Lesson: 7-2 solve and graph linear inequalities

Do Now (DN)

6 mins

-students work independently on six spiral-review problems

-teacher circulates to check in strategically

Review DN

4 mins

-quickly go over the answers to each problem

-pick 1-2 strategic problems to go over in depth

Review HW

5 mins

-discuss answers to the HW, any questions students have

Cranium Crunch (CC)

6 mins

-students work independently on timed drill sheet (10-12 questions)

-teacher circulates strategically

Grade CC

2 mins

-students trade and grade

-teacher reads aloud answers

-partners help each other fix mistakes

-students report scores, while teacher enters into tracker

Mental Math (MM)

5 mins

-all students stand behind their seat

-teacher asks 10 questions, cold call (no hands)

Notes and Examples

25 mins

-students take notes in their notebooks (usually – or sometimes in the packet for certain lessons)

-teacher presents notes and example problems, gradually releasing more of the thinking and talking onto the students

Now You Try/ Partner Practice

10 mins

-students try a few problems to check for understanding, either alone or in partners

Independent Practice (IP)

30 mins

-students work independently on bronze, silver, and gold rounds of IP

Review IP / Summary

5 mins

-go over a few strategic problems from independent practice

-discuss key ideas and common misunderstandings before students take daily assessment (have these come from the kids)

Exit Ticket

5 mins

-students take 4-5 question assessment