Core Competency Self-Assessment

Core Competency Reflection

Acids and Bases Lab l mixed chemicals together in the plate.

Communication

I chose this artifact to talk about because I worked on the core competency of communication in these labs. We had to work with a partner to do the lab and this means we have to communicate and collaborate in order to do the lab. I was able to listen to my partner in what he was thinking and I was able to also say my own ideas about what was happening. We made a good team because we are both hard workers and we both understood each other well. In this lab I learned what chemicals mixed together make what colors. I also learned how to be safe in a lab setting and how to dispose of chemicals properly. I would like to improve in the subject of Biology as I am not as strong in this area as the other areas.

Positive Learner Identity 

Persevering

I have persevered in Science this year, especially in the unit on Biology. I didn’t think that I would be able to make it through successfully because it seemed very difficult at first. While I still don’t completely understand it, that didn’t stop me from trying really hard to make it through. I am still surprised that I am making it through, but I think it’s because I still work hard, I go to class, I try to do my homework and all of that helped.

Core Competency Reflection

I can identify ways in which my strengths can help me meet challenges, and how my challenges can be opportunities for growth. 

I have worked really hard this year to improve my grades and my skills in all my classes. While I have trouble identifying my strengths, I find it hard to make statement like that, I definitely know that I have faced my challenges and I am working harder to get better grades. I have been more successful this year, but I know I still need to always work hard.