When I was a new teacher, I got a lot of practical teaching tips from veteran colleagues. One tip was to seat kids alphabetically so I’d learn their names quickly. Another was to use a laminated hall pass to avoid writing a new one every time a student asked to go to the bathroom. Most, but not all,… Read More »
Akech B. loved to study and dreamed of becoming a nurse. But when she was 14, her uncle who was raising her, told her she was too old for school. He forced her to leave school and told her that she had to marry a man whom Akech described as old, gray-haired, and married to another woman with… Read More »
Common Computer Abbreviations and Acronyms: ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange AIMSCS: Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science AI: Artifical Intelligence B2B: Business to Business B2C: Business to Consumer BIOS: Basic input output system BPS: Bytes Per Second bmp: Bitmap file CD: Compact Disk CBS: Core Banking Solution CAD: Computer Aided Drawing CGI: Common Gateway Interface CPU: Central Processing Unit CDS: Computerized Data Services C-DAC: Centre For Development of Advance Computing… Read More »
1 billion in rupees is 10,000 lakhs. 1 billion is a natural number and is given by 1,000,000,000. The number preceding 1 billion is 999,999,999 and the succeeding number is 1,000,000,001. In Mathematics, the numbers can be defined with the help of place value. The place value of the digits in the numbers is represented in two different… Read More »
Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation.” Hebrews chapter 11, later labeled the “Hall of Faith,” goes on to describe many heroes of the faith. Do you have faith like that of Abraham or Moses or Rahab? How about David, Samuel, and… Read More »
You have the opportunity to praise the work of your students and this will give them recognition for a job well done. This is a comment that focuses on the student. You can say, “You are so organized.” The tutor can also motivate the student through encouragement by saying, “Your essay showed great organization. Each idea was clearly… Read More »
Kids use their behavior to show how they’re feeling and what they’re thinking. Often, they’re communicating something through their behavior that they aren’t necessarily able to verbalize. When determining what discipline strategy to use, consider the possible underlying cause for the behavior problem. They Want Attention When parents talk on the phone, visit with friends or family, or are otherwise… Read More »
Sperm is the male reproductive cell or gamete. The term “gamete” implies that the cell is half of a whole. When a sperm combines with a female gamete, or egg, it results in a human embryo. When studying a sperm cell under a microscope, scientists can typically identify the following three parts: The head The sperm head contains… Read More »
You don’t just need good stamina to run a marathon or swim a couple of laps in the pool. Stamina is also necessary for a lasting sexual experience with your partner. Stamina is the physical and mental ability to sustain an activity that requires effort over long periods. When you work to increase your stamina, you can perform… Read More »
You know the checkout line scenario: 3-year-old child wants this toy, this candy, this something — and they want it nooooow! The crying starts, escalating into a full-blown tantrum. In his new book, The Ten Basic Principles of Good Parenting, Laurence Steinberg, PhD, provides guidelines based on the top social science research — some 75 years of studies. Follow them, and you can avert… Read More »