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Present in every school year are lessons that have already been discussed from prior years or terms. This first term, I aim to master these fundamental techniques (ex. factoring) and definitions (ex. domains, ranges) to aid me in mastering the topics I encounter for the rest of the school year.

In light of emphasizing these aspects of Math this term, I also aim to get a score of A by the end of the 1st term of this school year.

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Thoroughly analyzing the mistakes I perform in particular homework tasks, seat works, and tasks can be a marker for my progress in accomplishing this goal. Being aware of which aspect of my solving skills and which definitions I come to become confused by can mark a spot on the mathematical aspect I must focus on more than usual.

Additionally, I am able to track my progress to a final score of A by calculating my grades.

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By really taking these teachings to heart, I will be able to achieve my goal. It is important to truly internalize the understanding of these procedures and words rather than limiting myself to the topic being taught at that particular time. Learning the fundamental techniques and definitions is the foundation for understanding the topics that shall be taught.

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As previously mentioned, these definitions and methods apply to numerous mathematical topics. Therefore, taking the time to consider these points is what enables me to submit content of a higher caliber.

Concretely, I shall attempt to understand why certain steps in techniques function a certain way. As per this, understanding why a term functions as it is and why it is defined in a certain manner. I believe this may also help in understanding the lesson at hand.

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I firmly believe that I shall be able to accomplish this objective if I remain eager to learn these topics throughout the school year. I aim to master these processes and definitions as soon as possible so that knowing these techniques can aid me in performing my tasks for different lessons. In light of these, I aim to submit tasks of higher quality and get a score of A by the end of the 1st grading term.

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What study skills and/or habits worked well for you?

Utilizing entry tickets, exit tickets, homework, and Cerebry served as a mark and a basis for the skill level I had in accordance with a certain topic. It helped provide me with awareness of the aspects I need to improve, and if I am in fact improving as the sessions pass by. Given that homework, seat works, and Cerebry remains to be present during this enhanced face-to-face setup, I believe I shall keep this practice.

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What study skills and/or habits worked so-so?

Taking down notes during lectures is a very helpful practice when it comes to mastery and review. Writing concepts down helps me remember certain aspects of the lesson, and truly answering the presented practice problems helps me improve my skills alongside the help of my teacher and peers. However, I believe that there are some aspects when it comes to note-taking that I must improve on. For instance, I easily get lazy and end up not writing down notes for the rest of the session. Furthermore, my note-taking can be very untidy and when I want to review, my writing is hardly understandable.

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What study skills and/or habits didn’t work for you?

Last school year, I believed that reviewing my tasks as late as possible could help me remember the information in accordance with the lesson for the assessment I am about to take. Although sometimes this can help, my sleepiness discards the information I am supposed to take in, ultimately resulting in getting a low score on the test.

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I firmly believe that my performance in the Cerebry Practice Exercises, are the most exceptional out of all the tasks and assessments I have performed throughout the first grading period. The task displayed my utmost effort in mastering the basics of the topic, all the way to questions that exceed my capabilities in accordance to the topic at hand. Furthermore, the task easily displayed my progress with regard to the topic. It enabled me to understand the particular aspects of the lesson I feel challenged with, and informs me on what skill level I am still in with regard to the topic. This fuels my drive to improve, and given the time it took to accomplish the task, it drives me to exceed my expectations at tasks that weigh more.

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I felt most troubled by the idea of the discriminant.

One of the things I frequently forget is the characteristics of each discriminant. In addition, I frequently feel powerless while using the formulae (b2 - 4ac) and their application when I am given specific duties.

Here are two manners in which I performed in order to improve in this aspect of Math this first grading period:

1. UNDERSTAND WHY THE PROPERTIES ARE AS IT IS - To really comprehend any discriminant's features, one must comprehend their significance. We can recall the qualities better if we are aware of how they operate.

2. PROGRESS is PROGRESS - It is important to have the attitude that, even if my improvement in this area of math within a defined period of time is just marginal, it is still progress, and what counts most are our attempts to better ourselves. So, even though I'm still struggling with the concept of discriminants, I'm still trying to comprehend its characteristics.

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I do not recall a single task that required a group or pair mate. However, throughout the first grading period, we were encouraged to discuss with our peers during synchronous practices. I could not have improved my Math skills if not for the people around me, whom I ask for guidance at certain parts I do not understand at the time. Their patience in providing aid to me is a characteristic I admire the most, especially since Math is not one of my strong points. Discussing with my peers not only enhanced my skills but also my collaboration skills, due to the fact that I was able to grow closer to my seatmate VJ Garcia - someone I seldom talk to - taking into account that he is very skilled in the area of Math. At the end of this grading period, I am very thankful for him, and I feel rather sad that there is a low chance that we will be sitting near each other next term. If not for him, I shall not be able to help my close friends in Math. If not for him, I would not be able to spread this knowledge to more peers.

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Dumb as it may seem, I used to think that domains are ALWAYS the set of all real numbers. This is due to the fact that when I see the label "DOMAIN:" I almost always see the letter "R" beside it. This nature comes from the fact that I did not bother learning and understanding the functionality behind the domain. I would always think the domain was an easy aspect on tasks, so I do not frequently emphasize this part in lectures. However, this misconception was brought to light when I saw that this was one of the things I got a mistake on in a particular task. Due to my ignorance, I could not identify why it was a mistake at the time.

As a result, I asked my peer, VJ Garcia for help, and focused on the topic at hand due to the fact that the concept of domains would be carried out throughout the entire first grading period.

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Grade 10, in my opinion, is one of the greatest increases in difficulty levels I have ever experienced throughout my Ateneo de Manila University life.

As of now, I believe that I am in between the barrier of a B and A student in terms of Mathematics. My grades have been very inconsistent. Some of my tasks are graded higher than many, meanwhile some are graded 0.

I believe that I could have performed better this first grading period. I believe I lacked the motivation and drive to exceed my very own expectations. The term felt more challenging than it should have, ultimately due to my terrible work ethic. This is rather unfortunate due to the fact that this school year shall be my key to proceeding to the Ateneo Senior Highschool. This term can serve as a wake up call to improve on the next chapter of this school year.