9th Grade Equations And Inequalities Lesson Plan Example

Topic:Solve equations and simplify expressions

Objectives & Outcomes

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to solve equations and simplify expressions using the order of operations.

Materials

• Pencils
• Paper
• Calculator (optional)

Warm-up

• Ask students to write down an equation with one variable, such as "x+4=11". Have them solve the equation and write the solution on the board.
• Next, have students write down an equation with two variables, such as "x+y=15". Have them solve the equation and write the solution on the board.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concepts of equations and inequalities. Explain that an equation is a statement that two sides of an equation are equal, while an inequality is a statement that the sides of an inequality are not equal.
• Introduce the symbols used to represent equations and inequalities, such as "<", ">", and "≥".
• Demonstrate how to solve simple equations and inequalities using pencil and paper.

Guided Practice:

• Provide students with problems to solve on paper, with examples showing how to solve each one.
• Have students work in pairs to solve the problems and verify their solutions.

Independent Practice:

• Provide students with a variety of problems to solve on paper, with no assistance or guidance.
• Have students work independently to solve the problems and check their solutions.

Closure:

• Review the main concepts covered in the lesson, including solving equations and simplifying expressions.
• Ask students to share any questions or concerns they have about the lesson.

Assessment:

• Give a short quiz on solving equations and simplifying expressions, with a few multiple choice questions and some open-ended questions requiring a written solution.