Plan for AS91257 (2.2 ) Apply graphical methods in solving problems

Plan for AS91257 (2.2 ) Apply graphical methods in solving problems (Internal 4 credits)

Achievement		Achievement with Merit	Achievement with Excellence
·       Apply graphical methods in solving problems.		·  Apply graphical methods, using extended abstract thinking, in solving problems.	·       Apply differentiation methods, using extended abstract thinking, in solving problems.

This is the second topic and will be taught between week 6 to week 11 as seen in the year planner. I have been working through Graphical methods (2.2, Internal) with my 12MAA.
This topic is a combination of Algebraic skills and contextual based questions with piecewise graphs. I am very excited to dive deeper into this topic because it is the first time I am teaching through solving and working through contextual based questions. Even though it is a challenging topic, I am very confident this will give students a concrete foundation towards the calculus pathway.
I got student input on how to teach this topic and after discussion with my students. I made the following planning decisions:
• Applying SOLO taxonomy, to work on Achievement/Merit/Excellence.
• Spending more time on Algebraic skills, forming equations and applications.
• “Do now” questions every day to work on Algebraic skills.
• Focusing on interpretation of questions and key words. Mrs Latu will assist by translating wordy questions for one of Tongan ESOL students and Dr janni Van Hees will assist in tackling complicated contextual questions.
• I have made a booklet to meet all the learners’ need.
• Tracking sheet will be used to track their progress.
• Continuing my study classes on Wednesdays and Fridays (after school hours.)
• Halfway through each topic, I will give students a KWL chart to facilitate better learning.
• At the end of the topic test, I am going to get feedback from the students to get better insight on their strengths and weaknesses in order to organise a resit if needed.
• For Excellence level students, I will be focusing on forming a generalisation using correct mathematical statements and communicating mathematical insight.

Next step: Apply SOLO taxonomy to graphical methods in solving problems AS91257 (2.2 ).

Tracking sheet