Blended Learning Lesson Plan

Lesson Title:
Operating in Order :)
Objectives:
 Translate between algebraic expressions and verbal phrases that include
variables.
 Investigate and identify parts of algebraic expressions using mathematical
terminology, including term, coefficient, constant, and factor.
 Evaluate real-world and algebraic expressions for specific values using the Order
of Operations. Grouping symbols should be limited to parentheses, braces, and
brackets. Exponents should be limited to whole-numbers.
State Standards:
6.EEI.2 Extend the concepts of numerical expressions to algebraic expressions involving
positive rational numbers.

Context: Before this lesson, students learned how to write and evaluate expressions using whole
number exponents following the order of operations. Students will learn how to solve
expressions with parentheses and brackets. Also, using the correct terminology when solving the
expressions using the order operations. This skill will be needed for next lesson when students
will apply mathematical properties to the expressions.
Data: Students will be grouped based off their performance from the exit slip on the previous
lesson. Students will also get an exit slip to evaluate how they are doing and for grouping next
class.
Materials:
Part of Lesson Materials Needed
Introduction  Smart Board
 Dry Erase Board
 Expo Marker
 Notes
 Pencil
Teacher Directed  Dry Erase Board
 Expo Marker
Collaborative Station  Flash Cards
 Paper
 Pencil
 Independent Digital  Laptop (https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-
sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-expressions-and-variables/
cc-6th-evaluating-expressions/v/what-is-a-variable,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzeDWFhYv3E)

Closure  Exit Slip

 Pencil

Procedures:
Introduction (15 minutes): Students will be directed to pick up a dry erase board and
expo marker as they enter the classroom. Students will then sit their materials and book bag
down at their desk. Then proceed to turn in their homework to the homework folder. After the
bell rings, everybody should be seated and ready to go. I will write an expression including
positive exponents on the boards. Students will then get 2 minutes to evaluate the expression.
After the two minutes are up, students will raise their boards so I can check their answers. I will
then work the expression for students to see their mistakes, if any. Students will erase their
boards. I will ask them to draw brackets then parentheses, to give them a review. Students will
pull out their notes. I will write an expression on the board to go over their terminology. I will
also explain to students how to write “six times a number minus another number”. After the
lesson, I will group students based off their exit slip last class.

Teacher Directed (15 minutes): The teacher directed station will be at a table where the
students will be facing me. I will go over the lesson a little more and then ask them if they have
any questions. If there are not questions, then I will start the station. All the students will have a
dry erase board and an expo marker. I will write on expression including positive exponents,
parentheses and brackets. Then once everybody is finished, I will get the students to explain the
steps one by one. Students will get about one and two more question (s) based off their
performance. I will guide students through the expression as needed.

Collaborative (15 minutes): Give students flash cards with different digits and operations.
Each student will have a different card: number 4, number 20, a multiple symbol, a subtract
symbol, parentheses, and exponent. Students will rearrange the numbers and symbols to produce
a number of different answers. Students will understand the order of number and symbols really
matters when solving expressions.
 Independent Digital (15 minutes): Students will use their laptop to go on Khan Academy
to watch videos on terminology of algebraic expressions. After watching videos and practicing
the material, there is 4 question quiz students must complete. I will be able to go in and check
their score. Students will then watch an educational rap about the order of operations on
Youtube.

Closure (15 minutes): Students will go back to their desks. I will ask students if there are
any more questions about the lesson to make sure they understand the lesson. Students will then
get an exit slip with about 3 questions about the lesson. Two questions will be expressions for
them to solve and one question will be turn verbal phrases to algebraic expressions. Then on the
bottom, students will give be a rate between 1-10 about how they feel about the lesson. One
meaning, the student needs to meet with the teacher. Five meaning, the student maybe just needs
a little review. Ten meaning, the student understands the lesson thoroughly. Students will leave
when finished with exit slip.

Rationale:
1. Khan Academy:
This piece of multimedia is an educational and informational video that will explain the
different terms in algebraic expressions. This website also gives the students quizzes after
every lesson and test after every unit to make sure students understand the material. Khan
Academy is an online website that connects with state standards well. It incorporates
videos along with exercises from students to practice before quizzes and tests. Teachers
can also keep track of their students’ progress. Khan Academy differentiates instruction
by giving students option to turn on subtitles for videos and to also change the language.
2. Youtube:
This piece of multimedia is a rap song that is educational and will help students
remember the order of operations. Kids love music and this is a fun way to incorporate
something that like into the classroom. The song lists the different steps in the order of
operations and then help them solve expressions along with the song. The song shows
students how to use exponents from the previous lesson while also including parentheses
from this lesson. The lyrics of the songs are also showed in the video for students to
follow along and learn the song.