NAME: Mailyn G.

Elacre Subject: MATH ED 807

COURSE: PhD in Mathematics Education PROFESSOR: Dr. Rosemarievic V. Diaz

COURSE REFLECTION
This course delves deeply into probability, a fundamental aspect of mathematics that
quantifies uncertainty and the likelihood of events occurring in specific scenarios. Its emphasis on
understanding the practical applications of probability across diverse contexts and fields stands out
as a significant insight for me. The challenging problem sets and activities have notably sharpened
my critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which I recognize as a valuable asset in my
teaching profession. I am grateful to Professor Doc Rosemarievic Diaz for allowing us to share
ideas freely with my classmates and for being instrumental in our learning.

During the study, a particularly memorable experience for me was the reporting session
conducted with my peers and professor. Despite grappling with unfamiliar topics, engaging in
discussions with my equally competent classmates proved to be an enriching learning opportunity.
Witnessing the various teaching pedagogies employed during this session has profoundly
influenced my approach to teaching probability, sparking fresh ideas for more effective and
efficient classroom instruction. I am immensely grateful to my classmates for their camaraderie and
collaboration throughout this course, as their support has been instrumental in enhancing my
learning experience and professional development. The invaluable practices and strategies shared
by my peers and professor throughout the course will undoubtedly shape my teaching approach.

Moving forward, I am excited to apply the knowledge, skills, and insights gained from studying
discrete probability to my future endeavors in mathematics education. Whether through research
endeavors, classroom instruction, or professional development initiatives, I am committed to leveraging
my newfound understanding to effect positive change and inspire a love for learning in others, especially
to my students.
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Additionally, kindly assess your participation

and engagement in the course by rating the
following statements (adapted from Yan, Z.
(2020). Developing a Short Form of the Self-
Assessment Practices Scale. Frontiers in Education, 4(153).). Use the scale below:
 5 - Always
 4 - Often
 3 - Sometimes
 2 - Seldom
 1 - Never
Statements 5 4 3 2 1
1. I check whether I have fully understood the course content by going /
back to previous exercises.
2. I check whether I have mastered the course by doing extra exercises. /
3. I ask questions in my head to check whether I have understood the /
course contents.
4. I keep track of my progress by recording my performance. /
5. I check my work or solution against the answers in the textbook or on a /
website.
6. I ask my classmates to evaluate my contributions to group work tasks. /
7. I consult my teacher to tell me how to improve my learning. /
8. I ask my classmates to tell me how to improve my learning. /
9. When I perform exercises, I look at what I got wrong or did poorly on to /
guide me as to what I should learn next.
10. As I study, I think about whether the way I am studying is really helping /
me learn.
11. Any areas I am unsure of after finishing my work, I go over again. /
12. I reflect on my weaknesses when I discuss study-related issues. /
13. I think about how much sense the comments of other people regarding /
my work make to me.
14. I pay attention to my assessment results in order to identify what I can /
do better next time.
15. I seek out the reasons for mistakes I made after getting back marked /
work.

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Additionally, rate the following PPST indicators

in terms of level of accomplishment in terms of
teaching probability.
 5 - Very large extent
 4 - Large extent
 3 - Neutral
 2 - Little extent
 1 - Very little extent
PPST Indicators
5 4 3 2 1
I am able to…
1.1.2 apply knowledge of content within and across curriculum teaching /
areas.
1.3.3 promote effective strategies in the positive use of ICT to facilitate the /
teaching and learning process.
1.4.2 use a range of teaching strategies that enhance learner achievement in /
literacy and numeracy.
1.7.2 use effective verbal and non-verbal classroom communication /
strategies to support learner understanding, participation, engagement, and
achievement.
4.1.2 plan, manage, and implement developmentally sequenced teaching /
and learning processes to meet curriculum requirements and varied teaching
contexts.
4.2.2 set achievable and appropriate learning outcomes that are aligned with /
learning competencies.
4.5.2 select, develop, organize, and use appropriate teaching and learning /
resources, including ICT, to address learning goals.
7.3.2 participate in professional networks to share knowledge and to /
enhance practice.
7.4.2 develop a personal professional improvement plan based reflection of /
one’s practice and ongoing professional learning.

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You ePortfolio will be evaluated using the

following rubric.

Grading Rubric for ePortfolio

Criteria 4 - Exemplary 3 - Proficient 2 - Emerging 1 - Unsatisfactory

Selection of All artifacts and work Most artifacts and Some of the The artifacts and
Artifacts samples are clearly and work samples are artifacts and work work samples do not
(20%) directly related to the related to the samples are relate to the purpose
purpose of the purpose of the related to the of the ePortfolio.
ePortfolio. A wide ePortfolio. purpose of the
variety of artifacts is ePortfolio.
included.

Descriptions All artifacts are Most of the artifacts Some of the The artifacts and
(20%) accompanied by a are accompanied by artifacts are work samples do not
caption that clearly a caption that clearly accompanied by a relate to the purpose
explains the importance explains the caption that clearly of the ePortfolio.
of the item. importance of the explains the
item. importance of the
item.

Reflection All reflections clearly Most of the A few of the The reflections do not
(20%) explain how the artifact reflections explain reflections explain explain growth or
demonstrates your growth and include growth and include include goals for
growth, competencies, goals for continued goals for continued learning.
accomplishments, and learning. continued
include goals for learning.
continued learning (long
and short term).

Navigation The navigation links are The navigation links The navigation The navigation links
(10%) intuitive. The various generally function links are are confusing, and it
parts of the portfolio are well, but it is not somewhat is difficult to locate
labeled, clearly always clear how to confusing, and it is artifacts and move to
organized and allow the locate an artifact or often unclear how related pages or a
reader to easily locate move to related to locate an different section.
an artifact and move to pages or different artifact or move to There are significant
related pages or a sections. Most of the related pages or a problems with pages
different section. All pages connect to different section. connecting to
pages connect to the the navigation Some of the pages preceding pages or
navigation menu, and all menu. Most of the connect to the the navigation menu.
external links connect to external links navigation menu, Many of the external
the appropriate website connect to the but in other places links do not connect
or file. appropriate website the links do not to the appropriate
or file. connect to website or file.
preceding pages
or to the
navigation menu.
Some of the
external links do
not connect to the
appropriate

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website or file.

Effort (20%) A great deal of effort An acceptable effort Minimal effort was No effort was put
was put forth and the was put forth and put forth and the forth; The student
student made the the student showed student was not required a great deal
project a priority. a desire to complete committed to of peer or teacher
the project completing the support.
successfully. project.

Layout and The ePortfolio is easy to Overall, the portfolio The portfolio is The portfolio is
Design (10%) read. Design features, is easy to read. somewhat difficult difficult to read.
such as font and size, Design features, to read. Formatting is
titles, subtitles, page such as font and Formatting is awkward and design
headings, and size, titles, subtitles, awkward and features detract from
paragraphs enhance the page headings, and design features the content. Most of
portfolio. The pages are paragraphs enhance detract from the the pages are not
well-balanced and the portfolio. On the content. Some of balanced or appear
pictures and majority of pages, the pages are not cluttered and
backgrounds do not content is well- balanced and backgrounds are
detract from the content. balanced and backgrounds are overdone and are
pictures and overdone and are distracting or do not
backgrounds, distracting or do compliment the
overall, do not not compliment content.
detract from the the content.
content. Only minor
changes are needed
to enhance the
portfolio.