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Mission Math K12 – Algebra 2 Free Lesson

Using Linear and Absolute Value Functions

Vocabulary

Click on the term to see a partial Frayer Model for that term. Add to the Frayer Models as you work through this lesson. 

absolute value     scatterplot     regression     equation      inequality

 

Lesson Plan

Click here to see the lesson plan document.

 

Engage

1. Work with a partner or small group.

2. Obtain the Engage Activity Sheet and a graphing calculator or graphing app.

3. Play the video. Pause as needed.

https://cosenzaassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NTA209_Engage.mp4

 

4. Complete the activity sheet. If desired, display the Engage Answer Key.

5. Share your results with the class.

Explore

1. Obtain the Explore Activity Sheet and a graphing calculator.

2. Play the video, pausing as directed.

https://cosenzaassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NTA209_Elaborate.mp4

 

3. Complete Part 1 of the activity.

4. If desired, display the Explore Activity Sheet Answers.

5. Discuss the debriefing questions for Part 1 as a whole class.

6. Resume the video.

7. Complete Part 2 of the activity.

8. If desired, display the Explore Activity Sheet Answers.

9. Discuss the debriefing questions for Part 2 as a whole class.

Explain

1. Play the video.

https://cosenzaassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NTA209_Explain.mp4

 

2. Pause and repeat as necessary to complete the construction of the foldable graphic organizer.

3. Answer the Journal Entry Question in your Math Journal.

Elaborate

1. Obtain the Elaborate Activity Sheet and a graphing calculator or graphing app.

2. Play the video. Pause the video as necessary.

https://cosenzaassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NTA209_Elaborate.mp4

 

3. Resume the video to discuss the debriefing questions.

4. Share your solutions and reasoning with the class.

5. If desired, display the Elaborate Answer Key.

Evaluate

1. Display the questions or provide a printed copy of the Evaluation Questions for each student.

2. Use the Evaluate Answer Key as necessary.

Independent Practice

After the Evaluate questions, try some Independent Practice. 

Check your Answers.

Lesson Quiz

As a summative assessment, use the Lesson Quiz. 

The Lesson Quiz Answer Key shows correct answers and contains a TEKS alignment for each question.

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