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Section 7 4 Lesson Plan
Section 7 4 Lesson Plan
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Lesson Planning Document
1. General Information
Teacher: Bethany Herdzina Subject: Algebra 2
Mentor: Stephen Dorris
Grade: Secondary
Date: 11/24/14
Time Allowed: 50
2. Topic
Section 7.4 Properties of Logarithms
3. Subjects Integrated
Algebra I
4. Readiness and Background Knowledge
In previous chapters, students have shown mastery on summative assessments in
the following areas:
o Properties of Exponents (Section 1.5)
Students were proficient on formative assessments in the following areas:
o Inverse Functions (Section 7.2)
o Logarithmic Functions (Section 7.3)
Todays learning objectives are connected to what students have previously
learned.
5. Goals
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.LE.A.4 - For exponential models, express as a
logarithm the solution to abct = d where a, c, and d are numbers and the base b is
2, 10, or e; evaluate the logarithm using technology.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.B.5 Understand the inverse relationship
between exponents and logarithms and use this relationship to solve problems
involving logarithms and exponents.
6. Objectives
Student Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to use properties of exponents and logarithms to simplify
logarithmic expressions.
Students will be able to use the inverse relationship between exponents and
logarithms to simplify logarithmic expressions.
Objectives:
I can use properties of exponents and logarithms to
simplify logarithmic expressions.
I can use the inverse relationship between exponents
and logarithms to simplify logarithmic expressions.
1.
Solution: 2
2.
Solution: 3
3.
Solution: 1
4.
Solution:
o Go over the solutions to the bellringer problems.
I will ask for four volunteers to work the bellringer
problems on the board. Students will also explain their
solutions to their peers.
What properties did students use?
The book uses the word property, and Mr. Dorris
uses the word rule. I will try to use rule, but
they can be used interchangeably.
Point out that these properties of logarithms are like the
properties of exponents that they learned in Chapter 1
(activate prior knowledge).
Announcements
o We will finish Section 7.4 Properties of Logarithms today.
o The only additional homework problem that was not assigned
Friday is number 34. Students are to continue working on the
homework problems, and they should be able to complete all of
them by the end of todays lesson.
o There will be a quiz over Sections 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4, tomorrow
(Tuesday, November 25). I will take some time at the beginning of
class tomorrow to answer any questions.
c. Behavioral Expectations
Students are expected to listen respectfully and participate during whole
class instruction.
Students are expected to be respectful and stay on task during small group
work.
d. Instructional Steps
Whole Class Instruction (about 17 minutes)
o Power Property of Logarithms
The bellringer problem asked students to use the Product
and Quotient Rule. Ask students if they remember the
other rule they learned on Friday. Remind students of Mr.
Dorriss nickname for the rule.
What does the power rule tell us?
You can bring the power out front and multiply it
by the logarithm.
Example: Express as a product. Simplify, if possible.
Why does this property help us? Show students how this
problem would turn out without this property.
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the role of the liaison will go to the group facilitator. Once groups
are settled, I will check with each group to make sure each student
has a role.
Students will turn in one paper per group with each group
members name on the paper. This will help ensure that both the
group as a whole as well as each individual are held accountable.
I will stop students with about 3 minutes left of the period to
quickly summarize Section 7.4. This will help ensure that students
take away the appropriate information and bring the class to a
close.
During this time I will circulate to monitor student work, answer
questions, and provide feedback to help accommodate individual
student needs. I will also reward and reinforce student effort in the
form of verbal praise.
Each group will write a few sentences describing the main idea of
the lesson and why properties of logarithms are useful on the
bottom of their exit slip.
Problems to be attached.