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Math Conics Project

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In my conics assignment, I used various graphs to demonstrate my face’s different features. I wanted to use this assignment to use all the graphs I learned throughout the year, and I demonstrated this by using log graphs, parabolas, ellipses, circles, hyperbolas, etc. There are a few sections of my face that look a bit wonky, but it is wonky because of the various number of lines that I used to fully show my learning through the year. I’ve improved in math overall this year compared to my previous years in learning, and I’m glad that I could demonstrate it through creating my face with all my learning.

AP Biology Core Competency Reflection

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For AP Biology we needed to conduct our own experiment to create new findings that may be useful in the future. I collaborated with Micah to test the effects of CO2 on rice growth. During the experiment, we collaborated to create a process that would displace the gases within the Erlenmeyer Flask and fill it with pure CO2. The experiment was an overall success and we were able to determine that CO2 has negative effects on the growth of rice within a controlled environment. This experiment demonstrated how we worked collaboratively in a group to achieve our goal. Overall the experiment was a fun way to determine the effects of CO2, and we worked well together to obtain strong results.

Core Competency Self-Reflection: Precalculus 12 Critical Thinking

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This year in Pre-Calculus 12 I developed several understandings of many different topics in math ranging from how functions work, movement of functions, logarithms, and (what I’m most proud of) trigonometric functions. In this equation, I had to prove that h=d/cota-cotb using the triangle given (as seen on the right of the question). I’m proud of solving this equation because I had to shift my thinking into completing a proof using the concepts of trigonometric functions, fractions, and algebra. I shifted the way I thought into a more open-ended thinking style to solve this question and I broke It down step by step. By breaking it down into more manageable steps I was able to complete the question. I would like to continue to grow to be a more open-ended thinker as it majorly helped me complete this question.

Core Competency Reflection Physics 11

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During the quiz corrections for kinematics quiz 2, I used critical thinking to correct the mistakes I previously made on the quiz. When the quiz was handed back, I quickly received help from my peers to further understand the question on the quiz, and I used that information to solve the question correctly. Due to the help that I received, I was able to obtain full marks and understand the quiz content fully, which was required for the unit test that came soon after.

Chemistry 12 Edublog Reflection

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Thinking Core Competency

In lab 19C, I used evidence to judge what would happen to the solutions within the test tubes. The first tubes on the rack were heavy precipitates that looked almost like velvet or silk but eventually sank to the bottom of the tube. Knowing that the first set created heavy precipitates, it can be inferred that the further down the rack (the more diluted the solution is), the less precipitate will form until none is formed. Following the gathering of this information I was able to create data that corresponds to the results of the lab to demonstrate my understanding.

A & P 12 Core Competency Edublog

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In the Cell Membrane Diffusion Lab communication is a key factor in having the most accurate and best results for cell osmosis. Initially setting up the cell was the most arduous step. Poor communication would result in a loose cell that would leak out the solutions within or it would result in a cell that would not diffuse properly due to a lack of turgor pressure. Later in the lab, everyone in the group communicated their thoughts on which direction the molecules in the solutions would diffuse and we each commented and added to the conversation thoroughly.

During the Cell Membrane Diffusion Lab, I analyzed the evidence given to present accurate predictions for cell diffusion direction. Using both thinking and communication we predicted in which direction the molecules would diffuse through the semi-permeable membrane. These connections were able to be made due to the scientific evidence provided to us.

Titration Edublog

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Completed Titration Lab

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During the titration lab, my partner and I had to communicate to drop the correct amount of base into the acid. We supported each other by watching values, keeping track of how much time the pink persisted in the solution, and we helped each other start up. Through our communication, a rose solution was created for one of the titration attempts. I feel that our issues from the first day of the titration lab were fixed during the second day of titrations.

French 10 Skits

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Chapter 6 Skit

During unit 6 I was able to collaborate with two of my classmates to create a French skit that could be presented. We were able to work collectively and determine common purposes together. We were given a few days to communicate our learning, which we then presented to our teacher, which had verified our learning. In our script, we included a few props with the best prop being a charcuterie board.

The type of charcuterie board we used

FIDO Paragraph: Self Assessment

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Circular Response

The greatest strength in this paragraph is when I mentioned that Timmy’s perspective of zombies had changed. I used a more unique array of words and I was able to flow it together. I feel like with this paragraph I was able to have a better word choice and better sentence choice. I was able to really tap into Timmy’s personality and break it down from the start of the movie. Watching him grow over the course of the story was a very beautiful thing to watch

Core Competency Self-Assessment

I feel that this literary paragraph was easier to write than the last one because the topics that I had in mind were a lot clearer to think about. When I was writing about them the topics were a bit hazier and I had to incorporate a lot of my own interpretations. With Timmy you can easily see how he feels and you notice the struggles that he goes through and how he changes throughout the story. It’s much clearer and easier to understand.