Curve fitting

and each of them is employed to benefit us in different ways. The most commonly used inequality measure is income inequality. One of the factors that contributes to the popular usage of income inequality is that it can be presented with the Lorenz curve. The income distribution data is summarised in the Lorenz…

Bending pipes using a pipe bender is not an easy or simple job to learn how to do. If you are just learning how to bend pipes using a pipe bender, use these three tips to help you become more effective and precise at this new skill. #1 Measure From The Center When working with pipes, you always need to verify that you are working with the correct size of pipe. The best way to measure a pipe is to place it in the pipe bender so that it is secure, and then measure the length of the pipe,…

Technology in the Classroom Technology in the classroom has been discussed by many schools and in the government in the last few years. When looking at technology in the classroom it is the common questions of whether or not it is actually beneficial to the students and staff to have technology such as laptops, tablets, and calculators, readily available. In a 2009 report released by the National Center for Education, 74% of Pre-K to grade 12 teachers say that technology enables them to…

classes have been making a significant impact on not only the education system, but for the students who take them as well. However, it is tough to say if taking classes online really benefit all of those who are taking them in college. The learning curve for every individual is based on personal preference. Not everyone learns at the same rate or is the same person in general. Furthermore, taking online classes may be flexible with someone with a busy schedule, but it probably won’t provide the…

As our 40th president, Reagan was someone to look up to. Conservatisms began to take hold and republicans began to be the majority in the government. Many people had renewed hope in President Reagan and his policies he promised to enact during his campaign for presidency in 1980. President Reagan was known for many things including the way he stood up against the Iranian/American hostage crisis under the Carter administration and most importantly his economic policy. The President’s economic…

I believe these are factors that come into play whenever any individual starts a new career; there is always a learning curve, but it is possible to overcome these obstacles with careful attention and dedication. Some of these areas would be the acquiring of comprehensive knowledge of undergraduate education, understanding of academic practices, requisites, procedures and…

Planning past tomorrow was the first session I attended. It was very similar to the one I went to my freshman year. But with more information. What I learned from this session was planning is essential if you want to have success in the classroom. The meticulous way Tom Michalek plans is amazing. It goes from yearly to weekly to daily plans. All of it is in one excel sheet on his computer which means if he needs to check or revise or change anything he can do it really efficiently. The yearly…

The term data-driven instruction (DDI), also called data supported instruction, is a systematic approach that is used to improve student learning based on available data (Lewis, Madison-Harris, Muoneke, & Times, 2010). It is a cyclic and precise process that continually improves learner’s success. The cycle has three repetitive stages, namely, assessment, analysis, and action. The latter stages provide a school-wide support framework for improving students learning throughout the year by…

Goal: It’s Never Too Late - Learn Something New Total Words in this Document: Title: Sure, we hear it all the time. You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Except in the case of the dog who did learn new tricks. Every new day brings a new chance to learn, and many respected philosophers and academics have said profound things about continued learning. We think Albert Einstein sums it up best, though. “Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.” Michel de Montaigne…

Introduction The saying “children are the future” resonated as a young child to an adult with young children and working with young children. Children are our future and as teachers there is a commitment to help shape them for the future. What is meant by shape? Not to force them to learn, but to allow them to learn and appreciate the learning process. As they mature, they can use their skills and creativity to convey new ideas to the world. Starting a child’s education at a younger age is…