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8th Grade Math for the Neurodivergent Learner- Linear Equations

Ages 12-16

Self-Paced Course

Ready to dive into the world of intercepts, slopes, and lines? Together we will explore the magic of slope and intercept, graphing and writing equations, and how they are used in the real world. Customized for you!

Jennifer Allain M. Ed.

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4 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Assignments

1 hour per week. The assignments will be through Edpuzzle and Google Forms.

Assessment

Most prompts will be auto corrected. Those that are not, will be corrected within 24 hours and a final grade will be returned.

Class Experience

US Grade 8

Beginner Level

Unit Objectives
In this introduction to linear equations for beginners, students will:

Understand linear equations by defining them and identifying their components, such as the slope and y-intercept.
Learn to solve one-variable linear equations using simple methods suitable for beginners.
Graph linear equations on a coordinate plane to visualize relationships.
Interpret the slope and intercept in real-world contexts to build foundational understanding.

Students will participate using Edpuzzle. I have created and recorded a lesson for Edpuzzle. Within Edpuzzle, students are asked questions and can respond right within the program. I can then review their work, identify areas of need, and send out any new lessons, if needed. Each interactive video is followed up by a Google Form worksheet. This worksheet is not required, however, it is strongly recommended and will help me support your student even better!

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Learning Goals

Understanding Linear Equations: Students will be able to define linear equations and identify their components (slope, y-intercept).

Graphing and Writing Linear Equations: Students will graph linear equations on a coordinate plane and be able to write a corresponding equation.

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum

Standards

Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

4 Lessons

over 4 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Back to Basics- Graphing Mini Lesson

 Before we dive into linear equations, let's review graphing. Graphing can be difficult for struggling learners.
Interpret Graphs: Students will accurately interpret data presented in a graph, explaining trends and relationships.
Label Graphs: Students will properly label axes, titles, and legends in their graphs. Students will also plot and read ordered pairs.

2 assignments

Lesson 2:

Exploring Slope

 Objective: Understand the concept of slope and how it affects the graph of a line.
Introduce slope as a rate of change with visual aids using a variety of methods. Calculate slope between given points.

2 assignments

Lesson 3:

Graphing and Writing Linear Equations

 Objective: Graph linear equations using slope and y-intercept.
Activities:
Identify slope and intercept in various forms.
Demonstrate graphing using the slope-intercept form (y = mx + b).
Objective: Write linear equations from given graphs and word problems.
Activities:
Review graphing concepts.
Discuss how to derive equations from graphs.

2 assignments

Lesson 4:

Linear Equations Application

 Objective: Present real-life applications of linear equations.
Activities:
Students select a real-world scenario to create a linear equation and graph.
Students identify slope and y-intercepts in real-life scenarios.

2 assignments

Other Details

Learning Needs

My speciality is in specific learning disabilities. I go slow and repeat. I use colors to help with visual tracking.

Parental Guidance

Students will be required to log into Edpuzzle. Please have students use their names-- no one will see these but me! For full courses, students will be asked to create a FREE log in if they haven't already.

Pre-Requisites

Basic operations with integers and rational numbers Understanding of coordinates on a Cartesian plane Familiarity with basic algebraic expressions Familiarity with variables and constants.

External Resources

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Meet the teacher

Jennifer Allain M. Ed.

Joined November, 2024

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Special Education

I teach 8th grade math exclusively to students with learning disabilities. I primarily work in a small group setting but do support larger classes at times. I have worked in special education for 12 years and specifically math for the last 10.