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Bellwork

  1. You are helping a student in an Algebra class solve the following equation 4(x+3)-2=6. Do not only solve problem, but pretend like you are explaining the problem and how to get from one step to the next.

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  • Based off of your explanation, which pattern of thinking best matches your explanation
  • Visual- Your explanation includes lots of arrows that shows the logical flow from one step to the next
  • Analytical- Your explanation resembles a bulleted list that shows side by side the steps and a reason from how you get from one step to the next
  • Verbal- Your explanation resembles a paragraph.

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Celebrations, Struggles and Announcemets

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AGENDA

  • Bellwork
  • Celebrations and Announcements
  • Introduction to Proof Posters
  • Proof Posters

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Discussion Questions:

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  • I’ll give you 1 minute to discuss ideas with your neighbor
  • I will call on about 2-3 people

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Discussion Question: Answer on Your Whiteboard

Below is an image of a part of a proof poster from a student this summer. What is this student doing to make the concept of a proof more clear?

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Discussion Question 2:

Below is another students’ proof poster from this summer. This student wrote a paragraph analysis of a proof and on the right side expanded on what it might mean to bisect. What are some pros and cons of how this student presented his proof?

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Discussion Question 3

What do you think make some elements of an effective “Teaching Poster”? If our goal is to create something that will help you study for proofs, what do you think should be included?

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The Project: Choices!

  • Poster
  • Pamphlet
  • PPT Presentation
  • YouTube Video (Note: If you choose this, you’ll want to write a script for your video and organize a powerpoint today in class. I recommend ZOOM record feature for videos over ScreenCastOMatic)

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Stage 1: Building Foundations

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Stage 2: Show what you Know

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A Note About Stage 2:

This is designed to get you up the level of rigor in your proof journey.

I recommend:

Option 1: If you are really struggling with the basic flowchart proof

Option 2: If you are ok with basic flowchart proofs but find harder flowchart proofs more difficult.

Option 3: If you are able to get around 75 percent of the reasons correct in a reasons only

Honors Options: If you are in Honors or are in Standard and would like a challenge.

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Stage 3: Learning From Mistakes

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Discussion Question 4:

On Your Whiteboard:

  • Write down at least 2-3 resources you can go to to help you find proofs and learn more information about proofs.

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Work Time

  • You are to be working on your project in your seat!
  • I will circulate around and check in about your ideas and what you want to work on. I can give you tips
  • Focus first on finding the information and making sure you are following the rubric. Then you can worry about making it pretty (don’t do it the other way around)
  • Remember, this is for a mastery grade. Not doing this will hurt your grade more than missing IPs.