S+Blackman,+Brittany

**Office:** Blackman Hall Room 207 **Office Phone:** N/A **Office Hours:** MWF 3-4 TTR 2-3 ** E-mail: ** brittany.blackman@maine.edu
 * Teacher:** Ms. Blackman

=Summary of Unit Stage 1= Students will understand the operations can be manipulated, there are different ways to write the same problem, and that operations have several properties. They will learn essential questions such as how to manipulate expressions, why expressions are equivalent, and how to implement these properties. Students will know the definition of expression, property, equivalent, and like terms. They will know the order of operations, the system of a line, and how to foil. They will be able to describe what an expression is and how we use them, evaluate equivalent expressions and make sense of why they're equal, perform and solve operations on equations, compare and contrast properties, imagine different ways to say the same problem, and recognize properties.

=Establish Goal= Common Core Stats Standards Content Area: Mathematics Grade Level: 7th grade Domain: Expressions and Equations Standard: Use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions Clusters: 1,2

=Students will understand that= •operations can be manipulated. •there are different ways to write the same problem. •operations have several properties.

= = =Essential Questions= •How do I manipulate expressions? •Why are the expressions equivalent? •How do I implement these properties?

= = =Students will know= •Definitions; expression, property, equivalent, like terms, operations •Formulas; quadratic equations, •Sequences; order of operations, system of a line, Foil

= = =Students will be able to= •describe what an expression is and how we use them. •evaluate equivalent expressions and make sense of why they're equal. •perform and solve operations on expressions. •compare and contrast properties. •imagine different ways to say the same problem. •recognize properties.

**Performance Task Overview Narrative from stage 2**

=Expectations= Absent policy: When you are absent from class it is your obligation to pick up the work you missed. I have a folders on the wall for each class, where you can find the assignments and handouts.

Assignments: Every morning we will start the class with questions from the homework. That means you must have it out and in front of you before the bell rings. All assignments need to be turned in on time, unless we have discussed a different due date. Be sure to communicate with me if you need time for anything. I do not grade the homework, because I assign the problems that have the answers. This does not mean you don't have to do it. If you don't do the homework, your tests and quizes will reflect that.

Classroom behavior: In order to learn, this has to be a safe environment. Students need to feel comfortable to ask questions in class, and participate. Do not make fun of any students, and do not make it seem like a student asked a "dumb" question. You will be the one that looks dumb.

Plagiarism: Don't do it. I will know if you did not do all of your math out, and mysteriously got the right answer, or if it is a different person's hand writing. You will recieve a zero if you cheat at all, and I will have to report you.

=Benchmarks (300 points)=
 * Wiki**- The first thing we will be doing in this class is understanding what an expression is. We need to know what it is and how to use them before we can actually use them. That is why you will create a wiki page explaining what the expression is and how to use it. But wait, it gets better. You will be writing the page in the point of view //of// the expression! **(25 points)**


 * IMovie-** After we learn about expressions, we need to know properties. After we learn all about the different properties of operations, you will make an imovie in the point of view of a specific property (yes, again). You will work in partners, and you will have to act out an interrogation. One of you will be the interrogator and the other will be the property, and you must give your alibi in a way that hints at what you are, but doesn't flat out say it. **(50 points)**


 * Blog**- Once we learn about properties and expressions, we will be able to generate equations that are equivalent to other equations but worded differently. You will each create a blog with your own equation on it. Then each of you will comment on each of the other blogs coming up with an equation that is equivalent to the blog you are on.**(25 points)**


 * Glogster**- Once you have worked with the properties long enough you will be able to compare and contrast them. As a class you will create a glogster that compares and contrasts the properties of operations. **(25 points)**


 * Comic Life-** By now you should be an expert on equations. You will each create a creative comic life that interestingly explains why specific equations are equal. **(50 points)**


 * Google Docs-** By now, you should be an expert on //everything//. I will test you on that using an interactive test. **(50 points)**


 * Performance Task-** Nickelodeon is airing a new show called "Math in Your Life". You are auditioning for a spot on the show. You must create an iMovie explaining how you use math in your life. You must turn your act into an equation and explain how the three main properties (associative, commutative, distributive) and one of the other three properties (addition identity, multiplication identity, zero property of multiplication) can be or can't be applied to it. The auditioner with the most creative and interesting movie along with the best mathematical explanation will be hired. This will test your understanding of everything, and force you apply it. **(75 points)**

=Grading Scale= **A** (93 -100), **A-** (90 - 92), **B+** (87 - 89), **B** (83 - 86), **B-** (80 - 82), **C+**(77 - 79), **C** (73-76), **C-** (70 - 72), **D+**(67 - 69), **D** (63 - 66), **D-** (60 - 62), **F** (0 - 59).