Core Competency Self Assessment

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking was shown in this lab in a few ways. Coming up with the original hypothesis for the lab is an excellent illustration of this. A hypothesis about what will happen to the “cell” requires some critical thinking. We had to apply what we had previously learned about diffusion to appropriately predict what would happen to the “cell” after sitting in a water and IKI solution. Another instance when we had to think critically throughout this experiment was when answering questions based on the lab results. The questions challenged us to infer responses based on what we had seen and learnt about diffusion. As well as when drawing conclusions based on the data and our predictions.

Collaboration

Collaboration was shown quite a few different times during this lab. It was demonstrated in one instance when discussing lab results with other members of the group. Because my partner and I only finished half of the lab, we needed to relay the results to the remainder of our group. By discussing lab data, we could assist each other in writing a better conclusion. Another instance of collaboration occurred during the lab. We discussed how to do the lab properly in order to achieve the best results. We knew we were successful because we had the best “cell” in our class due to the highest tergor pressure.

Graphing A Parabola

My Parabola: š‘¦=āˆ’2(š‘„+1)2āˆ’7

The Standard Parabola: y=x2 or y=a(x-h)2+k

My Parabola is the one in red and the standard is the one in blue.

y=a(x-h)2+k If “a” is negative, the parabola opens downward, as shown by the red parabola above, and if “a” is positive, the parabola opens upward, as shown by the blue parabola above. The parameter “a” also affects the breadth of the parabola. The “h” defines how far the parabola is displaced off the x-axis. For instance, if “h” is positive as in the red parabola, the 1 in the equation for the blue parabola is made negative, shifting the parabola -1 times to the left. The vertex’s x point and axis of symmetry are both represented by the opposite sign of “h”. The red parabola (mine) is shifted -7 down according to “k,” which also affects how the parabola is shifted on the y axis. The value of “k” also defines the vertex’s y-coordinate, minimum and maximum values. So to clearly find the vertex of a parabola you get the opposite sign of “h” for x (mine would be -1), and “k” for y (mine would b -7). So my vertex would b (-1,-7). You can also tell your axis of symmetry by getting whatever the x was for your vertex (mine would be x=-1).

Self Assessment

I used a graph, an equation, and a verbal example to illustrate the same mathematical concept in three different methods. This was very helpful in explaining my parabola and making graphing it clear.

In this assignment, I used terms like “minimum and maximum values,” “axis of symmetry,” “vertex,” and others. I used these terms to better explain my parabola.

I used formatting to present organized, clear information by condensing it into a manageable bundle and creating a pleasing layout. I chose to be concise with my information while still writing in an easy-to-read manner that is full of necessary information.

How to Use Parenthesis

Self Evaluation

In my opinion, I think this project worked well in most aspects. Our design had no real common purpose other then to answer the question on how to use parenthesis. We decided to use Power Point because it seemed that we (as a group) knew how to use Power Point the best out all the sites and applications we knew. So with us using Power Point then we thought that we could get the best results using it. We would usually start by finding a problem then getting an idea from everyone on how to solve it. A simple example being, what program we should use? I said I was fine with anything as long as we all agreed, then Aiden and Ferando thought it would be good to use Power Point. When coming up with the design and finding who did what it was a process of figuring out what we need done, who is willing to do it, and how its going to get done. So after finding all the different topics we need, we split up the work evenly and decided who did what. Working as a group worked quite well in my opinion simply because there was not a lot of talking and conversing but there was no real need. I say this because after everyone had gotten there topics and information then thatā€™s when we put it on the Power Point and constructed it how we liked. In the group we had we made decisions collectively and decided what we thought was best as a group. In terms of problems that we faced, there was only one big problem is that we planned on recording the Power Point and post it as a video. This didnā€™t work (I think) because I didnā€™t have the latest version of Power Point. We got through this simply by making it a pdf and posting it that way. With how well the project turned out, I think it turned out pretty well. Some changes for next time would probably be some simple things like more talking, better communication outside of class, and a few more small things. These are a few of the comments and notes I have on my ā€œHow To Use Parenthesisā€ project. Thank you for reading.