will be considered homework.

We will use constructivism in this lesson. Students are taking from knowledge that they already
know about solving system of equations through graphing. They know one method to solve a
How is Theory applied in
system of equations and we are building on that to show them another method that can be
this lesson?
used to accomplish the same thing. I will use a warm up as a means of blending these two
ideas together and showing how they build on top of one another and are connected.

ISTE Standards for Students How will you address the ISTE Standards for Students?

Standard 1: Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity will be addressed during this lesson. I will inspire students to
learn new concepts that they will be able to apply to solving equations. I will inspire learning through engaging with my
students and asking them questions throughout the lesson.

STATE or COMMON CORE How will you address your States or the Common Core standards?

[Link].C.7.B
Solve linear equations with rational number coefficients, including equations whose solutions require expanding expressions
using the distributive property and collecting like terms.
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Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations.

MEASURABLE OBJECTIVE What will your students be able to do?

 Students will be able to solve a system of equations through isolating a variable and solving using substitutions.
 Students will be able to use additive inverse in order to isolate a variable.
 Students will be able to use substitution to input the isolated variables solution into the second equation.
 Students will be able solve for both x and y through the use of substitutions.

ASSESSMENT
How will you know whether your students have made progress toward the objective?
How and when will you assess mastery?
I will use a formative assessment at the end of class in the form of a google slide where they will answer a couple of
questions so I can see how they are doing with the concept learned in class today. I will be able to see how the class as a
whole is doing, if I need to add in another day of practice with the concepts learned or if they are able to move on to the next
lesson material. If there are just a few students who did not understand the exit ticket, then I will call them into a tutorial period
to work on what they got wrong.

DIVERSE LEARNERS (Mixed Abilities)

1. How will your instruction support the diversity of learners in your classroom?
2. List the specific strategies you will use.

1. Students with Disabilities 2. English Learners 3. Advanced Learners 4. At Risk

Any students with disabilities For any English learners, I I will add in extra google Any at risk students who are
I will take the chance to go can translate the google slides for anyone who gets getting D’s or F’s I will call
over to during independent slide and have it printed out through the mandatory slides into a tutorial period where I
practice and see how they on their desk so that they are quickly. They will be more can work more closely with
are doing and where they able to follow along. advanced questions that will them and answer any
are at with the material. I will Depending on their math challenge them more and questions they have. I will
give them individual attention level, I can assign them keep these students from get them to turn in any
to make sure that they are fewer problems that they getting bored. missing work, and provide
keeping up with the class. must complete. them with any support that
they need.

DIFFERENTIATION
 Differentiated instruction is not the same as individualized instruction.
 Differentiation allows students to show what they know in different ways.

1. Content 2. Process 3. Product

The content that is being taught in this I will show multiple problems starting Students will all be completing the
lesson is solving the same type of from easy to more difficult walking same google slides assignment in
problem that they know how to through students through them. Students will class. There will be extra slides and
graphing, but learning it in a new way. then work through problems on their practice problems at the end for
This means that they will have multiple own, and I will be available to answer students who move more quickly. Some
means of answering the same problem questions as they go. Students who may get more problems done than
of solving linear equations. I can move more quickly will be able to work others, but there will be a minimum
differentiate the content by adding extra through more problems, but the slower number of problems all students must
slides for advanced students, and students will still get the same basic complete.
requiring less problems to complete for understanding of how to solve the
any students who need it. problems. I will give more individual
attention to the students who need it.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

How will you create a healthy learning I will create a healthy learning environment by encouraging students to ask
environment? questions as they learn this new lesson.

How will you create and maintain a I will create a supportive learning environment by giving individual attention to
supportive and safe learning students during independent practice. I will walk through the room and work with
environment? any students who need extra help.

How will you establish a climate of I will establish a climate of learning through encouraging students and holding them
learning? to high standards. I will expect my students to work hard while in my class and give
their best effort.

OPENING (10 minutes – suggested)

How will you communicate what is about to I will use the warmup as an opportunity to build off of previous
happen? How will you communicate how it will knowledge. They will review how to isolate a variable in order to solve
happen? for a single variable.
How will you communicate its importance? How I will communicate the importance of being able to solve equations
will you communicate connections to previous & because they will be using it in the rest of their math career.
future lessons?

How will you engage students and capture their I will show students how what they are learning can relate to real life
interest? examples and how they will eventually solve word problems using this
strategy.

CO- TIME GENERAL SPECIAL SERVICE STUDENTS MATERIALS,

TEACHING 8:00- EDUCATION PROVIDER OR Students will be STRATEGIES, &
APPROACH 8:10 TEACHER OTHER GENERAL working on solving the TECHNOLOGIES
I will write down the EDUCATION warm up equations. USED
One warm up for students TEACHER We will go over the
Teach, One and then go through questions as a class.
Support them after they have
Parallel had an opportunity to
attempt them.
Alternative
Station
Team

INTRODUCTION OF NEW MATERIAL (10 minutes – suggested)

How will you introduce academic Substitution, plugging in, variable, and system of equations will all be introduced
language? and written in their notes. We will use this language throughout the entire lesson so
that students get a better understanding of it.

What key points will you emphasize I will emphasize what solving for a variable means. If y= 2x + 1, then that means
and reiterate? that you can plug in 2x + 1 for y in another equation.

How will you ensure that students I will make sure that students are taking notes and I will remind any students who
actively take-in information? seem lost to follow along.

How will you vary your approach to I will post the answer key to the google slides online so students can go back and
make information accessible to all check their answers. I will also post any homework solutions so that they can get a
students? How will you differentiate better understanding of how to do the problems. All learners will be accessible to
your instruction for all your learners? the tools they need in order to understand the material.

Which potential misunderstandings will I will anticipate students having difficulty with the concept of plugging into another
you anticipate? equation. This is why I will emphasize what solving for a variable means.

Why will students be engaged and Students will be engaged and interested because they are being taught new
interested? information.

CO- TIME GENERAL SPECIAL SERVICE STUDENTS MATERIALS,

TEACHING 8:10- EDUCATION PROVIDER OR Students are actively STRATEGIES, &
APPROACH 8:20 TEACHER OTHER GENERAL taking notes and TECHNOLOGIES
Providing students EDUCATION working through any USED
One with new notes and TEACHER problems with me as a Notebook for writing
Teach, One going over any new class. notes
Support material.
Parallel

Alternative
Station
Team

GUIDED PRACTICE (15 minutes – suggested)

How will you clearly state and model I will post and go over the objective for the class period. We will read through it as a
behavioral expectations? class and break down the objective so students can really understand what it
means.

How will you integrate the academic I will use the new vocabulary throughout the entire lesson so that students can get a
language? better understanding of it. The new vocabulary will also be posted online for
students to find if they need it.

How will you ensure that all students Students will have opportunities to practice during guided practice, individual
have multiple opportunities to practice, and through homework questions. Through the exit ticket I will know if
practice? students need more time and can then create an activity for them to get further
practice on the concept.

How will you scaffold practice I will create questions in guided practice that start out very simple such as having
exercises from easy to hard? one equation be x= 4 and another equation being y=2x + 5. Since x is already found
they just need to plug that into the second equation for y. Questions will work
towards being more difficult and having to rearrange equations such as 2x + 4y = 8
where they need to isolate the variable and the divide in order to get a variable by
itself.

How will you monitor and correct I will be calling on students to help me walk through problems. I will be able to get
student performance? an idea of how well the students are comprehending the material.
I will be able to see students’ progress on the google slides deck and see what
students are doing well and getting questions right. The students who have gotten
any questions wrong I will call on to help me walk through a problem together. Any
other students that are struggling can listen in to get a better understanding of the
problem, and students that understand can continue on with their work.

Why will students be engaged and Students will be engaged and interested because they have an activity and
interested? problems to work on.

CO- TIME GENERAL SPECIAL SERVICE STUDENTS MATERIALS,

TEACHING 8:20- EDUCATION PROVIDER OR Students will be STRATEGIES, &
APPROACH 8:35 TEACHER OTHER GENERAL following along and TECHNOLOGIES
I will be working EDUCATION practicing problems USED
One through practice TEACHER along with me.
Teach, One problems and calling
Support on students to answer
Parallel questions and walk
through problems with
Alternative me.
Station
Team

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE (25 minutes – suggested)

How will you clearly state and model I will reiterate the objectives that we went over in the beginning of class so that
behavioral expectations? students know what they are working towards. Any students that are misbehaving
will be reprimanded and encouraged to behave and continue their work.

How will students demonstrate Students will use the academic language when asking questions and helping me
understanding of the academic solve problems. I will remind them what the new vocabulary is and what they mean.
language?

In what ways will students attempt to Students will attempt to demonstrate independent mastery through progressing
demonstrate independent mastery of through the google slides activity. We will go over the answers at the end of class
the objective? so students will know if they understood the material or not.

How will you provide opportunities for I will provide opportunities for extension through homework practice, and tutorial
extension? period where students can come in for help.

Why will students be engaged and Students will be engaged working on their assignment and practice problems in the
interested? google slide.
CO- TIME GENERAL SPECIAL SERVICE STUDENTS MATERIALS,
TEACHING 8:35- EDUCATION PROVIDER OR Will be independently STRATEGIES, &
APPROACH 9:00 TEACHER OTHER GENERAL working on their TECHNOLOGIES
Will be helping any EDUCATION google slides USED
One students who are TEACHER assignment. Google slides
Teach, One stuck walking them
Support through any problems
Parallel they need help with. I
will circle around the
Alternative room and check on
Station students.
Team

CLOSING (5 minutes – suggested)

How will students summarize what Students will be able share with me how they are able to solve a system of linear
they learned? equations through substitutions. I will know whether they have learned the
information or not by looking at the exit ticket on their google slides assignment.

How will students be asked to state Students will be able to show when they will use substitution as a method of solving
the significance of what they learned? system of equations versus when they will use graphing as a method of solving.
They will be able to see how both concepts can be used to solve a system.

How will you provide all students with I will ask questions to the entire class calling on individual students. This will give
opportunities to demonstrate mastery the students an opportunity to show me what they understand and what they don’t.
of, or progress toward, the objective?

CO- TIME GENERAL SPECIAL SERVICE STUDENTS MATERIALS,

TEACHING 9:00- EDUCATION PROVIDER OR Will be actively STRATEGIES, &
APPROACH 9:05 TEACHER OTHER GENERAL listening and writing TECHNOLOGIES
I will be going over the EDUCATION down the homework USED
One main points from the TEACHER assignment.
Teach, One lesson and stating the
Support homework for
Parallel students to complete.

Alternative
Station
Team

HOMEWORK (if appropriate). How will students practice what they learned?

Students will practice problems from the back of the book in order to establish the concepts learned in class.

COLLABORATION What other education professionals will you collaborate with to ensure all learner needs are met?

I will collaborate with another teacher that teaches the same math to make sure that we are on the same page.

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS

 Which of the following social and This lesson supports critical thinking and problem solving. Students will use critical
emotional competencies[ CITATION thinking in order to analyze and solve a system of equations through substitution.
Wor16 \l 1033 ], does this lesson They will use their problem solving skills that they learned from this lesson in order
support? to do that.
 Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
 Creativity
 Communication
 Collaboration

Which of the following social and This lesson supports adaptability. Students have already learned one way of solving
emotional character qualities a system of linear equations and are now learning another method that works as
[ CITATION Wor16 \l 1033 ], does well. They are adapting their knowledge of what they already know and adding on to
this lesson support? that.
 Social and cultural awareness
 Leadership
 Adaptability
 Persistence/Grit
 Initiative
 Curiosity
World Economic Forum. (2016). New vision for education: fostering social and emotional learning through technology.
Geneva, Switzerland: World Economic Forum. Retrieved from [Link]

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS

InTASC What InTASC standards are supported by this lesson?

Standard 4: Content Knowledge is the standard that is supported by this lesson. In order for me to accurately teach the
information from this lesson, I must first fully understand the material and how best to teach it. I must teach the information in
a way that connects to other lessons and flows seamlessly building on top of previous knowledge.

ISTE Standards for Teachers What InTASC standards are supported by this lesson?

The ISTE standard I will be using is Standard 1: Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity. I will inspire students to
grow their knowledge of mathematics by learning new concepts that can be used in their toolbox when solving problems.

TPE’s What TPE’s are supported by this lesson?

TPE 5: Assessing Student Learning is supported in this lesson through an exit ticket. I am using the last google slide the
students work on in class as a formative assessment. This will allow me to see how well the students understood the
concepts that were being taught and if I need to reteach any of the material in the next class. I can gauge how quickly I can
teach or if I need to slow down the material being taught.

LESSON REFLECTION (Pre – and Post – teaching the lesson)

Pre-Teaching Lesson Post-Teaching Lesson (if applicable)

I expect this lesson to go mostly smoothly with a few
bumps in the road as students become comfortable
with the material. This is a new concept for them so I
imagine that it will take them some time to get the
hang of it, and some extra guided practice might be
necessary for initial comprehension of the material.
This lesson is all about practicing what they have
learned and repetition until they feel comfortable with
the material.

REFERENCES: List any research used or quoted consistent with APA style guidelines.
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS REFLECTION

InTASC Of the InTASC standards identified as being supported by this lesson, rate your performance:

Does Not Met

Developing
Effective

*Note. This is an opportunity for you to identify areas of development. It is important for you to be honest in your reflection, so
you know what areas you need to strengthen.

Effective

ISTE Standards for Teachers Of the ISTE standards identified as being supported by this lesson, rate your performance:

Does Not Met

Developing
Effective

*Note. This is an opportunity for you to identify areas of development. It is important for you to be honest in your reflection, so
you know what areas you need to strengthen.

Effective

TPE’s Of the TPE’s identified as being supported by this lesson, rate your performance:

Does Not Met

Developing
Effective

*Note. This is an opportunity for you to identify areas of development. It is important for you to be honest in your reflection, so
you know what areas you need to strengthen.

Effective