What online tools are available for curriculum development?
Many teachers have created online websites to help those with curriculum development. One of the more well known websites is the Westbury Illinois education website currently operated by Chien Chou and Chin-Chung Tsai.
How are chemistry physics computer science and engineering related to mathematics?
It is related to computers because it uses a special code. What you see isn't what the computer see. Also because when your computer is loading a website it is taking a data code from the website domain.
Mathematics is a language that relates concepts to each other. Physics and chemistry can use mathematics as a tool for exploring and discovering relationships.
On another view, physics and chemistry are physical manifestations of mathematical relationships.
Engineering is heavy in math. If you hate math, it would not be a good field for you. You seem to do decent in it though (81% as a junior in high school is a good grade). The math is by no means easy either. You'll have to suffer through more calculus, differential equations, and probably even more like linear algebra. Most mathematical relations in engineering are not easy, and you need to have good number manipulation skills to find the solutions. You can take up technical communication or tech writing if you enjoy knowing how things work, but can't deal with the math.
What is the image theory of meaning?
The picture theory of language, also known as the picture theory of meaning, is a theory of linguistic reference and meaning articulated by Ludwig Wittgenstein in the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus.
There is can do aspect of person's ability Why?
A person's ability to achieve something is closely tied to their mindset and determination. Believing in oneself and being motivated to overcome challenges are important factors that contribute to a person's ability to succeed. Additionally, acquiring skills and knowledge through practice and experience can also enhance a person's capabilities.
How manys days are students required to attend school per year in cuba?
Students in Cuba are required to attend school for about 190 days per year.
How similar are Big Data and Hadoop?
They are not similar at all, but they are related. Big data is merely a concept; a large data set (or sets) of such complexity and size that conventional data processing applications would be considered inappropriate. Hadoop, on the other hand, is a Java framework that supports the processing of large data sets within a distributed computing environment.
Why is it so difficult for you to learn math?
it is not difficult for me but if you find it difficult, try to understand the concept of the topic you are learning in maths. try reading the examples again and again to understand how does the equation work and how to get the solution.
Total average pertains to annual revenue. While marginal revenue is equivalent to quarterly profits. The relationship between the two is only that one is the dividend of the other.
What are the different learning styles?
There are three main learning styles: Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, and Cognitive Learning.
Classical Conditioning (sometimes called Pavlovian Conditioning) was coined by Ivan Pavlov in his experiments of pairing various stimuli with behaviors. For example, one notable experiment was of making a toddler (named Little Albert) cry (unconditional response (UR)) through the banging on a piece of sheet metal with a hammer, which was the unconditional stimulus (US). At the same time, Albert was exposed to the conditional stimulus (CS) of a white mouse. As the experiment persisted, Albert was made able to cry (conditional response (CR)) by being exposed to the white mouse (CS) alone without the US. Albert had mentally "paired" the white mouse to the horrible noise of banging on metal. Additionally, Albert also generalized the conditional stimulus (white mouse), as a large lump of cotton balls could also elicit the CR of Albert's crying.
Operant Conditioning (sometimes called Skinnerian Conditioning) was coined by B.F. Skinner, who invented the Skinner box. In his experiment, rats were placed into a Skinner box (a cage with a door that could be opened from the inside if a certain lever was pressed). Food was placed outside of the door to the box. After a few minutes of the rats scurrying around, one successfully pressed the lever, opening the door and allowing the rat to eat the food (or positive reinforcement, rewarding with an object). Additionally, other concepts of Operant learning are negative reinforcement (or rewarding by taking away an unpleasant stimulus), positive punishment (punishing to reduce the occurrence of a behavior by exposing the subject to an unpleasant stimulus), and negative punishment (punishing to reduce the occurrence of the behavior by taking away a pleasant stimulus from the subject).
Cognitive learning is simply learning through memorization, like you're doing right now. Examples are learning the layout of a shopping mall through a map or studying for a test.
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What are the similarities between research and consultancy?
Both research and consultancy involve gathering information, analyzing data, and providing informed recommendations. Both activities require critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders. Additionally, research and consultancy often involve working with clients or stakeholders to address specific needs or challenges.
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Where can you get some help or pointers to prepare your first assessment tool to your students?
You can seek assistance from experienced educators, academic mentors, or instructional designers for guidance on designing your first assessment tool for students. Additionally, online resources, professional development workshops, and instructional manuals can provide valuable pointers and strategies to help you effectively prepare your assessment tool. Collaborating with colleagues or attending training sessions focused on assessment design can also offer practical insights for creating assessments that align with learning objectives.
Difference between deciduous and permanent teeth?
The difference between primary or deciduous and permanent teeth is
1. Size::
primary teeth are small compare to permanet teeth
2. Number::
primary number of teeth :20
permanent number of teeth:32
3. Colour::
primary teeth are white colour because of less mineralized enamel
permanent teeth are yellowish because of more mineralizes enamel
4. Mamelons::
mamelons means three bulges on the incisal edges of the newly erupted central incisors.
no mamelons for primary teeth and
have mamelons for permanent teeth.
5. Enamel::
thinner for primary teeth
thicker for permanent teeth
6. Cervical ridge::
cervical ridge means ridge at cervix reagion.
cervix means where crown meet root.
cervical edge is more prominent for primary teeth compare to permanent teeth.
7. Size of the molar::
second molar larger than first molar in primary teeth
second molar smaller than first molar
Sinking fund method for depreciation?
Sinking fund method for depreciation The straight line method has equal annual depreciation for every year. There are other methods which has more depreciation allocated to the earlier years like Written-Down Value (WDV) method in which depreciation is charged at fixed rate (%) on the reducing balance (i.e. cost less depreciation) every year. The sinking fund method allocates more depreciation to the later years. The depreciation for the first year equals the annual deposit needed for a sinking fund to accumulate at the given rate to an amount that equals the depreciation base. For each consecutive year, the annual depreciation equals the annual sinking fund deposit plus the interest earned on the fund up to that year.
Encomendro or encomienda was a legal system. This was used by Spanish crown during the Spanish colonization of the Americas.
What is an example of latent learning?
The mental acquisition of knowledge without an obvious reward.
How do you draw the calibration curve for estimation of potassium in soil using flame photometry?
First you need to run a set of samples of known concentration through the detector. They need to be of a sufficient different in concentration in order that they can create a linear line.
You then need to plot about 5 or 6 of these samples onto a graph and then mark the line of best fit (basically the best place where a straight line fits). You can then work out the equation of this line by first finding the gradient (m=y2-y1/x2-x1) and slotting that into y=mx+c (c will most likely be 0). You can then run your potassium sample through and plot the position on the y-axis (whatever technique it measures; absorption etc.) and then draw a straight line to the y=mx+c and then a line down towards the x-axis (concentration). This will allow you to measure the concentration as it will be the same as the distance that you measure with a ruler (assuming you make the scale the same)
Can you start 6th grade if you are almost 11?
Yes,I am 11 and i am in 6th grade,i will be turning 12 in April 2008.I think i am the second youngest in my class of 17.As long as you have gone thru 5th grade and you are ready.
Does a steep learning curve mean learning fast or slowly?
Actually, it has little to do with the learner and more to do with how much there is to be learned. The steeper the learning curve, the more things one has to learn in a shorter amount of time; or the faster the increase in difficulty of the concepts to be mastered.
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Additional: The metaphor "steep learning curve" originally came as a positive reference. A steep learning curve meant that one became quite proficient with a minimum amount of effort/time. It LATER came to be used in the opposite sense - as a negative reference to something difficult to learn (which actually is a shallow, not steep, curve!).
A learning curve is shown as a graph of "amount of learning" in the Y axis and the "amount of time or effort" in the X direction. A relatively 'normal' learning curve would be a sloping 's' curve, with its tail starting at the lower left and progressing to the upper right where the head of the s lies.
In common (technically incorrect) usage, "steep learning curve" is meant to indicate that to learn the subject/technique takes a long time and is difficult.
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Effectiveness of positive reinforcement in classroom?
Positive reinforcement is very effective in classrooms. If you positively reinforce students in a classroom with anything from 5 mins free time to a tangible reinforcer or even verbal priase you will see an increase in the behaviour you are reinforcing. You must make sure when reinforcing an individual with something that they really and truly want what you are offering. If you do not see a change in the individuals behaviour, they are likely not being effectively reinforced. You can do positive reinforcement methods in classrooms like a Token Economy or individual reinforcement. I would say if you are considering using positive reinforcement techniques in a classroom to do some research on Applied Behaviour Analysis. There is tons of literature on the effectiveness of positive reinforcement and tips and techniques to improve the classroom.