...Are the SATS fair? If not how could us students change this and make the test fair for everyone? Is the SAT test fair for all races, genders and socioeconomic statuses? This question interested me because we discussed part of it for our first paper. In our first paper we didn’t go to in depth about the SATS but they were a part of the paper. This interests me due to how serious colleges take the SATS. With the SATS some colleges won’t even look at your application. If there are tricks to this test that allows some students to score higher than others this wouldn’t be fair. Dartmouth College had a large amount of wealthy students even though they offered free tuition to the students whose families made $100,000 or less. “At Dartmouth, free...
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...Executive Summary The Research Report is an integrated project developed in parts by learning team B. The team acquired data that analyzes on why SAT scores have changed over time and what the score results are telling us today. The research focuses on analysis of the differences between two years, 2005 and 2011, by focusing on the individual state of North Carolina. In addition, a comparison of SAT scores by state is used as a tool for useful information. The problem statement reviews the data and frames the problem in a way that the available information can be used to explain the result. The background of the evaluation allows for the explanation of its environment and discovers problem, resolution with conclusion. Furthermore, the research question is answered at the completion of the research. Problem Statement The problem is that it is unknown if the decline in SAT scores from 2005 to 2011 is due to more participants taking the test and compared to other States in America. Summary of Methodology The research method used for this study was descriptive quantitative. The method is a formal, objective, systematic process in which numerical data is used to obtain data of the decline in SAT scores. The literature findings were obtained from the North Carolina 2005 SAT Report and the North Carolina 2011 SAT Report and are categorized in three parts; reading, mathematics, and writing. Another method of research used was qualitative research, but could not...
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...|MKTG 3596 - Integrated Marketing Communications |Instructor: Charles F. Byers | |Lec. #94665 |Office: Lucas Hall 216W | |Santa Clara University |Phone: 408-310-9244 | |MBA Winter 2014 |E-mail: cbyers@scu.edu & byers.charles@ yahoo.com | |Meeting Times: Sat. – 8:30 – 11:15 p.m. |Office Hours: Sat. 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. or by appointment | |Meeting Place: Lucas Hall 307 | | Integrated Marketing Communications Textbooks & Materials Byers & Barr, “Integrated Marketing Communications Custom Edition for Santa Clara University 3E”: Pearson Learning Solutions, 2014. CoursePack Reader – “Marketing 596 – Winter 2014” Course Description This course is designed as an introduction to the concept and practice of integrated marketing communications (IMC). It takes the participant through communication, marketing, branding, and integrated marketing theory, planning and IMC program coordination. The course also addresses the marketing communications tactics of advertising, public relations, direct...
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...| One Stop Shop for Business Registration | | 6 | | SVD Mission Sending | | 6 | | Team Building Workshop | | 6 | Parents / Guardian’s Certification of Waiver / Permission | | 7 | Form 1: Parents’ / Guardian’s Certification of Waiver / Permission | | 7 | Form 2: Rubric for Oral Defense | | 8 | Form 3: Oral Defense Guidelines | | 9 | Form 4: Business Plan Format | | 12 | Form 5: Student’s Evaluation of Business Practicum Program | | 21 | Masterlist of Student Entrepreneurs | | 23 | Entrep 39E Calendar of Activities for 2nd Semester AY 2014-2015 Month | Date/Day | Activities | November | 29 (Sat) | BPP Mission Sending & BPP General Orientation | December | 1 (Mon) | Submission of Enterprise Monthly Reports | | 6 (Sat) | Entrep 39E Seminar Series 1: Product Development & Concept Generation | | 12 (Sat) | Entrep 39E Seminar Series 2: Concept Selection & Concept Testing | January | 5 (Mon) |...
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...tests, such as SAT and ACT, have always been regarded as the strongest predictors of students’ future college performance. However, of these years, its validity has become one of the hottest debate among American campuses. In fact, several individual institutions have carried out validity researches in order to find out the reliability of standard tests.But such researches show that the SAT has a weak predictive ability. One study* at the University of Pennsylvania looked at the power of SAT I, and SAT II in predicting cumulative college GPAs. Researchers found that the SAT I and SAT II were the weakest predictors, explaining only 4% and 6.8% of the variation in college grades respectively. Another study** of 10,000 students at 11 selective public and private institutions of higher education found that a 100-point increase in SAT combined scores, regardless of race, gender, and field of study constant, led to a one- tenth of a grade point gain for college GPA. Also, present findings in Wake Forest University show that black students who graduated from college had significantly lower SAT scores than white students. But they both graduated with the same college GPA. Thus, according to the above three researches, the SAT is hardly a viable predictor of college success. Although professor Robert J. Vanderbei from Princeton University thought that SAT is ‘a challenging...
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...both agents understood and remained faithful to the principals’ interests, we should have not come to a deal. This situation brought up the general points that the best outcome of a negotiation sometimes is not to reach an agreement. Unlike any previous simulations I got nervous as soon I sat down at the negotiation table. Knowing the fact that my partner is a masters student definitely intimidated me and started triggering a fear reaction. I would have to say this week was the most frustrating and difficult negotiation I have faced. Major problem was I was unable to fully understand the context and the information that were given to me and at some point I got extremely confused that I had to stop and rethink about what I wanted to say. People will often use age, etc., to try to intimidate you. Definitely the biggest problem here was lack of preparation. I knew that we are always restricted to time therefore we want to be comfortable analysing the context quickly and to organize the important information that needs to be assessed in the negotiation. This case required a careful analysis of the available information both before and during the negotiation. Bargaining without adequate preparation, sensing that my partner had superior bargaining power and feeling of insecurity about my ability as a negotiator led me to experience moderate to extreme levels of fear. I found myself not being able to make eye contact with my partner and was the first negotiation where fear really came...
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...High School Students and Standardized College Placement Test (SAT) Kimmy Givins NorthCentral University Dr. Boysen-Rotelli 09/28/2014 Research Study Most university process for accepting new students depends on their scores on the standardized college placement test. More than 2000 colleges and universities uses high school students SAT test scores to determine eligibility of acceptance. Because most college and universities depends on SAT test scores, students with high scores are more likely to get accepted than student with lower test scores. Majority of colleges and university exempt students who meet grade-point averages or class ranking criteria while others require their SAT scores for placement purposes or to conduct a...
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...|[pic] |Detailed module outline | | |OB 401 E | | |Organisational Behaviour | DEPARTMENT : MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION PROGRAMMES: Advanced Undergraduate Transfer Credit, PGE2 INSTRUCTORS : Don MINDAY, coordinator Slava DMITRIEV Jean-Bertrand LEFEBVRE Sophie HENNEKAM -TREGUIER Inju YANG-McCOURT FORMAT : 3 hours weekly: 1 ½ hr. of lecture, 1 ½ hr. tutorial 2 tutorial groups will follow a weekend seminar format CREDITS : 5 ECTS credits PRE-REQUISITE MODULES: None LEARNING OBJECTIVES : This module is designed to prepare students for their future role as business managers by giving them a conceptual framework which should help them to more effectively understand, predict, and influence behaviour in organisations. It is complementary to the 1st year module "Management relationnel" and the 2nd year module "Cross-Cultural Management" LEARNING OUTCOMES : At the end of this module, each student will be able...
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...Section B- AA1- Sculling Strokes - Inconsistent hand heights on recovery! B2 - Technical Model! ! ! ! Elite Technical Model of Performer- Mahe Drysdale! ! In a competitive situation, the consistency of hand heights is important as it is an important factor in determining whether a boat will be sat or not. The most important factor in having a balanced boat through the recovery phase is to have consistent hand heights through the boat. Especially in a competitive situation where the rate per minute is typically high. Mahe Drysdale is a very experienced sculler from New Zealand, who is a current olympic champion with 5 word champion titles in a single scull. Despite Mahe’s age of 34 at that time, he is still a world champion not just because of his experience and amount of training, but also due to the fact that he is very consistent on the water. His consistent blade heights allows him for an early catch, which allows him to take full advantage of a stroke. In the 2012 olympics, Mahe finished first with a close 3/4 length lead to 30 year old Czech Republic single sculler Ondřej Synek. ! ! ! Preparation! To prepare going up the slide, the performer should be sat at the finish with both legs extended, body slightly leaning back. Both oars should be drawn into the chest feathered. ! ! ! Execution! Blade height can only be judged during the recovery phase. Therefore the recovery phase starts with the full extension of the arms, pushing the oars away from...
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...The first standardized tests appeared in America during World War I as a means of placing U.S. Army recruits into military roles that suited their skills. Later the psychologists that created those tests created the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT. The objective was to create a full-length test to judge the overall intelligence of a student applying to college. The ACT was later created in 1959 with a similar goal. The two tests today contain sections for reading, writing, math, and in the ACT, science. Today, standardized tests are defined as any examination that is managed and scored in a standard way. Throughout time standardized tests have been progressively changing in their measurement of individuals. Today there are two noteworthy sorts...
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...|[pic] |Course Syllabus | | |College of Information Systems & Technology | | |NTC/362 Version 1 | | |Fundamentals of Networking | Copyright © 2013 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides a foundation in the basic telecommunications and networking technologies fundamental to the industry and to the broad field of telecommunications. Analog, digital, and radio frequency technologies are covered. Also covered in this course is an introduction to the OSI protocol model, network-switching systems, basics of wireless communications, and network security. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at...
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...Passage analysis from The Lottery by Shirley Jackson (355 words) The opening paragraphs of The Lottery by Shirley Jackson establish a scene of peaceful normality in a small village where the inhabitants are gathering on a summer’s morning to complete a traditional ritual. The selected passage describes the preparations for the lottery that is held every year in the square, organized by two respected men from the village. The relaxed informal mood of the opening paragraphs is maintained, however a sense of foreboding continues to grow as the reader is confronted with some unsettling questions. Jackson creates a scene where the characters are familiar with each other and are ostensibly relaxed and peaceful people. The adjectives used to describe Mr Summers – even his name suggests a cheerful man – are “round-faced” and “jovial” and the informal, friendly tone developed through gesture and dialogue when he “waved and called “Little late today, folks” clearly convey that this is not a man to be feared. The activities with which he is associated, “the square dances, the teen club, the Halloween program” characterize him as a man to be trusted, one who is interested in community affairs. The other villagers even feel sympathy for him because he has “no children and his wife (is) a scold”. Elements of disquiet, however, are subtly introduced into this seemingly calm and casual scene. A second character is introduced, Mr Graves – again, the name is telling – who brings forth a “black...
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...time and apply them on examples. The problem with the examples is that they are alienated from reality. For example, if I propose to you that 1+ 1 = 2 without illustrating to you why this relationship is true and just ask you to memorize a table of different results such as 1+ 1 = 2, 2+ 2 = 4 and etc… are you really learning anything? My goal after that will be to investigate schools/programs that follow Banking Education Guidelines and what Friere calls Problem Posing Education which I will refer to critical thinking education. I will investigate the relationship between standardized tests which do not measure quantity of knowledge but do measure a student’s ability to solve problems under intense time constraints such as the LSAT, SAT, GRE,...
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...Gülden Turhan, *Ahmet Özbek Factors Affecting Consumers’ Behavioural Intention Towards Apparel Stores: A Test of the Mediating Role of Brand Satisfaction Abstract The research studied the factors that affect consumers’ behavioural intention towards apparel stores. Three different aspects of behavioural intention were examined: consumers’ purchase intention (PI), willingness to pay more (WPAY), and brand recommendation (RECM). Specifically the authors propose a model in which consumer satisfaction with the store brand mediates the effects of attitude towards sales personnel and the convenience of the store’s payment conditions or options on PI, WPAY, and RECM. The relationships hypothesized in the model were tested using two apparel store brands familiar to consumers in the city of Istanbul, Turkey. All findings were in favour of the model proposed for both apparel store brands studied, which were either a sample of men or women. Key words: satisfaction, willingness to pay more, purchase intention, recommendation, payment conditions, attitude towards sales personnel. Marmara University, Faculty of Technical Education, Department of Textile Goztepe/Kadıkoy, 34722, Istanbul, Turkey E-mail: gturhan@marmara.edu.tr *Sinop University, Gerze Vocational High School, Department of Textile Samsun-Sinop Karayolu uzeri Ataturk Mah., 57600, Sinop, Turkey E-mail: ahmetozbek@sinop.edu.tr GENERAL PROBLEMS OF THE FIBRE AND TEXTILE INDUSTRIES n Introduction To date, a vast amount of...
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...Data ABC and DFW Rates in Gateway Courses Characterizing ABC and DFW Students Student Survey Page 4 5 10 11 13 15 18 20 21 24 27 30 31 32 34 35 1 Characterizing Students’ Educational and Socioeconomic Contexts Characterizing Gateway Classrooms and Courses Development of Predictive Model Results Course-Oriented ABC and DFW Statistics ABC and DFW Rates in Gateway Courses Teaching Styles Used in Gateway Courses Student-Oriented ABC and DFW Statistics Student Demographics Student Perception of Course Student Academic Habits Effect of Class on Student Student Perception of College Life and NAU Predictors of Student Success Discussion Summary and Interpretation of Results Conclusions and Recommendations Student Recruitment Student Preparation Student & Faculty Diversity Curriculum Design & Implementation Identification & Intervention Acknowledgements...
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