This entry is about information gathered from the post-assessment of my students at the end of this unit.
Findings
The students improved their graphing skills and excelled at solving systems of equations by graphing. The students did not perform very well on solving systems of equations by substitution. The majority answered correctly on the first question, which required manipulation of just one equation, but they struggled mightily on the more lengthy problems.
The students were better at solving systems of equations by elimination, but still struggled mightily with the more complex problems.
The students struggled with graphing systems of linear inequalities.
What changes would I make?
I believe that my students struggled because I used too many "easy" examples during instruction. The questions on the test were a higher degree of difficulty than the examples I showed in class and in the activities that I guided the student through during class. In the future, I will select test questions that are more reflective of what I covered in class. Lastly, I will make the instructional time more rigorous so that the students find the test questions far more manageable.
What did I enjoy?
I enjoyed seeing the students understand the concepts better. My Algebra IB class is full of students who failed Algebra I at least once. When the students begin to make connections and see the correct way to solve a problem, their eyes widen and they become engaged in the learning activities.
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