Date: 1/16

Topics covered: Solving linear systems with two equations and two variables

Learning objectives: I can solve linear systems with two equations and two variables graphically and
algebraically.

Essential understandings/questions: What is the best way to go about solving a problem?

Standards: CDE Mathematics Standard 2.4: Solutions to equations, inequalities and systems of equations
are found using a variety of tools

Assessments: Ticket out the door, check student work on whiteboards

Time Activity Details/notes

10:20 – 10:25 Bellwork While students work on
bellwork problem, check
homework for completion.
10:25 – 10:30 Solve bellwork problem Have a student work out the
solution on the smartboard
10:30 – 10:50 Go over quiz from yesterday Work through quiz on
smartboard. Emphasize
questions 6, 7, 9, and 10
(students generally struggled
with these questions).
10:50 – 10:55 Present systems with two Turn and talk: Ask students to
equations and two unknowns share with their group members
everything they know about
solving systems of equations.

Have students share aloud to

the class.
10:55 – 11:00 Have students graph example 1 Ask question: “Why is the point
on desmos of intersection the solution to
the system?”
11:00 – 11:10 Model how to solve example 1
using substitution and
elimination on the board
11:10 – 11:20 Let students work out example Students will stand at white
2 boards around the room to
solve the system. They must use
both substitution and
elimination to solve the system.
11:20 – 11:30 Exit ticket Announce that students have
five questions to complete for
homework tonight