Monday (A)/Tuesday (B)

Systems of linear equations by substitution (Day 3)

(CEI Activity)
GSE Algebra Standards:
Solve systems of equations.
MGSE9-12.A.REI.6 Solve systems of linear equations exactly and approximately (e.g., with
graphs), focusing on pairs of linear equations in two variables.
Literacy Standards:
Students will use skills, resources, and tools to draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply
knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.
Technology Standards:
1. Creativity and Innovation
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products
and processes using technology. Students:
apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including
at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:
a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital
environments and media.
b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media
and formats.
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve
problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students:
a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.
Objective/Purpose:
Students will be able to solve systems of equations by using the substitution method.

Essential Question:
How do I solve systems of equations by substitution?
First 15/Warm-up (15 min):

Students will answer standardized test questions on substitution using All in Learning
Clickers.

Students will be tracked with a roster and clicker # attached to a clipboard.

Student results will be assessed and analyzed and students will be placed in groups for lesson
according to ability.

Review of Materials (30 min.):

Students will do the even problems of the classwork as a review of solving a system using
substitution. (2-20 even)
Group Practice (40min.):
Students will complete practice problems stemming from the Teacher Introduction
Higher Order Thinking Question:
Notebooks and Pens CEI Activity.
On a chart paper, make a claim, show your evidence, and give your interpretation based on the
Notebooks and Pens activity. For all work, answer in complete sentences
Claim: Which Student is correct? (Answer in complete sentences) (10 points)
Evidence: Figure out how many pens and notebooks are sold in the store? (State the method used
and Show all steps in the process.) (30 points)
Interpretation: Based on the work completed in the evidence part, what is your solution using a
complete sentence. (10 points)

Throughout the activity, students will have a checkpoint every 10 minutes to answer probing
questions using PollEverywhere.com to gain understanding of the students understanding of the
activity.
Independent Practice (0 min):
N/A
Closing (5 min.):
Students will do a gallery walk and place a post it on each groups work.
Student comments should consist of an I like and an I wonder statement.

Differentiation:
Lesson will be differentiated based on process.
Students that do not understand material will be able to work in small group with teacher.
Students will be grouped according to data analyzed from the warm-up using the All-In-Learning
System.
Assessment/CFU:
Teacher will check each groups Claim, Evidence, and Interpretation of a systems of linear
equations problem.
Probing questions and prompt include:
What does the letter p represent?
Write the equation as a sentence. Does your sentence match what Dan/Emma said?
If n = 3, what would p equal in the first equation? Which is greater: n or p?
Are there more notebooks than pens? How can you tell from the equation?
For this equation, is there another possible pair of values for n and p? And another? How do you
know which value is correct?
How can you check that your values for n and p work for both equations?
What is a sensible value to try for n (or p)? Why?
Can you organize your work in a table?
Would someone unfamiliar with your work easily understand your solution?
Have you explained how you arrived at your answer?
How can you check that your answer is correct?