Tuesday, August 4, 2009

The Outliers - William Gladwell - Review

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The Outliers was presented to teachers at Estancia High School.  It has lessons that apply to education from both student success and organ...
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Ten Commandments for Teachers - George Polya

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I. Be interested in your subject. II. Know your subject. III. Know about the ways of learning: the best way to learn anythin...
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Monday, April 27, 2009

PLC - Extensions to Education Central Office - Comparison to JiT Quality Circles

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Prior Background Starting in the early 1980's, US manufacturers implemented Just-in-Time (JiT) and Six Sigma data-driven strategies. On...
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Monday, April 20, 2009

Living By Chemistry - Key Curriculum Press - Ninth or Tenth Grade Chemistry for Everyone

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Background The University of California/Lawrence Hall of Science/NSF ESI-9730634 generated curriculum Living by Chemistry , with Dr. Angelic...
Sunday, March 29, 2009

Why Singapore Math

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In 1983, Singapore ranked 17/26 in TIMSS.  Singapore then adopted a new national curriculum for all schools.  In 1995, Singapore ranked 1/41...
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Alternative Attendance Measure in Instruction

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Reducing cuts is important. However, contacting parents or student for excuses after a student's return makes less sense now than in the...
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Monday, February 16, 2009

When Multiple Choice Becomes Continuous Assessment with Positive Reinforcement

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Multiple-Choice, MC, assessments inhibit long term learning. As a rule, they may work for summative assessment, but not formative. Furthe...