Conics Project

In crafting a digital face for demos, my utilization of hyperbolas, circles, and ellipses required a balance of mathematical precision and a creative touch. One of the significant challenges I encountered was ensuring facial symmetry, a crucial element for a realistic appearance. The task of altering domain and range posed another hurdle, demanding careful adjustments to avoid distortion. To overcome such challenges, I used an abundance of online resources, including watching YouTube tutorials and conducting in-depth research to grasp techniques. These learning sessions provided valuable insights into manipulating mathematical functions effectively. Moreover, my creative thinking core competency played a pivotal role in adding character to the face. I infused the digital creation with a sense of personality, transforming it from a mathematical exercise into a visually compelling representation. The combination of technical know-how and creative insight ultimately yielded a well-balanced and aesthetically pleasing digital face for demonstration purposes.

https://www.desmos.com/calculator/hqpqdp1qzc

Core competency

I demonstrated the core competency of communication during the eggs Benedict lab. I showcased my communication skills many times during this lab. One example of my communication skills being put on to display is when my partner Sam already put salt in the hollandaise sauce, and I was not aware of this event, therefore I didn’t know whether or not to add salt to it myself. The simple way to go about this is to communicate, especially while working as a team, communication is key. Although communicating may be the simplest act, it is most definitely the most effective in many different scenarios.

Core Competency Assignment

My project that I will pick to reflect on is the country project where me and Lucas went in depth in researching the economy of Russia. I used the core competency communication during the completion of this project. Firstly, I demonstrated clear writing skills by conveying complex economic concepts and data in a concise and understandable manner. Secondly, my communication competency was evident in my ability to gather and analyze relevant information from different sources, ensuring that all information is accurate.

Self Reflection

I chose the question “how does the artifact you selected demonstrate strengths and growth in the communication competency”. I feel that this assignment helped me grow in the communication aspect of the core competencies as I went from lacking in this area in comparison to the other core competency to excelling in this specific category.

Communication Core Competency

Eggs Benedict

My eggs Benedict lab relates to the core competency “communication” as not only does it reflect communication, but also collaboration between my partner and I. The eggs Benedict lab reflects communication in many different ways. One example of communication during this lab was when we asked each other questions and get a detailed and informative responses. One of the questions that could be asked for example are “should I put this in yet?” Or “did you already put this ingredient in?” These may sound like simple questions but sometimes they could be the difference between success and failure. This lab reflects collaboration in many different ways as well. One example of collaboration in this lab is my partner and I had two different roles and were working to the best of our abilities to succeed at both of them. What I mean by this is one of us went and got the ingredients for the eggs Benedict, and the other one stayed in the kitchen and got everything ready for when we started cooking.

Physics 11 Lab

My group and I looked into the idea of waves. 

Slinkies were used as a physical example, which helped me better understand the subject. 

We answered some questions collectively as a group. 

We actively debated and came to agreement on our responses, therefore I think our teamwork was successful. 

When there was disagreement, I thought it helpful to discuss it honestly and take into account each group member’s viewpoint before coming to a decision.

My Parabola

Red: Original, Blue: My Parabola

My equation for my parabola in this assignment, y = 3(x+4)^2 + 5, is compared to the original parabolas equation of y = x^2 in the photo above. A, H, and K are the reasons the two parabolas are different, as my A is 3, making it a skinny parabola compared to the original as it is being stretched 3 units vertically. Another example of this is the H, as my parabolas horizontal shift is -4 compared to the original parabolas 0 on the x axis. Finally, the K is the difference in the parabolas vertical shift, in this case, my parabola has a vertical shift of 5, where as the original parabola is at 0. These shifts cause the vertex to change from (0,0) to (-4,5).

Self-Assessment

  1. I represented three different mathematical ideas by communicating my understanding of All three of A, H, and K.
  2. I used mathematical vocabulary throughout this paragraph, by talking about the vertex, the horizontal shift, and the vertical shift.
  3. I used formatting to share the information in a clear and organized way by changing the theme of my edublog and writing in neat paragraphs.

Core Competency

Critical Thinking Core Competency

We used critical thinking to identify the buttons characteristics and how they separate from one another, making a functioning dichotomous key . Noah and I finished our key by using our time wisely and putting our critical thinking skills to work. A skill I have expanded on during the completion of this project is my critical thinking.

Core Competency Goals

-If there is a disagreement in the group, I find it helpful to vote for which idea is the best, or which would benefit our group the most. I personally think this is a great way to solve conflict as there is nothing you can argue about after the group has voted for, or not voted for something as if most people vote the same thing, it is likely that it’s the best idea.

-When I am sad, angry or frustrated drinking water is one way to calm myself down. I find drinking lots of water is not only refreshing, but is really beneficial to your mental, and physical health. Another tactic I use when im sad, angry or frustrated is take a deep breath. For me personally, taking a deep breath and just reflecting on the situation is best working strategy, as it helps right away and makes you realize that what ever you are angry about, probably isn’t worth being angry about

-I show others that I value feedback from others in my group by thinking about what they are saying, and applying it to my work, even if I decide not to use there feedback I will still be very grateful for there considerate jester as some people would keep there feedback to themselves.