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What topic	Unit rate
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Lesson Plan: Understanding Unit Rate

Subject: Mathematics
Grade Level: 6
Duration: 30 Minutes
Topic: Unit Rate

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Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Define unit rate.
2. Calculate unit rates from given scenarios.
3. Apply unit rates to solve real-world problems.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with practice problems
• Calculator (optional)
• Real-world examples (e.g., price per item, speed)

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin with a brief discussion on rates and where we encounter them in daily life (e.g., speed, price.)
• Define unit rate: the quantity of one item compared to one unit of another item (e.g., miles per hour, cost per item).

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

• Example 1: If you buy 3 pounds of apples for $6, what is the cost per pound?
  • Calculation:
    • Unit rate = Total cost ÷ Number of pounds
    • $6 ÷ 3 pounds = $2 per pound
• Example 2: If a car travels 150 miles in 3 hours, what is the speed in miles per hour?
  • Calculation:
    • Unit rate = Total distance ÷ Total time
    • 150 miles ÷ 3 hours = 50 miles per hour
• Ask several questions to reinforce the concept:
  • What if a gallon of juice costs $4.50? What is the unit rate?
  • If a cyclist rides 180 miles in 6 hours, what is their speed?

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

• Hand out practice problems (see homework section) for students to solve in pairs.
• Walk around to provide support and ensure understanding.
• Review answers with the class, encouraging students to explain their reasoning.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

• Have students complete a couple of problems independently, similar to those discussed in class.
• Collect responses for assessment.

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Assessment

Formative Assessment

• Observation during guided practice.
• Review of independent practice problems.

Summative Assessment

• Homework correct answers provided below.

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Homework Assignment

Instructions: Solve the following unit rate problems and provide your answer with explanation.

1. Sarah buys 4 packs of gum for $8. What is the price per pack?
2. If a train travels 600 miles in 10 hours, what is the speed of the train in miles per hour?
3. A recipe calls for 2 cups of flour to make 12 cookies. How much flour is needed to make 1 cookie?

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Homework Answers

1. Price per pack:
   Unit rate = Total cost ÷ Number of packs
   $8 ÷ 4 packs = $2 per pack

2. Speed of the train:
   Unit rate = Total distance ÷ Total time
   600 miles ÷ 10 hours = 60 miles per hour

3. Flour per cookie:
   Unit rate = Total cups of flour ÷ Number of cookies
   2 cups ÷ 12 cookies = 1/6 cup per cookie

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Conclusion (Optional)

• Recap the lesson by emphasizing the importance of understanding unit rates in everyday life.
• Encourage students to look for unit rates in their daily activities and share their examples of unit rates in future classes.

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Additional Notes

• Be aware of different learning styles and adjust the lesson as needed for students who might require additional support.
• Encourage students to discuss real-world applications of unit rates further.