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Young Mathematicians at Work: Constructing Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
by Catherine Twomey Fosnot Maarten DolkIn our efforts to reform mathematics education, we've learned a tremendous amount about young students' strategies and the ways they construct knowledge, without fully understanding how to support such development over time. The Dutch do. So, funded by the National Science Foundation and ExxonMobil, Mathematics in the City was begun, a collaborative inservice project that pooled the best thinking from both countries. In Young Mathematicians at Work, Catherine Fosnot and Maarten Dolk reveal what they learned after several years of intensive study in numerous urban classrooms. In this third volume in a series of three, Fosnot and Dolk focus on how children in grades 5-8 construct their knowledge of fractions, decimals, and percents. Their book: - describes and illustrates what it means to do and learn mathematics. - contrasts word problems with true problematic situations which support and enhance - investigation and inquiry. - provides strategies to help teachers turn their classrooms into math workshops. - explores the cultural and historical development of fractions, decimals, and their equivalents and the ways in which children develop similar ideas and strategies. - defines and gives examples of modeling, noting the importance of context. - discusses calculation using number sense and the role of algorithms in computation instruction. - describes how to strengthen performance and portfolio assessment. - focuses on teachers as learners by encouraging them to see themselves as mathematicians.
Your Brain is a Muscle Too
by Vince Fudzie Andre N. HayesWritten by two former college athletes, Your Brain Is a Muscle Too is an essential guide to success in the classroom and on the play field for any student athlete. Taking readers through all the steps toward success for student athletes -- from obtaining athletic scholarships to finding the right sports agent -- Your Brain Is a Muscle Too should be mandatory reading for every student athlete. Insightful tips range from how to adapt to the intensity of the college environment to how to most effectively study for exams and how to avoid the pressures of drugs and alcohol. While this book is invaluable for all students, it is the first book that addresses the specific concerns of African -Americans in a college setting. Your Brain Is a Muscle Too offers guidance and heightens awareness in areas such as academics, interpersonal relations, money matters, time management, and the social transition from high school to college. It includes colorful anecdotes and candid advice, including contributions from Magic Johnson, Jimmy Jackson, and Kenny Smith.
Your College Admissions Game Plan 2015-2016: 50+ tips, strategies, and essential checklists for a winning college application for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders
by KaplanThe essential pocket guide to making the most of high school, updated for today's ninth through 12th-graders.Is it too early to start applying for college scholarships in ninth grade? Do I need to take AP classes and AP tests? How important are extracurricular activities when applying to college? What is on the New PSAT and SAT? These questions and many more are answered in this revised edition of Kaplan's Your College Admissions Game Plan. This easy-to-use guide provides up-to-date information and more than 50 tips and strategies as well as essential checklists for ninth, 10th-, 11th-, and 12th-graders to help prepare for college. It also provides information for parents and students on time management, stress reduction, and problem solving. Conveniently portable, Your College Admissions Game Plan will help parents and students navigate the path through high school knowing that they took the right steps to prepare for college. Must-know topics include: the application process and finding scholarships; campus visits; working with your guidance counselor; taking important tests like the New PSAT, New SAT, ACT, and AP exams; letters of recommendation; purchasing the right computer, and more. This new edition has been updated with information about the New PSAT, New SAT, revised ACT, and updated APs, as well as a completely revised chapter from Kaplan's annual College Admissions Officer survey highlighting the key trends in college admissions at the top colleges and universities in the United States.
Your College Experience
by John N. Gardner Betsy O. BarefootWritten by the leading authorities on the first-year seminar and grounded in research, Your College Experience by John Gardner and Betsy Barefoot offers today’s diverse students the practical help they need to make the transition to college and get the most out of their time there. <p><p> While maintaining its hallmark theme of goal setting, the new edition provides practical strategies across all topics of the book to help students be successful from the start. The book features a fresh new design and a strong new emphasis on the ten research-based High Impact Practices suggested by the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Chapters on Emotional Intelligence, Thinking, and Wellness have all been thoroughly updated with tools and strategies students use on campus right now and the book features a fresh, new design.
Your Dissertation in Education (SAGE Study Skills Series)
by Nicholas Walliman Scott BucklerAre you struggling with your dissertation? Have you started too late and now you're panicking? Help is here! Your Dissertation in Education is a straight-forward, plain English guide to doing and writing your project. It will take you from start to finish, with practical and friendly advice on every page. This second edition includes: - A new Foundations section with the concepts and tools you need to get started - An expanded guide to methodology and writing about methods - A new chapter on mixed methods An essential companion on your dissertation journey, this book is ideal for students across education, including teacher training, early childhood and education studies. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills website for tips, quizzes and videos on study success!
Your Guide to Successful Postgraduate Study (SAGE Study Skills Series)
by Professor Geoffrey C Elliott Karima Kadi-Hanifi Carla SolvasonThe leap between the undergrad and postgrad can sometimes come as a surprise, especially if you've been out of education for a while. Postgraduate study involves applying skills and knowledge in a more sophisticated and advanced way than was required during your degree. Your Guide to Successful Postgraduate Study demystifies some of the expectations of post-grad study and outlines tools and strategies for developing skills that will improve your work throughout the whole of your post-graduate course. This book advises you on how to: decide what to read, and how best to read it produce engaging outputs in writing or speaking that are convincing and engaging pursue academic arguments and show evidence of research/reading maximize your employability after graduation. Get ahead of the game and equip yourself with the skills needed to supercharge your postgraduate work! SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!
Your Guide to Successful Postgraduate Study (SAGE Study Skills Series)
by Professor Geoffrey C Elliott Carla Solvason Karima Kadi-HanifiThe leap between the undergrad and postgrad can sometimes come as a surprise, especially if you've been out of education for a while. Postgraduate study involves applying skills and knowledge in a more sophisticated and advanced way than was required during your degree. Your Guide to Successful Postgraduate Study demystifies some of the expectations of post-grad study and outlines tools and strategies for developing skills that will improve your work throughout the whole of your post-graduate course. This book advises you on how to: decide what to read, and how best to read it produce engaging outputs in writing or speaking that are convincing and engaging pursue academic arguments and show evidence of research/reading maximize your employability after graduation. Get ahead of the game and equip yourself with the skills needed to supercharge your postgraduate work! SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!
Your Guide to the New GED Test
by Princeton ReviewEverything You Need to Know About the New 2014 GED Test & How to PrepareThe GED Test is undergoing a complete overhaul in 2014--its first redesign in 12 years, and the first redesign ever to make the exam fully computer-based! <P><P>Fortunately, the experts at The Princeton Review have all the information you need to get up to speed on the new test, plus drills and practice to help you prepare. <P><P>With Your Guide to the New GED, you'll get:· An introduction to the new format and question types · Overviews of the major changes to each section: <br>Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Social Studies, and Science <br>· Step-by-step strategies for tackling the new question topics <br>· Targeted drills and sample essays for extra practice, plus answer explanations for each practice question
Your Guide to Wellbeing at University (Student Success)
by Gretchen Geng Leigh DisneyCongratulations! You are now officially a university student, but are you prepared to start this challenging but rewarding journey? Our daily lives can be fast paced. They can be crammed with many things competing for our time. So how are you going to make space for your studies whilst also making sure you look after yourself? This book will show you how to understand and recognise the stressors from university life, look after your wellbeing, generate full energy, and achieve high performance and success. It will help you develop personalised strategies to build your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual resilience, helping you plan and set personal goals, get the most out of the support available to you, and achieve the right work-life balance for you. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
Your Guide to Wellbeing at University (Student Success)
by Gretchen Geng Leigh DisneyCongratulations! You are now officially a university student, but are you prepared to start this challenging but rewarding journey? Our daily lives can be fast paced. They can be crammed with many things competing for our time. So how are you going to make space for your studies whilst also making sure you look after yourself? This book will show you how to understand and recognise the stressors from university life, look after your wellbeing, generate full energy, and achieve high performance and success. It will help you develop personalised strategies to build your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual resilience, helping you plan and set personal goals, get the most out of the support available to you, and achieve the right work-life balance for you. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
Your Super Quick Guide to Learning Online
by Janet SalmonsLearn how to successfully adapt to online remote learning with this super quick guide. Packed with pragmatic, applied tips on how to adjust to a digital learning experience, this handy resource will instil you with the confidence and know-how needed to succeed. Set up an effective workplace and stay motivated Work well with tutors and get the support you need Get the most out of different forms of learning, from lectures to field work Make the best use of materials, such as online databases and open-access content. Collaborate effectively with peers and create your best work. An invaluable guide to get you through university cool, calm and in control!
Your Super Quick Guide to Learning Online
by Janet SalmonsLearn how to successfully adapt to online remote learning with this super quick guide. Packed with pragmatic, applied tips on how to adjust to a digital learning experience, this handy resource will instil you with the confidence and know-how needed to succeed. Set up an effective workplace and stay motivated Work well with tutors and get the support you need Get the most out of different forms of learning, from lectures to field work Make the best use of materials, such as online databases and open-access content. Collaborate effectively with peers and create your best work. An invaluable guide to get you through university cool, calm and in control!
Your Undergraduate Dissertation: The Essential Guide for Success (SAGE Study Skills Series)
by Dr Nicholas WallimanIn the second edition of this best-selling guide, Nicholas Walliman provides expert, step-by-step advice on managing and developing a successful undergraduate project. This book takes you through each stage of your dissertation, answering questions including: How do I choose an appropriate topic for my dissertation? How do I write a research proposal? What's a literature review, how do I conduct it and how do I write it up? How can I ensure I'm an ethical researcher? What methods of data collection are appropriate for my research question? Once I have collected my data, what do I do? What's the best structure for my dissertation? Full of examples from real student projects, interdisciplinary case studies and illustrated with cartoons to make you smile along the way, this book will tell you all you need to know to write a brilliant dissertation. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university.
Youth Corps Project Director: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Youth Corps Project Director Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Youth Corps Recruiter: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Youth Corps Recruiter Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Youth Group Worker Aide: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Youth Group Worker Aide Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Youth Guidance Technician: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series #C-920)
by National Learning CorporationThe Youth Guidance Technician Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Zeitmanagement bei der Abschlussarbeit: Perfektes Timing für die Bachelor- und Masterthesis (essentials)
by Kristina FolzDieses essential richtet sich an alle Studierenden, die ihre Abschlussarbeit – oder vielleicht auch ihre nächste Seminararbeit – ohne Zeitnot meistern möchten. Die Autorin gibt praktische Tipps und Anregungen zum Zeitmanagement, die sich leicht und ohne aufwendige Einarbeitung im Studienalltag umsetzen lassen. Sie erfahren unter anderem, wie Sie Ihren persönlichen „Thesisfahrplan“ aufstellen, wie Sie die Arbeitsbedingungen so optimieren können, dass Sie Zeit und Energie sparen, welche Zeitfresser beim wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten weit verbreitet sind und wie Sie sie vermeiden. Verständlich geschrieben, übersichtlich gestaltet und mit zahlreichen Übungen und Beispielen hilft Ihnen dieses essential dabei, die Abschlussarbeit erfolgreich und fristgerecht zu schreiben.Die Autorin:Kristina Folz ist freie Redakteurin, Autorin und Lektorin für verschiedene Kunden und beschäftigt sich als solche regelmäßig mit Zeitmanagementmethoden sowie der Frage, wie man Zeitfresser aus dem Alltag verbannt. Zudem hat sie zwei Ratgeber zum wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten verfasst.
Zoning Inspector: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series #C-2340)
by National Learning CorporationThe Zoning Inspector Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Zoning Inspector II: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Zoning Inspector II Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Zoning Inspector Trainee: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series #Vol. 4370)
by National Learning CorporationThe Zoning Inspector Trainee Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: clerical operations; name and number checking; office record keeping; and other related areas.
Zukunftsweisende Teamsteuerung: Ambidextre Führung als eine neue Form organisatorischer Intelligenz (AutoUni – Schriftenreihe #151)
by Jessica GuthZweifelsfrei benötigen Organisationen vor allem in ‚turbulenten Zeiten‘ eine besonders überzeugende Lösung, wie einzelne Mitarbeiter ihr Potential entfalten können. Diese Arbeit zeigt auf, dass Teams eine neue Funktion bekommen, wenn sie in der Phase zwischen ‚nicht mehr‘ und noch nicht‘ vielversprechende Leistungen vollbringen können. Im Rahmen einer Erst- und Folgeuntersuchung führte Jessica Guth bei einem Großunternehmen der Automobilbranche zahlreiche Gruppendiskussionen und Experteninterviews durch. Ihre These: Kontextuell ambidextres Führungshandeln ist das Ziel, darf aber nicht an Paradoxien scheitern, denn nur so können Lernprozesse im Team Exploitation und Exploration auslösen. Das ermittelte 3L-Modell ambidextrer Führung (Lernen, Lenken, Leisten) wird in einem Rahmenmodell zusammengefasst, um auch Führung weiter zu denken. Insbesondere der Zusammenhang zwischen ambidextrer Führung und innovativer Ideengenerierung wird beleuchtet, so dass bedeutsame Anregungen zur Ideengenerierung in nachhaltigkeits- und lerntheoretischer Perspektive vorliegen.
Zum Phänomen des Sich-Einfühlens und seiner Bedeutung für das Lernen von Schülerinnen und Schülern: Eine phänomenologisch orientierte Studie
by Barbara SaxerDieses Buch widmet sich einem relevanten pädagogischen Thema: dem Sich-Einfühlen. Es zeigt sich als ein schillerndes, vielschichtiges Phänomen, das – je nachdem aus welcher Perspektive es betrachtet wird, in jeweils anderem Licht erscheint. Obwohl seine Bedeutung für schulisches Lernen hinlänglich bekannt ist, wird ihm sowohl in der wissenschaftlichen Disziplin der Bildungswissenschaften als auch in ihren praktischen Feldern bislang wenig Raum und Beachtung geschenkt. Diese Forschungslücke greift die vorliegende Publikation auf und bearbeitet das Thema auf Basis eines phänomenologisch orientierten Forschungsansatzes.