LESSON PLAN TITLE: Topics in Algebra 1: Applications for TI-83 Plus
DEVELOPMENTAL MATH COURSE: 081, 082
CONCEPT/TOPIC TO TEACH:
A) Number Sense
1) Integers
2) Rational Numbers
3) Real Numbers
B) Linear Equations
1) Using Graphs and Tables
2) Using Algebra
C) Linear Functions
1) Slope with Grid
2) Slope Using Coordinates
3) Slope Rate of Change
4) Slope-Intercept Form
D) Linear Inequalities: 1-Variable
1) Using Graphs and Tables
2) Using Algebra
E) Linear Systems
1) Using Graphs and Tables
2) Using Algebra
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
A) C-2: Number sense, mental arithmetic, and estimation
B) C-8: Analysis of the general behavior of a variety of functions
C) C-10: Connections among a problem situation, its model as a function in symbolic form, and the graphic of that function
D) P-1: Active involvement of students
E) P-2: Technology to aid in concept development
GENERAL GOAL(S):
A) Give students kinesthetic practice solving math problems
B) Give students opportunity to integrate technology into the learning process
C) Give students visual presentation of topics listed under concepts
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
A) Students perform selected activities according to packet using Topics in Algebra 1 application software on TI-83 Plus calculator
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
A) TI-83 Plus calculator (supplied by school)
STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURES:
A) Details provided in packet
PLAN FOR INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:
A) Students work packet in class with minimal instruction from teacher
ASSESSMENT BASED ON OBJECTIVES:
A) Assessment is included in the packet
B) Students turn in worksheets
C) Count as one quiz grade
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A) Three packets are included in the lesson plan
1) Linear Functions: Slope-Intercept Form
2) Linear Inequalities: Using Algebra
3) Linear Systems: Using Graphs and Tables
B) Additional packets can be downloaded from the following website:
http://education.ti.com/educationportal/sites/us/homePage/index.html
1) Click on Classroom Activities
2) Click on Activities Exchange
3) Use lower left search for Topics in Algebra 1
4) Click on the lesson you want
5) Click on Activity Download (pdf file)
6) Print