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A lesson plan for Grades 9–12 Algebra 1

Provider: Patricia Dube, Beverly High School, Beverly, Massachusetts

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Appropriate grades
9–12
Subjects
mathematics (algebra)
Provider
Patricia Dube, Beverly High School, Beverly, Massachusetts

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This lesson has the students perform a task that is not routinely thought of as requiring algebra skills (planning a trip) and shows them how to use algebra in their decision making processes. It uses technology tools to gather information, create graphs, keep track of a budget and present their findings. The project requires students to communicate their findings and data in writing and by oral presentation.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Information Skills (2000)

Grades 9–12

  • Goal 4: The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs.
    • Objective 4.07: Organize and use information.
    • Objective 4.09: Produce and present findings in various formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based).
  • Goal 5: The learner will COMMUNICATE reading, listening, and viewing experiences.
    • Objective 5.02: Produce media in various formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia, web-based) appropriate to audience and purpose.
    • Objective 5.04: Collaborate with others, both in person and through technologies, to identify information problems and to design, develop and evaluate information products and solutions.

Computer Technology Skills (2005)

Grades 9–12

  • Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.
    • Objective 2.02: Select and use appropriate technology tools to efficiently collect, analyze, and display data.

Mathematics (2004)

Grades 9–12 — Algebra 1

  • Goal 1: Number and Operations - The learner will perform operations with numbers and expressions to solve problems.
    • Objective 1.02: Use formulas and algebraic expressions, including iterative and recursive forms, to model and solve problems.
  • Goal 2: Geometry and Measurement - The learner will describe geometric figures in the coordinate plane algebraically.
    • Objective 2.02: Use the parallelism or perpendicularity of lines and segments to solve problems.
  • Goal 4: Algebra - The learner will use relations and functions to solve problems.
    • Objective 4.03: Use systems of linear equations or inequalities in two variables to model and solve problems. Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties; justify results.