Atomic Theory

My strengths for the Atomic Theory are my personal responsibility skills because I was really good at completing the homework and practicing using my class time efficiently. My weaknesses for the Atomic Theory unit are my lab skills because I was not able to apply my critical thinking skills and problem solve well. This is because I didn’t fully understand the content of this lab.

Bonding

My strengths for the Bonding unit include my lab skills because I was able to execute tasks with my group correctly and efficiently when building molecules. Another strength of the Bonding unit was my collaboration skills because I always actively listened to other group members at the whiteboards and during labs. My weaknesses within the bonding unit include my lab skills because we did not follow the lab procedures accurately and consistently, so we did part of the lab wrong. This was because I didn’t understand the process of the lab.

The Mole

My strengths for the Mole unit include my personal responsibility skills, because when I didn’t understand the conversion processes, I did lots of practice by completing the worksheets and improved. A weakness for the Mole unit was also within my personal responsibility skills because I did not make much use of class time and instead left the Chemistry worksheets to be done at home. This is because I would not be focused or willing to do the homework when I believed I wouldn’t be able to get much done anyway (E.g. Limited class time, distracted) so instead of starting the homework in class and finishing it at home, I just wouldn’t start it.

Jan 11th, 2024 GOAL PROGRESS:

I believe I am well on my way to achieving my goal of gaining a better understanding of the material and work. This is because for the past few units, I reviewed before tests by doing all the practice. I have also finished all the given homework for our recent Organic Chemistry unit in class. This allows me to be prepared for the next discussion, and be ready to build on the information and ideas I have solidified in my mind. One way I can make my goal more achievable is by brining my headphones and listening to music. I tend to be easily distracted, so listening to music or background noise will block out many possible distractions. This can help me better focus and use my class time more effectively.