Solving Equations
Word Problems
Equations, Inequalities, and Functions | Estimated Time 5 hrs
Mini-Lesson Targeted Skill:
Engage learners in a targeted content-driven presentation based on a specific lesson, skill of study. Provide a brief explanation of the skill relevance through modeling and demonstrations. Be prepared to remediate and or reteach when necessary.
(15-20 minutes)
Solving Equations: Word Problems
The learner will be able to write and solve multi-step single variable equations.
Instructional Materials/Activity
Video: Option 1
Video: Option 2
(All lesson notes and or annotation should be supported by a topic/ skill driven Outline Template, to assist learners in summarizing the key skills covered).
Activity:Word Problem Strategy: CUBES
Independent Practice
Facilitate learning groups to engage in problem-based learning to reinforce mini lesson. Students self-explore.
(20-25 minutes)
The learner groups will identify and begin to demonstrate mini-lesson skill understanding through completing steps 1:
Step 1: Have learner the Higher Level Word Problems Activity using the CUBES Strategies introduced in the video and annotate on the subject using the doodle note sheets:
Guided Practice
Engage with small groups to guide lines of thinking.
(20-25 minutes)
The instructor will engage the learner groups in a short oral formative assessment on steps 1,2,3 and 4:
The instructor will start the timer/stopwatch.
Each pair/small group will receive a 4 pre-selected word problems.
The students will work together to identify key mathematical terms that will assist them in solving the problem.
Learners will write 5 word problems in complete sentences on chart paper that present to the class.
Lesson Flip /Pull-Outs
Work with the learner to demonstrate mastery utilizing instructor-selected tools through presentation and/or pull-outs.
(20-25 minutes)
At this stage the learner becomes the instructor by explaining the completed activity and the steps taken towards completion. This lesson flip provides the instructor with another opportunity to listen for skill mastery and or guide learner thinking toward sound understanding.
Personal Skill Development
Provide an opportunity for students to utilize online learning tools to facilitate individualized instruction.
(20-30 minutes)
Education Essentials: GED Academy
From the New Readers Press, Kaplan GED Test Prep 2018
Have learners complete Lesson 2: Equation Word Problems Pg.357
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The Probe
Provide an opportunity for students to review, ask additional questions, reflect on changes to their thinking, and identify new skills they have developed.
(15-20 minutes)
Sharing learner success and challenges by asking the students what they have learned about strategies on how to solve Word Problems
Instructional Evaluation
(How effective was the instruction today)
Review the learner artifacts and exit tickets from each group. Develop a plan of remediation, reteach and or review.
