Quadratics

Reflection

 

This unit was without a doubt a lengthy one. However, since it was divided into three mini-units, the learning was much easier. Throughout the first mini-unit we learned the essentials of quadratics. We touched upon and explored quadratic relationships and parabolas. Moving on throughout the first mini-unit, we also explored both vertex form and factored form. Furthermore, we analyzed and learned how to graph in both these forms. In my opinion, I did not find the first mini-unit challenging because I was able to grasp all the concepts taught without any signs of struggle. This was shown through my test for the first mini-unit, in which I scored a perfect score. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From all the three mini-units, the second mini-unit would be byfar the most lengthy and also the most challenging. Throughout this mini-unit, we learned how to factor equations in various methods. For example, we learned common factoring, simple trinomial factoring, complex trinomial factoring, and many more. This mini-unit did pose a bit more of a challenge than the first one. However, with that being said, I was still able to grasp all the concepts taught and the thinking assessment (regarding factoring) was a clear reflection of my strong mathematical understanding. In the thinking assessment for the second mini-unit, we were asked to show our knowledge regarding factoring by creating examples of the various methods of factoring we learned throughout the mini-unit. Once again, I scored a perfect score, showing my strong mathematical understanding. However, if I were to do this thinking assessment once again, I would try to develop a more complex series of examples for each method of factoring. In this way, I would be able to challenge myself more, allowing me to further expand my horizon of critical thinking abilities. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The final mini-unit was a short, but rather important one. Throughout this mini-unit, we further explored equations in standard form, and we also learned the quadratic formula. Overall, this unit was not as bad as it seemed. I was able to grasp all the mathematical concepts that were taught to us. The first and the last mini-units did not pose much of a challenge to me. However, just a tad bit of challenge was posed by the second mini-unit. It was the details associated with factoring that caught me off-guard. Everytime I was asked to factor on a test, I would forget a couple of steps, and thus, get an incomplete answer. However, with the progression of the mini-unit, I learned how to handle my mini-problems with factoring, and now I feel extremely comfortable not only doing factoring, but teaching it to others.