Thinking CC:
During this assignment we were asked to create a worksheet as well as include the depreciation elements. This demonstrated the thinking core competency as we used our initial knowledge of balance sheets and less complex worksheets and used it o figure out the missing pieces in the depreciation worksheet.
Effective communication was crucial in the titration lab, especially working with a partner. To stay on the same track my partner, Tanner and I had to constantly talk to one another to ensure we both knew our responsibilities and handled data correctly. In the titration experiment, accuracy were precision essential, and to be successful in those components my partener and I both had to agree on what steps to take and how precise and accurate each others data and observations were. It was important to clearly and accurately convey information such as the volume of solution was added, an the observed color changed, and the corresponding data readings. Any misunderstandings or lack of communication could’ve resulted in inaccurate results, which could have undermined the whole experiment. I feel throughout the three titrations we did our communication came more fluently and we were on the same page. This lead to our 2nd and 3rd titration going very well opposed to our 1st one as we communicated the mistakes made in titration 1. For example, in the first titration our end result was a very dark pink solution as we knew that we rushed the amount of NaOH we added. This lead us to use the full drops and half drops earlier in titration 2 and 3, and by communicating when to stop with each other our solution colour turned out much better. Overall, good communication among partners encourages collaboration, allowing for the exchange of ideas and observations. Communication served as the foundation for success in our titration lab and ensuring accurate results and a valuable learning experience.
“I can understand and share basic information about topics that are important to me, and answer simple, and direct questions about my activity and experiences.”:
One topic that holds significance to me is soccer so making an infographic on a topic that I’m already very interested in made me succeed even more. By examining an infographic on Nike soccer cleats, I was able to leverage my understanding to shed light on various aspects and address straightforward inquiries. In the infographic, there were many visual representations of different models of Nike soccer cleats, highlighting their unique features and benefits. By using my knowledge, I was able to share basic information about these cleats, such as their design, materials used, and technologies incorporated. Overall, my ability to understand and share basic information about topics important to me, combined with my ability to answer simple, direct questions about my activity and experiences, enables me to provide valuable insights regarding Nike soccer cleats or any other subject within my comfort zone. Whether it’s discussing their features, or performance, or answering questions about a topic important to me, I feel I’m confident and capable of pushing myself and providing the best insight possible.
During this assignment, I had to use collaboration skills a lot of the time as we first discussed and came up with a movie we both mutually agreed on making our poster. We then worked together to come up with a concept and design which is shown in our poster above. We collaborated efficiently as we shared responsibilities for creating content and visuals and helped each other out when one needed help. Throughout the assignment, there were times when we weren’t both at school so we communicated that regularly to ensure the project was on track to be finished in time. We gave one another feedback on the work we each did and used each other’s advise to better our project and take it to the next level. Overall, good collaboration needs to involve lots of communication, respect both ways and a mutual agreement and shared vision of the final product. I feel as a group we presented that well and did a great job presenting our poster in front of Ms. Ward.
My three main takeaways from the two presentations would be recognizing when someone needs CPR or when someone is overdosing, how to conduct CPR properly or use of the Naloxone kit, and the significance of notifying emergency services as soon as possible. Expanding on those ideas I noted that the Naloxone kit is free and can be found at any local pharmacy in my neighborhood. As for CPR, I noted that just by performing CPR the chances of the person surviving rise significantly from about 10% to 40% which is highly significant and could play a huge factor in saving a life. To perform proper CPR you should be consistent at around 100-120 presses per minute. These processes require conducting certain procedures in a safe and reasonable manner in order to keep the affected person(s) safe. These three points are crucial in my life as especially as someone who is always engaging in sports, activities, and daily life, the chances of seeing someone go into cardiac arrest at some point in my life are quite high as I’m always surrounded by people in environments where some may not be best suited. Therefore having the skills of just being able to perform CPR or use an AED or Naloxone kit could be the savior in someone’s life and are very useful tools to have in our society especially.
I can analyze my own beliefs and consider views that do not fit with them:
To analyze my own beliefs and evaluate viewpoints that contradict them, I begin by being open-minded and prepared to listen to diverse points of view. I feel this is shown in my everyday life as my beliefs are different from my friends, family, and others a lot of the time, which is okay as everyone sees the world from a different perspective. To make this a positive thing I engage in positive discussions with others who have opposing viewpoints, and am willing to change my view in response according to what they have to say.
My Artifact:
This assignment reflected on the land we reside on and many other indigenous communities within BC. I learned a lot about the territory I live on which I felt was really impactful. I feel I really benefited from the concepts of land, and community and how it has affected indigenous communities throughout the years. After visiting all these places and learning about the various groups that the land belongs to it made me realize how fortunate we are to be able to live and grow on the land we have. This project has truly expanded my knowledge of indigenous communities and I am proud of the work I’ve completed.
Thinking: During this assignment, I had to share the photos and experiences I went through while being on the traditional lands of many different indigenous communities. I also had to reflect deeply on the stories behind the places I visited and how they are related to the indigenous peoples as well as how the colonization of the land has impacted them.
My Artifact:
Comprehend and Connect:
I am proud of this artifact, not only because I achieved well on it, but rather because of how my writing represented my beliefs. By explaining my viewpoint and discovering indigenous storytelling, I have proven the curricular competency of being able to comprehend and connect. I’ve discovered that you can convey knowledge, cultures, heritage, values, and more through storytelling and was able to express my knowledge of these topics well throughout the assignment.
Thinking:
Thinking, is the core competency that I feel I was able to truly develop and elaborate on during this assessment. This is due to the fact that, in contrast to other tasks, this one required me to utilize a lot of imagination and consider deeply how I felt about the principles, ideas, and themes that the indigenous people had taught me. I’m glad to have been able to forge a strong connection and think thoroughly about the principles we share because without this assignment, neither my objectives nor my understanding of indigenous cultures would have expanded.
Blue: My Parabola y= -1/2(x+7)^2 – 4, Red: Original y=x^2
The equation of my parabola in this assignment y= -1/2(x+7)^2 – 4 can be compared and contrasted to the original parabola’s equation of y=x^2 in a network of ways. The image above represents how my parabola is seen in context to a graph as well as how it may contrast visually to a standard parabola equation.
Variables A, H, and K are the variables represented in our equation y=a(x-h)^2 + k, and they are primarily what differentiates the two shown parabolas and what makes them significantly different. In this case, the A is -1/2 and the A is responsible for the width of a parabola and in my example my parabola equation is shown to be wider than the original as it is shifted -0.5 units vertically opposed to 0. Since there is a negative in front of 1/2 it also flips the parabola below 0, making it fall in the downward direction. In addition, my H value which is +7 along the x-axis, is responsible for creating a horizontal shift within my parabola whereas the original is only 0 along the x-axis. In my equation, the +7 resulted in a shift of 7 spaces to the left as the positive sign correlates to the opposite, in this case, a horizontal shift of -7. Finally, the K results in a difference in the vertical shift of the parabola; in this specific instance, my parabola has a shift of -4, whereas the original parabola has a shift of 0. As a result of these shifts, the vertex changes from (0,0) to (-7,-4).
1. Give an example from this assignment where you represented the same mathematical idea in three different ways? (for example, as a graph, an equation, and in words)
I was able to represent three different mathematical ideas by communicating my overall understanding of the 3 main principles which were the values A, H, and K. These principles were represented through the desmos graph as it showed visual differences between the original equation compared to mine. In addition, it was also represented through my equation as from a visual and critical standpoint it was quite easy to tell that my equation would not result in the same parabola as the original. Finally, I was able to inflict these principles in my paragraph by providing examples of why my graphs features are shown as they are as well as why there is a drastic difference in the two parabolas based upon the three main principles A, H, and K.
2. Give an example from this assignment where you used mathematical vocabulary to demonstrate your understanding.
My mathematical vocabulary was represented throughout my explanation by using terms such as vertical and horizontal shift, implementing key parts of a parabola like a vertex and expanding upon it, as well as using appropriate, sensible, and clear language to give the reader a persistent flow.
3. Give an example from this assignment where you used formatting to share the information in a clear and organized way.
By using proper terms, efficient sentence flow, and distinctive separation between different ideas/questions, I was able to elaborate and share information in a clear, structured, and efficient manner. Overall, this improved the flow of the assignment and made it easier to locate any errors I may have made in addition to producing an excellent presentation.
Critical and Reflective Thinking
During physics class I can, find and create data by completing experiments and labs according to specific topics. I showed this when completing the Position- Time Graphs for Constant Velocities lab. During the lab I was able to create a data table with my group members by walking at 3 different speeds and measuring time and distance at a certain point. I was able to input this into my data table to help further complete the assignment.
I was able to reflect on my own thinking by checking for errors throughout the lab. By doing so I was able to look back and correct errors that may have disrupted my data and graphs.
I was able to analyze evidence to make judgements. This was shown in my work when analyzing the data in my data table then having an idea of what my graph should look like by the judgements I made earlier. This further on corresponded to my slope calculations as based on the graph I could make a judgement whether my slopes would be positive or negative depending on the lines created on the graph.