Solving Algebraic Solving Algebraic EquationsEquations

• I can solve linear equations with rational number coefficients.

• I can communicate the process of solving a linear equation.

Some math spiral Some math spiral RemindersReminders

Get out your spiral to set up and get Get out your spiral to set up and get started!started!

Date Title

RIGHTRIGHT PAGEPAGE LEFT PAGELEFT PAGE

Student Responses

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Teacher Information

Right SideRight SideThe Right side belongs to Mrs. SThe Right side belongs to Mrs. S

1. Should be complete. 1. Should be complete.

2. Should clearly have both the 2. Should clearly have both the titletitle and the and the datedate of the of the assignment at the top. assignment at the top.

3. The page should be 3. The page should be numberednumbered in the top right-hand corner. in the top right-hand corner.

4. All assignments should be in chronological order by the times 4. All assignments should be in chronological order by the times they were assigned. they were assigned.

5.5.All right side assignments should be done only on right sides All right side assignments should be done only on right sides unless instructed by Mrs. S. unless instructed by Mrs. S.

6.6.The right side of your spiral should be complete to earn a The right side of your spiral should be complete to earn a homework stamp. Any missing part (date, page number, homework stamp. Any missing part (date, page number, Learning Target, incomplete notes, etc.) will mean no stamp.Learning Target, incomplete notes, etc.) will mean no stamp.

Right SideRight Side

The Right side has all The Right side has all ““testabletestable”” information information• DateDate• Title/Learning TargetTitle/Learning Target• VocabularyVocabulary• Class, reading, and discussion notesClass, reading, and discussion notes• WorksheetsWorksheets• In-class AssignmentsIn-class Assignments• Study GuidesStudy Guides• Cornell NotesCornell Notes• Other relevant informationOther relevant information• Graphic Organizers / Thinking MapsGraphic Organizers / Thinking Maps

Left SideLeft SideThe Left side belongs to YOU!The Left side belongs to YOU!

Left Side is to record your thinking, reflections, Left Side is to record your thinking, reflections, questions, thoughts, impressions, questions, thoughts, impressions, connections, and wonderings. connections, and wonderings.

This is where you will do your homework.This is where you will do your homework.

Here you can process the information you Here you can process the information you learned in your own way. You get to be learned in your own way. You get to be creative and show off your unique learning creative and show off your unique learning style.style.

Left Side Examples:Left Side Examples:

• Apply skills learned in class/HomeworkApply skills learned in class/Homework• Use graphs, charts, Venn Diagrams, Use graphs, charts, Venn Diagrams,

research or practice from the internet research or practice from the internet • Make connections between new and Make connections between new and

old learningold learning• QuestionsQuestions• Thinking MapsThinking Maps• BrainstormingBrainstorming• Sketches related to learningSketches related to learning• Mnemonic devicesMnemonic devices

Questions Asked for the Left Side:Questions Asked for the Left Side:

• What do I already know about this topic?What do I already know about this topic?

• What questions does this raise for me?What questions does this raise for me?

• How can I organize this information?How can I organize this information?

• How can I picture this information?How can I picture this information?

• How can I paraphrase and summarize this How can I paraphrase and summarize this information?information?

• What’s my hook for remembering this information?What’s my hook for remembering this information?

• What more do I need to know? (questions I need to What more do I need to know? (questions I need to ask my teacher)ask my teacher)

Maintaining the Maintaining the Interactive NotebookInteractive Notebook

• No ripped out pages or torn cornersNo ripped out pages or torn corners

• No doodling that doesnNo doodling that doesn’’t relate to notest relate to notes

• Date, title and number each pageDate, title and number each page

• EveryoneEveryone’’s Math spiral should MATCH!s Math spiral should MATCH!

Lateness and Lack of Chronological Lateness and Lack of Chronological OrderOrder

1.1. If you forget to bring your notebook If you forget to bring your notebook to class, you may bring it by the very to class, you may bring it by the very next calendar day next calendar day only, only, for a stamp. for a stamp.

2.2. Any right side assignment that is out Any right side assignment that is out of chronological order will not receive of chronological order will not receive a homework stamp.a homework stamp.

Math SyllabusMath Syllabus

Inside cover

Your nameCore

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GROUP ROLESGROUP ROLES

•Attach to page 3Attach to page 3

•Read through the responsibilities of Read through the responsibilities of each role when you have the sheet each role when you have the sheet glued into your spiral.glued into your spiral.

Math Discourse Math Discourse

•Glue to page 5Glue to page 5

•Attach your conversation ideas to Attach your conversation ideas to page 2page 2

•Glue your Equation ladder to page Glue your Equation ladder to page 77

•Add a Add a Solving Equations Solving Equations stickie stickie page markerpage marker

Getting StartedGetting Started

Solve using mental math.

1. x + 2 = 17

ANSWER 15

ANSWER 24

2. x6 = 4

3. x – 7 = 3

ANSWER 10

ANSWER 6

4. 9x = 54

Copy the Essential Question on the top of your page 9:How can you efficiently solving linear equations?

Warm UpWarm Up

vocabulaRYvocabulaRY

• Inverse operations: Inverse operations:

The operation that reverses the effect of another operation. Addition and subtraction are inverse operationsMultiplication and division are inverse operations.

• Equivalent equationsEquivalent equations

Equations that have the same solution.Equations that have the same solution.

• ReciprocalReciprocal

A reciprocal is one of a pair of numbers that, when A reciprocal is one of a pair of numbers that, when multiplied together, equal 1.multiplied together, equal 1.

PROPERTIESPROPERTIES

PROPERTIESPROPERTIES

Homework videoHomework video

•Access the video through Access the video through

sophia.orgsophia.org

•What to do while you are watchingWhat to do while you are watching

•Time involvedTime involved

•What we will do tomorrowWhat we will do tomorrow

Take notes in this section.

Let’s practiceLet’s practice

Stations: Stations: Personal ResponsibilityPersonal Responsibility

• These stations make you solely responsible These stations make you solely responsible for your own learningfor your own learning

• You can progress as quickly as you choose You can progress as quickly as you choose

• Proficiency—check your target tracker!Proficiency—check your target tracker!

Solving Equations Solving Equations Ladder Ladder

• Every day you will start the lesson by filling Every day you will start the lesson by filling in your ladder—based on the quiz your took in your ladder—based on the quiz your took the day before.the day before.

• Take notes in your spiral!Take notes in your spiral!

• Here’s how you fill out the ladder…Here’s how you fill out the ladder…

• Where are you going to start?Where are you going to start?

How The Stations WorkHow The Stations Work

When you are assigned to a station, follow this process When you are assigned to a station, follow this process as a as a groupgroup::

• Read the agenda and follow the stepsRead the agenda and follow the steps

• Participate in the activity for the stationParticipate in the activity for the station

• Complete a worksheet (Complete a worksheet (show your work!show your work!))

• When you have finished a worksheet, get the answer key to When you have finished a worksheet, get the answer key to checkcheck

• At the end of class you will take a quiz on that topicAt the end of class you will take a quiz on that topic

• Pass the quiz? Go to the next station tomorrow!Pass the quiz? Go to the next station tomorrow!

• Don’t pass? Do the station again with a different activity Don’t pass? Do the station again with a different activity and practice worksheet.and practice worksheet.

ExpectationsExpectations

• You stay on taskYou stay on task

• You follow all instructionsYou follow all instructions

• You use the materials appropriatelyYou use the materials appropriately

• You work as a group and help each otherYou work as a group and help each other

• You leave your table as you found itYou leave your table as you found it

• You will receive only one warning before being You will receive only one warning before being sent elsewhere to complete the work!sent elsewhere to complete the work!

StationsStations

• We will get started tomorrow.We will get started tomorrow.

• Watch the video so you are ready to practice.Watch the video so you are ready to practice.

• If you don’t watch the video tonight, you will If you don’t watch the video tonight, you will need to watch it before getting started need to watch it before getting started tomorrow.tomorrow.

Homework PracticeHomework Practice

•Complete the video lesson for the Complete the video lesson for the station you were assigned today.station you were assigned today.

•Review and reflect on your notes Review and reflect on your notes for the day.for the day.

2 minute countdown2 minute countdown

•Make sure your planner is filled out.Make sure your planner is filled out.

•Organize and put away your materials. Organize and put away your materials. DonDon’’t leave anything behind!t leave anything behind!

•Thank someone for their help or kindness.Thank someone for their help or kindness.

•Stay seated until Mrs. S dismisses you.Stay seated until Mrs. S dismisses you.

Remember every minute counts!Remember every minute counts!