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Lesson Plans

Teacher: Mr. Wolfe


of: 8/15/16

Subject: Algebra 2

Grade: 10-12

Week

Standards:
M.A2HS.9: Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers,
namely, they are closed under the operations of addition, subtraction, and
multiplication; add, subtract, and multiply polynomials. Instructional note: Extend
beyond the quadratic polynomials from in Algebra 1.

What students should know, understand, and be able to do:


Students will classify and order real numbers. Students will Identify and use properties
of real numbers. Students will estimate square roots. Students will simplify, add,
subtract, multiply, and divide square roots. Students will simplify and evaluate
algebraic expressions.

Learning Activities:
Ordering and classifying real numbers.
Interval notation
Translating between methods of set notation.
Finding inverses.
Identifying properties of real numbers.
Classifying statements as sometimes, always, or never true.
Estimating square roots.
Simplifying square-root expressions.
Rationalizing the denominator.
Adding and subtracting square roots.
Translating words into algebraic expressions.
Evaluating Algebraic expressions.
Simplifying expressions.

Detailed Plan
Work through each of the check it out problems on the board. Involve the students
into answering each question. If students are not comprehending the material, do
problems A and B from the additional examples sections on each page.
Before ordering and classifying real numbers, review with students how to order
decimal numbers. Ensure that students know the meanings of inequalities and set
symbols before introducing set-builder notation.
Have students create examples of sets that cannot be described in roster or interval
notation. Have them use set-builder notation to describe the sets and explain why the
other notation method fails.
Emphasize the terms identity and inverse because both will be very important in the
study of algebra. Review the properties with students. Carefully work through
example three to show students how using the properties of real numbers can make
calculations easier.
Before going over square roots, ensure that students recall how to find the area of a
square. Have students brainstorm examples of perfect squares. Knowing which
numbers are perfect squares will aid students throughout the lesson. Point out to
students that rationalizing the denominator of a square-root expression is a skill which
will be used later in high levels of mathematics.
Before simplifying expressions, carefully review the distribution property. As the lesson
proceeds, demonstrate how combining like terms is equivalent to using the distribution
property. Emphasize that simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions are critical
skills for success in the study of algebra.

*Modifications related to IEPs


Extra time
Shortened length
Oral reading

Re-assess
Use of a calculator
Preferential seating

Extra prompting (verbal or nonverbal)


Assistive technology
other

Materials/Technology:
Calculators
Dry erase markers

worksheets
textbooks

Assessment:
observation

quiz/test

Peer evaluations

Exit slip

Checklist/rubric

Oral discussion

Highlights of the Week:


Wednesday:

Introduction Activity
Syllabus Review

Thursday:

1.1

Sets of Numbers

1.2

Properties of Real Numbers

Friday:

1.3
1.4

Square Roots

Algebraic Expressions

Homework Problems
1.1

pg. 10 (1 21) odd

1.2

pg. 17 (1-13) odd

1.3

pg. 24 (3-17) odd

1.4

pg. 30 (1-17) odd

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