Windy817

Personal Reflection
In math, two things I am good at are, Integers because I understood how to get the answers when two negatives are together, and when to use zero pairs. I also understand how to do Integers on number line. I also got better on my multiplication table because, I played with cards with peers and get help from parents. Another thing I am good at is, Pythagoras because at the beginning of the year, I understood how to get the answers by using the formula which is a2 + b2 = c2, If I didn’t knew the formula, I wouldn’t know how to get the answers. Two things I need to improve on are, fractions because, I get confused getting the right answers because, you need to simplify it. Another thing I need to improve on is finding the surface area of the cylinder because, I don’t understand how to get the right answer, I also find the formula confusing but, I got a little bit better. My goals for the next 6 weeks of school are to get better in Math by studying for test and quizzes. Specially for exams because, exams are almost coming, and I need to take my time reading over my notes to pass my tests and quizzes including exams. I also want to improve on the things I am not good at. = = =My Subjects= =Math=

**Term 1 Reflection**
In math this term 1, I learned about Ratio, Rate, Proportion and Proportional Reasoning also I learned about Square roots and square numbers I also learned about Pythagoras and right triangles. A two-term ratio is part to part ratio th at compares different parts of a group to each other, a part to whole ratio compares one part to the whole group ratio can be written as fraction, decimal and a percent. A rate compares 2 quantities measured in different units. A proportion is a relationship that says two ratios or two rates are equal. Square number is the product of the same two numbers 3x3=9, so 9 is a square number a square number is also known as a perfect square. A number that is not a perfect square is called a non-perfect square. A square number is the product of the same two numbers. A right triangle has a 90 degrees angle.

So far in grade 8 I have been doing most of my homework and at school I try to complete all my work, sometimes in class I discuss with my peers to understand the units more also I posted a couple of blogs about triangles and a video of sesame street. In term 2, I will participate more often study harder for tests and quizzes and ask more questions as I said before I will continue to discuss with my peers and understand the topic more and I will play online math games to help me more better specially my multiplication table.

Proportion, Ratio and Rate
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**Term 2 Reflection**

In term 2, we learned about Percents, Circles, Surface Area, and Volume. I did well on Circles because, last year I struggled a lot with Circles, this year I understood it more because, I paid attention in class to get the formula and to find the Radius, Circumference, and Diameter. To find the radius you need to divide diameter by 2. I also did well on Volume and surface area because I understood how to get the answers by using the formulas.

I learned more than one formula but at some point I struggle with triangular because I get confused with bxh1 x h2, although it was fun learning new formulas. I also struggled with taking away the answer the lxwxh answer. I struggled with drawing nets for breaking the top, front, and side for rectangular prisms, and triangular prisms.

Next term, I want to do better in Integers although because it’s hard to fine the answer when multiplying, also I want to use my multiplication because it helps with math problems. Also I want to try my best to get higher marks but it all depends on how I take my time studying.

What we learned about percent is showing percents into hundred grids, also we learned how to get the tax by multiplying by 1.12. Surface area is when finding the area of a rectangular, triangular and cylindrical prisms. When you find the ( TSA ) total surface area of a triangle you need to use the formula which is bxh / 2 sometimes there could be two heights and the formula would be bxh1 x h2. Also period means exact thing us multiply.

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Percent
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Volume
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This picture shows how I made my mistakes, how I made my mistakes were I subtracted instead of adding, and I added instead of subtracting. Those were fairly my mistakes, but next time I know when to add instead of subtracting and when to subtract instead of adding. I also get confused when two negatives are kissing, it becomes a positive because, I don't know if were supposed to add or subtract. Also I have a hard time figuring out Order of Operations because, you need to follow the BEDMAS and those baby brackets. == == Parent Quiz:

Pythagoras
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 Language Arts
The Man Who Planted Trees

**3. How does The Man Who Planted Trees relate to us, to you, to the school and to the local community? ** He relates to us because, he wanted to help the community just like how my group is trying to take part by two-minutes to make a difference.

**5.What motivates people and organizations in their approach to the environment? Consider the following factors: money, publicity, votes, community benefits, prizes and awards? What limits their ability to be “green”? **

**6. What are the different character’s attitudes towards the forest? **

**Jean**  - Agrees with Elizeard Boffier idea, he did not complain **The charcoal burners**  - He is greedy because, they only have charcoals to live. **Elzeard Bouffier** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- He wanted to plant trees. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">**Government Official** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- He said it was like his children (the trees) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">**Member of Parliament** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- Wanted protection for the forests, at the end he wanted to cut the trees down. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">**Timber Merchants** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- They make money if the trees were cut down. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">**Villagers** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">- They are thankful because, they have a nice and livable place to live in.

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GRADE EIGHT STUDENT ASSIGNMENT- PORTFOLIO REFLECTION TASK/INTENT/CRITERIA Throughout the year I have completed assignments based on Assessment for Learning practices. The learning process has followed the three key components:

Subject: Simile Card (Language Arts)

TASK: What was I asked to do for this assignment? I was required to create a definition card showing a picture, definition and example of what simile means.

INTENT: Why am I completing this assignment? There are several reasons why I created a definition card. First, It helped me understand more about what simile is, and by finding out it's definition, and giving some examples. Next, It gaved me an idea of what simile means/is, and when to use like or as, and it can show you knowledge about the topic. Lastly, I can use this as my study tool by recording over the definition and giving examples.

CRITERIA: How do I know what I needed to do to be successful in completing this assignment? - the definition/meaning should be accurate. - I drew a picture showing what my example meant, and I had to make sure it connects/ has something to do with my example. - the examples should be your own/created by you.

NEXT STEPS: - I can now make my own definition card by finding the definition and giving examples, and drawing an illustration representing the definition. - I can now understand more about a topic by using an accurate definition/meaning ad illustration. - I can now make a definition card making sure the definition is accurate.

GRADE EIGHT STUDENT ASSIGNMENT- PORTFOLIO REFLECTION TASK/INTENT/CRITERIA Throughout the year I have completed assignments based on Assessment for Learning practices. The learning process has followed the three key components:

Subject: Thank you "Ma"am" (Language Arts)

TASK: What was I asked to do for this assignment? I was required to create an illustration showing what happened to Jonas, and what Mrs. Jones gaved him or how she helped Jonas. Also, to show thatwe know what happened through out the whole story but, most importantly what Jonas and Mrs. Jones has experience.

INTENT: Why am I completing this assignment? There are several reasons why I drew an illustration. First, this assigment helped me understandwhy he recieved all those respectful words Mrs. Jones told him, and why Mrs. Jones gave him money and fed him. Also, this illustration showed me to represent a visual organizer by ideas, and helped me support my Elements of the short story. Lastly, it helped me prepare for a test or unit test by studying over it, and what happened in "Thank you Ma'am"

CRITERIA: How do I know what I needed to do to be successful in completing this assignment? - The illustration represented what happened to Jonas or Mrs. Jones - helped me complete my work by using/reading the rubric, it would show me what I needed to have for "Thanks you Ma'am" - I created a visual to show specific details to show examples about "Thank you Ma'am" / or to Jonas and Mrs. Jones.

NEXT STEPS: - I can help create a rubric to show that I had everything on my illustration. - I can now create a visual organizer to show the important things that happned in "Thank you Ma'am" - I can now create a illustration showing important parts about Jonas/Mrs.Jones.

== GRADE EIGHT STUDENT ASSIGNMENT- PORTFOLIO REFLECTION TASK/INTENT/CRITERIA Throughout the year I have completed assignments based on Assessment for Learning practices. The learning process has followed the three key components:

Subject: English Language Arts (Short Story - "Thank you Ma'am" by Langston Hughes)

TASK: What was I asked to do for this assignment? I was required to compose a friedly letter using information from a short story.

INTENT: Why am I completing this assignment? There are several reasons I am doing this writing assigment. First, I learned the elements of a short story and learned to identify them in our story. Next, we learned the components to write friendly letter format. Then, we applied specific story details and wrote in the first person as if we were a character from the short story.

CRITERIA: How do I know what I needed to do to be successful in completing this assignment? - use proper Friendly Letter format referring to the frame - compose the rough copy letter using specific details from the short story and write the letter from the perspective of one of the main characters in the story. - remember to use appropriate tone and friendly for the letter - complete all steps in the writing process as set out in the assigment directions

NEXT STEPS: - I can now write apiece of writing using the friendly letter format - I can now complete a piece of writing by going through all the steps of the writing proces - I can now identify the elements of a short story and fine them in a text - I can write from the point of view of a character - I can now support my thoughts using specific examples from a text

Social Studies




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=2 Minutes to make a Difference= media type="custom" key="8188118" 2 minutes to make a difference Small paragraph describing what you have done: In school we are doing a project called 2 minutes to make a difference. My group and I choose to do Evironmetnal Activism. Our big questions are ....... Some key points that my group and I have researched are our big question. My group and I are in putting all the pictures and medias all thogether, and also our taking part of what we are going to do. This project is due on May 2, 2011.
 * 1) What is your topic?
 * 2) What were your big questions?
 * 3) What are some key points that you have researched?
 * 4) Where are you in your project... When is the project due