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Patterns & Relations (Grade 7)

Lesson #11
Working with Graphing: Encouraging Holistic Understanding
Grade
Grade 7
Duration of Lesson
60 minutes
Textbook
None

Objective:
- Graph coordinates (x, y) from input/output tables

Aim for Instructor:

- Bring together previously covered topics to contribute to a holistic understanding

Prior Knowledge Required:

- Creation of input/output tables
- Solving word problems
- Solving equations
- Noticing patterns
- Locating coordinates on the Cartesian plane in all quadrants

Materials:
- SMART Board
- Worksheets
- Graphing paper

Time



20 minutes

40 minutes

Lesson

Discuss graphing input/output tables based on linear equations.

Students will not know that the equations are linear but will notice later
in the lesson that the graphed coordinates create a straight line.
As a class we will go through solving a word problem, create an input
output table, and graph the coordinates. This will bring all of the
knowledge students have accumulated thus far together; we will go
through two complete examples as a class.

Students will work on word problems, input output tables, and then
graphing their findings. Students will each receive a worksheet with at
least 5 problems to fully complete including graph paper to graph the
results from input output tables. Students will work individually or in
partners. Students will hand this in as an exit card for assessment (even if
not totally completed).

Doig, Gilbert, W-Giorgis

Patterns & Relations (Grade 7)

Meeting Needs of Diverse Learners:

Students Who Finish Early: Encourage making predictions about patterns they
see on the graphs. Encourage finding new coordinates that would also fall on the
graph (or input/output table) based only on what they see on the graph.
Students Who Appear To Be Struggling: Encourage students to work on one
problem at a time and to do their best. The worksheet is a form of summative
assessment and will be handed in to inform their understanding of the topics so
far, even if they are struggling.

Assessment:
Formative Assessment: Assess student participation in solving the two initial class
problems.

Summative Assessment: Assess how much of the worksheet was completed for each
student. This will inform how well they understand the concepts covered thus far.

Conclusion:
Determining the understanding of the concepts covered in the unit thus far.

Doig, Gilbert, W-Giorgis