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I chose this lesson because it was a very traditional math lesson using the chalkboard and chart paper. I felt using Prezi to present the concepts would add a new and exciting element to the lesson delivery. Prezi is a format that students will be able to identify with, in that it is colorful, graphic, and has movement. Presentsing in this fashion allows the instructor to have all the concepts defined in advance and allows the lesson to flow in a smoother progression. I believe using this different style of presentation will help make the lesson more memorable for the students, meaning, the day Properties in Algebra was presented will stand out from other lessons and students will therefore have better recall.

2. Have another student "distribute" 3 index cards to everyone in the class.
3. "Does it matter which side of the room the pencils or index cards are distributed from? NO"
4. Begin the Prezi presentation of "Properties in Algebra."
5. Introduce each property and discuss.
Evaluation/Checking for Understanding
In the Prezi equations are displayed. Students have index cards with properties and identities written on them.
Give student time to view the equation and then hold up the card for the correct property or identity that is displayed.
Independent Practice/Homework
Students will complete a similar sheet for homework.


1. Have a student "distribute" pencils to everyone in the class.
2. Have another student "distribute" 3 index cards to each student.
3. Does"Does it matter distributed from? NONO"
4. Write the following equation on the board:
2(4 + 6) (2 x 4) + (2 x 6) 2(7 + 4) 2 x 7 + 2 x 4

NETS 2: Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
a. design or adapt relivant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to
and creativity.
Purpose:
Content: Students will be able to identify the Distributive Properties using the Commutative, Associative, Additive Identity,
Communicative: Students will identify an example of a property being named.
Materials
laptoppencils, index cards
projectorcards, laptop, projector, homework practice
Methods/Procedures
1. Have a student "distribute" pencils to everyone in the class.
another student "distribute" 3 index cards to everyone in the class.
3. "Does it matter which side of the room the pencils or index cards are distributed from? NO"


Communicative: Students will identify an example of a property being named.
Materials
Chart paperpencils, index cards, chart paper, markers, practice worksheet
markersworksheet, homework practice sheet
index cards
Methods/Procedures
1. Have a student "distribute" pencils to everyone in the class.

Properties in Algebra
Standards
WIDA ELP Standard 5: English language learners communicate information, ideas, and concepts necessary for academic
success in the content area of MATHEMATICS (LoMA)
GLE's; GSE's
M(F&A)-6-2: Demonstrates conceptual understanding of algebraic expressions using letters to represent
unknown quantities to write linear algebraic expressions involving any of the four operations and
consistent with order of operations expected at this grade level; or by evaluating linear algebraic
expressions (including those with more than one variable); or by evaluating an expression within
an equation (e.g., determine the value of y when x=4 given y=3x-2).
NETS 2: Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
a. design or adapt relivant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to
promote student learning and creativity.
Purpose:
Content: Students will be able to identify the Distributive Properties using the Commutative, Associative, Additive Identity,
and Multiplicative Identity.
Linguistice: Students will use the correct terms when explaining what property to use when solving an addition,
subtraction, or multiplication equation.
Distributive Property Commutative Property Associative Property
Additive Identity Multiplicative Identity
Communicative: Students will identify an example of a property being named.
Materials
laptop index cards
projector homework practice sheet
Methods/Procedures
1. Have a student "distribute" pencils to everyone in the class.
2. Have another student


Properties in Algebra on Prezi
Properties in Algebra on Prezi

Properties in Algebra on Prezi
Properties in Algebra on Prezi

13. 90 + 2 = 2 + 90
14. 7(30 +6) = (7 x 30) + (7 x 6)
Homework
Distributive Property
Example: 2(7 + 4) = (2 x 7) + ( 2 x 4)
Communtative Property
Example: 4 + 3 = 3 + 4
Associative Property
Example: (3 + 4) + 5 = 3 + (4 + 5)
Additive Identity
Example: 5 + 0 = 5
Multiplicative Identity
Example: 7 x 1 + 7
Rewrite using the Distributive Property then solve.
1. 5(20 + 8)
2. 3(50 + 8)
3. (12 x 40) + (12 x 2)
4. (4 x 3) + (4 x 2)
Identify the property of each equation.
5. 7 x 8 = 8 x 7
6. 4 + 5 = 5 + 4
7. 14 + 27 + 16 = 27 + 16 + 14
8. 9 x 1 = 9
9. (7 x 2) x 4 = 7 x (2 x 4)
10. 2 x 3 x 4 = 2 x 4 x 3
11. 0 + 11 = 11
12. (6 x 4) x 2 = 6 x (4 x 2)