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Student Name: Example “A” Contract

Grade Contracted For  __X__ A            ____ B                    ____ C 

What concepts are you going to learn, or skills are you going to develop?	How will you learn the content/ develop the skill?	What evidence will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning?	How will you and I assess the evidence of your learning/skills?
(20%) Based on 2A, I will systematically analyze assumptions to develop logical plans to solve problems.	I will compare my assumptions to decipher if my Hypothesis was correct	Project Outline Draft 1Project Outline Draft 2Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 1Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 2	I will have the ability to put my assumptions on the wayside and get the full picture of the problem.Grades for those particular assignments are within a range of 85-100Reflections demonstrate challenging
(20%) Based on 2C, I will transform ideas through synthesizing knowledge from multiple domains.	I need to use said multiple domains (sources/Books/articles) and use them to assemble a cohesive assignment	Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 1Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 2Research Project-10 ArticlesDraft Outline of 2 Project	I can connect sources to assignments with relative easeThe multiple domains are well definedGrades for those particular assignments are within a range of 85-100
(20%) Based on 10B, I will use quantitative analysis of data to draw insightful, carefully qualified conclusions.	Since this class is science based, I will use my graphs to establish the data and then analyze them.And analyzing statistics and other elated data in said assignments	Evaluating Graphs in Jigsaw Reading Assignment 1Jigsaw Reading Assignment 2Jigsaw Reading Assignment 3Jigsaw summary 1	Since this class is science based, I will use my graphs to establish the data and then analyze them.And analyzing statistics and other elated data in said assignments
(20%) Based on 8C: I will develop clear, innovative central messages with significant supporting materials.	I will apply myself on the writing assignments with a central theme and learned to establish said theme	Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 1Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 2Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 3Week 1 Reflection	I will be able to find the core theme of a particular readingGrades for those particular assignments are within a range of 85-100

(20%) Based on 5B, I will Access information using effective, well-designed search strategies and appropriate sources.

I need to study the information stated in said topics and relay them in a condensed assignment form

Jigsaw Reading Assignment 1Jigsaw Reading Assignment 2Jigsaw Reading Assignment 3Jigsaw Summary 1

I will be able to connect a multitude of sources and assignments here to explain how they relate to each other

Goal 1 (20%) – Based on 2A, I will systematically analyze assumptions to develop logical plans to solve problems.

• Project Outline Draft 1
• Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 1
• Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 2
• Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 3

Goal 2 (20%) – Based on 2C, I will transform ideas through synthesizing knowledge from multiple domains.

• Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 1
• Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 2
• Research Project-10 Articles
• Draft Outline of 2 Project

Goal 3 (20%) – Based on 10B, I will use quantitative analysis of data to draw insightful, carefully qualified conclusions.

• Evaluating Graphs in Jigsaw Reading Assignment 1
• Jigsaw Reading Assignment 2
• Jigsaw Reading Assignment 3
• Jigsaw summary 1

Goal 4 (20%) – I will apply myself on the writing assignments with a central theme and learned to establish said theme.

• Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 1
• Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 2
• Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 3
• Week 1 Reflection

Goal 5 (20%) – I will apply myself on the writing assignments with a central theme and learned to establish said theme.

• Jigsaw Reading Assignment 1
• Jigsaw Reading Assignment 2
• Jigsaw Reading Assignment 3
• Jigsaw Summary 1

Reflection 1

Reflection 2

Reflection 3

Reflection 4

Reflection 5

Your Goal Grade

Highlight the header for the column below to indicate which grade you plan to work toward in the course. Meeting the basic requirements for your chosen letter grade, according to the table below, is mandatory.

A Work	B Work	C Work
-Misses one class or less, or completes make-up work for excused absences -Annotates all readings thoroughly -Makes substantive comments in discussions -Completes all assignments on time (or has an approved extension request) -Work demonstrates intellectual engagement, care, effort, and growth in response to feedback -Collaborates substantially, contributes to vision, works equally with peers	-Misses two classes or less, or completes make-up work for excused absences -Annotates readings -Often participates in discussion -Completes all major assignments on time (or has an approved extension request) -Completes most SAs on time -Work demonstrates care, effort and growth in response to feedback -Collaborates equally, completes required work	-Misses three classes or less, or completes make-up work for excused absences -Completes most readings -Sometimes adds to discussion -Completes all major assignments on time (or has an approved extension request) -Completes at least four SAs -Meets minimal expectations on assignments; shows limited growth in response to feedback -Completes required collaborative work

First-Week Introduction

[Complete the goal-setting portions of your class portfolio by choosing your goals, going over the syllabus in detail, and explaining what assignments you may use to demonstrate how you have been developing in those areas and what will best demonstrate your progress. Then, write a brief introduction here where you explain why you chose your five goals. What assignment makes you most excited for the semester? Which one seems like it will be the most challenging? What strategies do you want to set for yourself to make the semester a success?]

Midterm Introduction

[Speak about the skills and content you’ve learned during the first half of the semester. What did you most enjoy? What did you struggle with? What goals do you think you’ve most excelled at meeting and what do you want to continue developing during the second half of the semester? What goals haven’t you yet met, and how will you make them a priority in the second half of class?]

Final Introduction

[Now that the semester is over, use your introduction to reflect in-depth on your process. How well did you meet the goals you set out to meet? What did you learn that surprised you? Focusing on your goals for this class, what do you want to remember to take with you into your future courses? What strategies can you use to continue developing toward these goals?]

Course Goals

Choose five goals from the CODES Student Learning Outcomes that you’d like to work toward. Choose goals that are relevant to the scope of this course, select artifacts/examples based on activities assigned for this course, and explain characteristics in a way that illustrates how your artifacts/examples demonstrate your progress toward the goal.

Goal 1 (20%)
Based on 2A, I will systematically analyze assumptions to develop logical plans to solve problems.

What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill?	What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning?	What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal?
I will compare my assumptions to decifer if my Hypothesis was correct	Project Outline Draft 1 Project Outline Draft 2 Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 1 Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 2	I will have the ability to put my assumptions on the wayside and get the full picture of the problem. Grades for those particular assignments are within a range of 85-100

One way I achieved this goal is through the Project Outlines

Another way I achieved this goal is through my Braiding Sweetgrass reflections

Goal 2 (20%)
Based on 2C, I will transform ideas through synthesizing knowledge from multiple domains.

What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill?	What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning?	What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal?
I need to use said multiple domains (sources/Books/articles) and use them to asemble a cohesive assignment	Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 1 Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 2 Research Project-10 Articles Draft Outline of 2 Project	I can connect sources to assignments with relative ease The multiple domains are well defined Grades for those particular assignments are within a range of 85-100

One way I achieved this goal is through my Braiding Sweetgrass reflections

Another way is through the Research Project-10 Articles

A final way is through the Draft Outline

Goal 3 (20%)
Based on 10B, I will use quantitative analysis of data to draw insightful, carefully qualified conclusions.

What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill?	What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning?	What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal?
Since this class is science based, I will use my graphs to establish the data and then analyze them. And analyzing statistics and other elated data in said assignments	Evaluating Graphs in Jigsaw Reading Assignment 1 Jigsaw Reading Assignment 2 Jigsaw Reading Assignment 3 Jigsaw summary 1	Since this class is science based, I will use my graphs to establish the data and then analyze them. And analyzing statistics and other elated data in said assignments

One way I have been able to achieve this goal is through the Jigsaw reading assignments.

Another way I have been able to achieve this goal is through is trough the Jigsaw summary.

Goal 4 (20%)
Based on 8C: I will develop clear, innovative central messages with significant supporting materials.

What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill?	What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning?	What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal?
I will apply myself on the writing assignments with a central theme and learned to establish said theme	Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 1 Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 2 Braiding Sweetgrass Reflection 3 Week 1 Reflection	I will be able to find the core theme of a particular reading Grades for those particular assignments are within a range of 85-100

One way I achieved this goal is through the Braiding Sweetgrass reflections.

Another way is through the week 1 refelction

Goal 5 (20%)
Based on 5B, I will access information using effective, well-designed search strategies and appropriate sources.

What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill?	What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning?	What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal?
I need to study the information stated in said topics and relay them in a condensed assignment form	Jigsaw Reading Assignment 1 Jigsaw Reading Assignment 2 Jigsaw Reading Assignment 3 Jigsaw summary 1	I will be able to connect a multitude of sources and assignments here to explain how they relate to each other Grades for those particular assignments are within a range of 85-100

One way I have been able to achieve this goal is through the Jigsaw reading assignments.

Another way I have been able to achieve this goal is through is trough the Jigsaw summary.

Source Analysis 1

Source Analysis 2

Source Analysis 3

Justin Richerson

Dr. Despain

Transdisciplinary Comm-CODES 121

11 September 2024

                                                            Digital Project #1: Shape of Me

In our lives, we have memories that stick to our minds for a very long time, like a memory that shape who we are and who we will become in the future. This is especially true when we are children and adolescents.  We tend to have very vivid and formative moments and memories, either good or traumatizing, from birth to when we blow out our 18^th Birthday Candle, but it’s not so much those two, pinnacle moments, our most formative memories and experiences happen within the in-between moments, and these moments can make and transform who we are, for better or for worse. I myself have had quite a few of these formative moments, and I am capturing this memory and immortalizing it within this essay.

One thing that has shaped me into who I am today was when I was in third grade. Back then, I had gone to a private school, and one of the things we did there was Accelerated Reading Goals, or AR Goals, where we had to read a certain number of books in order to meet a certain goal, it was essentially a way for us to be incentivized by reading a large number of books in a short period. I often neglected these goals as I didn’t like reading a lot as a kid and although I usually wanted the toys given to those who completed their AR goals at that specific point, I always justified it by just thinking I could get the same thing, just with less reading. Near the end of the school year, we had a party for those who had met their AR Goal. I was at the precipice of the 100% required, I was invited to the party, and the teacher had a whole stack of short books I could read while the party occurred, and I could join when I reached the goal. When I finished reading the book, I had to take an online test to test my knowledge of those books. My classmates gathered around me as I took it, and when I scored 100%, my whole class cheered for me. For the first time in my life, I was the center of attention, I was the winner.

When I experienced that, it was a sharp contrast to the reaction I was expecting, especially with the amount of apathy and self-doubt I had within myself. Back then, I was terrified of failure and disappointment. Just the year before, I was a second grader and the new kid at school. When progress reports came out, I received an F in Math, and even though some might say that this wasn’t that serious, that single letter grade has been burned into my mind’s eye. This completely changed the way I saw letter grades, instead of a way to help me develop, I began to see it as an absolute desertion of my intelligence and even my worth as a human being. While I was still at that school, I learned to hide all my assignments when I received bad grades. I had hidden them in my backpack, under my desk, within my many binders and folders to hide them from my sight, and especially my mother, who had first scrutinized me for the F on my progress report. Lying had eventually become second nature to me, when no one was looking, I had disposed of my low-graded assignments, my shame, my failures. I made sure to keep them away from any judgmental eyes. This then evolved into a sharp need to always succeed in everything I set out to do. Whenever I had a quiz, I would need to be at least the few best performing so I could feel a shred of validation for myself, from my peers, and especially my parents. I thrived off compliments and positive validation of my talents and skills. It became the one thing I started to work for.

Over my transfer to middle school, I was uprooted from familiar environment once again and thrust into a new one. This time, this was public school as we had moved from where I had spent all my childhood when I was around 11. Grades 6^th – 8^th were very much formative for me, unfortunately, those transformations were not always positive. I thankfully gave up lying about the assignments, but I had to battle a much darker problem that haunts me to this day: Isolation. Most of the friendships from the people at this new school were friendships that had been flourishing ever since they were in elementary school and even kindergarten, so making friends wasn’t really on the table for me, and on top of that, I had suffered from my first real taste of bullying shortly after the first few weeks, such as brushing me off, playing cruel pranks, or insulting me behind my back, or to my face. This had caused me to wish to retreat to quiet places where I would be all alone, with no prying eyes on me, no one to judge me for my appearance or intentionally ruin my joy and peace for their amusement. I became relatively introverted, and I became very withdrawn from everyone, I only came to school and went right back home. Over time this had become second nature to me, I was desensitized to the world around me, but then, during the midpart of my 8^th-grade semester, something happened…

COVID-19 was very much a disease fresh from the underworld; the people who denied it inevitably were infected with it, but in the weirdest way, I was relieved. I was relieved because there would be no one to bully me, and no difficult decisions, the world had gone completely silent, and for the first time in a while, I was truly happy.

When high school rolled around, fresh out of COVID-19, it was once again very formative for me, but in a much more positive way. I had just come back from virtual school during my freshman year of high school where academically, I was in a terrible place, and I was determined to change that in High School, the one point where grades started to matter, my sophomore year was the most positive for me, It’s when I discovered my love for science, specifically biology, I also developed a love for mythology and writing, when class was over for lunch, I would often go to the library and write funny little short stories to pass the time, its no wonder that I became an introvert to the highest degree, I still didn’t have any friends, but that was fine for me, because I was, for the most part, content with being alone.

Then came graduation, the culmination of all my efforts within my 12 years of schooling, I felt as though I achieved something, I walked across that stage the victor over the long years, surrounded by all those who supported me through those years. That was the day that made me who I am today: A winner.