Dora DePaolis AIS 7: Math Aim: Word Problems requiring addition, subtraction and multiplication of positive & negative

numbers Do Now: Review how to read a thermometer Objectives: Students will be able to identify key words in mathematical equations Students will utilize visual cues to support their comprehension of mathematical word problems

Math Common Core Learning Standards 7.EE Solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations. Solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and negative rational numbers in any form (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals), using tools strategically. Materials: SmartBoard Presentation Procedures: Take attendance Do Now Activity: Review how to read a thermometer Ask students to identify and circle the critical information in the following word problem: o The temperature in Kansas during the winter usually ranges from -6 degrees to 1 degree. On January 7 the temperature dropped to -10 degrees at 1 AM. By noon the temperature rose 10 degrees before it fell another 5 degrees. What was the high temperature on January 7? Read last line first what is equation looking for? Insert arrow up / down above key words; Will total be bigger or smaller than starting temp? How many times will temp change? (once add/subtract; more than once multiplication / division) Provide students with temperature equations that are accompanied by visual cue (thermometer) ; students must solve equations, showing all work, and explain how they found their answers o The phrasing of equations that require addition or subtraction is changed so that multiplication is required Review banking-related word problem terminology Provide students with banking equations that are accompanied by visual cues ; students must solve equations, showing all work, and explain how they found their answers o Read last line first what is equation looking for?

Insert arrow up / down above key words; Will total be bigger or smaller than starting amount? o How many times will account total change? (once add/subtract; more than once multiplication / division) o The phrasing of equations that require addition or subtraction is changed so that multiplication is required Review elevation-related word problem terminology Provide students with elevation equations that are accompanied by visual cue; students must solve equations, showing all work, and explain how they found their answers o Read last line first what is equation looking for? o Insert arrow up / down above key words; Will total be bigger or smaller than starting elevation? o How many times will elevation change? (once add/subtract; more than once multiplication / division) o The phrasing of equations that require addition or subtraction is changed so that multiplication is required Students are asked to compose their own word problems requiring addition or subtraction; then the same equation must be converted into one requiring multiplication. o Students have an opportunity to teach their equation to the rest of the students.

Key Question: How does one determine the operation necessary to solve a word problem involving integers?

Conclusion: Review key vocabulary Answer any remaining questions the students may have

Assessment Students verbal responses Unit test to follow