Digital Unit Plan Template

Digital Unit Plan Template
Unit Title: Solving Quadratic Equations Name: Steve Chavez
Content Area: Algebra I Grade Level: 9

CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):
In Algebra I, students learn function notation and develop the concepts of domain and range. They focus on linear, quadratic, and exponential functions,
including sequences, and also explore absolute value, step, and piecewise functions; they interpret functions given graphically, numerically, symbolically,
and verbally; translate between representations; and understand the limitations of various representations. Students build on and extend their
understanding of integer exponents to consider exponential functions. They compare and contrast linear and exponential functions, distinguishing between
additive and multiplicative change. Students explore systems of equations and inequalities, and they nd and interpret their solutions. They interpret
arithmetic sequences as linear functions and geometric sequences as exponential functions.
Big Ideas/Unit Goals:
1) Deepen and extend understanding of linear and exponential relationships
2) Contrast linear and exponential relationships with each other and engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions
3) Extend the laws of exponents to square and cube roots
Unit Summary:
In this unit, students will understand how to solve a quadratic equation by critically analyzing the equation and determining the best method for solving it. By using both
algebraic methods and graphing methods, they can accurately solve the equations. Because there are four different strategies, students can easily choose which method to
prefer to use unless told otherwise on a specific problem. In doing so, students are expected to fully understand the relationship between quadratic equations and the roots
they have by effectively solving the problem using any strategy given.
Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level: Formative: Summative:
Quiz/Graphs: A short set of problems that will assess Guided Notes: These notes are provided during the Comprehensive Assignment: Students will be given
students knowledge prior to beginning to course teacher lecture so the students can follow along with an assignment that consists of 3 equations. Students
material. This is to see if they know the difference the material to prepare them for the unit. will solve these problems using each method that was
between linear functions and quadratic functions by Webercise: Students will use an online graphing tool taught in class to compare how each method leads to
looking at equations as well as visualizing with graphs. to help them be able to visualize quadratic functions as the same solution.
it is important to be able to represent mathematics Exam: There will be an exam that covers all the
both in graphs and in functions. information given during this unit. Students will have
Homework: Homework will consist of a small set of the full class time to complete it. Partial credit will be
problems based on the topic that was covered in class given after assessing the students solution thoroughly.
that day. It should enhance their knowledge by giving No calculators are allowed and no textbooks or notes
them more practice on the subject. can be used to assist the student.
Entrance Cards: Entrance Cards are short sets of
problems that will be given at the beginning of class to
assess student knowledge of the lesson last learned to
see if they have retained the information,
Lesson 1
Student Learning Objective: Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities:
During class time, there will Students will turn in their At the beginning of each class, there will be an entrance card, a set of problems designed to assess students
be an entrance card at the Entrance Card so I can knowledge of the previous lesson taught. This will show me if they have retained the information they have
beginning to assess the properly grade them. Also, learned to be prepared for the next section. Also, they will turn in the guided notes provided during the lecture.
students knowledge on students will complete the These notes consisted of practice problems as well as fill in the blanks that demonstrate their knowledge on the
solving quadratic equations guided notes given to them subject.
using the different methods during the lecture as well as
to show they get the same the problems on it.
solution.
Lesson 2
During an in class lesson, Students will print out their After reviewing their guided notes and practice problems from homework assignments, students will complete a
students will compare their graphs from Desmos for each set of problems using different interactive tools. They will start by reviewing on Khan Academy and completing
algebraic work to the graphs problem assigned. They may the practice problem set on there. Once done with reviewing, students will use Desmos to compare and contrast
that are produced by using be hand drawn, but be neat how quadratic equations look when graphed and why their solutions are equal to each other. Students will turn
Desmos, an online graphing and concise with the graph in their printed out graphs (or neatly hand drawn) with the Webercise worksheet given to them.
tool used to help students viewed from Desmos.
understand different
mathematical concepts
Lesson 3
Students will collaborate with Students will turn in a graphic Students will gather up in partners to collaborate on finding relevant information in the unit that talks about how
each other to research organizer showing the to solve quadratic equations. By listing the most important topics in the unit, students will then list out details
information that is given information found from their from that unit that will help them better understand the relationship between quadratic functions and their
throughout the unit and own research. They will use solutions. While I am only asking for a few details, students are highly encouraged to list out as many important
create an organizer that software such as Popplet or pieces they can find as it can serve as a study guide for the unit exam at the end of the unit. Students will turn in
effectively lists out the Smart Art to create these their graphic organizers and be assessed based on important information and the presentation.
information in a logical organizers.
structure with respect to the
mathematical concepts
Unit Resources:
Plus: https://plus.maths.org/content/101-uses-quadratic-equation
Study: http://study.com/academy/lesson/quadratic-inverse-relationships.html
How to Factor: http://www.purplemath.com/modules/factquad.htm
How to Complete the Square: http://www.purplemath.com/modules/sqrquad.htm
How to Graph: http://www.purplemath.com/modules/grphquad.htm
How to use Quadratic Formula: http://www.purplemath.com/modules/quadform.htm
Desmos: https://www.desmos.com
Symbolab: https://www.symbolab.com
Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-home/algebra/quadratics
Real World Applications to Math: https://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/quadratic-equation-real-world.html
Useful Websites:
Mathway: https://www.mathway.com/Algebra
Mathplanet: https://www.mathplanet.com/education/algebra-1
Classzone: http://www.classzone.com/books/algebra_1/

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Unit Title: Solving Quadratic Equations Name: Steve Chavez

Content Area: Algebra I Grade Level: 9

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