Facing a Challenge

The First time I tried this problem I found it challenging because… I was confused with another way of solving a similar problem. I also got confused on how the end results should look with the same similar problem which would look like this example: x2 + 6x + 8.

At first, I would do the X with 3 x2 + 14x + 8, without multiplying the 3 with 8. Then I finally realized I was doing it wrong and I started multiplying them. Secondly, I would confuse the endings, so the result for x2 + 6x +8 is (x+2)(x+4), so for 3 x2+ 14x +8 the result I would put was (x+2)(x+12), instead of (3 x2 +12x)(2x+8) and then 3x( x+4) 2(x+4) = (x+4)(3x+2). I still get confused a bit but I need more practice.

The strategies I used to figure this out were to go back to my notes and look at the practice sheets that the teacher gave us.

Some concepts and/or skills I need to remember is that if there is a coefficient then I either need to focus on two things. The first one is if they all have a number in common, if they do then I need to factor it out, so for example 3 x2 +6x +3 would become 3(x2 + 2x +3) and I solve it. If they don’t have a number in common then I solve it how I did in the second question.

Next time I encounter a difficult problem, I might try asking my friends if they understand and if they can explain. I can look back to my notes and the exercises we have made. Finally, I can ask the teacher.

P.s. I finally understand it better as in this moment that I’m writing this, earlier in the day I was still confusing them.

Social Awareness and Responsibility

My Texts

Core Competency Reflection

  1. I feel like what I’m good at is being myself.
  2. I really enjoyed drawing it in general and what made it special for me is that before I’ve had people tell me that when they see a fox they think of me, and I think its because they’re always smiling and making the fox noise that makes them sound like they’re happy all the time.
  3. I’ve had many experiences before that I have learned from to be a better person by learning from my mistakes. My family and heritage have made me learn a lot of stuff that I would say have helped me shape who I am today.
  4. I try to think first before doing something, like for example thinking of the consequences. I sometimes I’m easily influenced by others but not serious things more like if the majority of people want to go to the beach instead of the mall, I would choose what the majority of people want to go to.
  5. I feel like what makes me unique is my personality, I have a very bubbly personality which sometimes I question but still like.

Social Awareness and Responsibility

My Artefact

Core Competency Reflection

Some of the ways I work to build and maintain relationships are…

Being in a group project so I tend to be more talkative so I can build friendships, and when I do I myself become better at participating, since I talk to more people.

Although I am challenged by…, I can get through these challenges by tapping in to…

Although I’m challenged by feeling insecure I can get through this challenge by tapping in to my mind and convincing it to not think negative and to stop comparing myself to other because not everyone is the same.

When I need to boost my mood or re-focus, I…

When I usually need to boost my mood I tend to take a nap, but sometimes i cant do that because for some reason because then at night I’m not tired so I end up falling asleep late and not sleeping enough hours. Another thing that’s on my way is homework, when I’m stressed I feel exhausted so I cant relax properly, so if I do my homework as soon as I arrive home wont feel stressed for the rest of the day.

Some short/ long term goals for myself include… and my plan to achieve them is…

A long term goal I have for myself is having a better academic score and achieving this includes trying my best at all times, because even when doing something simple if you give your best you might get rewarded later on. Another major thing is that I need to stop studying the night before of a test to achieve my goal, instead what I should do is study through out the some days before my test so I’m fully prepared