Essays on Middle School.

Question 1

A decimal number is a modified way of expressing a fraction. A fraction shows a number as a part of a whole figure. For example, 2/3 means when a quantity is divided into 3 equal parts we have to take 2 parts of it. When this fraction is expressed in terms of fractions of 10, 100, 100 it becomes a decimal fraction. For example we can write 2/5 as 4/10. Thus 4/10 is decimal fraction. We can write 4/10 as 0.4 . This is a decimal number. In a similar way we can write 13 9/100 as 13.09.

Question 2

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Reflective Essay on the Book “Wonder”

Reflective Essay on the Book “Wonder”

Abstract

It is important to teach children, and adults, how to accept individuals who have a disability. This eliminates the awkwardness when they encounter such individuals. Exposing children to individuals with different disabilities at a young age teaches them how to be responsible for their actions. Educators can assist with this process by adding a few techniques into their curriculum by tweaking their lessons without any extra work. As an educator becomes more familiar with the adaptations, it will become second nature. R.J. Palacio’s book, “Wonder” begins with a young teenage boy, August, ...

The leading cause of preventable death globally is caused by cigarette smoking (Effects of Aromatherapy on Nicotine Craving, 2013). This topic is important while considering the promotion of health because although statistics show the horrible side effects of smoking, over five million people die each day due to cigarette smoke (Parenting Practices and Tobacco Use, 2012). The targeted population in this study is teenagers and adolescent groups. Tobacco use usually begins in adolescence, and the use of tobacco is also associated with an increased use of drugs and alcohol among teenagers which can also lead to serious complications later ...

Introduction

The case for sex against gender as bipolar concepts is controversial. If anything, "gender" has arisen as an increasingly adopted concept in social sciences as part of feminist postulations about "inherent" differences between women's femininity and men's masculinity, particularly as to emphasize "gender" as a basis for social and cultural distinction and "sex" as a biological difference between women and men (Haig, 2004). This distinction appears, however, to be more than a linguistic one. Further, in being adopted, both concepts appear to raise calls for re-examination of initial usages – and, for that matter, applications – of both concepts as to ...

Since my middle school years, history and art have always fascinated my academic imaginations and I have henceforth continually excelled in them. I have at certain points in my academic career even won academic awards and honors in these two subjects. I mainly attribute this success to a variety of factors such as my interest, experiences, academics and social background. Moreover, my social background in terms of the type of friends I used to keep and still do keep has played a significant role in my excellence or success in history as a subject. These friends from diverse cultural ...

For many middle school teachers, the first day of school is the most exciting. It is a time to get to know all of the new students and explain what the year’s curriculum will be like. My interviewee, Mrs. Callister, says that she thoroughly enjoys getting to know her students through an old fashioned method of introduction. Everybody stands up, introduces themselves, and expresses one fact about themselves that they would like everybody to know. This can be a hobby they enjoy or a strange food that they love; it does not matter to Mrs. Callister as long as it is ...

- Introduction

The article that will be analyzed shall be the particular motivation and emotion regulations strategies that are being used by current middle schools students and how these strategies can influence the resilience and performance of the students in school activities. This article is related to the topic in the book because it involves motivation which is a psychological characteristic that influences a person to act towards one’s objectives and to maintain the goal-oriented attitude. The chosen article talks about motivation of students which is an essential factor that affects their learning and participation ...

Abstract

It is irresponsible to assume that students will be able to resist the prejudices that are inherent in society, but it also seems as though things are progressing for the better in many ways. Young women are still not choosing math and science at the same rate as young men, but their perceptions of the sciences are improving significantly. Desy et al. (2011), Sorge (2007) and Shepardson and Pizzini (1994) utilize different strategies to examine the issue of female gender representation in sciences, as well as the issue of age and perception towards women in sciences. The ...

Chafouleas, S. M., Sanetti, L. M. H., Jaffery, R., & Fallon, L. M. (2012). An evaluation of a classwide intervention package involving self-management and a group contingency on classroom behavior of middle school students. Journal of Behavioral Education, 21(1), 34-57.

In this article, the authors, researchers from the University of Connecticut, implement an intervention package in a sample of middle school students and study its effectiveness. Contained within this intervention package were best practice strategies meant to foster self-management and group contingency in middle school students, and were measured by the Direct Behavior Rating and external observation. According to the ...

Introduction

The achievement gap in formal schooling between African American children and other groups is stark. This has proven consistent over time (Coleman, et al, 1966), across jurisdictions (Clotfelter, Ladd & Vigdor, 2009; Bailey & Dziko, 2008), and throughout the K-12 system (The National Center for Education Statistics, 2014). Improving these issues is an obvious direction forward. Yet, the obstacles are numerous and multifaceted (Sanacore, 2004). Relative to the public domain, the school system is often targeted for a lack of understanding in relation to educating young African Americans of low socio-economic status. The curriculum is long been criticized for being de-contextualized to ...

People who suffer from the type I diabetes have to experience a lot but if it is a small boy who has to struggle against the illness it is more tragic and we can see this in the given text. Jacob was a little child when he first had an opportunity to understand how it is to be different from the others. But still in the elementary school it had been easier for him to maintain his treatment, particularly his injections, than it appeared to be in the middle school. It can be explained by the factor that at that age it ...

A few speakers spoke at unnecessary length, though given some of the issues that may be arguable. The board members remained authoritative but respectful and while the citizens did seem frustrated at times, they also did their best to remain respectful. If somebody talked out of turn they were told, calmly, that they had to be recognized by the chair before speaking. One citizen did seem to get overwhelmed by his anger but had the wherewithal to remove himself from the podium over the issue concerning the head coach before he said anything that may have caused the problem. ...

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This paper explores a detailed plan to promote achievement and success among the sixth grade middle school students in the math discipline. It focuses on the decreased mastery of this discipline among this target group. Looking at possible ways to improve the mastery of maths subject among the sixth grade students, the paper identifies the characteristics of this population, and explains why the population is any target of discussion. It outlines the problems the group is experiencing in details, and establishes ideas, theories and practises that can promote achievement and success among the sixth grade students in the mathematics discipline. ...

Question 1

My intended major is mathematical economics. As a child, it was intriguing to see that some successful people made predictions about potential risks in the economy, and the predictions came true. This sparked my interest in mathematics and economics. I came to learn that Mathematics plays a significant role in economics; a role that has been increasing in importance as the years go by. Consequently, I have come to appreciate the fact that Mathematics is progressively important in regard to the expression as well as communication of concepts in economics. Today, activity in financial markets is generally governed by mathematical models. My ...

1. Life achievements and success are determined by the number of hurdles an individual is able to jump. Academics is one such hurdle but with many challenges that require intelligence, wisdom, dedication and self motivation, among other aspects. It is the dream of each individual to obtain the highest possible achievement in academics. However, academic success requires one to systematically climb up a ladder from the lowest position and get promotion with each success in the preceding stages I am helpful, diligent, trustworthy and cooperative. I consider myself to be a social person and outgoing. I easily make friends and ...

Abstract

While one usually comes right after the other in one's life, high school and college are radically different experiences for most young people. There are some people who reminisce fondly about high school days, while others long for the freedoms of a dorm room and a meal plan. High school is a period of time that includes more milestones than college days, in most cases; ironically, it is also a period of time that many adolescents end up missing most of, because they are so busy thinking about the future instead of the present. Arriving at college exposes students to unprecedented levels ...

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English language learners 4 Special Education 4 Salaries 4 Budget 6 Six Features Common to Good Budgets 6 Conclusion 7 Introduction Lamar Middle School, Irving Independent School District is a district-based school in Irving, Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 909 students in three classes sixth, seventh and eighth. This paper defines collected data on all students in different aspects such as by grade, qualification for free/reduced-price lunch, who are English language learners and who receive special education. Further, the paper describes average salaries of personnel in the school district where this ...

Abstract

This research proposal will employ a longitudinal experimental design to investigate student learning using Project-based learning for middle school literature classrooms within the same school. The results will be measured by IOWA testing every term over a 3 year time period and compared to the results of the students from traditional classroom setting. Assessment scores will be the dependent variables. The literature review of six peer-reviewed articles is included. The purpose of the study, hypotheses, methodology, participants, procedure, instruments and data analysis will be described.

Introduction

Schools have the responsibility to prepare students for the future by exploring and discovering the best ...

Chapter One

Despite the fact that in 1996, Supreme Court Justice Scalia called single-sex education in public schools “functionally dead,” Single-sex education has become an increasingly popular model in schools since the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 was passed. This federal legislation promoted innovative programs for states to implement that included single-sex classrooms and schools (U.S. Department of Education, 2006). Within any educational setting there were many factors that impacted student achievement that related to boys’ and girls’ physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs. A single-sex environment provided boys and girls with a setting that promoted specific gender related ...

Research Question and Hypotheses

Problem Statement Furthermore, students are motivated to complete their school work using technology. Goertler and Bollen (2012) reported that students select a hybrid course not for their own technological savvy or their belief in the delivery format, but rather for the same logistical reasons that often prompt an institution to hybridize the curriculum: the flexibility in space and time. Today, school districts are buying hardware and software to implement into the curriculum only to find it underutilized by teachers. To increase the resources covered, reinforce their comprehension, and provide variety in delivery modes, Usova (2011) stated that the BSJ [ ...

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This study explored one potential intervention strategy in order to add to the growing body of research on bullying. The researchers designed the study for a single-subject, changing-criterion format. Selected through stratified random sampling, middle school student participant D underwent five weeks of NLP sessions with Teacher M (the independent variable) to ascertain whether there is a relationship between that and frequency of bullying behavior (the dependent variable). The researchers measured the dependent variable via the reports of the participant, his teachers, his peers and footage recorded via hidden cameras placed strategically around campus. At the end of the final week, ...

Becoming a coach is about helping others succeed. No matter how fit an athlete is, their mental focus is what puts them ahead. They need to have confidence in themselves and their abilities, they need to stay focused on the task at hand and be able to push themselves towards a goal despite the physical pain and fatigue, and they need to put aside self doubt. In approaching the idea of coaching, I’ve found it’s important to understand the psychology behind a winning attitude. I think positive discipline is one way to influence athletes to have that winning attitude and ...

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The purpose of this research paper is to give readers a basic understanding of how the Chinese educational system functions, including primary school, high school, university, and the international school. Part one of this essay addresses the history of the Chinese educational system. In part two, there is a brief explanation about existing flaws in the system followed by recommendations. A discussion of the international school in China is used to illustrate one of the reasons so many Chinese students pursue study abroad programs. Solutions are posited based on research and contemporary articles. Some of the information contained in this essay ...

The Role of the Teacher in Fostering a Positive Impact through Warm Demanding versus the Academic Performance of Students in Public School Setting: A Correlational Study

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Introduction 3

Statement of the Problem 5 Purpose of the Study 7 Research Questions 8 Hypotheses 9 Definition of Key Terms 10 Brief Review of the Literature 11 Summary 19 Research Method 21 Operational Definition of Variables 9 Measurement 10 Summary 19

References 12

Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography 13 Introduction One of the ...

Concept Paper

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Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Statement of the Problem 2 Purpose of the Study 4 Research Questions 4 Coding and Theoretical Framework 5 Definition of Key Terms 7 Chapter 2: Literature Review 8 Summary 12

References 14

Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography 24 Introduction One of the goals of an educational institution is the development of “warm demanding,” an educational environment in which the educational, professional exhibits a warm; but demanding presence in the classroom (Bondy et al., 2007). Current research suggests that there is a distinct overlap ...

Concept Paper

Graduate Faculty of the School of Education Requirements for the Degree of Belinda J. Haye Prescott Valley, Arizona

Introduction 1

Statement of the Problem 1 Purpose of the Study 2 Research Questions 3 Hypotheses 4 Definition of Key Terms 5 Brief Review of the Literature 5 Summary 7 Research Method 7 Operational Definition of Variables 9 Measurement 10 Summary 11

References 12

Appendix A: Annotated Bibliography 13 Introduction One of the goals of educational institution is the development of “warm demanding,” an educational environment in which the educational, ...

Introduction

According to Burns (99), learning is comparatively permanent change in behavior, whereby behavior is the observable activity as well as internal processes such as attitudes, thinking and emotions. Burns holds that learning may not show itself in observable behavior immediately the educational program has happened. Learning occurs in different settings such as at home, during play, at work or more commonly, at school. In formal settings, learning takes place in a classroom, library or laboratory. Teachers facilitate learning on different levels. On the other hand, apprenticeship is a combination of training on the job and related classroom instruction through the supervision ...

Clermont, Florida is one of the fastest developing cities both within the Florida state and the whole country. It is situated within the south Lake County at the intersection of State Road 50 and U.S. 27. Clermont city is endowed with social amenities and various assets making it attractive to families, new industries, educational activities, office expansion, and health-fitness facilities. The city covers an area of 14.8 square miles which is roughly about 30 km2 and is about 8.54% water. Clermont is an open place for business and is also an ideal environment for growing families and an attraction ...

A teacher is a person who helps students to learn concepts through the learning process. Mom once asked me what I wanted to be in future. This was when I was 12 years old. We were having dinner at home. This question took me by utter surprise because I did not have the answer. That was when it dawned to me that I had to discover what I had to be in future. At that time, mum used to help me with my homework. However, mathematics always gave her problems. She often said that she hoped that I would be a ...

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Kate Campbell

On a chilly night at Mary Hospital, a new baby girl is born. Her mother, Kate Campbell, is wordlessly lying on her bed in the maternity ward as the midwives hold up the baby to her. Kate is happy for the safe delivery. While filling out the birth forms, a nurse asks Kate, “What is the baby’s name?” Immediately, another nurse asks, “By the way, where is the father?” Kate stares at the nurse for a second and then stares at the blank wall behind her, going into a pensive mood. She starts to shed silent tears. At this point, Kate’ ...

Nowadays education sources as much scarce as they used to be 20 years ago. Sex education is not an exception as well. Sex and all the matters related to it have stopped to be a taboo in a public discussion. It is being discussed in the most popular magazines and TV shows without even mentioning the Internet, where in order to learn what sex is you do not have to go further than Google. Although, my gay years of childhood were not marked with such a great freedom, and getting sex educated was not so easy. Early childhood years marked my ...

Instructional leader

Abstract This essay will discuss tools, which will assist the educational leader in promoting the learning outcome and assessment of students by guiding, encouraging, motivating and supporting the school culture and offering instructional programs in the area of mathematics, which are conducive to student learning and the professional growth of staff members. Mathematical tools are measured and structured to assist teachers who can examine distinct or various approaches to improve the mathematics performance of students in middle school. Students that are in elementary grades 3 through 9 accept the challenge and the desire to succeed. According to research, ...

The first two articles explore the evolving use of sports and sporting events as strategy for facilitating development and peace. These initiatives are collectively known as “sports, development and peace” (SDP) programs. Both articles focus on the investigation of the research that has been completed on SDP programs; what the research has proven (or not proven) and what gaps, if any, in the research exist. The first article’s survey of the relevant SDP research finds that the potential for sports to positively affect development and peace is large. Nonetheless, the research also shows that there is a substantial likelihood ...

The Portrayal of Adulthood in The Chocolate War by Robert Comier and Whale Talk by Chris Crutcher

The Chocolate War is about the bravery and steadfastness of Jerry, the protagonist, in refusing to engage in a depraved years-long tradition at Trinity High School carried out by The Vigils. The Vigils order students at the high school to complete various challenging tasks often with harrowing outcomes. The Vigils ordered Jerry to refuse helping out at the high school’s yearly chocolate auction despite the fact that they assured Brother Leon, the coordinator of the event, that they, including Jerry, would help sell chocolates. Jerry’s task was supposed to last for ten days, after which he would be ...

English

As we come across articles about suicides in our society, we can see the various causes behind the decision to end one’s life. I recall the scene of my friend’s dead body as a result of suicide. What made him decide? He must have been afraid of dying and many thoughts must have flashed through his brain at that moment. In Victor Frankl’s Man's Search for Meaning, Frankl defines the cause of suicide: losing the meaning of life. Frankl explains that psychological weakness, such as losing hope and faith to live, leads one to give up his ...

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Charter schools have been increasingly sponsored as a means for supporting innovation in public schools; valued as an advantageous and growing element of the educational sector. Charter schools are tuition-free and viewed as an alternative option to public schools as they are not governed by the same state laws and regulations as public schools. The authors reported that using Meta-Analysis methods demonstrated that the effects and performances of charter schools are similar to traditional public schools. Depending on the locations, grades and subjects, a percentage of charter school children would score better on tests than their public school counterparts. However, there ...

Chapter 1: Introduction

In general, the purpose of the study is to identify the relationship between classroom management and effective teaching techniques to improve student learning development. In particular, the research will address the benefits of technology and teaching to improve academic learning. Specifically, the frame of study will explore the phases of learning by focusing on past and present learning experiences of middle-school level students in an academic year through the development phases of understanding the key concepts and skill development in Math and Reading. For the most part, the direction of the study will include effective teaching principles of a diverse ...

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Introduction Of all the laws of the nation with regard to education, NCLB (No Child Left Behind) and IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act) are unequivocally the most important. Together these two acts ensure the future of the nation’s young population. NCLB ensures that all children receive education irrespective of race, economic status, or other discrimination. And IDEA provides for the special needs of children with disabilities. NCLB also includes children with disabilities. As far as school education is concerned these laws take care of all students in the United States. But are these laws alone enough ...

Introduction ANOVA The analysis of variance (ANOVA) is used to compare the mean difference between two or more groups having same dependent variable. The analysis of variance is better than the t-test in the comparison of the mean sample of different groups. In this study, we are interested in determining if the bullying basis in terms of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability or weight. The ANOVA will be used to determine the difference in mean of the bullying in different type of the schools. Once it’s established ...

Book Review: A Visit from Goon Squad

A Visit from Goon Squad was written by Jennifer Egan. This fiction won the National Book Critics Circle award and Pulitzer Prize for fiction last 2010 and 2011 respectively. The story revolved around Bennie Salazar. He was an executive who loves rock music. The main setting of the story occurred in New York City, USA but it also showcased California, USA as well as foreign locations like Kenya in Africa and Italy in Europe. The main theme of the story is about the lost time when main protagonists in this story were deprived of their early life and incorruptibility. ...

Obesity has been in the rise in the recent years. It refers to a medicinal situation where an individual amasses the fats in the body. Obesity can be too adverse to the extent of causing a health issue to the affected. Obesity is known to have resulted to too many other diseases caused by the weight gain. Some of the common diseases associated with obesity are; diabetes and heart diseases (Shannon, M., 2009). The obese persons happen to consume more energy intake than what their body can accommodate resulting to fat retention in the body. The causes of obesity can be ...

Clermont, Florida is a glorious city housed within Lake County. Clermont has undergone several changes since the Lake County was formed in 1840. Clermont is now one of the most attractive places to live in throughout the country. The area is endowed with several attractive features such as good homes, well-paying jobs, tourist attraction features, high performing schools, and it also offers the residents a peace of mind. Clermont, FL, is suitably positioned near Orlando and other area attractions. This city is known to have various features that make it unique and quaint. Over the recent past, the city has ...

Introduction

The changes African American male students’ face, while joining high school can be quite overwhelming because they have to make some tough decisions that form the foundation of their future as well as having a goal and a vision of how they will graduate (Bloom and Unterum, 2012). African American male students joining high school undergo many changes and among these are physical changes in a new environment filled with new lecturers and new students with a whole range of expectations. New expectations from the teachers and administrators of the school can lead to a resultant perception of the students of the new environment ...

During the last three months, I have been engaged in several community service projects related to developmental psychology, especially child psychology. As a volunteer, I worked with many children and adults dealing with a wide range of issues: learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, trauma, and abuse. Through my experiences, I have learned to apply the material learned in the psychology classroom to real life situations. I performed the following four good deeds in the past three months: volunteered as a tutor to provide after-school tutoring and homework assistance for a child diagnosed with Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), volunteered to provide weekend care ...

- Introduction: - The importance of education - Homework is a great avenue for retention if applied in moderation. - Thesis: homework is not helpful if it is given in large amounts. - Initial Defense of Thesis - Health issues - Difficulty in prescribing work - What constitutes too much? - Consequences and Parental Guidance a. Examples of excessive homework: volume and difficulty - Confidence issues - Retention of details compared to moderately assigned homework - Performance on assessments. - Conclusion - Reiteration of the necessity ...

Abstract

Some few years ago, classroom bullying was the centre of attraction to most persons who were against bullying. However, things have evolved drastically and unlike a few years ago, most persons have now realized that cyber bullying is a serious issue. This does not leave out harassment in line of gender. First, teens have the means and power to send text messages or instant messages through this means. Additionally, they can use chart to redicule others, that is, winkler or even fiddle with web sites. Thus, this messages that teens send have a tendancy of being insulting, which sometimes they post on ...

Video game violence in teenagers has become a topic of discussion in the public due to the continued school shootings. The media has been portraying video game violence as one of the key aspects that are fuelling behavioral aggression among the youths. The increased behavioral aggression such as bullying, fighting and even criminal assaults calls for investigation to be done to determine the cause especially among the teenagers who are already having some mental health problems. According to study conducted by Kutner and Olson (2008), 60 percent of middle school boys who have at least played one mature rated ...

Introduction

Elementary school - Kindergartens; - Age; - Subjects.

Middle school

- System; - Subjects; - “Technicums” in Russia. - Subjects; - Exams.

General information

- Schools; - Buildings; - Time of lessons; - Breaks.

Conclusion

Introduction The aim of education is clear – passing knowledge to the youth. Every day, year and century children go to school to learn new information – about nature, people, history and world in general. However, there are also other things that teachers are willing to share with their students – these are moral principles, ethics and basics of behavior. These ...

Literature Review on Discovery Based Learning and Student Centred Learning with a Focus in Mathematics at a High School Level

Abstract Mathematics is a logical form of reasoning which involves making of judgments and justifying conclusions. Mathematical behaviour therefore is expressed when we can describe and recognise patterns, manipulate, represent and reflect on ideas while solving problems through the invention of procedures (Battista, 1999). Mathematics, as a subject has never been mentioned as one of the easier subjects – if anything, it is to the contrary as students are more prone to fail mathematics than many other subjects. Many critics have blamed the methods applied in the teaching of mathematics as the reason behind unsatisfactory performance. This essay will look into ...

I have always wanted to work closely with children in an intellectually stimulating environment, and, in my opinion, a career of a middle school educator is the best way to achieve this. Being an educator in a middle school, one has a great chance to teach and to gain some knowledge simultaneously, as middle school children are the best ones to learn from. They have so much enthusiasm and passion for life, something that grown ups have already forgotten about. I realize that being a teacher in a middle school might be quite a challenge, however I am ready to accept it. You cannot imagine ...

The purpose of the proposed study is to look into the issues concerning communication that arise due to the increasing use of mobile phones in society. communication among children, specifically the role of mobile technology in threatening to change the future generation’s patterns of communication. The prevalent use of mobile phones among children presents positive but also negative influences on this population. The continuous development of technology is a potential threat on disrupting and changing communication patterns in our interconnected world.

Refined Literature Review

The information technology revolution and an extraordinary increase in knowledge have led to the development of a new era ...

Part I: Mathematical Anxiety and Defining “Good Teaching”

Anxiety in mathematics is a long-studied field of educational psychology, and is a problem that has many suggested causes. To understand the issues that arise for many people when confronting mathematics, it is important first to understand what the psychological concept of “mathematical (math) anxiety” is. Math anxiety is a perceived notion, defined by Ashcraft and Kirk (2001) as: “a feeling of tension, apprehension, or fear that interferes with math performance” (Ashcraft and Kirk, 2001). Notably, math anxiety or math phobia is not an actual inability to do mathematics; it is the perceived inability to do mathematics. This observation and the resulting research ...

Common core standards help provide high quality education and the standards communicate the very important aspect expected at every stage or each grade level of the students. Mathematics experiences in early childhood experience have standards for mathematical practice illustrating varieties of capabilities that mathematical tutors at every level should seek to develop their students (Cane, E. 2013). They vest on both proficiencies and processes that stand of importance in mathematics which include; the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics process standards of proof and reasoning, problem solving, representation, communication, and connections. Also there exist a second that is of ...

Introduction

The Harlem Charter Promise Academy Charter Schools approach the education of children in a different perspective. The system they use is not common to many learning institutions for children. One of the things that make the schools stand out from the rest is its pedagogical approach to education. The schools have longer school days and longer school academic year. This enables the children to master additional basic skills and can explore more about arts and sciences. The mission of the schools is to provide high quality education, which will shape a child’s educational life. The schools develop and create safe ...

Introduction

Career development is a continuous process through which an individual seeks, obtains, and processes information related to both educational and occupational alternatives. Therefore, a career development plan is a document that outlines how one develops themselves in their existing role in terms of their career goals and success. This is a career development plan for a middle school guidance counselor who is responsible to assisting students achieve maximum potential in their social, academic, and personal endeavors (Dawis, 2005).

Literature Review

Counselors provide students with responsive services related to various matters including self-understanding, life planning, and decision making. Therefore, it is important that middle school guidance counselors ...

a) In the course of my life I have had many struggles, but it was always an educator who helped me pull myself together and focus my attention and energy in a positive direction. I feel a tremendous calling and responsibility to return the favor and teach other students that I may be able to assist. I have faced many challenges since a young age and am ready to guide students in their responses to challenges. During my second year of college, my father passed away. With his demise, my support structure crumbled and I struggled throughout the rest of my undergraduate ...

Socializing is the current world is equated to a necessity. Even before the advent of social media, people still needed to socialize and as Postman (while underscoring the important role of communication in socialization) points out, human beings used various means of communication including smoke (7). The role that socializing plays with regard to the development of an individual’s personality, self-percept and image cannot be understated. The advent of the social media has seen many people register on the various social network sites. Social sites like Facebook, twitter, and many other sites which are slowly gaining popularity have found a ...

Impact of Technology on Education

IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY 2 Abstract In 1971, C. P Snow has remarked, “Technology is a queer thing. It brings you great gifts with one hand, and it stabs you in the back with the other” (New York Times). Well, when one analyses the tremendous impact of technology on human life, it’s evident that the man has make a balance between optimisation and overindulgence. That is why the introduction of state-of-the art technologies in daily life is a matter to analyse. One such question is the introduction f videogames in middle schools to enhance learning. This essay aims at illuminating ...

Facilitator

Evolution has constantly occurred in the Turkish culture with new things coming up all the time. In a culture with great diversity and heterogeneity, Turkish music faces the pressure to adjust and fit in the lifestyles of the people in the country (Khotani, 2010). Over the last century, the culture can boast of the profound changes and diversifications it has undergone to breed the current trend in the cultural industry. Music is the most relevant beneficiary of the diversifications and changes. The evolution of music traces its roots back to the Islamic influences on the folk music. Evolution took another ...

Introduction

The importance of education in any country cannot be overemphasised. Quality education is a fundamental pillar of all sustainable economies in the world. As such, there are several educational programs in different countries that aim to improve the quality of education. One such program is the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) whose goals are anchored in its catchy slogan “college from day one”. The aim of college-preparatory educational programs should be to increase the college acceptance rates and KIPP schools have succeeded substantially in meeting this goal.

Overview of KIPP schools

KIPP is an American nationwide network of non-profit college-preparatory schools targeted to help ...