Core Competency Reflection:
Strategically preparing for assessments:
In the course I have been able to prepare for assessments such as; completing chapter review, and any missed homework from that chapter. However, first steps I normally take tends to be, looking at the notes on all the points covered in the chapter. This way, I can refresh my brain on anything that was important and any small topics I might have forgotten. After reviewing the notes I go to the chapter I am being assessed upon then start completing the questions, as soon as I finish each question I check my answer against the solution key in the back, to confirm I am on the right track. If for some reason I can not complete the question or am struggling to get to the right answer I ask my math teacher for some help. This way I can complete all the questions to make sure I understand the concepts in that specific chapter.
Learning and using Math vocabulary:
In some of the chapters I found it difficult to remember all the key terms used to describe math problems and the strategies for them. Such a case occurred in the first chapter (chapter 1). Where, learning key strategies such as; Factoring by decomposition, completing the square, factoring within factoring, or trinomials, with exponents as well as variables. When I first started this unit, I was not sure when I was supposed to use the different methods, and on what questions. But once I started connecting the vocab words to different kinds of questions it started making more sense. Especially, when I had to successfully finish the question in the most efficient way (like completing the square when you can to save time). With these given strategies of learning vocab and connecting it to questions we are given I found it is a much better way of learning them, rather than just looking at a list.
Managing time effectively:
In math Precalculus 11 I found, in order to use my time most effectively in class. Paying careful attention to the lessons at the start of class was very important, in this case making sure I come on time so I don’t miss anything. Then completing group work fully, to get full review on types of questions I may see later, then doing homework assigned right after. That way I can either finish it in class or take it home. Another useful thing, was to complete the homework in flex that way I could ask questions on the homework if I was not entirely sure how to properly complete it.
Heading: Advice for Future Students:
Make sure to complete ALL the work book questions, as any one of them could be asked on the test. Also, make sure to pay attention in group work as those questions could be put on the test. DEFFINETLY go to class on time every single morning because the lesson starts right away, and if you miss any it could be a pain to catch up.
