Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Solving Equations of a Single Variable Name: William Chesney

Content Area: Algebra 1 Grade Level: 9 -10
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):
A-REI.3 – Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations with coefficients represented by letters.

A-APR.3 - Identify zeros of polynomials when suitable factorizations are available, and use the zeros to construct a rough graph of the function defined by the polynomial.

Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

Students will be able to look at an equation of a single variable and be able to quickly assess whether the solution exists.
Students will be able to read a word problem and break the problem down into an equation of a single variable.
Students will know when to use which method for solving single variable equations.
Students will be able graph an equation of a single variable.

Unit Summary:

In this unit, students will be learning how to solve and understand single variable linear equations. To prepare students for this unit the teacher will quickly give students a
rundown of all the operations needed to solve these equations. Once students have an understanding of what will be needed of them, students will begin trying to learn the
definitions required to have a deep understanding of the material. The first activity for this unit will focus on the students learning from a presentation prepared by the
teacher to enforce a wholistic understanding of the unit. The next lesson will focus on the ability of students to search online to solve problems relating to single variable
equations. The goal of that lesson is to steer students to being open to look online for help in math as well as giving them an understanding of what kind of websites are
helpful. The last lesson for this unit will call upon the students to create a graphic organizer to link all the information they have learned together. Through creating a
concept map, students will be able to focus on the connections of information that are all over mathematics.

Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level: Formative: Summative:

Brainstorm – What is needed to use the Isolation Flashcards – Definitions relating to single variable
Method equations
Game – Team A vs. Team B, solving questions relating
to single variable equations.
Infographic – Using information from the unit,
students will create an infographic relating to solving
single variable equations.
 Concept Map – Creating a map to link together ideas Test – 3-part exam evaluating students’ understanding
relating to solving single variable equations. of definitions, the Isolation Method, and how to graph
equations.
Quick Write - How to solve an equation.

Lesson 1 (Teacher Lecture)

Student Learning Objective: Acceptable Evidence:
Students will create an Students will work through
understanding of single guided notes relating to the
variable equations and lecture to ensure students
understand when they have have a clear understanding of
solutions. the information discussed in
the lecture.
Lesson 2 (Webercise/ iPad Lesson)
Student Learning Objective: Acceptable Evidence:
Students will understand Students will have worked
how to break down word through the webercise, with
problems relating to single an emphasis on the section
variable equations. relating to word problems.
Lesson 3 (Graphic Organizer)
Student Learning Objective: Acceptable Evidence:
Students will obtain a deep Students will create a concept
understanding of how map that relates the
different concepts in this unit information learned in the
relate to each other. unit together. Students will
create the concept map
individually to ensure each
student understands the
material.
Unit Resources:
Lesson Activities:
Students will follow along with a lecture created by the teacher that gives students an understanding of what will
be learned throughout this unit. Students will work on guided notes to ensure that they have followed along with
the lecture. Students will then work on handouts provided by the teacher, in groups, relating to the solving of
single variable equations and when they have solutions. Lastly, after students have finished the handouts,
students will complete the guided notes and turn them in to the teacher.
Lesson Activities:
Students will work through a webercise assignment provided by the teacher. The webercise will have students
use the internet to answer questions relating to single variable equations. Students will be visiting various sites
assigned by the teacher to answer the questions on the webercise. Students will create an understanding of what
websites that are helpful look like as well as they will gain an understanding on how the internet can be used to
enhance understanding of difficult concepts. The webercise will consist of problems that are true or false, short
answer, and graphing.
Lesson Activities:
Students will be creating a concept map on the website Popplet. The concept map is designed to make sure
students are able to understand how different ideas in the unit relate to new information as well as past
information. First, the teacher will share an example of a complete concept map to give students an
understanding of what will be required of them. Students will then be tasked with creating the concept map
individually so that there can be no confusion on which student knows what. Students will create the concept
map using information that they know from previous classes, previous lectures by the teacher, and lastly through
a website provided by the teacher. Once the concept map is done, students will turn in the assignment and will
be able to share their map with others and compare thoughts. Lastly, the teacher will provide an opportunity for
an even deeper understanding of the material by asking students relating to ideas on the teacher made concept
map.

http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/int_algebra/int_alg_tut7_lineq.htm
(This website offers a variety of information that is helpful for students to get an understanding of the definition in the unit)

https://blog.prepscholar.com/single-variable-equations-algebra-act-math-strategies
(This website offers students insight on step by step processes in order to solve equations)

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/solvelin5.htm
(More information on when equations have solutions)

https://www.mathplanet.com/education/algebra-1/how-to-solve-linear-equations/fundamentals-in-solving-equations-in-one-or-more-steps
(Information to help students with word problems)

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/one-variable-linear-equations/alg1-one-step-add-sub-equations/v/adding-and-subtracting-the-same-thing-from-both-
sides
(Provides a video on how students solve problems)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIL4Cz7cbyE
(Video on solving problems through graphing)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=k7poJsKLAI0
(Solving linear equations with fractions)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f15zA0PhSek
(Solving equations in which there is a variable on both sides)

https://www.ck12.org/algebra/single-variable-equations-with-multiplication-and-division/lesson/Single-Variable-Division-Equation-MSM7/
(More help for word problems)

https://www.wyzant.com/resources/lessons/math/algebra/solving_one_variable_equations
(Website with step by step solutions)

Useful Websites:
https://www.mathpapa.com/algebra-calculator.html
(Website to help students solve equations with step by step solutions)

https://www.desmos.com/calculator
(Website to help students graph any equation)

http://popplet.com/
(Website for students and teachers to make concept maps)

https://prezi.com/
(For students and teachers to make good looking presentations)

https://quizlet.com/
(Website for students to make flashcards, games, etc)

http://quizstar.4teachers.org/
(Website for teachers to make quizzes for students)