Lesson Overview
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Grade Level: 8th Grade
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Exploring Systems of Linear Equations
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Exploring Systems of Linear Equations
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students will gain a better understanding of systems of linear equations. Over the course of seven class periods, students will explore systems of linear equations and their applications in the real world. Students will begin with a review of graphing linear equations and a review of the different forms of linear equations. After a review, students will begin to explore what happens when we work with multiple linear equations simultaneously (which we know to be a system of linear equations). Students will, using a variety of technology resources, learn about the various methods of solving systems of linear equations (i.e., graphing, substitution, and eliminations) as well as work through real life application problems. To finish off the lesson, students will collaborate with their peers to create a presentation that documents their learning throughout the lesson.
Since this is a technology infused lesson, students will be using a variety of different technology tools to aid their learning and understanding of systems of linear equations. Students will use technology to help them understand the mathematics (such as using Geogebra to graph systems of equations and better understand how the point of intersection relates to the solution of the system) and they will also use technology to document their learning and collaborate with their peers (such as using a blog to document learning and understanding and comment on and critique the learning of their peers).
Since this is a technology infused lesson, students will be using a variety of different technology tools to aid their learning and understanding of systems of linear equations. Students will use technology to help them understand the mathematics (such as using Geogebra to graph systems of equations and better understand how the point of intersection relates to the solution of the system) and they will also use technology to document their learning and collaborate with their peers (such as using a blog to document learning and understanding and comment on and critique the learning of their peers).