This creative project helped me demonstrate the ‘Personal and Social’ part of the core competencies. It made me reflect on my own identity and think deeply about my passions, values, skills and future goals. The thought process of this project was quite difficult but by the end, I’m now able to identify these categories. This project specifically strengthened my ‘Personal Awareness and Responsibility.’ Some preferred strategies for maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle include staying organized with my notes app on my phone. Whether it’s making a To-Do list or just planning out an outfit for the next day, it makes my everyday life a bit easier.
Personal/Social CC; Personal Awareness & Responsibility
“I can show a sense of accomplishment and joy, I take pride and myself.”
With this biology unit test, I studied hard enough to achieve 100% on this unit test. Though I didn’t get the extension right, I’m still proud of my mark because I was able to get all of the questions on the test correct. I feel more proud from the fact I really doubted my abilities in the beginning, expecting a lower score and also that this was the whole unit of biology. In conclusion, with the results of the test, I am able to express my joy.
I can identify my strengths and limits, find internal motivation, and act on opportunities for self-growth.
With this interactive website, I saw that I am good at estimating numbers with my knowledge that I already had. I was able to compare all numbers and find the successful answer. One of my limits when doing this activity was trying to perfect the lines. I would get super close and it would take some time to collect all the stars.
For this project, I demonstrated Communication and Social skills. I can find it easy to be in a group. In this assignment, I was able to work with my peer and listen to their ideas while also providing feedback. With my partner, this project was able to go smoothly for me as we both put in equal amount of work. I can ask and respond to questions to be an active, supportive listener. I am able to give honest opinions and if there is a disagreement, I can come to a consensus with my partner. At the end, we successfully completed the assignment and I was very satisfied with the results.
In Unit 1, I learned how square roots and real numbers. After this unit, I got a clear understanding of how to find the square root of a number, exponents, and the concept of rational and irrational numbers. I also learned the Heron’s method for solving square roots and a little bit of the Pythagorean Theorem. An example would be I learned whether an answer would be positive or negative depending on where the negative symbol is located in an exponent question, outside of bracket or inside of bracket. In Unit 2, I learned prime factorization, finding the lowest common multiple, word problems and reviewed fractions. I gained an understanding with finding the lowest common multiple with an easy method.
The part of unit 2 that I am most comfortable with was definetely multipying, dividing, subtracting, and adding fractions because I’ve been reviewing fractions since middle school so I do have a decent understanding with the concept already.
The most difficult part of unit 2 for me was the word problems since there’s no formula or method to solve one, you just have to understand the questions and solve it.
I usually learn new material best when I get a lot of practice worksheets/questions to check my understanding.
“I persevere with challenging tasks and take ownership of my goals, learning and behavior.” This statement connects with me because if I need to learn a concept I didn’t clearly understand in class, I will take responsibility with my free time and learn it so I am prepared for the next day of class.
During the making of these sweatpants, I went through many different mistakes. I’m glad to say that I was able to get past my mistakes and take them as a learning oppurtunity. As I am a beginner in this area of arts and crafts, I had multiple trial and errors. With the great help of my peers and teacher, they made it easier for me to successfully finish the sweatpants.
Some of the harmful aspects when using social media are toxicity on the media. For example, the beauty standards and pretty privilege can put a lot of young teens in pressure to fit in with society’s expectations. Thinking they won’t be accepted when they are how they want to be, having to change theirselves to feel good enough. With that being said, cyberbullying is a serious issues that puts mental health on the line for some people. This could cause depression, anxiety, or even suicide as an option to someone. “About 10 percent of teens report being bullied on social media and many other users are subjected to offensive comments”
In order to maintain a positive digital footprint, I would advise using the internet wisely. As in being mindful of what to post, comment, or searching up. Using kind words and keeping negative thoughts inside instead of taking the time to write something hateful, remembering that anything put onto social media will stay there forever, and being careful while searching things up as they could be dangerous or explicit content. Keeping a positive digital footprint is important because it keeps your reputation clear. Whatever you post/say online is still in your hands no matter how it was said. This could also affect one’s future, believe it or not.
Though most uses of technology is secure, there are some procedures the youth could do to stay more protected. One of the simple ways you could keep your account safer is by keeping your account private for only your family and friends but still being wise when choosing when or what to post.
Work Cited
‘15 Internet Safety Tips and Internet Safety Rules | Kaspersky’. /, 13 Sept. 2017, https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/preemptive-safety/top-10-preemptive-safety-rules-and-what-not-to-do-online.CloseDeleteEdit
Social Media and Mental Health: Social Media Addiction. 16 Jan. 2020, https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/wellbeing/social-media-and-mental-health.z\
Personal/Social Competency Reflection
By spreading kind words online, I make a positive difference to my peers. With kindness, it helps build a positive community online. It’s just a few simple words that could make someone’s day a little bit better.
A strategy that I prefer to do in order to maintain a healthy, balanced online presence is not getting involved with unnecessary drama. Being irrelevant on social media is more safer and some drama could lead to more extreme measures if not taken care of.
I am aware that my digital footprint can have both positive and negative consequences, including cyberbullying, so I adjust my account to being private for only my peers or family to view. Also, being mindful of what I decide to post/comment, deciding whether it’s necessary.
