Student Problem #3

Student Problem #2

Student problem Unit R concept 1

Difference Formula

Sum Formula

Blog Post #3

Blog Post #2

Blog Post#1: Deriving Pythagorean Identities

Math Analysis Reflective Blog Post

1. How have you performed on the Unit O and P tests?  What evidence do you have from your work in the unit that supports your test grade (good or bad)?  Be specific and include a minimum of three pieces of evidence.

I have performed well on the Unit O and P tests. I have done well on my unit o and p quizzes. I received all 8's on Unit P and almost all 8's on Unit O. Also, i received an 86% percent on Unit O and a 81% on Unit P. 

 2. You are able to learn material in a variety of ways in Math Analysis.  It generally follows this pattern:

→ Your initial source of information is generally the video lessons and SSS packets followed by a processing and reflection activity via the WSQ
→ individual supplemental research online or in the textbook before class
→ reviewing and accessing supplementary resources provided by Mrs. Kirch on the blog
→  discussion with classmates about key concepts
→ practice of math concepts through PQs
→ formatively assessing your progress through concept quizzes
→ cumulatively reviewing material through PTs
→ Final Assessment via Unit Test.

Talk through each of the steps given in the following terms:
a. How seriously do you take this step for your learning?  What evidence do you have to support your claim?  Make sure to make reference to all 8 steps.
b. How could you improve your focus and attention on this step to improve your mastery of the material?  What specific next steps would this entail?  Make sure to make reference to all 8 steps.

1) I believe watching the videos and doing the SSS packet is very beneficial and so i take it seriously. I watch every video and submit every wsq before class. I refer back to my SSS packet when i need extra examples or more help. I could improve my focus on this step and improve my mastery of the by giving more detailed answers on the wsq and trying to understand why we do things in math. This would require me to seek other resources like the textbook or be active in my classmates group discussion. 

2) I do not usually look in the book or research on the concept online before class. I could improve this by accessing the additional resources Mrs. Kirch provides on her blog. This would help me understand why we do things and not only that we do them. 

3) I look at the additional resources provided by Mrs. Kirch sometimes. These additional resources help explain the concepts in relation to real life, and i tend to slack off on that part. To improve this, I should start accessing Mrs. Kirch's resources to further my understanding of the math concept. 

4) I think the discussion in class is semi-beneficial. Most of the questions are the ones on the wsq, but in some cases they are not. I think the questions that differ from the wsq are most beneficial to help us further our understanding. I could improve my focus on this step by being more active in class discussions and providing interesting hot questions. 

5) I take the pq's seriously because they test you understanding of the concept and give you examples to try on your own. In some cases, the pq's can be a bit excessive when you understand the concept thoroughly. To improve my mastery of the material i can do the pq's completely, so i have more practice on the concept, thereby improving my mastery of the concept. 

6)I take quizzes seriously because not only do they affect your grade significantly, but they also test t=your knowledge on the concept. They are usually just a couple questions and if you have trouble on the questions then that shows you need more practice on that concept. To improve my mastery of the concepts i can make sure to get 8's on all my quizzes and retake quizzes when necessary. 

7)I think the PT is excessive. It provides additional problems and a cumulative review of all the concepts but i think we should only have to do the concepts we need more practice on, and the review portion from other units. Completing all problems even the concepts i know well will help me master the concepts. 

8) I take the Unit Tests seriously because it is a test of your knowledge. Also, tests are a great reflection of your grade. To further my mastery of the concepts, i can seek additional help from students and find other resources on Mrs. Kirchs blog. 

 3. Reflect on your learning this year thus far by considering the following questions:
a.  How confident do you generally feel on the day of a Unit Test?  Give evidence and specifics to back up your answer. On the day of a unit test i usually feel for the most part confident. However, sometimes go into the test knowing that i still struggle in some areas. My grades reflect that i know 80% or more of the material.
b.  How well do you feel you have learned the math material this year as compared to your previous years in math? Give evidence to support your claim.
Compared to past years, i would this that this has been the year i have struggled most in math. I received my first C in all my years of learning in math this year. I think this was just a matter of adapting to the flip classroom. However, i have learned math in a deeper sense this year compared to previous years.
c.  How DEEPLY do you feel you have learned the math material this year as compared to your previous years in math?  Give evidence to support your claim.
I feel i have learned math deeper than any of my other previous years of learning. I learn more of why things happen and real life applications this year, than other years. Some examples include deriving laws like the law of sines and cosines and the applications of shapes like parabolas in real life.
d.  Do you normally feel like you understand the WHY behind the math and not just the WHAT/HOW?  Meaning, do you understand why things work, how they are connected to each other, etc, and not just the procedures?  Explain your answer in detail and cite specific evidence from this year.
I feel i understand why, after Mrs. Kirch gives a further explanation or asking a classmate. I understand why we do things, and how they are applied in real life. I have certainly have gone deeper into math this year, than previous years.
e. How does your work ethic relate to your performance and success?  What is the value of work ethic in real life? 

I believe you get out, what you put in. Meaning your work ethic reflects your success or failure. My work ethic reflects my grade because i give an average effort, but in some areas i should be putting a little more effort. Work ethic in real life determines your position in life. You can work really hard and become successful or you can slack off and fall behind others. You can either be in charge, or have someone in charge of you.

WPP#14

WPP#13

Angie, Charlie, and Billy are playing tag in the wilderness. Angie and Billy are separated on opposite sides of a river. Angie measures the distance from where she is standing to where Charlie is standing to be 250 feet, and they both happen to be on the same side of the river. Angie then measures the angle from herself to Billy to be 60 degrees and measures the angle from Charlie to Billy as 53 degrees. Find the distance from Angie to Billy to the nearest tenth of a foot.