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    Dividing Fractions

    A. Using the traditional long division algorithm to calculate 53/4. b. Now use the traditional long division algorithm to calculate 12 1/2 divided by 1/3 (without converting everything to decimals). C. What is the relationship between these two computations?

    Algorithm for Operating with Fractions

    Suppose that you don't know the traditional algorithms for operating on fractions. How can you find a number to represent 2/3 + 1/2? How about 2/3 - 1/2 ? A. Is "1/2 of 2/3 miles" the same as 2/3 of 1/2 mile? Explain B. How (other than the traditional algorithm) would you find 1/2 of 2/3 miles? How would you find 2/3 of

    Assessing Problems Facing American Corporations Today

    I need help identifying six (6) problems facing American corporations today. I need the problems, briefly, as well as supporting articles that give more information about each listed. Provide at least 200 words.

    Direct Instruction Model

    This posting lists the characteristics of the Direct Instruction model, including background, psychological framework, science methods and education, programmatic design, and training methods.

    Ideas and help with grant writing

    This solution provides many examples to use when writing grants or exploring grants related to preschool or early elementary children.

    How do the enduring questions in the field of education assist leaders in integrating data driven decision making and instruction in order to lead schools in the direction of excellence?

    How do the enduring questions in the field of education assist leaders in integrating data driven decision making and instruction in order to lead schools in the direction of excellence? This is a question that has been asked by some of the students in the class. We are to get some views on this questions. I am new to this

    How Many Cookie Are in the Jar

    Please help explain this problem. There was a jar of cookies on the table. Amanda who was hungry, ate one seventh of the cookies. Then Beth came along and ate a third of what was left in the jar . Next Christine came by and decided to take a fifth of the remaining cookies with her to class.Then Danielle dashed up and took fou

    Short Essay - Nature vs. Nurture Debate

    How will your belief about nature versus nurture impact your approach to teaching? Support your answer with examples. Need help answering this question in about 200 to 300 words. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    You are working in the finance department of an Information Technology company.

    You are working in the finance department of an Information Technology company. Recently, there has been an unexplained increase in employee back injuries that have left several employees unable to work for varying amounts of time. The Department of Labor and Industries is threatening to increase your employer costs substantiall

    Educational Theorists

    How do classical and contemporary educational theories impact the development of appropriate and quality early childhood curriculum?

    Recruiting, Selecting, Orienting, and Training

    Recruiting, Selecting, Orienting, and Training Review the recruiting options listed below the table. Determine which three options would be appropriate for a large company and which three options would be appropriate for a small company. Then, enter your choices into the recruiting column. Repeat this procedure for select

    Family & Community

    Discuss how the family and community perception of young children and their education has changed over time. Why is it important for early childhood professionals to be aware of these historical events? Describe the contemporary family and its effect on the school setting. In your real-work experience, how do you address diff

    Family & Community

    Discuss the role of the community in the development and education of young children. Why is it significant for the community to believe that the well-being of society rest on the quality of care, health and education in the early years of life? What has your school done to involve the community toward positive support for ch

    Nine major forms of benefits/services in the U.S. social welfare system.

    Discuss three of the nine major forms of benefits/services in the U.S. social welfare system. For each of the three, give an example of when you believe that benefit or service would be positive and when it would be negative. Benefit/Service: 1)Material goods/commodities 2)Cash 3)Expert services 4)Positive discrimination

    Outline showing how an agency creates goals and objectives

    Write a sentence outline showing how an agency creates goals and objectives. Instead of listing short topics and phrases like you would in a general outline, have all main points and supporting details written as complete sentences so the thoughts are clear and thorough. The human service I selected to use is "The National Ho

    "My Papa's Waltz"

    This posting offers help with the poem, "My Papa's Waltz. It emphasizes how it illustrates "the music of poetry."

    A supervisory case study is noted.

    Kim Allred is relatively new as a supervisor, having been promoted only two months ago. Before her promotion, she had worked for the company for seven years as a sales specialist in office equipment. There is no doubt that she is a whiz at selling office equipment. Because of her accepted expertise in the field, it was natural

    Classroom management relationships

    1) Describe the relationship between effective lesson planning and desired student behavior. 2) Why is it important to manage materials and records efficiently?

    Benefits of Assessments

    How would the use of various types of assessments benefit students? How would they benefit teachers?

    Case Study in Education - Not Reaching Students

    Create a case study which describes a classroom dilemma in which the teacher is not successfully reaching the students. Describe the students, the classroom set up, and the instructional strategies that the teacher is using. Do not suggest solutions to the problems presented. This is for Elementary age classroom. Any help would

    High/Scope Theory for Preschool Education

    Select one age group (infants/toddlers, preschoolers, or school-aged children) and develop an Action Plan for Incorporating Play in the Classroom. Provide a description of how the overall plan supports the developmental needs of the age group. Ensure that selected materials and resources are free of cultural and gender bias an