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Lesson Planning Sheet Title: Calculations with Surds Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson: All students should be able to calculate the product of two brackets involving surds. Most students should be able to substitute a surd into an expression and evaluate the result Some students should be able to solve problems using surds in context. Keywords: Surd, Expand, Substitute Learning Activities Starter/Introduction Students review simplifying expressions involving surds by considering their square factors. Have solutions and working out presented on mini-whiteboards for assessment since this is prerequisite knowledge for the remainder of the lesson. Development To demonstrate expanding out a pair of brackets involving surds it maybe necessary to review the relationships and . A common Resources: Mini-whiteboards

misconception is for students to also consider and to be valid. Emphasise the need to ensure the surds inside the brackets are fully simplified before expansion as this will make later calculations much easier. When calculating the difference between two brackets remind the class to multiply both terms within the bracket by the negative. Ensure each solution is left in its most simplified result. The class should be able to progress through the third slide independently. Ensure feedback is given throughout to maintain pace. Plenary The plenary is intended to assess each of the three learning objectives as well as consolidating the learning of the lesson. All students should be able to evaluate the area of the biggest square, most should produce an area for the blue section and the best should simplify the final area. Have solutions presented on mini-whiteboards for assessment and feedback. Differentiation More able: Students could link surd calculations to volume of complex shapes. Less Able Students may need to work with expanding brackets involving surds one lesson and progress on to substitution of surds into formulae the next.