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Table of Contents

What is ACP? --------------------------------1
Syllabus Snapshot--------------------------3
Student Preparation Strategy----------4

BOPPS Lesson Plan-----------------------5-7

 Cat
 Bridge

Formal Assessment-----------------------8

Rubric ----------------------------------------9

ACP Showcase Presentation---------10-22

Reflective Essay--------------------------23-24

What is the Adjunct Certification Program at Lone Star College?

Purpose: The purpose of the Adjunct Certification Program is to recognize and reward adjunct faculty who
make a commitment to the System and to provide an opportunity to enhance their teaching effectiveness.

Who can participate: Adjunct faculty who have taught at LSC for at least 2 semesters may apply. Participants
are chosen based upon recommendations from their department chair.

Course structure and objectives: The Adjunct Certification Program is structured around 5 components of
successful instruction. After successfully completing this program participants will be able to

 Plan for Learning
o Create a syllabus snapshot
o Create a lesson using the BOPPPS lesson planning moel
o Write SMART lesson objectives
o Identify the levels in Bloom’s cognitive taxonomy
o Employ effective strategies to encourage students to prepare for class

 Employ a Variety of Teaching Strategies
o Define teacher-centered, interactive, experiential, and independent learning techniques
o Locate online lesson repositories and resources
o Incorporate at least one new instructional strategy in a lesson plan
o Create questions that address various levels of Bloom's cognitive taxonomy

 Assess Effectively
o Develop an assessment strategy that aligns with the course outcomes
o Utilize various formative assessment tools that are quick, engaging, and informative
o Create effective subjective and objective tools and processes.
o Cite the principles of effective evaluation.
o Develop an assessment rubric

 Use Instructional Technology
o Explain how technology can enhance teaching and learning
o Employ at least one new instructional technology to encourage student engagement
o Locate instructional technology resources

 Foster a Positive Learning Environment
o Utilize effective strategies for dealing with various student challenges
o Employ motivational theory to structure classes that foster student motivation to learn

In order to successfully complete the program, participants must:
• Attend ALL 5 face-to-face meetings with the initial cohort and complete all on-line lessons. This occurs
over a nine week period with a time commitment of 26-30 hours.
• Actively participate in online discussion topics.
• Present a 10 minute overview of a completely new lesson
• Complete a reflective essay
• Compile and submit an electronic portfolio of all completed assignments
• Score a minimum of 80% on all required elements of the course

Fall 2018 Syllabus (see D2L for complete syllabus)

Welcome to College Algebra, Math 1314 wit Mr. Traore

Please read the class policies before the first day of class.

Instructor: Kassoum Traore

Email: [email protected]

Class Days and Times: TuTh 4:30PM – 5:50PM

Class Room Location: HSC2 Rm 147

MyMathLab Course ID: traore55166



Attendance:

• Regular and punctual attendance is extremely important for success in mathematics class.

• It is important that students be on time for class, as late arrivals directly affect the student
performance, as well as interrupts the learning process of those who arrive in time.

• Mobile devices: Cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off during class.

Assignments:

• Homework assignments: Access to a computer with internet access, online assignment

submissions using MyMathLab, graphing calculator, and a valid email address. Homework

assignments can be done multiple times, can be corrected immediately, and can be done
partially but the pre-designated deadlines have to be met.

• Four Tests will be administered as scheduled according to the proposed calendar. Exams
are free response and all work must be shown on the test.

• Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam will be given on the date designated by the
college

• Make-up Exams: If you miss a test because of an extreme circumstance, please contact me
within 24 hours of the missed exam.

• Students often drop a course when help is available. Please discuss your plans with me if you feel
the need to withdraw, and I will try to work with you so you can successfully complete the
course.

Required MyMathLab Access: Students must buy an access code to MyMathLab, an online course

management system which includes a complete eBook; students will first need a Course ID provided by

the instructor in order to register; online purchase of MyMathLab access at www.mymathlab.com;

ISBN for hard copies of MyMathLab Access Codes: 9780134896038

Hardbound text + free MyMathLab access, ISBN: 9780135263419

Math 1314- College Algebra

Before I dismiss the class, I ask my students to read the next section in the book for the next class. They
should get used to any terminology, definitions, properties, and theorems, and they should highlight any
part they may have questions from reading the section.

Chap 5 Section 5.1: Systems of linear equations

Definition:

• A system of linear equations is a collection of two or more linear equations involving the same
set of variables, say !, !, … , !

• A solution of a linear system is a list ( !, !, … , !) of numbers that makes each equation in the
system true when the values !, !, … , ! are substituted for !, !, … , !, respectively.

The method of substitution
In order to solve a system of two equations involving two variables you need to follow these steps:

1) Solve one of the equations for one variable in terms of the other.
2) Substitute the expression obtained in Step 1 in the other equation to obtain an equation in one

variable.
3) Solve the equation obtained in Step 2.
4) Back-substitute the solution from Step 3 in the expression obtained in Step 1 to find the value of

the other variable.
5) Check the solution to see that it satisfies both of the original equations.

The method of elimination
The steps for solving a system of linear equations by the method of elimination are the following:
1) Obtain coefficients for ( ) that are opposites by multiplying all terms of one or both

equations by suitable constants.
2) Add the equations to eliminate one variable, and solve the resulting equation.
3) Back-substitute the value obtained in Step 2 in either the original equations and solve for the

other variable.
4) Check your solution in both of the original equations.

Read from page 498 to page 507 in the book.


Graphing method

To solve a system of linear equations graphically we graph both equations in the same coordinate
system. The solution to the system will be in the point where the two lines intersect.

Discussion After reading

1. Write one example of systems of linear equations
2. How many methods can we use to solve a system of linear equations in this section?
3. Which methods do you like the most? Why?

CAT Strategy – System of Linear Equations

CAT Characteristics Learning Timing How It’s done How I Use It:
Strategy Objectives
Formative; Post- During last few minutes I review before next
Minute learner-centered. Solve system Assessment of class period, I ask class meeting and us
Paper of linear students to use a half to clarify, correct, or
equations sheet of paper and write elaborate.
using “Most important thing
substitution they learned today and
method. what they understood at
least.

BOPPPS LESSON PLAN

COURSE: : Math 1314 College Algebra
Lesson Title: 5.1 System of Linear Equations

Bridge: This video is about brain age. After watching the video and answering the question ask


BLOOM QUESTION (ANALYSIS): What is your brain age?
Estimated time: 5 min

Course Student Learning Outcome:
Understand, solve and apply systems of linear equations in real-life problems.

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

1. Use the method of substitution to solve systems of linear equations in two variables.
2. Use the method of elimination to solve systems of linear equations in two variables.
3. Use systems of equations to model and solve real-life problems

Pre-Assessment:

After reading section 5.1, students will write an example of systems of linear equations and choose one method they understand from reading to solve it.



Estimated time:

Participatory Learning:

HIGHLIGHT AND LABEL THE FOLLOWING:

• 4 questions with Bloom’s level identified

• New instructional technology you are trying

• At least one classroom assessment technique (CAT)

Time Instructor Activities Learner Activities Lesson Materials



5 min – Write a system of linear equation on the board BLOOM QUESTION (Remembering): How will yousolve this 2 + = 5, 3 − 2 = 4

system. Answer by graphing

Ask them if they know any other methods to solve this

system.

15 min Distribute copies of Steps to solve a system of Ask them if they thing it could be solved algebraically. Systems of linear equations to
Equations by Substitution handout solve using Substitution.
BLOOM QUESTION (Understanding) Which equation would
be best to rewrite for substitution?
Which variable do we want to solve for first?
What does the equation look like after we substitute?
Do the solutions work for both equations?



10 min Students will use Substitution to Solve Systems of BLOOM QUESTION (Applying) Students will match the After they have selected the

Equations activity systems of equations with the correct equation modified for correct modified equations,

substitution solve the systems of equations

found on Using Substitution.

10 min Set up a Math Scavenger Hunt in the classroom BLOOM QUESTION (Analyzing) Do the solutions work for Set up a scavenger hunt select

both equations? 8--10 problems with answers

Students will move around the room solving problems and make the scavenger hunt clue

searching for the answers. Students can work in groups or cards and make sure each

alone as they complete the activity problem and its answer will be

on different cards.

Post-assessment: New Technology: I made a Kahoot quiz to test student reasoning and problem solving in System of Linear equations.

https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/e2d56a25-135d-4739-9688-ed27fe9819ce

Estimated time: 10 min
Summary:

During last few minutes of class period, I ask students to use a half sheet of paper and write “Most important thing they learned today and what they

understood at least.

Steps to Solve a System of Equations by Substitution
1. Solve one equation for one of the variables.
2. Substitute the resulting expression in the other equation.
3. Solve the resulting equation for the first variable.
4. Find the values of the variables by substituting the solution back into the original equation to solve for the second variable.
5. Check the solution in both equations of the system.


Estimated time: 5 min

Course: Math 1314 College Algebra
5.1 System of Linear Equations
Student Learning Outcome:
Understand, solve and apply systems of linear equations in real-life problems.

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

1. Use the method of substitution to solve systems of linear equations in two variables.
2. Use the method of elimination to solve systems of linear equations in two variables.
3. Use a graphical method to solve systems of linear equations in two variables.
4. Use systems of equations to model and solve real-life problems


Questions

1. Select the methods of solving a system of linear equations

)
)
) ℎ
) &
)

2. What is the solution of the system of equations?

9 − 9 = −18
−2 + 3 = 12
) (6,8) ) (6,9) ) (5,9) ) ∅


3. Find the solution, given the system of equations below.
+ 4 = −26
4 + 4 = −20


4. Best Rentals charges a daily fee plus a mileage fee for renting its cars. Barney was
charged $108 for 3 days and 300 miles, while Mary was charged $194 for 5 days and 600
miles. What does Best Rental charge per day and per mile?

Solving: System of Linear Equations

Teacher Name: Mr. Traore

Student Name: __________________________________________________________



CATEGORY/POINTS 3 2 1 0

Understanding the Demonstrates full Shows basic Part of the problem Shows little evidence of
problem understanding of the concept. understanding of the misunderstood or understanding OR no
Clearly communicates a logical concept but does not go misinterpreted. Shows attempt made
chain of reasoning. Uses beyond minimal gaps in concepts or
appropriate mathematical explanations. Uses understanding. Ideas
computations and vocabulary to appropriate mathematical are not well connected
justify solution strategies. computations and or communicated.
vocabulary.

Planning a Solution Plan could have led to a correct Plan could have led to a Partially correct plan No attempt, or totally
solution if implemented correct solution if based on part of the inappropriate plan
Getting an Answer properly. Correctly solve for the implemented properly.
Remark first variable and substitute into Correctly solve for the problem being
the other equation. first variable but fail to interpreted correctly,
substitute into the other
Correct answer and correct label equation correctly. fail to solve for the first
for the answer variable correctly.
Copying error;
Excellent computational error; Attempts to solve the No answer, or wrong
partial answer for a problems but there are answer based on an
problem with multiple major errors and are inappropriate plan
Answers. difficult to follow the
steps. Needs Work
Good
Satisfactory

Math 1314 – College Algebra

Instructor: Kassoum Traore
Date: 10/07/2018

Table of contents

 Syllabus Snapshot
 Student Preparation Strategy
 BOPPPS Lesson
 Reflection

Instructor: Kassoum Traore
Email: [email protected]
Class Days and Times: TuTh 4:30PM – 5:50PM
Class Room Location: HSC2 Rm 147
MyMathLab Course ID: traore55166

Attendance: Assignments:
Regular and punctual attendance is extremely Homework assignments: Access to a computer with
important for success in mathematics class. internet access, online assignment submissions using
It is important that students be on time for class, as late MyMathLab, graphing calculator, and a valid email
arrivals directly affect the student performance, as well address. Homework assignments can be done multiple
as interrupts the learning process of those who arrive in times, can be corrected immediately, and can be done
time. partially but the pre-designated deadlines have to be
Mobile devices: Cell phones and other electronic met.
devices must be turned off during class. Four Tests will be administered as scheduled according
Required MyMathLab Access: Students must buy an to the proposed calendar. Exams are free response and
access code to MyMathLab, an online course all work must be shown on the test.
management system which includes a complete eBook; Final Exam: A comprehensive final exam will be given on
students will first need a Course ID provided by the the date designated by the college
instructor in order to register; online purchase of Make-up Exams: If you miss a test because of an
MyMathLab access at www.mymathlab.com; extreme circumstance, please contact me within 24
ISBN for hard copies of MyMathLab Access Codes: hours of the missed exam.
9780134896038 Students often drop a course when help is available.
Hardbound text + free MyMathLab access, ISBN: Please discuss your plans with me if you feel the need to
9780135263419 withdraw, and I will try to work with you so you can
successfully complete the course.

Student Preparation

Students will be assigned to read section 5.1 prior to coming
to class. They should be able to answer the following
questions.

Discussion After reading

1. Write one example of systems of linear equations
2. How many methods can we use to solve a system of linear

equations in this section?
3. Which methods do you like the most? Why?

Bridge

What is your brain age?

BOPPS - Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1.Use the method of substitution to solve systems of linear equations in two
variables.
2.Use the method of elimination to solve systems of linear equations in two
variables.
3.Use a graphical method to solve systems of linear equations in two
variables.
4.Use systems of equations to model and solve real-life problems

BOPPPS – Pre-Assessment

After reading section 5.1
1. Write one example of systems of linear equations
2. How many methods can we use to solve a system of linear equations in this section?
3. Which methods do you like the most? Why?

BOPPS-Participatory Lesson

Time Instructor Activities Learner Activities Lesson Materials
5 min Write a system of linear How do you solve this system. 2x+y=5,and 3x-2y=4
– 10 equation on the board Do you know any other methods to solve this Answer by graphing
min system.
Do you thing it could be solved algebraically.

15 Distribute copies of Steps to Which equation would be best to rewrite for Systems of linear equations to solve
using Substitution.
min solve a system of Equations substitution?

by Substitution handout Which variable do we want to solve for first?

What does the equation look like after we

substitute?

Do the solutions work for both equations?

10 Students will work in pair to Students will match the systems of equations with After they have selected the correct

min complete the Using the correct equation modified for modified equations, solve the systems of

Substitution to Solve Systems substitution equations found on Using Substitution.

of Equations activity

10 Set up a Math Scavenger Students will move around the room solving Set up a scavenger hunt select 10-15

min Hunt in the classroom problems and searching for the answers. Students problems with answers make the

can work in groups or alone as they complete the scavenger hunt clue cards and make sure

activity each problem and its answer will be on

different cards.

Technology Integration
Systems of Linear Equations: Solving by Substitution
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/systlin4.htm

BOPPS-Participatory Lesson

Scavenger hunt clue cards: Each problem and its answer

will be on different cards.

Problems Answers

3 + = (16,14)
− =

2 + = (4,2)
3 − =
(2,1)
5 + 3 = 9 (3, −2)
2 − 4 = 14

2 − 5 = −38
3 + 4 = 104

BOPPS-Participatory Lesson (technology)

BOPPPS-Post-assessment

• Select the methods of solving a system of linear equations
A) Substitution
B) Elimination
C) Graphically
D) A&C
E) All of above

• What is the solution of the system of equations?
9x-9y=-18

-2x+3y=12

A) {(6,8)} B) {(6,9)} C) {(5,9)} D) ∅

• Find the solution, given the system of equations below.
x+4y=-26

4x+4y=-20

• Best Rentals charges a daily fee plus a mileage fee for renting its cars. Barney was charged
$108 for 3 days and 300 miles, while Mary was charged $194 for 5 days and 600 miles. What
does Best Rental charge per day and per mile?

Summary

Steps to Solve a System of Equations by Substitution
1. Solve one equation for one of the variables.
2. Substitute the resulting expression in the other

equation.
3. Solve the resulting equation for the first variable.
4. Find the values of the variables by substituting the

solution back into the original equation to solve for
the second variable.
5. Check the solution in both equations of the system.

Personal Reflection

• I learned some new strategies and its working great
• Student are giving positive feedback
• Its an amazing course and I learned from everyone

participating in the program

Reflective Essay



As a Mathematics instructor, I learned a lot of valuable information in this
course that I can apply in my classes. The discussions we were having in class with
my fellow teacher was already something big for me, sharing our own strategies to
handle and conduct our classes was awesome and I learned a lot from them. The
BOPPPS lesson plan was so special for me. As a teacher, I am always tend to learn
new strategies that can facilitate the learning process for both my students and I. So
far, I have learned many ways to develop a lesson plan for my courses but so none of
them is more organize like BOPPPS. Each step in the BOPPPS lesson plan is
important in the teaching and learning process. It has saved me time and now I am
able to pre-assess and post-assess my students, I have learned how to incorporate
games and technology into my classroom without disrupting the learning process. I
had the opportunity to explore different technologies that I can implement in my
classes.
I used to ask my student to read prior to come in class but I had never tested
who read or who didn’t read. Since I started using BOPPPS lesson plan I pre-assess
my student before a new section to find out what they need more instruction on and
what they already know. It has saved me time within the classroom while teaching
new material. I used technology (Kahoot) to pre-assess them, and now they are all
excited to come and participate in class. I started implementing the learning
objective in my lesson preparation and I do a post-assessment to check if the
objectives were met. The new technologies that I learned during the ACP, had

helped me for my pre-assessment and post-assessment without wasting too much in
doing it.

I am really satisfied with how much I have grown as a teacher in a short
amount of time. I have started seeing a positive result since I began to implement
some of the BOPPPS lesson plan in my classroom. Student participation has
increase, the average grade has tremendously increased and I see a lot of smile faces
in my class now. It was really hard for me to find the connection between teaching
and technology, especially for mathematics. After taking ACP, now I am able to use
technology in some of my course. My students are excited in class, they are more
engaged, and that is my everyday goal.


As a teacher, I know my effort and enthusiasm directly influence my student
commitment to my course and interest in my field. That is one of the reasons why I
wanted to participate in the ACP, to get new teaching strategies that could make a
difference in the learning process. I am really thankful for this program and I think
ACP should be mandatory for every teacher. If I could make any change to the
program itself, I would change the meeting day to Saturday, because most of the
adjunct teach in the evening time and also have some workshops about technology
in the classroom.

Overall, I really enjoyed the Adjunct Certification Program, thank you for
sharing so many resources with us. I will spend my Christmas break exploring as
many as I can. Thank you a lot.