wired to multitask well... when people think they're multitasking, they're actually just switching from one task to another very rapidly. And every time they do, there's a cognitive cost,” (Hamilton, 2009). Constant task-switching encourages bad brain habits. Dopamine, a reward hormone is released when completing a tiny task, like sending a text message or sending an email. Brains love dopamine, therefore it is encouraged to keep switching between small mini-tasks that gives an instant gratification.
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LECTURE LOCATION LECTURE TIME By appointment only http://blackboard.ucalgary.ca Downtown Campus Room 432 Wednesdays 17:30 – 20:20 COURSE DESCRIPTION Theory and analysis of investment and portfolio management decisions. Evaluation of performance of individual and professional investors and portfolio managers. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND/OR MATERIALS Bodie, Kane, Marcus et al. Investments 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2011. FEE FOR EXTRA READINGS N/A CLASS PREPARATION &
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2279-0845. www.Iosrjournals.Org Socio Economic Status and its Relation to Academic Achievement of Higher Secondary School Students Farkhanda Ahmar*, Dr. Ehtesham Anwar** *Research Scholar, Faculty of Education, Integral University, Lucknow (India) **Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Integral University, Lucknow (India) Abstract: This study examined the effects of gender and socio-economic status on academic achievement of higher secondary school students of Lucknow city. The sample
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concern especially when the quality of education is being assessed. For these reason, professionals or individuals who specializes in education are hired for their service and expertise. Educators take part in the noble task in uplifting the academic performance of each child. It is their sole responsibility to nurture and develop the minds of the future leaders and work force of our nation. The personality of the teachers has great influence in the development of desirable attitudes and values
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Correlates of High School Students Performance in Science Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction The world today is experiencing a rapid change in almost all fields of endeavor. Science has brought many changes in people’s lifestyle. It’s difficult if not impossible to live today and not experience the results of science investigations. Everyday occurrences such as hearing the weather forecast, watching television, talking on the telephone, and flying through the air are made possible
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therefore providing another approach for them to achieve a higher education. The influences of distance learning on adult learners opens up new opportunities for adult students who might be left out from partaking in achieving a greater education. A study there are four barriers found for adults completing a degree: lack of time, family responsibilities, scheduling and location of courses, and cost (Silva, Calahan, And Lacireno-Paquet 1998; Keengwe, J., & Kidd, T. 2010, p55). Distance learning has been
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Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology BONGABONG CAMPUS Labasan, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro CORRELATES OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN SCIENCE IN THE DISTRICT OF BANSUD SY 2010 – 2011 (Thesis Proposal) In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement in Research 200 Presented to: EDNA G. PIOL, Ed. D. (Professor) Presented by: REA E. FAJARDOSA MA ED – Biological Science March 12, 2011 Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction The
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CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Osokoya (2003) defines Education as a continuous process which the society establishes to assist its members to understand the heritage of the past and to participate productively in the future. It is the leading out of the in-born powers and potentialities of the individuals in the society and the acquisition of skills, aptitudes, and competencies necessary for self-realisation and for coping with life’s problem. For Afe (2000), Education is
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report is drawn from the research findings of studies carried out by a variety of academics and professionals. The objective is to alert or reiterate, to the entire university student population, the risks associated with binge drinking, and the hope is that students will be oriented toward making choices related to their optimal health and wellbeing and avoid binge drinking. For many students, relaxing after a difficult week of study and research is complemented by drugs and alcohol
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used by potential employers or further post-secondary institutions to assess and compare applicants. A Cumulative Grade Point Average is a calculation of the average of all of a student's grades for all semesters and courses completed up to a given academic term,[2][3][4] whereas the GPA may only refer to one term. Keith Hoskin argues that the concept of grading students' work quantitatively was developed by a tutor named William Farish and first implemented by the University of Cambridge in 1792.[5]
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