1. Exam. How did the first exam go? What study strategies did you use? Do you think these were useful?
    The first exam did not go as well as I thought it would. Before the exam, I mainly reviewed the Jigsaw Preps and Reading Reflections in order to prepare. These methods turned out not to be extremely effective, as I did not perform as well as I expected.
  2. Grading Contract. Review your grading contract and assess yourself (See the ePortfolio Midterm checklist). Are you on track to earn your contracted grade? Include 5 sources (e.g., participation, project) of evidence to support your assessment. Are there any revisions you want to make?
    I believe I am on track to earn an A. I have performed all make-up work whenever I was unable to attend class, I have completed every group assignment successfully, such as Jigsaws and Research Project Outlines, I have contributed to group conversations, and all my work shows care and effort.
  3. Engagement. We have 2 jigsaws, 2 lectures, and 2 chapters of Braiding Sweetgrass left in the semester. What are 3 things I can do to keep you engaged in the second half of the semester? Group activities, more engaging lectures, and class discussions of Braiding Sweetgrass would help make the rest of the semester more engaging.
  4. Research Project. To what extent do you feel that you and your research partner(s) have been successful on your research project for CODE220 thus far? What are 3 changes you wish to implement moving forward? I believe we have done a good job at describing our research process and finding credible sources. In order to be more successful in the future, we must complete the assignments ahead of time, keep in touch throughout the week, and ensure we all have the same plans in mind.