Algebra 2
MAthematician reflection of the algebra 2 year
I believe that in POWS I show a good sense of formulating a plan. As I write the steps, it is easy for me because I use certain steps to solve problems. I believe that this is a big strength of mine through generating ideas but I do have a big weakness. The weakness is applying the appropriate means for diagrams and formulas. I have a hard time remembering all of the formulas in Algebra 2 and it sometimes causes me to struggle when tests are required.
I do a great job at asking questions because I am not as proficient in math as I am in other subjects, therefore I tend to ask more questions. A piece of work that shows this is the final project we completed this year in which I created an informational poster about Exponential Function. I asked Dan many questions so I could fully understand the concept. I am not good at involving other members of groups when communicating though. I struggle because I am a very independent learner and feel that I complete and retain content better when I complete it, neglecting the great ideas of others.
During Explorations I have learned to rethink logical errors with my group during seminars. When I would make a mistake they helped me learn how to oversee my thinking and reassess my thought process and conclusion to a problem. This has become a huge strength not just in Algebra 2 but in my whole life. I do not do well with generating new ideas when it comes to errors, I only correct the error and I can’t create anything organic in my mind about new ideas. When I think of new ideas they usually come to me randomly, not from realizing an error. I also struggle to pay attention to detail and stay organized when I do. When I take notes, which is rare, I tend to fall behind and it makes it hard to listening to the details.
In the final project regarding, Exponential Function my partner and I found a way to relate the function into a relevant and current real world application. We used populations in the world and calculated their exponential function which was very interesting and was a pretty abstract idea. It is hard for me to provide justification for my ideas. If I were to provide justification for the final project idea it would be poor. I purely just think some of my ideas are cool and it is hard for me to find a justification past that.
I do a great job at asking questions because I am not as proficient in math as I am in other subjects, therefore I tend to ask more questions. A piece of work that shows this is the final project we completed this year in which I created an informational poster about Exponential Function. I asked Dan many questions so I could fully understand the concept. I am not good at involving other members of groups when communicating though. I struggle because I am a very independent learner and feel that I complete and retain content better when I complete it, neglecting the great ideas of others.
During Explorations I have learned to rethink logical errors with my group during seminars. When I would make a mistake they helped me learn how to oversee my thinking and reassess my thought process and conclusion to a problem. This has become a huge strength not just in Algebra 2 but in my whole life. I do not do well with generating new ideas when it comes to errors, I only correct the error and I can’t create anything organic in my mind about new ideas. When I think of new ideas they usually come to me randomly, not from realizing an error. I also struggle to pay attention to detail and stay organized when I do. When I take notes, which is rare, I tend to fall behind and it makes it hard to listening to the details.
In the final project regarding, Exponential Function my partner and I found a way to relate the function into a relevant and current real world application. We used populations in the world and calculated their exponential function which was very interesting and was a pretty abstract idea. It is hard for me to provide justification for my ideas. If I were to provide justification for the final project idea it would be poor. I purely just think some of my ideas are cool and it is hard for me to find a justification past that.