FMPC 10 – Core Competency Self Assessment

Reflecting on Working with Others at our Desks

I found working with others at our desks is the most helpful because we can help each other and verify answers without the help of a teacher.

Work Representing Artifact

I felt like this because it is at the end of the day and I’m more tired.

Core Competency

Critical Thinking

I chose critical thinking because you need to think about many things when doing more complicated math problems, and also, being able to think critically can help with the ability to do math.

I show how I can think critically in this class because when given work, I was able to finish the work quickly without errors.

Non-Linear and Linear Equations

Non-Linear Equations

Example 1:

Y = 2ˣ

This is a non-linear equation. I can tell from the graph because the graph is not a straight line and it curves. I can tell from the equation because it has an ‘x’ as an exponent and it does not follow the ‘y = mx + b’ format.

Example 2:

Y = √x

This is a non-linear equation. I can tell from the graph because it is not a straight line and it curves. I can tell from the equation because it has a ‘√’ (square root symbol) and it does not follow the ‘y = mx + b’ format.

Linear Equations

Example 3:

2x – 3y = 12

This is a linear equation. I can tell from the graph because it is only marked on 2 points and visually looks straight. I can tell from the equation because it does not have any exponent symbols and square root symbols and it does follow the ‘y = mx + b’ format.

Example 4:

X = 4

This is a linear equation. I can tell from the graph because it is only marked on 1 point and visually looks straight. I can tell from the equation because it does not have any exponent symbols and square root symbols and it only marks ‘x’ as ‘4’

Self Assessment

I explored mathematical ideas using technology using the Desmos website I was given through teams.

I analyzed data and used criteria to draw conclusions when I inputed 4 equations to show them visually in the Desmos website.

I justified my conclusions with evidence when I gave an explanation for each equation explaining why it is linear or non-linear.