...ready for common core. Education Week, 31(29), 12-17. Most U. S teachers are not ready for the shift in their teaching style and rigor that will be required by the new common core standards that have been adopted by most states. There are many gaps in the pedagogical shifts for educators in their teaching style and the funding of professional development needed for teachers to be able to implement the common core standards with fidelity. This article is scholarly based on the data and research used to summarize the findings through an established education resource and writer. Burns, M. (2012, December). Go figure: Math and common core. Education Leadership, 70(4), 42-46. The mathematical standards need to be applied by all k-12 students. It is essential that teachers and students use and apply the standards effectively in order to become mathematical thinkers. Numerical reasoning is going to be very crucial in that students have a good grasp of these skills in order to be the most successful in mathematics through 5th grade. This article is a scholarly article based upon the data used from student observation and questioning utilized during the explanation of the facts from a well educational consultant and business owner, Kober, N., & Rentner, D. (2011). Common core state standards: progress and challenges in school districts. Center on Education Policy, 1-16. There are many benefits and hindrances that will slow down the implementation of the common core standards...
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...Table of Contents Executive Summary 2 Introduction 2 Part A 2 Part B 5 Justify the use of ratios to the liquidity and capital of commercial bank 5 Measure and analyze the ratios of Standard & Chartered 6 Conclusion 9 References 10 Appendix 11 Appendix 1 11 Appendix 2 11 Appendix 3 12 Appendix 4 13 Appendix 5. 13 Executive Summary The report gives a deep investigation of commercial bank and adopts 4 types of ratios to analyse the 5-year-annaul reports in the liquidity and capital sides respectively in Part B. In liquidity, Long- Term Debt to Total Assets ratio, Total Loans to Total Deposits ratio have measured the bank’s liquidity, furthermore, Core Tier 1Capital Ratio and the Tangible Common Equity Ratio have explained the bank’s capital in order to compare with the ratios in liquidity. Generally, these 4 ratios have presented that Standard & Chartered as the commercial bank faced serious financial problem at the year of economy crisis in the area of profitability and security. In order to give the clear explanation to commercial bank, the part A has critically analysed the differences of balance sheet between Standard & Chartered and Legal & General Group insurance company, even though they have the similar functions in financial market, the different positions in Customers, Interest Rate, Liquidity and Distribution make them to own their unique Characteristics which has been shown from their balance sheet in 2012. Introduction...
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...Some see the implementation of Common Core as a useful tool, that helps construct better lessons to teach. Lucy Boyd a former teacher at North Star Academy Vailsburg Middle School would agree with statement when she writes as the Common Core standards suggest. “We chose key vocabulary words from each work and included discussions of broader concepts such as imperialism and internal oppression. We created lengthy writing assignments that asked students to compare and contrast nonfiction and fiction texts about the same topic, such as Julius Lester's To Be a Slave and Walter Dean Myers's The Glory Field”. While Boyd is correct by arguing that Common Core helps teachers create lessons plans, she is wrong that Common Core helps students. Boyd may...
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...form is meant to extent the time ELLs students receive in language support for academic content area that is required to graduate. | | | | Define EEI! * Education * Environment * InitiativeThis is an environment-based curriculum. This curriculum features 85 individual units. Each unit is aligned to up to 100 selected Science and History-Social Science content standards. This vision encourages an active and hands on experiments. This positively impacts the leaders of tomorrow and their families, schools, and communities. | | | | | | SIOP Key Points * Concrete the structure * Useful for teachers through peer review/self-reflectionEEI Key Points * Teaches Science, History and Social Science standards to mastery * Supports English Language standards | | | | | | Amelia White January 23, 2014 EDU-230 Professor Jeff Martin Multicultural Lesson Plan Analysis 1. Are the objectives aligned with academic standards? State how the lesson objectives support the academic standards. SIOP The SIOP lesson Addition Stories did meet with the Common Core State standards. This lesson clearly identifies the concept of addition through oral storytelling. This lesson also...
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...Does America Need the Common Core? Because of the lack of educational benchmarks and standardization in the United States of America, the country is disjointed and subpar leaving students ill prepared to enter the workforce and college. This is evidenced by the persistent problem of students graduating and passing required exit exams in high school yet they still needed remediation upon entry to college. The Common Core is good because it provides a set of age appropriate learning goals and sets a national high-quality academic standard for Math and English to prepare students for college and the workforce. In essence, the Common Core defines what a student should know and be able to do at different grade levels. The Common Core is beneficial to all students, especially for those students interested in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education or ‘STEM’ fields. They both teach problem solving skills and focus on learning to use Common Core modules for optimum results. In addition, students learn to think outside the box, they learn how to create a good argument, defend the argument, and look for patterns. Learning these skills will increase their problem solving and reasoning abilities, which prepares them for STEM jobs. Desiree Hall, writes, “The new work is challenging, based on rigorous new Common Core State Standards…they have to explain how they got it. That’s a real brain workout”(Hall). Moreover, the implementation of the Common Core makes it harder for...
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...come labeled in different names from District Assessments, ACT, SAT, Park, and Common Core, which was the hot topic of 2014, but has seemingly vanished from thought, as if educators and administrators are sweeping a failed experiment under the rug. Common Core was aimed to set national standards of high quality Education. Just like every “Standard” education set in place prior to 2014, Common Core has already failed us. For some, it’s not so much the standards as the inevitable related standardized testing that is the issue. For others, the standards themselves are the problem. Many simply see them as part of a troubling wave of change around the direction of education policy in the United States in general. Common Core defenders, however, say the standards are powerful and much-needed as a way to help students compete in a global economy. I myself have found been seen in the camp of having problems with these unattainable standards. Today students across the country oppose the implementation of Common Core, they fight it at every turn, for they see their education being controlled by a “Corporate” Policy maker. I find myself just barely dodging this bullet, that is Common Core, like an action star the bullet just grazes my shoulder, inflicting minor damage. While others behind me take the bullet in the gut, Common Core is killing our youth, by forcing them to live up to these ridiculous standards. It forces students to work only to obtain, what some inflated jarhead thinks...
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...Program overview: Based on full scale approach to meeting standards: systematic and coherent 12 domains, 9 are up Trade books are going to be replaced with author suggestions (no trade book dependency) Skills block suggestion is 60 min, 40 min for listening Program may appear scripted, but there's room for creativity. Lessons are suggested and can be tailored to individual classrooms. Social studies is covered in every lesson The entire program will be available in June Writing Confirm or contribute See, Think, Connect Think, pair, share in writing class Look for grammar, spelling, handwriting, content Reading and writing connect through stories How is the reading, writing program working together? Next steps for learning for child in presentation: continue on life cycle Three things that I can take away and use: Domino See, think, connect Writing samples from handout How is writing explicitly taught in CKLA (see presentation) Compare and contrast current curriculum to current/ State curriculum Domino writing activity: one word that comes too mind when think about common core writing (evidence, opinion, peer review, tech, info, narrative, stamina) See anchor standards in presentations and writing standards doc in "pages" look at writing standards Standards seen in k work is #2, #8 Grade one 1,8,5,11,&3 Second grade 2.5, 2.8, 2.3 Attendance question: how are we being held accountable for pull-out students? Keep records of time and subject...
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...11. Are there different types of side emitting fibers? Answer- Nowadays several types of side emitting fibers are marketed. The most common are: Solid core optics Multi-stranded optics 12. What are solid core fibers? Answer- These optics are cylinders made of diverse polymers and encased on a transparent sheath or tube. As a standard are manufactured in different gauges or calibers from 3 to 25 or more millimeters in diameter. 13. What are multi-stranded optics? Answer- Multi-stranded optics are narrow walled tubes off transparent material, housing a number of smaller solid core fibers. The inner fibers are, generally 0,75mm in diameter and numbered from ten or less to several hundred, depending on the final use and diameter of the optic. 14. What are coiled or roped optics? Answer- Simply braided or woven ropes manufactured with thin solid core...
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...G U I D E T E A C H E R’S A TEACHER’S GUIDE TO TWELVE YEARS A SLAVE BY SOLOMON NORTHUP bY Jeanne M. McGlInn anD JaMes e. McGlInn 2 A Teacher’s Guide to Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup Table of Contents SYNOPSIS......................................................................................................................................3 ABOUT THE AUTHOR...............................................................................................................3 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY GUIDE............................................................................3 MEETING COMMON CORE STANDARDS.............................................................3 THE SLAVE NARRATIVE GENRE...............................................................................3 HISTORICAL OVERVIEW..........................................................................................................4 DURING READING.....................................................................................................................6 SYNTHESIZING DISCUSSION QUESTIONS.......................................................................9 ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.......................................................................................................9 ACTIVITIES FOR USING THE FILM ADAPTATION........................................................ 11 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES.....................................................................................
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...document to help prepare for CompTIA A+ 220-901. In order to receive the CompTIA A+ certification, you must pass two exams: 220-901 and 220-902. CompTIA A+ 220-901 measures the necessary skills for an entry-level IT professional. Successful candidates will have the knowledge required to: • Assemble components based on customer requirements • Install, configure and maintain devices, PCs and software for end users • Understand the basics of networking and security/forensics • Properly and safely diagnose, resolve and document common hardware and software issues • Apply troubleshooting skills • Provide appropriate customer support • Understand the basics of virtualization, desktop imaging and deployment These content examples are meant to clarify the test objectives and should not be construed as a comprehensive listing of all the content of this examination. EXAM ACCREDITATION CompTIA A+ is accredited by ANSI to show compliance with the ISO 17024 Standard and, as such, undergoes regular reviews and updates to the exam objectives. EXAM DEVELOPMENT CompTIA exams result from subject matter expert workshops and industry-wide survey results regarding the skills and knowledge required of an entry-level IT professional. CompTIA AUTHORIZED MATERIALS USE POLICY CompTIA Certifications, LLC is not affiliated with and does not authorize, endorse or condone utilizing any content provided by unauthorized third-party training sites (aka “brain dumps”). Individuals who utilize such...
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...Academic Standards for the Arts and Humanities Pennsylvania Department of Education 22 Pa. Code, Chapter 4, Appendix D (#006-276) Final Form-Annex A July 18, 2002 Academic Standards for the Arts and Humanities XXV. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction………………………………………….……. XXVI. THE ACADEMIC STANDARDS Production, Performance and Exhibition of Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts…………..……………… A. Elements and Principles in each Art Form B. Demonstration of Dance, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts C. Vocabulary Within each Art Form D. Styles in Production, Performance and Exhibition E. Themes in Art Forms F. Historical and Cultural Production, Performance and Exhibition G. Function and Analysis of Rehearsals and Practice Sessions H. Safety Issues in the Arts I. Community Performances and Exhibitions J. Technologies in the Arts K. Technologies in the Humanities Historical and Cultural Contexts..……………………….. A. Context of Works in the Arts B. Chronology of Works in the Arts C. Styles and Genre in the Arts D. Historical and Cultural Perspectives E. Historical and Cultural Impact on Works in the Arts 9.1. F. Vocabulary for Historical and Cultural Context G. Geographic regions in the arts H. Pennsylvania artists I. Philosophical context of works in the arts J. Historical differences of works in the arts K. Traditions within works in the arts L. Common themes in works in the Arts Critical Response…………………………………………. A. Critical Processes B. Criteria C. Classifications D. Vocabulary for...
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...Orange Instructional Unit Grades 3-6 By: Jennifer Palermiti This unit will look into the many different uses of an orange, combing science, history, language arts, and mathematics with a Florida based theme. This unit can be used to teach students of a wide variety of ages and abilities. Goal and Standard Goal 1 – To understand different information about the history of oranges, where they come from and how they can be used in today’s societies. Goal 2 – To find out where the largest orange groves are located in the world and how many oranges they grow every year. Content Concepts/Skills Changes in nature; how oranges grow; experiments with oranges; Counting oranges in a grove Materials Library books about oranges; five or six different kinds of oranges; PDF downloads & website activities. Vocabulary Round, Sweet, Tart, Juicy, Hard, Seeds, Vitamin, Juice, Navel, ripe, delicious, Orange Instructional Sequence Make a KWL Chart with your students. Ask them to tell you what they know about oranges. Get different responses from your students by asking questions. Write your students responses on the chart paper or a white board so that all students can see. You may also want your students to copy the responses on a smaller chart like a hand out. Read a short story about oranges that is appropriate for your students. The Story of Florida Orange Juice by Chet Townsend Have class review the process in which oranges are grown on trees by using sentence strips. All...
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...ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE NT1310 Physical Networking GRADED ASSIGNMENTS ------------------------------------------------- Student Professional Experience Project NSA SPE Project 1 (to be completed by the end of NT1310): Install, Configure, Test, Maintain and/or Document the Worksite Local Area Network and Its Components Purpose The purpose of the Student Professional Experience (SPE) project is to provide you an opportunity for work experience in your field or in a related field to add to your résumé. You may have an opportunity to serve your community or work for a local employer for a project that will take between 20 and 30 hours. Project Logistics Career Services will identify an employer with needs in the following areas: Network related tasks (mostly confined to the LAN and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 environments) Students are expected to practice various skills discussed in all the technical courses in Quarters 1 through 3 of the NSA program at an employer’s site on network related tasks (more confined to the LAN and Microsoft Windows Networking with Server 2008 environments) that would involve installation, configuration, testing, maintenance and documentation of the worksite network and its components, and to properly document the technical information in all involved activities. Such documentation will be used as the source material for Items 2 and 3 defined in the Deliverables section of this document. Possible example projects could...
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...Report to compare and contrast the hardware specification of two Laptops/Desktops or Servers. Executive Summary For the purpose of this report, I will be comparing two different computers and comparing the various aspects of hardware specifications of the two separate platforms in detail, including performance in terms of processor, memory and storage. The first computer I have chosen for this report is a 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, which is a powerful laptop, also known as a notebook. This computer is made by a company called Apple, which is possibly the most desirable brand in the computer hardware market today. The second computer I have chosen, for which to compare against the MacBook Pro, is the 27-inch iMac with Retina display, which is an innovative and modern desktop which is also a product of the company Apple. The reason I have chosen these two computers for this report is in part because they are from the same company, and a company which, according to the Forbes website, is number 1 on the list of the world’s most valuable technology brands. (Forbes 2014). Due to the prestigious position of the Apple Company, both these computers will no doubt have been built using the most up to date technology, the best engineers and designers, and the best possible materials. By using the same brand, we will be given a good insight into the differences between the most powerful laptop and the most powerful desktop which were both designed using the best...
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...academically, and contribute to the future businesses that employ them and the communities in which they choose to live. Reflecting best practices and current research, the Grade Level Content Expectations provide a set of clear and rigorous expectations for all students, and provide teachers with clearly defined statements of what students should know and be able to do as they progress through school. PHYSICAL SCIENCE LIFE SCIENCE EARTH SCIENCE Development In developing these expectations, the K-7 Scholar Work Group depended heavily on the Science Framework for the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress (National Assessment Governing Board, 2006) which has been the gold standard for the high school content expectations. Additionally, the National Science Education Standards...
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