Transcript Preparing for Success in Algebra KICK

Preparing for Success in Algebra
English Language Learners in Mathematics
A Collaboration between:
 Los Angeles Unified School District
 University of California, San Diego
 San Diego State University
 University of California, Irvine
 San Diego Mathematics Project
Welcome
California Mathematics and Science
Partnership (CaMSP)
Year 2, Follow Up 3
January 22, 2011
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Make Four Appointments
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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
How can we assist students in recognizing the
relationship between x and y in a table?
 What are some instructional strategies that
would help students interact with tables and
equations?
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ESSENTIAL STANDARDS
Fifth Grade Algebra
AF 1.5 – Solve problems involving linear
functions with integer values; write the
equation; and graph the resulting ordered
pairs of integers on a grid.
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Vocabulary
Table
Graph
Coordinate
Function
Equation
Relationship
Point
Quadrants
Ordered Pair
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Gradual Release
Table A – Model (I do)
Table B – Shared (We do)
Table C – Partner (You do together)
Table D – Independently (You do)
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With your appointments:
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Use the handout provided to determine the
equation that represents the given table.
Show your work in the space provided.
Explain how you and your partner solve it in
your own words.
You will have 5 minutes with each
appointment. Please move to your next one
when you hear the alarm.
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Why Share Solutions?
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It promotes Mathematical discourse.
It shows that different representations are
equivalent Mathematically.
It helps to clarify students’ thinking.
It allows struggling students to see multiple
solution paths.
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Debrief Appointment Tasks
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Share solutions
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Discuss similarities and differences
between the different examples.
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Quick Write - ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
How can we assist students in recognizing the
relationship between x and y in a table?
 What are some instructional strategies that
would help students interact with tables and
equations?
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