Instructional Software

Lesson Idea Name: Faten Thabet

Content Area: Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 7/8 Grade Math

Content Standard Addressed: Understand the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and
linear equations. MGSE8.EE.5 Graph proportional relationships, interpreting the unit rate as the slope of the
graph. Compare two different proportional relationships represented in different ways. Define, evaluate, and
compare functions. MGSE8.F.3 Interpret the equation y = mx + b as defining a linear function, whose graph is
a straight line; give examples of functions that are not linear. For example, the function A = s2 giving the
area of a square as a function of its side length is not linear because its graph contains the points (1,1),
(2,4) and (3,9), which are not on a straight line

Technology Standard Addressed: MGSE8.EE.6 Use similar triangles to explain why the slope m is the same
between any two distinct points on a nonvertical line in the coordinate plane; derive the equation y = mx for
a line through the origin and the equation y = mx + b for a line intercepting the vertical axis at b.

Selected Technology Tool: Khan Academy

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable): https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/two-var-

linear-equations/slope/v/slope-of-a-line
Type of Instructional Software:
Drill and Practice Tutorial Simulation Instructional Game e-books/e-references

Features of this software (check all that apply):

Assessment Monitoring/Reporting
Allows teacher to create customized lessons for students
Multi-user or collaborative functions with others in the class
Multi-user or collaborative with others outside the class
Accessible to students beyond the school day
Accessible via mobile devices
Multiple languages
Safety, security and/or privacy features

Blooms Taxonomy Level(s):

Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Levels of Technology Integration (LoTi Level):

Level 1: Awareness Level 2: Exploration Level 3: Infusion Level 4: Integration
Level 5: Expansion Level 6: Refinement

Lesson idea implementation: I am going to start with Brain Pop tutorial to introduce the concept to the
students. Student will know how to create a T-table and how to the plot points for a linear equation on a
coordinate system. A pre-test will be given to determine prior knowledge of the student. The slope of a line will
be presented in connection with the slope of the highway as it ascends and descends a mountain pass, the
slope or pitch of a roof line, and handicap ramps. The class is divided into 5 pairs and each pair will be

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assigned an equation from the previous days homework in which they created T-tables for a variety of
equations. Groups will take turns graphing their equation using the coordinate system in the hallway. After
the plotting process is complete, the class will discuss the slope of the line on the graph and the y-intercept.

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