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A Presentation to Teachers
for the
California Mathematics Adoption
Lesson Objective:
Students will develop
the Elimination Method
for solving systems of
equations.
Suggested Lesson
Activity:
Description of lesson
and strategies for
implementation, such
as questions for
students
Closure:
Every lesson contains
closure strategies for
teachers.
Introduction:
• Motivates learning
• Gets students active
• Challenging
Conceptual
Development:
When appropriate,
manipulatives (such as
algebra tiles) are used to
help students move from
concrete to abstract
understanding.
• Structured lesson
• Problem-based
learning
Rigorous • Aligned • Balanced •
Lesson 6.2.3
Socratic Method:
Questions that
students answer to
develop a new concept
• Requires students
to be actively
thinking
• Outlines a process
for solving the
problem
Context:
Focus on solving word
problems.
Practice:
Embedded in classwork
Explicit Notes:
Following most lessons
is a “Math Notes” box
containing:
• Formal definitions
• Solved examples
• Multiple strategies
• Explanation of
special cases
• Research-based
• Structured problems
with clear objectives
• Active engagement
with the lesson
• Mathematical
discourse
Help with
Homework:
Students have access
to free tutorial help with
hints and solutions to
all homework
questions.
Solved Examples:
Additional resource
containing solved
examples of content
with complete
explanations.
Extra Practice:
Offers multiple practice
problems (with
answers) for use in
class or at home.
Answers:
Answers are provided
so that students can
get instant feedback on
developing skill.
Parent Guide
To help parents help
their children
Flesh-Kincaid:
Using the Flesh-
Kincaid scale of
readability, the student
Algebra Connections
scores are:
7.4 64.0
Grade Level Reading Ease
Rigorous • Aligned • Balanced •
Conclusion