Unit 4 Reflection

This unit was all about genetics and the inheritance patterns of genes. Some common themes were genotypes and how they affect phenotypes, and homozygous vs heterozygous alleles. I feel strong in the concepts of mitosis and meiosis and the difference between genes, traits, DNA, and chromosomes. Some of my weaknesses include completing dihybrid punnet squares and fully grasping genetic exceptions such as gene linkage, epistasis, and polygenics. This unit I learned about time management when i designed my infographic, I made sure I had enough time to finish it. I feel more confident about the concepts in this unit because of the infographic we made. I discovered that making my own graphics helped me remember and understand genetics because I am a visual learner. After taking the VARK test, I discovered that I am mostly a visual learner, then a kinesthetic learner, then a reading and writing learner, and finally, an aural learner. I have taken a test similar to this one before and got the same results. I am not surprised that I am a visual leaner because I can remember diagrams and pictures better than words. To prepare for the upcoming test, I am going to draw pictures to help me remember biological concepts as well as using body movements to memorize genetic processes.