Practice Budget (Freshmen Year)
In Freshmen Computer Tech, we had to create a budget using Microsoft Excel, and it just any budget, we had to make sure we didn't over spend money all while fitting money in each of the required categories. It was a challenge to organize the information in a way that is easy to read and follow all while making sure the budget works.
First Try (A Junior Year Art Piece)
Of all of the art pieces that I did throughout my AMES career, this is the one I am most proud of. Our last assignment of the first semester was the most open ended assignment I have ever done. We were basically told to pick a medium, and create a piece of art. I found a picture on Google Images that I really liked and wanted to recreate. When I printed it off it was only about 6 by 9 inches. The end piece is 18 by 18 inches and so I had to figure out how to take this little image and make it much bigger all while making it look good. It was a huge challenge but when it was over I was so happy with the product.
Dr. Franklin Practice Essay (Senior Year)
In the AP Psychology class we work all year to prepare for the test in May. Part of the course is taking essays from past tests and doing practice short answer problem, which is what this essay was. This is an example of critical thinking because in a short 25 minute period you have to analyze the information given, and complete the essay fulfilling any requirements listed in the instructions. There isn't time to be lazy or think about what you want for dinner that night, you have to sit down read the information and blast out a comprehensive essay that fulfills all of the requirements.