CP+Hale,+Jordan

=Unit Cover Page=


 * Unit Title:** //Reasoning With Equations and Inequalities//
 * Grade Level(s):** //High School//
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** //Math: Algebra//
 * Key Words:** //Variable, exponents, coefficient, factoring, quadratic, completing the square//
 * Designed by:** //Jordan Hale//
 * Time Frame:**
 * School District:** //RSU 9//
 * School:** //Mt. Blue High School//

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 * =Brief Summary of Unit (all of stage one- about the unit, not what the students will do)= ||
 * This unit covers linear and quadratic equations and how to solve them. We will look at how it is applied in the real world by architects and designers every day. Through type II technologies such as a blog, Google Sketch Up and the internet, students will explore various real world applications of solving equations. Working in groups and alone with presentations and projects are designed to make the student think about how solving equations is relevant to the real world. Placing the student in the shoes of an architect will demonstrate their knowledge os solving equations as they need to use them for lengths, widths and heights. They will be asked to design a city block using Google Sketch Up and submit it to an architectural firm for a competition. There will be two quizzes and a test, as well as project to show the students progress and learning. Also, many class activities are designed to help check for students understanding, and give them many opportunities to ask questions and learn from their peers. Recognizing patterns and understanding how to solve linear and quadratic equations is what students will show to understand their learning.