Jeremy+Unit+Plan

Title/Name: Linear Equations

Course & Topic: Algebra I, Linear Functions

What does your topic mean? My topic is about the properties of linear equations/functions and the qualities of certain equations.

What kinds of problems will your students solve? My students will solve equations and manipulate them into certain forms. They will also be able to graph these linear functions.

What's the relevance of this kind of math problem? Linear functions can model many different real-life situations. In statistics, linear regression is based of this type of equation.

What are your current thoughts regarding the use of technology to help teach this topic? I would like to use graphing calculators in the class because it allows for students to engage with the material. I would also like to use a graphing software program and use its power and speed to offer multiple examples quickly.