Rosalind Kline-Thomas, Algebra Lesson Plans
Rosalind Kline-Thomas, 2010 Golden Apple Fellow
May/June’s Best Practice is for all math teachers, especially new teachers who need a good step-by-step model for lesson plans or those interested in integrating engaging technology into their lessons. Roz is a wiz at using interactive technology, including clickers and mobi boards. The attached lesson can be used especially by 8th and 9th grade algebra teachers when teaching linear equations or as a review or introduction when teaching solving systems. If teachers are not familiar or do not have access to this technology, Roz suggests other alternatives in her lesson plan. Roz says: “If teachers are interested in seeing a demonstration of the technology, contact Katie Reel of CIM Technology 317-340-4500.”
Download the PowerPoint: Solutions for Linear Equations >
Rosalind Kline-Thomas is a 2010 Golden Apple Fellow and the Math Department Chairperson at Michele Clark Academic Prep High on the west side of Chicago, where she increased standardized test scores for freshmen by 30% in just one year. Roz teaches algebra and geometry, is an AVID site team member, and a member of the Instructional Leadership Team. She is also a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and in 2010, received the Delivering Results through Innovative and Visionary Education (Drive) teacher award.
Roz received her BS in Mathematics from Spelman College in Atlanta, where she was in the Honor’s Program, on the Dean’s List, and a member of Pi Mu Epsilon Math Honor Society. Roz received a second BS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, where she was a Georgia Tech Scholar and Kodak Scholar. In August 2011, Roz receives her MS in Education from Northwestern University.