ESB Domain One Lesson Plan
CTE Instructional Delivery Plan Certiport ESB Certification
Domain 1: The Entrepreneur
Instructional Framework & Weeklong GMetrix Implementation Guide
Pacing: 5-Day Module
Mastery Benchmark: 80%+
Platform: GMetrix Skills LMS
TEKS & Standards
TEKS §130.133 / §127 CTE:
Identify traits, characteristics, risks, ethics, and business opportunities of entrepreneurs.
Unit Objective
Students will master ESB Domain 1 competencies: entrepreneurial mindset, opportunity evaluation, and business viability.
Demonstration of Learning (DOL)
Complete diagnostic pre-test, guided lecture notes, vocabulary, and score 80% or higher on post-test to advance.
Weekly Instructional Sequence (GMetrix Domain 1 Packet) 5-Day Progressive Cycle
Day 1: Baseline
Pre-Assessment & Goals
Day 2: Direct Teach
Lecture Videos & Notes
Day 3: Deepen
Vocab & Case Scenarios
Day 4: Guided Practice
Training Mode & Tier 2
Day 5: Gateway
Post-Assessment (80%+)
PHASE 1
Welcome / Launch
Daily Target: 7–10 Minutes
Daily Startup Routine
- Tech Check: Students log into GMetrix LMS via single sign-on and open the Domain 1 Packet.
- Day 1 Baseline: Administer 15-question Domain 1 Pre-Assessment to establish baseline metrics.
- Target Clarification: Review the 80% mastery threshold standard and daily success criteria.
Bellringer / Anticipatory Hook
Quick Prompt: "What separates an entrepreneur from an employee? List 2 personal risks an entrepreneur takes that an employee does not."
Turn & Talk (2 min): Partners contrast financial risk, autonomy, equity, and responsibility.
PHASE 2
Tier 1 (First Teach) Core Instruction: Modeling & Guided Practice
Daily Target: 20–25 Minutes
1 Explicit Modeling (Teacher "I Do")
- GMetrix Lecture Integration: Teacher plays Domain 1 video clips (2–3 min chunks) pausing at high-yield testable points.
- Think-Aloud Dissection: Model dissecting Certiport question stems (e.g., perseverance vs. risk tolerance; ethics vs. compliance).
- Guided Notes Modeling: Demonstrate live completion of Cloze notes directly from video dialogue into the student packet.
Teacher Deliverable: Document camera / digital annotation of Domain 1 Reference Chart.
2 Guided Practice (Collaborative "We Do")
- Sample Item Deconstruction: Jointly solve 3 GMetrix simulation items as a whole class using process of elimination.
- Vocabulary Master Pairing: Students pair up to match core terms: Intrapreneur, Angel Investor, Due Diligence, Bootstrapping.
- Check for Understanding: Formative response check (1–4 hand signal or digital poll) prior to independent release.
Student Deliverable: Co-constructed Domain 1 Concept Matrix completed in packet.
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Domain 1 Instructional Model (Continued)
Tier 1 & Tier 2 Integration Mastery Gateway: 80%+
PHASE 3
Tier 1 Application & Practice with Embedded Tier 2 Supports
Daily Target: 20–25 Minutes
Tier 1 Independent Practice (All Students - "You Do")
1. GMetrix Training Mode Students complete Domain 1 practice tests with "Help Me" prompts to review question rationales.
2. Vocabulary Mastery Domain 1 Terminology Sheet: Complete 12 core flashcard definitions & real-world contexts.
3. Error Analysis Log For missed items, students record question stem, incorrect response, correct answer, and reasoning.
Embedded Tier 2 (Second Teach) Supports & Interventions For Pre-Assessment < 70% or Needing Support
Small-Group Teacher Reteach Table
Pull students flagged from pre-test for a 10-minute guided walk-through of top missed Domain 1 item types (e.g., distinguishing debt vs. equity financing traits).
Visual Scaffolds & Sentence Stems
Provide structured organizers comparing "Entrepreneur vs. Employee" traits, plus sentence stems: "This person demonstrates entrepreneurship because..."
Chunked Re-Watch & Audio Captions
Permit re-watching targeted 90-second GMetrix video segments at 0.75x speed with closed captions enabled, paired with skeletal guided notes.
Retest Loop Prior to Post-Assessment
Mini formative checks (3 questions) must be passed at 100% with immediate corrective feedback before attempting the high-stakes Post-Assessment.
PHASE 4
Exit Ticket / Closing: Mastery Gateway
Daily Target: 5–8 Minutes
Demonstration of Learning (DOL) Post-Assessment Protocol
Students take the formal GMetrix Domain 1 Post-Assessment (Testing Mode, no help features). Benchmark is 80% or higher.
Score ≥ 80% (Mastery)
Unlocked to proceed to Domain 2; logs score on certification progress wall.
Score < 80% (Remediation)
Assigned to Tier 2 targeted remediation module; completes re-test cycle until 80%+ is attained.
Daily Exit Ticket Formats
- Days 1–2: 3-2-1 Ticket (3 traits, 2 risks, 1 question).
- Day 3: Match 4 Domain 1 vocab terms to mini-cases.
- Day 4: Submit Training Mode diagnostic summary log.
- Day 5: Screenshot of official 80%+ Post-Test score report.
Data used immediately for grouping next-day interventions.
Mastery Rationale
The 80% threshold mirrors Certiport's 700/1000 passing standard with a built-in safety margin for certification exam readiness.
Required Student Evidence
Completed Domain 1 Packet (Notes + Vocab) + Verified GMetrix LMS score report verifying 80%+ on post-assessment.
Next Domain Gate
Domain 2 (Opportunity Recognition & Market Feasibility) unlocks only upon verified completion of Domain 1 DOL.
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