Name of Assignment: Calculus 2 Quiz 2
Subject: MATH 242
Facilitator/Teacher: Manao Kaluhiokalani
Subject: MATH 242
Facilitator/Teacher: Manao Kaluhiokalani
Project Description
This was our second quiz for calculus 2. It covered chapter 9: integration by parts. This is an asynchronous class. We read the textbooks and watch the lectures on our own and then complete the homework associated with each topic within the chapter. After the homework is completed, there is a three day window to take the quiz on Pearson Mastering.
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Which 21st Century Skill do you feel this assignment addresses, and why?
I think this assignment addresses self-directional skills. Overall, the asynchronous nature of this class requires students to be self directed. We have to make sure to complete all of the homework assignments and tests on time. We also have to study on our own and watch the lectures on our own.
What are you most proud of from this assignment, and why?
I am happy with my grade on the test considering that I did not have a lot of time to study for it. I got about 92% on the test because I got one question wrong.
How did you develop and/or improve upon your 21st Century Skill with this assignment?
I used my self-direction skills during this project by watching the lectures and reading the textbook on my own time. I also had to manage my time well in order to complete all of the homework by the due date. There are about seven homework assignments, and even though each one is about 18 questions, each assignment takes about 2 hours to complete.
What was most difficult about completing this task?
I underestimated the amount of time that I needed to complete the homework. I ended up working on it about 4-6 hours every day during the few days left before the test date.
The format of the test was also difficult to work with because it is on Pearson Mastering. Our professor does not give credit for shown work on quizzes so the grade on Pearson Mastering is the grade that we get on the assignment. There is very little room for error as each question is worth 8% of the total grade. Most of the time that I spent on the test was triple checking y answers to make sure that I did not make a mistake during my calculations or when entering my answers.
The format of the test was also difficult to work with because it is on Pearson Mastering. Our professor does not give credit for shown work on quizzes so the grade on Pearson Mastering is the grade that we get on the assignment. There is very little room for error as each question is worth 8% of the total grade. Most of the time that I spent on the test was triple checking y answers to make sure that I did not make a mistake during my calculations or when entering my answers.
How could you improve this work? If you could start over, what would you do different?
If I could start over, I would start working on the homework and studying ahead of time. I want to work on breaking big projects into smaller ones and working on them periodically in a good amount of time before the deadline. Spaced out studying is much more effective than cramming, especially if you want to remember the concepts for a long time.
How does this relate to what you have learned in the past?
This related to concepts that I learned in Calculus 1 last school year. In calculus 1, we learned about antiderivatives and a few methods of integration. This quiz had more complex integrals to solve. So far, everything that I am learning in Calculus 2 is building off of what I learned in Calculus 1.
How can you apply this to future learning?
I am allowed to take Calculus 2 and Calculus 3 at the same time because they generally cover different content. However, integration by parts will be used in Calculus 3. Luckily, we haven't had to integrate functions in Calculus 3 yet, but I know that what I learned from this unit will help me in the future. I also plan on taking Calculus 4 in the spring, and I expect it to build off of concepts that I learned in Calculus 3.