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MATHS

by MEERA

Jul 28, 2014

I am a postgraduate teacher in MATHS.I offer excellent tuition in Maths for classes 11&12

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Which Science Major Is Right For Me?

by Jo

Jul 16, 2014

My Biology and Chemistry teachers say I have a real affinity for science. Science is a pretty damn broad subject though, but that's a good thing. Just... which one do I choose to be my main focus?

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Sarah B On 7/16/14, Jo wrote: > My Biology and Chemistry teachers say I have a real affinity > for science. Science is a pretty damn broad subject though, > but that's a good thing. Just... which one do I choose to be > my main focus?

I'm assuming you're a rising senior? What type of job do you envision yourself doing that makes you ha...See More

Jul 17, 2014

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P. Kiefer I retired in 2010 after 43 years of teaching. The field changed tremendously over that period of time. It may be just age speaking but I would not recommend teaching these days. However, if you are going to teach science avoid biology, biology teachers are a dime a dozen. Try to major in physics, there always seems to shortage. Pick some other majo...See More

Jul 23, 2014

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Introverted Children in Extroverted Schools

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jul 21, 2014

Some of the most misunderstood aspects of introverted temperaments, and how teachers can help introverts succeed in the classroom.

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Forcing to pass seniors

by HS Teacher

May 28, 2014

So, our principal is basically forcing teachers to pass seniors so that they can graduate. This is regardless of whether the students actually passed any assessments, did any work, or even showed up to class. Our principal is probably feeling pressure from above, and wants our school to look good.

Obviously, teachers are very demoralized a...See More

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community college teacher Just now reading this thread, I can relate to this issue as a parent and as a teacher. My son gradueated from high school despite having made little effort in his classes because he knew that no more was expected/required of him, though he is very capable. I see the results in the local community college, where many students have never written a re...See More

Jul 1, 2014

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Steve On 7/01/14, community college teacher wrote: > Just now reading this thread, I can relate to this issue as a > parent and as a teacher. My son gradueated from high school > despite having made little effort in his classes because he knew > that no more was expected/required of him,

What you're saying then is that your son was c...See MoreOn 7/01/14, community college teacher wrote: > Just now reading this thread, I can relate to this issue as a > parent and as a teacher. My son gradueated from high school > despite having made little effort in his classes because he knew > that no more was expected/required of him,

What you're saying then is that your son was content with Cs - I read the article to which you provided the address. The teacher who wrote the article spoke well of her students but the ones who do no work and hates that she must award the non-workers a C. She expects more of them but feels she lacks the poke or the prod to move them to do work.

She does not say she had to give those students who do no work 'A's or 'B's but a C. So a C is an acceptable grade to your son?

And your son took no interest in his classes? Nothing intrigued him? He coasted through on his 'C's and his indifference?

I'm sorry but - I know there are kids out there who have no homes to do homework in and kids who live very challenged and sad lives. I know there are kids who feel hopeless about themselves and their future and sit in school everyday mired in hopelessness hoping to get through another school day.

But as you're a teacher and employed, I'm sure you present a hopeful outlook each day as you go off to work each day. I'm sure you set a fine example in your home and prepare your lessons looking diligent and responsible.

So what's up with your son? If his teachers had to award him 'C's, were you content with those 'C's? Did your son disregard your discontent when he came home with 'C's?

So I am sincerely sorry but - I don't see how your son's issue is that too little was expected of him by his teachers. He was content with low grades - a C is a low grade - why is he content with that? Where's his pride? Why did no bit of information intrigue him sufficiently to sit up and take notice on his own? As you expect more of your students I would think you'd expect more of your son even if his teachers did not - why did he not have to live up to your standards?

As you describe it, your son's issues don't speak to me of teachers expecting too little of him but that he expects little of himself - success in school is not important to him if he is content with Cs and that he does not take you seriously when you surely pointed out to him that he needed to do more than was being asked of him at school.

though he is very > capable. I see the results in the local community college, where > many students have never written a research paper and cannot even > write a brief essay without several serious grammar errors, such > as including sentence fragments and comma splices. > The problem the OP describes is common, and I don't think there is > a solution to it. Here is a link to a piece that appeared in the > Washington Post;'s education blog (The Answer Sheet), called "I'd > love to teach, but." > > [link removed];

Jul 16, 2014

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CTAE Early Childhood Instructor

by Medialady

Jul 1, 2014

Hello, I need some advice. I have been in an elementary media center for several years. I see all students in the school on a fixed schedule for 45 min. ea. class. I might be ready for a change. No grading or TKES are great for media specialist, but there is lots of more or less babysitting. I will miss connecting kids and books, but I have the pos...See More

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How to solve mathematics equations easily

by Onkar Harde

Jun 30, 2014

hello miss/mister. i want better & easy way to solve maths equations & more fast,can you please tell me how can i do it? if you can,please reply me & yo can chat with me on facebook also. My email for facebook is onkarisgreat@facebook.com please reply... Thanks!

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Best Math III Text Book for common core

by Ken

Jun 27, 2014

I'm looking to purchase the best possible Math III text book that aligns closely with the NC Common Core. Does anyone have any recommendations?

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Passing Back Papers

by Socal Bio

Jun 5, 2014

I've been teaching for a LONG time and I have never really found a method of returning papers that I like...it always takes too long, is disruptive, wastes time. Especially when I have 42 students per period.

Any ideas or methods that work well for you?

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hst@yahoo.com First of all, 42 is crazy! Next, I do not have students pass back graded work of other students due to confidentiality. What works for me is to collect papers from students in the order in which they sit. This year I had tables of 4, so the students would gather the papers at their table and I would circulate the room to collect them in order. Keep...See More

Jun 23, 2014

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whomever I let students pass back things checked for completion. I hand back labs, quizzes and tests.

I have inherited a bunch of round sticky dots. Next year, I think I will fold over the papers so just the name is showing and put a dot on it so you can't see the grade. I'm going to have students return them.

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Jun 26, 2014

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Jumpstart Students' Careers: Work, Study

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jun 12, 2014

Teachers supervise students employed at banks and daycares, in residence halls at Purdue, and for trucking companies. I.C.E. students work for veterinarians, in restaurants, for major manufacturers, in health care facilities, and for construction firms. In short, they’re everywhere. Click below to read the article by Sarah Powley

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