S+Stoutamyer,+Mykayla

Office Phone:** (207) 4310-0188 ** E-mail: ** mykayla.stoutamyer@maine.edu
 * Teacher:** Ms. Mykayla Stoutamyer
 * Office:
 * Office Hours:** 2:00PM - 4:30PM

=Summary of Unit= How long will it take your computer to fall from the top of house? How much money will you have after your first paycheck once you pay all of your bills? These are just some of the questions that the amazing mathematical technique of equations can solve. Students will begin learning about the basic linear functions and how to solve those is a variety of ways and then they will move on the more complicated equations of quadratics. Students will compare and contrast both of these equations and will try to solve quadratics by using knowledge from linear equations. After learning all the necessary solving techniques, students will use the real life situations presented and solve these problems. Last, but not least, students will create their own equations to fulfill a budget request from a professional basketball team!

=Establish Goals= a. Solve systems of linear equations and inequalities in two unknowns and interpret their graphs.
 * Maine Learning Results: Mathematics-D. Algebra**
 * Equations and Inequalities**
 * Grades 9-Diploma**
 * 2. Students solve families of equations and inequalities.**

= = =Students will understand that= •Equations have many ways for being solved. •Quadratic equations have different methods for solving. •Equations can be used to calculate some everyday situations.

= = =Essential Questions= •How can technology (calculators) help solve equations? •Why do quadratic equations differ from linear equations? •How do equations help solve situations in everyday life?

= = =Students will know= •**Vocabulary**- linear equation, quadratic equation, constant, coefficient •**Formulas**- ax+b, ax²+bx+c, quadratic formula •**Key Factual Information**- What does the intersection of 2 graphs mean? What do the roots of a quadratic equation represent? How to factor quadratic equations. How to apply equations to everyday problems.

= = =Students will be able to= •Show different ways for arriving at the same answer. •Make sense of the information gained from using equations in everyday situations. •a. Solve systems of linear equations and inequalities in two unknowns and interpret their graphs. •Compare quadratic equations with linear equations. •Relate techniques used for solving linear equations to those techniques used for quadratic equations. •Recognize everyday situations where equations can be used.

**Performance Task Overview** The Boston Celtics basketball team is ready to have new uniforms. They have asked your team of designers from Nike to design their new look. If the Celtics choose your design, Nike is going to give your team an extra bonus. The team needs new uniform shorts and shirts, new warm-up pants and shirts/jackets, new shoes, and new matching gym bags. Each member of the design team will choose a piece of the design and research prices. After finding the uniform, warm-up, shoes, or gym bag that you want, you will then set up and equation for x amount of uniforms. However, the General Manager and owner of the team do not want to spend over $5000 for the 24 uniform shirts and shorts (home and away), 12 warm-up pants, 12 warm-up shirts, 12 gym bags and 12 pairs of shoes. Also, the general manager and owner want you to include the standard $900.00 price they will have to spend to get the names and numbers put on the shirt. You must take this information into account while researching your design and before submitting your design. In order to ensure you stay within budget, your team must take the individual equation and make one equation to show the total price. Since the team is in Boston, a Wikispace must be made to display all the information: graphs, equations, pictures of the choices, explanations of the choices, equations, and graphs, and an IMovie commercial.

=Expectations=
 * Students are expected to respect the teacher, classmates, and themselves.
 * Students are expected to be on time to class and attend every class. If a student is absent, they must e-mail the teacher as soon as possible and then bring in a note to the next class. Make-up work will be discussed either through e-mail or when the student returns to school. Following this procedure will ensure that all students are doing the same amount of work and class time is not being used to catch students up with the whole class.
 * If students know ahead of time that they are going to be absent due to an appointment, family vacation, funeral, etc., they are to come talk to the teacher and get the work ahead of time.
 * Students are expected to complete the make-up work and pass it in on the due date discussed with the teacher.
 * Students are expected to bring all necessary materials to class. This includes, but is not limited to a pen or pencil, notebook, textbook and homework assignments.
 * Students are expected to turn in assignments on time unless an alternative deadline has been discussed between the student and teacher. If a student is absent on the day that something is due, he or she is responsible to e-mail the teacher that day so that a plan can be in place for turning in the project with the rest of the class.
 * Students are expected to ask for help when they do not understand something. The teacher will be around before or after school to help. Also students can try e-mailing the teacher to get help, but they should not rely on this because the teacher may not read your e-mail until after the aid is needed.
 * Students will be expected to do their own work. Cheating and plagiarism are unacceptable. If students copy and paste from the internet they are required to use citations and give the author credit for his or her work. If a student is caught plagiarizing, the punishment will be what is addressed in the student handbook. Cheating will also not be tolerated. Students should take pride in their work and complete it themselves. If they do not do so, they are not learning the necessary material.

=Benchmarks=

__**Class Attendance and Participation**__ **150 points**

 * Class attendance and participation is mandatory. Students must come to every class in order to receive all 150 points, unless absence is unavoidable. If that is the case, the student must take responsibility to talk to the teacher either prior to the absence or as soon as the student returns to school to get a chance to make up the points with alternative assignments.

__**Quizzes**__ **100 points**

 * Quizzes will be given quizzes every other Friday to give the teacher an idea of student progress. These quizzes will be given at the end of those classes. Students will be informed of the information going to be covered on the quiz ahead of time, but the quizzes will usually contain topics covered in between quizzes.
 * The two lowest quiz grades will be dropped.

__**Exit Cards**__ **50 points**

 * Exit cards will typically be given at the end of every class. Students will have to complete these few questions before they can leave the class.
 * These exit cards will not be graded. The answers will be checked and corrected so that the teacher and students will be able to see the problem areas with the topic.

__**Homework**__ **100 points**

 * Homework will be given on an almost daily basis and will be collected, corrected, but not graded. Like the exit cards homework is meant to give students and the teacher feedback on progress.

__**Comic Life**__ **100 points**

 * Students will be asked to make a Comic Life describing the differences and similarities between linear equations and quadratic equations. Students are expected to be creative and follow the rubric in order to receive the full amount of points on the comic.

__**E-Folio**__ **100 points**

 * Students will be expected to make an E-Folio with examples of how to use equations in everyday situations. Students will have to be creative and follow a rubric in order to receive all the points.

__**Blogs**__ **50 points**

 * Students will be asked at the end of a lesson (sometimes more frequently) to write a blog expressing concerns with the lesson, questions that have not been answered, or something that just struck the student. Students will elaborate on their statements and post the blog on blogger.com.
 * These will not be graded on rubric, but will be checked as being done.
 * Students do not need to worry about their opinion affecting their grade. These blogs are to help the teacher improve the lessons and to make class more enjoyable.
 * Students must maintain the respect that is expected in the classroom in their bogs. Bashing, insulting, and language will not be tolerated in the blog.

__**Wikispace Study Guide**__ **100 points**

 * Students will be expected to make a Wikispace as a study guide for the first two lessons of the unit. This study guide is meant to be made using the material that was taught during those lessons so that students are able to study for the quiz.
 * Students will be asked to include everything on the checklist for the study guide. This will include but is not limited to: examples of problems, information that was taught in each lesson, links to sites that provide more information about the topic, and video, songs, or pictures that help the student to remember the information.
 * These study guides will be graded by a checklist, which will be provided to each student prior to being assigned the study guide. Students are expected to use this checklist to ensure they include everything that is asked.

__**Performance task**__ **250 points**

 * Students will be required to complete a performance task at the end of the unit. The task will be introduced with enough time for the students to make an original and organized project (refer to performance task overview above).
 * Two rubric will be used to grade the project (oral presentation and product). Students will have access to these rubrics so they can be sure to include all aspects that the teacher is looking for.

=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).