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Solving Inequalities Lesson PlanSolving Inequalities Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
1 hr
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Presentation
Year
2015
Language
English, Arabic
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Solving Inequalities

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  • Relationships Between Quantities and Reasoning with Equations and Their Graphs - Module Overview (PDF)
  • Relationships Between Quantities and Reasoning with Equations and Their Graphs - Module Overview (Doc)
  • Solving Inequalities (Doc)
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Do properties of equations hold true for inequalities? Teach solving inequalities through the theme of properties. Your class discovers that the multiplication property of equality doesn't hold true for inequalities when multiplying by a negative number.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

solving inequalities, graphing inequalities

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Teach solving linear and quadratic inequalities and graph solutions
  • Use provided examples as guided practice and checks for understanding

Classroom Considerations

  • Class members should be proficient in solving equations
  • 15th in a 30-resource series

Pros

  • All handouts, keys, and a detailed teacher guide are included
  • Well-designed lesson that encourages learners to discover how to solve inequalities

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSA-CED.A.3 HSA-CED.A.4 HSA-REI.A.1 HSA-REI.B.3 HSA-REI.C.5 HSA-REI.C.6 HSA-REI.D.10 HSA-REI.D.12 MP1 MP2 MP3

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