Lesson 2

Chatham University Education Department
Lesson Plan Format
Subject: International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) Mathematics, Standard Level,

Year 1
Grade Level: 11th grade
Time Allotment: 45 minutes
Date: December 3, 2010
PA STATE STANDARD(S):
2.5. Mathematical Problem Solving and Communication
2.5.11. B.
 Use symbols, mathematical terminology, standard notation, mathematical rules,
graphing and other types of mathematical representations to communicate
observations, predictions, concepts, procedures, generalizations, ideas, and
results.
NETS-S (ISTE) STANDARD(S):

6. Technology Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
Students:
a. understand and use technology systems
OBJECTIVE(S):
To review, assess, and develop students’ knowledge of set notation and “Counting with Venn
Diagrams” to be done with ninety-five percent accuracy.
MATERIALS/RESOURCES:
Lecture notes
Book
Notebook
Pencil
PROCEDURE:
Beginning: “Gaining attention” of the students: The warm-up problem will already be
written on the board as the students enter the room. This will spark their interest and they will
realize that they will be learning something about Venn Diagrams. After all the students are in
class, write the objective of the day on the board. The students will not have to wonder any
longer! “Stimulating Recall” of the students: Ask the students what they already know about
Venn Diagrams: do they know the structure? the purpose? Even though this material may have
been quickly stated or the students have prior knowledge about Venn Diagrams, you will have an
idea of where to place further emphasis on the material.
Middle: Thoroughly work through the warm-up problem with the students. Explain the
situation in great detail so that the students completely know what is asked of them. Work
through each question of the problem, allowing for students to ask questions at any time. Once
the students master the first problem, you can move on to the next problem. It is crucial for the
students to understand the concepts presented and how to construct the Venn Diagrams
appropriately.
Ending: You can now lead into your lesson on union and intersection. State the
definition for these words. Union: A U B of sets A, B is the set of all elements in A or B.
Intersection: A intersect B (use symbol) of sets A, B is the set of all elements in A and B.
Construct a few Venn Diagrams modeling this concept making sure the students understand the
material. Once everyone seems to understand, apply the concepts of union and intersection to
the previous warm-up problem. Help any student who still seems to be confused with today’s
lesson. Assign additional problems for the students to work on until the end of class. What
doesn’t get finished must be done for homework. Also, students are to create a short power point
(3-5 slides) on what it is they know about Venn Diagrams. This can include the definition and
examples.
EVALUATION: The students will be evaluated by turning in their completed homework at the
beginning of class. They will be graded for completeness. Remind the students that they have
an assessment coming up! (This will be a “true” evaluation of the students’ knowledge on this
material) Students are to e-mail me their PowerPoint so that I can review what they already
know on this material. They will receive points for turning it in and lose points if they never e-
mail it to me.
DIFFERENTIATION: Students with special needs will have help from the inclusion teacher
when working on the warm-up activity in today’s lesson. The inclusion teacher can help the
student step-by-step explaining why this is the right approach to the problem. The teacher can
remain with the student when the new material is presented and help the student to understand
the concept of union and intersection. If needed, the homework problems assigned can also be
modified to accommodate the student’s learning needs.
PLAN B: If for some reason the students cannot access PowerPoint, they can meet with me and
verbally discuss what they know about Venn Diagrams. If for some reason a student has trouble
working with technology (in this case, PowerPoint), they can meet with me and I’ll go over how
to use PowerPoint.

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Subject: International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) Mathematics, Standard Level,

NETS-S (ISTE) STANDARD(S):

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