Data and Solutions

Rather than investing in stocks, I chose a GIC to achieve my down payment because I needed my investment to be guaranteed. I invested $80,000 into a three-year 4.2% GIC. After I did my calculations in Excel, this gave me $10,509,29. When I combined my original investment with the ten grand I saved per year. In the end, I achieved 15% of the purchase price of $800,000 that I had set for myself. The total amount I saved came out to $120,509.29.

Core Competency Reflection

If there’s a disagreement in my group, I find it helpful to hear both sides of the story. Once everyone listens, we all come to a compromise.

        One strategy or activity that stimulates my imagination is going for a walk wearing my headphones. This helps me calm down and reflect on what we’re doing in class.

        I respectfully advocate for my needs by talking to a teacher. If it’s something private or personal, I’ll email them beforehand.

        I know the group is not working well together when I see people visibly uncomfortable. Also, when people are talking over one another or not talking at all.

Group Review

I found working with my group refreshing since I prefer working with kids rather than adults.

        I contributed to the group by adding to discussions. My group members contributed to my learning by clarifying and answering my questions.

        I did propose solutions to the group, and so did my group members we ended up using all of them. My group took everyone’s ideas and combined them, so everybody would get a say.

        I would say I would give myself a three out of four because sometimes I would slack off, but most of the time I was working with my group.