Ashley Canning – Algebra in the Real World

Lesson Planning
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Writing the lesson plan:

Translating thoughts into a plan of action
Week 7
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LESSON PREPARATION

Pennsylvania Academic Standard(s) addressed during this lesson:

(Provide Standard number and statement)
2.5.8.B: Use precise mathematical language, notation, and representations, including
numerical tables, expressions, and equations; including formulas, charts, graphs, and
diagrams to explain and interpret results.
Lesson Objective(s)
(Stated in observable and measurable terms)
Students will be able to:
 Research real world algebraic applications and/or careers in order to create
and give presentations
Assessment Plan
(What will be done to determine if lesson objectives have been met?)
Students will collect data of the time devoted to sports, commercials, and
commentary, create a pie chart at chartgizmo.com using the data, and analyze
their findings as a class.
Materials:
Television
Computer with Internet access (chartgizmo.com)

Inclusion Techniques for Students with Special Needs:

The teacher will assist students individually during class.

Enrichment Techniques:
Students who have mastered the material may assist those who have not.

Lesson Differentiation (What modifications/accommodations will be made to ensure that ALL students
have access to and are able to participate in the lesson):
The teacher will move throughout the room to assist students as necessary.
Teacher will be available outside of class to help students as needed.
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LESSON PRESENTATION

Introduction/Motivational Activities/Anticipatory Set:

Discuss, as a class, how students think math is used in television and movies

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Ashley Canning – Algebra in the Real World

Detailed Teaching Sequence:

(Provide sufficient detail that would enable a substitute to effectively present this lesson. Bulleted
statements are preferred)
Discuss, as a class, how students think math is used in television and movies
Give students examples or further discuss examples that the students have given
of how math is used in television and movies
Take students to the lab and introduce them to chartGizmo
Have students create a few test charts using chartGizmo
Discuss homework assignment: Watch 30 minutes worth of Olympic coverage.
Record the time (in minutes) devoted to sports, commentary (interviews, special
stories, medal ceremonies, etc.), and commercials. Using this data, create a chart
on chartgizmo.com. Students should bring their data collection and charts to class
so that we can go over the results as a class.
 Due two days after being assigned
Require students to submit an exit slip on which they write one example of how
math is used in television and/or movies
Go over what is due for homework
Guided Practice/Independent Practice/Assessment Activities
Students will collect data of the time devoted to sports, commercials, and
commentary, create a pie chart at chartgizmo.com using the data, and analyze
their findings as a class.
Closure:
Require students to submit an exit slip on which they write one example of how
math is used in television and/or movies
Go over what is due for homework

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