Personal/Social Reflection

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Arsiema

My 2022/2023 Year

What has gone well for me this year was gaining confidence within my work and assignments I’ve completed, learning new skills by talking to new people, and growing as a person while I learn more about my personal interests. Some ways I did this is when working in culinary arts class. I’ve learned a lot of new skills by talking to others/my peers and by asking questions when needed without any hesitations.

Areas to Improve

Goals	Action Plans
Keep motivated when things get difficult.	I will try to keep myself motivated by asking for extra support when needed.
Better study routine.	I can learn what works for me when studying and also learn what doesn’t work. Do my homework in the afternoon and turn my phone off before 12 am
Class participation.	I will try being more involved in class activities and try to gain confidence within myself. Remove any distractions from my vicinity, especially during important lessons.
Improve time management.	I can do this by trying to find a better balance for myself and try to stay on task at all times.

Inductive/Deductive Reasoning in popular games

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Arsiema

I played the game Mastermind, and how you play is trying to guess the correct color and position of different colored balls.

Some strategies I used to win were guess some colors randomly and see if any are in the right spot. If any are, then I would try and base the next one close to that, and so on. If I didn’t get any right, then I would try a different pattern. That is what I used to play, it is a guessing game at first, then you can slowly begin to find a pattern and maybe guess correct.

The game uses Inductive reasoning, this is because in the game you use logic to slowly figure it out. In the game, you have to think and figure out the pattern using the information given after you check the pattern. Then you can use that logic to figure out what color goes where and hopefully get the correct pattern. You have to evaluate every guess you try each time you go to another row.

Unit Core Competency Self-Assessment.

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Arsiema

This is my virus model and pamphlet for my yellow fever project

Core Competency:

Thinking:

I demonstrated the thinking skills during this project because of all the research I had to do.

I demonstrated the Core Competency Thinking because while I was brainstorming about my Virus Project, I had to think about what materials that would be best for building my model. I also had to do some research for my pamphlet which took some time and I had to be creative/think outside the box to design a pamphlet that was unique and different from the others.

I demonstrated critical thinking skills by analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information from various sources to effectively show important information about the virus accordingly. I first researched and gathered accurate information about the virus, then critically evaluated this information to determine which facts and data are most relevant and important. I synthesized this information into a clear, concise, and engaging format. This process required critical thinking to make the virus pamphlet accurate, informative, and engaging.

The Crucible Essay Link

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Arsiema

The-Crucible-Paper-Copy

Math 11 Foundations Stats Unit Self Assessment.

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Arsiema

This unit I learned that stats can be used for many things other than sports etc. it helped me realize that some math are used in real life situations and that we can use it to help us in business or anything. During this Unit I really understood how to do statistics and use the graphing calculators. In my opinion it was the easiest thing to do in this unit. throughout this part of the unit, I would go for flex time to ask questions and practice. I understood how to solve/find the mean, median, mode, range, and standard deviation well in this unit. the only thing that I struggled the most on was how to do the Z-scores as well as confidence levels and margin errors. on the other hand, the most challenging part for me was finding the percentage between two z scores, however I overcame this struggle near the end of this unit by getting help from my teacher by being there for flex almost everyday. I would like to use my class time wiser by focusing on my work and get more work done in class when I can. Lastly, In class I will get homework done and if I have free time I will try and go through extra questions to see if I get it or need help on it.

Natural Selection Critical Thinking Self-Assessment.

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Arsiema

The survive of the red and black insects of the red background.

Critical Thinking Self-Assessment Prompts:

I demonstrated that I can collect and analyze evidence by recording my evidence from my experiment on paper and by comparing my results to each background to see which prey survived better given to their environment/background. I demonstrated that I can connect evidence I collected to big ideas by doing the discussion questions after the lab to my full ability and tried to get a good mark on it. I demonstrated that I can make predictions based on evidence when I used the data of survival numbers to make an average survival rate by calculating the average population levels that survive of the red and black insects for each background using the class date that my teacher created.

English First Peoples 11 Reflection.

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Arsiema

This is my Indigenous Author Spotlight project.

Core Competencies Reflection

During this assignment, I used communication skills when I was talking with my partner trying to get information and an understanding of the assignment. Thinking skills, when I had to form the assignment into a poster on a website. I used my thinking skills to find websites for information and picture and titles for imagery when designing the poster. I developed my communication skills during this project by understanding and sharing information about the author that my partner and I chose.

Curricular Competencies Reflection

I learned a lot more about the indigenous author Eden Robinson. She is the author of Son of a Trickster, her first book, Traplines (1996), is a collection of three short stories and a novella (a short novel). she is a Canadian novelist and short story writer. She has been a Writer-in-Residence at the Whitehorse Public Library, and works with the Writers in Electronic Residence program, which links schools across the country with professional writers. By making this project and learning about the author, I learned about Eden Robinson writings and herself. I was even able to read some of her text/message which helped my understanding of tricksters and her novels. She talks about tricksters and how they have an effect on life.

Creative thinking

Through this project I’ve grown on my creative skills by making a relevant poster and my listening/ viewing skills by researching and engaging effort. By learning more about indigenous issues, I’ve taken another step towards reconciliation and encourage others to continue to learn. Overall, I’ve expanded on my creative thinking. I am able to create and design projects with meaningful and thoughtful ideas behind them. I analyze evidence and make decisions on what to add or not to my projects. I am able to see what is important or not.

Math 10 FPC Self Assessment.

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Arsiema

I progressed in this course throughout the semester by doing my math homework and practicing the different formulas. Because it help me in understand the chapter we were working on. Next semester I would like to work on not being distracted by my friend/anyone and stay focus on work that I needed to do. Some areas I still need to work on for next semester is my work habits.

The only goal I made prior to this course was to not be the worst in class. and I think I’ve met that goal. . A strategy I used to self-regulate my homework was to do it during class. It sounds like something obvious to do but it really helped me, since l love trying to solve things by myself/ask questions, I self-advocated when I needed help with some challenging questions. I would ask Mr. Sun for help on questions that I couldn’t solve on my own.

I felt like I have improved on my ability to work through step by step and to ask questions. I feel like this will help me in my next math course because I think that it will strengthen my ability to be successful in the next course because I will be able to work through each problem methodically. I think I improved on getting my work done. As I previously stated, I would do my homework during class so I would only have a few questions to do at home. I will do this next semester, because no one likes having to do math homework when you’ve had a long day at school and also it is better to do it right after you learned it so that you don’t forget all the steps and equation. I think that I have improved my understanding of the math concepts with the help of my teacher and I have also improved my work habits which will be useful in next semester/future math courses.

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Residential School Survivor Presentation Reflection.

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Arsiema

Yesterday, Shane John shared his experience as a residential school survivor, which helped me make the connection between my thinking skills and the impact of residential schools on Aboriginal people. Shane said his parents were fortunate enough to be able to leave the residential school. Shane’s mom tried several times to escape and was caught, and the last time she has a chance to escape and never go back there. And how his parents’ developed alcoholism as a result of the abuse and prison like standards of the residential schools. Shane’s dad barely talked to him about his experiences in Residential Schools. While Shane was talking, he used examples to make it more impactful like the microphone to display noises and objects to visually showcase, the wall, and the latch on the floor.

Personal Social CC:

I can determine how my actions impact the community or the environment and I can bring about positive change. In Shane’s sharing, I learned that in residential schools, children were not able to talk and say what they think, instead they had to obey what others have said. If they try to resist, they will be punished and beaten up. I remember Shane saying that Bill never returned, even though it was bedtime. The residential school-housed Indigenous children across Canada, children of their parents between the ages of 5 and 6, the smallest being 2 years. It makes me feel very bad because I can profoundly relate that the sense of separation from the family can be really painful. overall, I have learned about residential schools through first-hand experience and what happened there, and Canadians should be required to know the history of residential schools.

Thinking CC:

I think a lot of people are starting to know more about what happened in the residential schools and I think that is great because if more people know about this it won’t happen again in the future. Yet there are still people who are not aware of the residential schools. So, I think people should learn about residential schools in order for the government to avoid this problem in the future and we should spread the knowledge and educate everyone so it wouldn’t happen in the future. One thing that struck me was when Shane talked about how many of those first nations kids who went to residential schools often considered their thoughts and emotions that has created difficulties for them in their future. However, not everyone has this chance, the kids have their numbering uniform, most of the time they do chores and plant for school instead of learning. Even though the plants are planted by them, they have no chance to enjoy them, a small amount of food has been distributed to them. They are always hungry and constantly searching for food to eat. To avoid hunger, they ate tree roots, moldy bread and potatoes. furthermore, Shane talked about the complications of not opening up and letting your problems out, and how they further deepened the trauma. He also talked about letting the trauma roam beside you or letting it free completely. Knowing and accepting your past was the first step of dealing with the pain. finally, I think this presentation was amazing I personally enjoyed it, and I would recommend anyone who will go to listen the next presentation on Wednesday.

English First Peoples 11 Reflection

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Arsiema

Curricular Competencies Reflection

I demonstrated the aspect of create and communicate competency. Throughout this assignment, I learned how to analyze characteristics such as speech, thoughts, and actions. These literary elements of characterization ultimately enhance and shape meaning and impact. My character infographic indicates my growth in writing and representations skills. I was capable of showing my critical and insightful understandings of the character and the text in a create way, which indicates a deep analysis in my writing. The story “Mountain Legend” allowed me to learn a strong connection between Indigenous peoples and the ancestors. The stories and oral traditions play a crucial role in depicting the close relationship with nature in terms of preserving Indigenous cultures.

Core Competencies Reflection

Personal Social CC:

I can show a sense of accomplishment and joy. I take pride in my work and myself. I read the Indigenous story “A Mountain Legend,” by Jordan Wheeler in class. I analyzed how the main character, Jason, developed his identity as Indigenous and organized my thoughts in the infographic. I first used the Canva tool to make the infographic, so it took some time to be organized. It was quite fun to choose the template for the infographic with regard to the background of the story and design the graphics.

Thinking CC:

Completing this assignment required a creative process as well as gathering information. I thought about how I will represent my ideas in a creative way. I thought about which colors and themes would fit with the content itself. I included images that reflects the text and enhances both the visual aspect and the information. I can contribute to and work with criteria to improve my own work; evidence of that is the infographic. I organized the elements: characters’ appearance, speech, thoughts, actions, reactions, and surroundings, by finding evidence from the story and writing personality traits. I grew my writing and viewing skills by examining the characters and themes and writing a paragraph.

Communication CC:

I can understand and share information about a topic of interest in a clear, organized way. I discussed the purpose and the summary of the story. I shared my thoughts about the story. The purpose of this story is to consider and think about the effects of mistakes before carrying out a plan. This is because Relph coaxed Jason to climb a mountain to become a warrior because Jason is Indigenous, and Jason decided to climb a mountain. Consequently, he got into trouble and almost fell to death. I also listened to others and recognized various thoughts through communication. I gathered ideas and information that showed my learning. I represented the ideas into an organized form to be more clear. During the process, I thought carefully about the wording and the information I am going to share. I used creative ideas and methods to make the infographic look appealing and neat. I added visual representations that connects to the content and text.

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Inductive/Deductive Reasoning in popular games

Unit Core Competency Self-Assessment.

The Crucible Essay Link

Math 11 Foundations Stats Unit Self Assessment.

Natural Selection Critical Thinking Self-Assessment.

Math 10 FPC Self Assessment.