Standard+Form

Writing Equations in Standard Form

- Discovery based lesson...starts with a table with two lists of equations...one list of equations that are in standard form, and one list of equations that are not in standard form. Students should brainstorm what elements are required for an equation to be in standard form, and then discuss ways to convert those that are not in standard form into standard form.

- A seek and solve..hang problems around the room. Students can start anywhere, start with the equation at the bottom of the paper and write it in standard form. They should then look around the room to find the solution...when they find it, they should do that problem next. I have them keep track of the order they are completing the problems so I can walk around and see if they are on the right track. Alternatively, you can print these out 6 to a page for those who are absent or don't do as well with movement activities.
 * [[file:Seek and Solve Writing Equations in Standard Form Recording Sheet.doc]]- a recording sheet for the activity above...

- One word problem where the situation leads to an equation in standard form...Students should also use the x and y intercepts to graph the equation and identify possible solutions. - Several practice problems similar to the one above...All have a piece of graph paper and ask for solutions similar to the guided instruction

-a few basic problems to use for notes...taking equations not in standard form and writing them in standard form. - Just a template for a few examples of equations and situations for standard form.

- All word problems...I usually print these and glue on folders with answers in the inside so groups can check their work.