Core Competency Self-Assessment

Personal and Social Competency

This is my stop-motion video that demonstrates a cell going through mitosis.

If you have ever created a stop motion video, you will understand how long and frustrating creating one can be. So when I was feeling frustrated, I developed multiple ways to stay more productive and calmer. One way I did this was by splitting up the project into steps. This helps me to stay motivated because I can see all the steps I have done which lets me feel like I’m successful. Another way I try stay calm is by listening to music because this helps me to tune out so that I can just focus on the project. Finally, when doing a time consuming project like this, I think it is very important to take breaks because I find that if I don’t, I tend to rush the project. However, if I take breaks, I will feel more energized so that I can do my best work.

I think one major skill I learned is perseverance. I really wanted to do a good job on this project, however, it took a very, very long time to finish. A lot of the time I just wanted to rush it so that I could just be done with it. However, I learned to persevere and continue to do a good job so that I can be proud of my work. I think this is a very important skill to learn so that I can do my best work in everything I do.

Math Self Assessment

When I am sad, angry or frustrated, I try multiple tactics to help me be more productive or calm. One of these tactics is to move on to another topic so that I am still working on my work, this can help me feel like I am still feeling productive and then I might be in a better mindset to tackle the difficult question. Another way I calm down is by taking a break and listening to music. This helps me take my mind off work so I can destress.

Examples of where I communicate clearly and purposefully can be seen in how I advocate for myself when I need help with a certain subject. To make sure that I am communicating clearly so that I can get the full help I need, I plan out what I need to ask. Also, I try to keep asking questions until I’m sure I understand; then when I am working on my own, I can be confident in what I’m doing.

By being supportive and working with my peers in the classroom, I can make a positive difference to my peers. When we work together, we are often able to find the answers to difficult questions. Sometimes, it can be discouraging when you continually don’t understand something but when you work with other people in the class it can be easier to figure things out.

To celebrate an accomplishment such as doing well on a test or successfully solving a problem, I will take sometime to relax because I worked really hard on something. I think it is important to celebrate my accomplishments because it can help me to stay positive and keep me motivated.