Geometric Sequences

Teacher : Megan Paul

Course/ Subject: Algebra 1 Support

Date of Instruction:  Monday, March 6^th

Opening (I Do)

An engaging process for lesson introduction that is specifically planned to encourage equitable and purposeful student participation. Describe the instructional process that will be used to introduce the lesson.

TKES 1, 2, 3,4,5, 8,10

Standard/s:

MGSE9-12.F.BF.2 Algebra 1 Standards –     Identifying and Soling Geometric Sequences

Learning Target:

·         I will write and solve for the nth term of a geometric sequence.

Success Criteria:

·         I can identify the first term.

·         I can identify the common ratio.

·         I can identify the nth term we are finding.

·         I can remember and understand the RNA₁ acronym.

Introduction/Connection: 

Pirate Prep

Video – Geometric Sequence

DIRECT INSTRUCTION:

Notes on Geometric Sequences 

Work Period  (We Do, You Do)

Students learning by doing/demonstrating learning expectations.  Describe the instructional process that will be used to engage the students in the work period.

TKES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7. 8,10

GUIDED PRACTICE: 

We will complete example problems on page 501 & 502. 

INDEPENDENT/COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE/DIFFERENTIATION:

Students will finish page 501/502 and share solutions using the Interactive Mimio Board.

Closing  (We Check)

Describe the instructional process that will be used to close the lesson and check for student understanding .

TKES : 1,2,3, 4,5,6,7,8

SUMMARIZE/CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING:

Ticket-out-the-door.

Assignments/Homework:

·         Unit 4 Summative Test – Thursday, March 9^th