Author Archives: altieraa

Project Based Learning_Altieri

Posted on July 7, 2017 by altieraa

Project Based Learning Lesson Content:  Geometry (could be a cross-curricular lesson with collaboration from visual arts, technology, and language arts courses) Introduction: Students are always asking where they will see mathematics in the real world.  One huge example is within … Continue reading →

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Cooperative Learning Lessons_Altieri

Posted on June 29, 2017 by altieraa

COOPERATIVE  LEARNING Lessons Lesson 1 (Algebra Lesson – Review of Linear & Quadratic Functions & Team Building) Lesson Duration:  about 60 minutes Standards: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.B.3 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.LE.A.1 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.LE.B.5   GETTING STARTED Overview:  Students will work in small teams to get to know each … Continue reading →

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Concept-Based Lesson Plan_Altieri

Posted on June 23, 2017 by altieraa

Data Displays and Measurements Standards: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.1 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.A.2 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.ID.B.5 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.IC.A.1 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.IC.B.3 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.IC.B.4 CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSS.IC.B.6 Data Representations Lesson 1 (Algebra 1) Unit Title: Data Representations – Can Data Displays Impact Understanding? Lesson Time Frame: 3 Class Periods Lesson Opening (communicate to students at … Continue reading →

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Thinking Routines Lessons_Altieri

Posted on June 16, 2017 by altieraa

This blog post contains two lesson plans that can be implemented in Algebra 1 or Geometry classrooms.  I created the lessons to specifically reflect two thinking routines (Zoom In and Generate-Sort-Connect-Elaborate).  The lessons are detailed and include an overview, timing guide, … Continue reading →

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