Kami Upton Curriculum Planning with Technology 10 July 2013 Technology Integrated Lesson Plan #1 Below is a lesson plan

I wrote during student teaching for an Algebra 1 class. The spiraled topics were graphing systems of equations and writing two-variable equations, but the main topic of the day was solving systems of equations using the substitution method. This lesson plan did not have any integrated technology in it at all. It was basically me spitting out the information to my students while they copied the notes into their journals, and then they used the examples to work similar problems for homework using the same steps that I provided them. There is no motivating or engaging element in this lesson plan. There is no discovery or discussion for the students. To make this lesson better I would integrate a nearpod presentation that I found that incorporates a review for graphing systems of equations that also connects to the substitution method. It also includes a word problem that requires the writing of two-variable equations which links back to solving systems of equations and the substitution method. It allows me to see which students are struggling with graphing systems of equations and whether or not it needs to be re-taught to the whole class or just certain students. It gives the same steps that I gave my students, but it is more interactive for my students. It also allows me to assess my students learning throughout the lesson, instead of at the end of the Systems of Equations Unit, and I can re-teach or clarify as needed. It also allows for opportunities for discussion. It is more motivating and engaging for my students. All I would need to do is make sure that the class could go to a computer lab or have iPads or use their smartphones. I would also have students take notes over the presentation in their journals to study with. If only I had this back in January! I love nearpod already!

Solving Systems of Equations

Subject: Algebra 1 Date: February 6, 2013 TEKS: 111.32 (8) Linear functions. The student formulates systems of linear equations from problem situations, uses a variety of methods to solve them, and analyzes the solutions in terms of the situation. The student is expected to: (A) analyze situations and formulate systems of linear equations in two unknowns to solve problems;(B) solve systems of linear equations using concrete models, graphs, tables, and algebraic methods; and(C) interpret and determine the reasonableness of solutions to systems of linear equations. Objective: The students will be able to graph a system of equations, write two-variable equations given different situations and word problems, and solve systems of equations using the Substitution method. Instruction: To start the class period we will discuss numbers two and three on the graphing systems of equations worksheet that was assigned for homework. I will do one of these a day to spiral in the concept of graphing systems of equations to find the solution to the system. We will then work worksheet Writing Two-Variable Equations Day 1. We will only work through numbers 6-11 today. The students will already know how to interpret the situations with one variable, and we will just extend the idea into two variables (see worksheet). I will then show the class the substitution method to solve systems of equations with notes in journals (see attached notes). We will do several practice problems together in the notes section of their journal. I will also teach them how to check their answers in the calculator. If time permits we will have a race on the board to see who can finish the problem first and get the correct answer several times between students. This will help with checking for understanding. If a student gets the incorrect answer we will use that as a re-teach moment and find their mistakes. Assessment: The students will be answering my prompted questions to check for understanding. They also must make a 70% or higher on homework, quizzes, and tests to show mastery of the content. Materials: Graphing Systems of Equations worksheet, Writing Two-Variable Equations Day 1 worksheet, Journal Notes, four Substitution Method problems (see notes).