Category Archives: Lesson Plans

Writing Word Problems

Posted on November 12, 2010 by

I find it quite easy to complain about context in real-world scenarios.  However, when it comes to writing word problems which obey all of my rules things become much harder.  We’re coming to the end of the unit on triangle trigonometry and … Continue reading →

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Pairs Check

Posted on October 28, 2010 by

Yesterday we gave the students a Pairs Check.  In a pairs check, we organize the worksheet in two columns and have the students take turns solving the problems in their column.  The problem solver’s role is to narrate everything they … Continue reading →

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The Ferris Wheel Problem

Posted on October 2, 2010 by

This coming Wednesday is my first formal assessment.  Sure, I’m a little nervous when it comes to being watched, filmed, evaluated, and judged on my ability to teach, but on the other hand, I’m stoked to show my supervisor the … Continue reading →

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Interval Notation Problems

Posted on September 14, 2010 by

I’ve noticed often times the students in my class are having trouble putting numbers in the right order in interval notation.  Often times they seem to mark intervals from [4, -2] or (0, -10). Today I decided prove a point … Continue reading →

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12 Basic Functions – Day 3 Lesson Plan

Posted on September 7, 2010 by

This is the third day of a 3 part lesson on the 12 basic functions.  Feel free to look at the lesson plans for day 2 and day 1. Day 3 – Presentations This was the day where everything came together. … Continue reading →

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