K-12 Articles

1). Learning Math With Manipulatives - Base Ten Blocks (Part III) By : Peter Waycik
In the first two parts, representing, adding, and subtracting numbers using base ten blocks were explained. The use of base ten blocks gives students an effective tool that they can touch and manipulate to solve math questions. Not only are base ten blocks effective at solving math questions, they teach students important steps and skills that translate directly into paper and pencil methods of solving math questions.
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2). Advantages of In-Home Tutoring By : Jane Saeman
Why You Should Choose In-Home Tutoring vs. Group Tutoring at Storefronts
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3). Flexible Estimation in Math By : Peter Waycik
Adults use rounding and estimation in their everyday lives. They approximate the temperature, the cost of items, the time, and even their age. Consider this conversation: "How much did it cost to fix your car?" "Six hundred bucks!" Without any words such as: about, approximately, around, roughly, or nearly, it can be assumed that the second person rounded the actual cost.
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4). IQ Test How It Works and Why It’s Used By : Bob Benson
The IQ test is the common name for Intelligence Quotient. An IQ test is a way to measure the relative intelligence of a person, but the answers derived from an IQ test aren’t based on the amount of knowledge a person has. To fully understand how an IQ test works and why it’s useful, take a look at some facts (and myths) about IQ tests and testing methods.
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5). Ten Easy Ways to Help Kids Learn: A Brain-based Learning Strategy that Really Works By : MaryJo Wagner
Susan's a math whiz and Caleb's an artist extraordinaire. That's, great but wouldn't it be better if Caleb could improve in math and Susan could develop some artistic skills? They can and it's easy. Researchers have recently discovered that whole-brain learning or brain-based learning is an efficient and effective learning strategy that helps kids (parents and teachers, too) learn anything easily without struggling.
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6). Imagine That! Defining an Imaginal Education By : Leigh Melander, Ph.D.
Education is failing in the United States. By saying this, I know that I join the ranks of the self-appointed Cassandra’s who hurl our hands up to our foreheads and sing the doom of a nation. But it’s true. And most of the wailers miss the point. Underlying the political agendas, funding battles, culture wars, and the simultaneous disrespect for and outrageous expectations of teachers, there is a much deeper failure.
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7). Pilgrim Trivia Teaching Tips By : Freda J. Glatt, MS
How much do you know about the Mayflower, Pilgrims, and Wampanoag Indians? Here are some interesting facts about them. Before the Pilgrims hired her, the Mayflower was in the wine trade with France; before that, she was in the fish trade with Norway. It took the Mayflower 66 days to reach Massachusetts. There was one baby born during the crossing of the Mayflower and he was named Oceanus Hopkins.
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8). A Tribute To Maria Montessori By : Chris Lewis
"The only purpose of education is to teach a student how to live his life — by developing his mind and equipping him to deal with reality. The training he needs is theoretical, i.e., conceptual. He has to be taught to think, to understand, to integrate, to prove. He has to be taught the essentials of the knowledge discovered in the past — and he has to be equipped to acquire further knowledge by his own efforts.
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9). Surviving the Teen Years By : Cathy Warschaw
How high school affects your future goals.
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10). When Customers are Owners: The Non Profit School Board. By : Brion Sprinsock
Thousands of independent non profit schools are governed by Boards of Directors made up primarily of parents. These volunteers agree to take responsibility for school finances, fundraising, planning, budgeting, and oversight of the school principal or director. With little or no training, private school Boards tackle projects involving finance, real estate, leasing, contracts, insurance, and liability.
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11). The Complete Guide To Accounting School By : wirat
As accounting educators, CPAs are members of the faculties of community colleges, colleges of business administration, and graduate schools of business. This study noted that the accounting majors in the School of Business were clearly the most satisfied majors with their business education. What's more, B-schools see accounting as a profession that has been relegated to second-tier status, the backwater of the business world.
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12). Emergency Lesson Plans, Real Lifesaving Tools for Teachers By : Frank Holes Jr.
Everyone gets those situations in life where an emergency has come up, and you don't have the time (or sometimes the ability) to get a good lesson plan in to school for your students. Maybe you have a family emergency or a disrupted travel plan and you just cannot get into school to leave detailed lessons. That is why it is essential for you to have an emergency lesson plan available and handy.
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13). Test taking stratagies By : Scottp
These twelve tips will help you get through any test and as long as you prepared adequately for it, you will certainly get an A. Come to the test prepared and feeling confident that you know the material. Make sure that you are not very hungry or very full and that you are well-rested. Avoid eating sugary or processed foods before the test. Avoid items such as candy, carbonated soft drinks, junk foods, and fried foods.
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14). Questions to Ask for Reading Comprehension By : Freda J. Glatt, MS
This article will focus on Bloom's Taxonomy of Questions...in other words, kinds of questions to ask in order to assure reading comprehension and foster higher-level thinking. In 1956, Benjamin Bloom identified six levels of intellectual behavior important in learning. Students should be asked questions from EACH level. Think of a six-level pyramid with knowledge at the lowest level and evaluation at the highest level.
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15). What To Do When you Get a Surprise Grade By : Jane Saeman
How to make sure that no "surprise" grades show up on your report card.
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16). United Nations Day Teaching Tips By : Freda J. Glatt, MS
The United Nations, an international organization dedicated to keeping peace among the world's nations, was created on October 24, 1945. This month, then, would be an excellent time to focus on how to settle disagreements and learn something about the U.N. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Read this excerpt of the U.N. Charter and discuss what it means: We the peoples of the United Nations determine.
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17). Getting Hired Before the Interview By : Cathy Warschaw
Guidance and tips to high school seniors to prepare them for a job interview.
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18). Modeling Student Behavior By : Frank Holes Jr.
Whether you as a teacher realize it or not, you are the best model of behavior in your classroom. A large part of your proactive behavior plans should include your own behavior you demonstrate to the students every day. You must set expectations for your students, demonstrate the behaviors, and be vigilant to correct the kids. Don't waver on your expectations; inconsistencies will only confuse the students and cause you more problems.
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19). Excelling Arizona Schools Named for 2004-2005 School Year By : Patricia Hawke
As with many school systems across the United States, Arizona Schools have several measurement and accountability programs in place to improve student scholastic achievement. One accountability program for the Arizona schools is the AZ LEARNS achievement program. AZ LEARNS holds all Arizona schools accountable for the performance of their students and teachers, measuring performance over several years versus a snapshot one-year measurement.
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20). Parent Revolution to Beat Dyslexia or Learning Disabilities By : Mira and Mark Halpert
5 Steps to Improve Standardized Test Scores’ Success Standardized reading tests are a major challenge for many students, especially for those with Dyslexia or Learning Disabilities. The math tests are very difficult for students with reading comprehension issues because the questions are either ambiguous and or very wordy. For the child, the threats.
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21). My Poetic Portrait By : Katie Criss
A poetic portrait of myself. Great activity for students to do in an English Class!!
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22). Online Defensive Driving Courses By : dave4
Defensive driving courses are ones that are structured to help individuals learn how to drive safely and drive in accordance with motor vehicle laws. This is not a new type of course but one that has gained increasing recognition over the past few years. Some individuals take these courses in the case of a traffic violation where there will be points added to their license if they do not complete a defensive driving course.
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23). How To Find The Best Accredited Distance Learning By : wirat
Learn more about these distance learning degree programs. With AIU Online's distance learning schools accelerated degree programs, you can learn the skills you need to succeed in today's competitive work environment. The BA degree presents a big challenge to students undertaking their studies via distance learning, requiring a maximum amount of motivation and commitment.
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24). Kids' Activities: The Magic Bag Is A Great Way to Introduce Kids To Fossils By : Claudia Mann
My long-time enjoyment of earth science, especially when it included fossil activities, had me doing earth science activities for kids from the time my own children were little ones. So when my middle school asked me to pick something to teach for six weeks that I just enjoyed, this was the first thing that came to mind. It was set up to be more like a club than a class, so while there were definitely learning goals, the most important goal was to have fun and enjoy ourselves.
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25). Breakfast Pays Big Dividends in Boston Schools By : Patricia Hawke
For many years, scholars have recognized the link between a good breakfast and improved student behavior and academic performance. Boston schools see breakfast as their first tool of success. In 2000, the Boston schools partnered with the Massachusetts General Hospital to conduct a study on the impact of the federal School Breakfast Program in 16 of their elementary schools.
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