Interpolation

After taking time to reflect on the least restrictive environment (LER), it seems as though there is quite a bit that educators should keep in mind. LER is used to help benefit student by providing an environment that is conducive to student learning without putting unnecessary restrictions. Furthermore, LER also ensures that accommodations are made so that regardless of a student’s disability they are still able to learn to the best of their ability. This helps students with special needs be…

Shading Content 1. Definition. 1.1. Details about shading. 2. Types of shading. 2.1. Flat Shading. 2.2. Smooth Shading. 2.2.1. Gouraud Shading. 2.2.2. Phong Shading. 3. Comparison between different Shading. 3.1. Flat Shading and Smooth Shading. 3.2. Gouraud Shading and Phong Shading. 4. Application of Shading. 1. Definition Shading is referred as the implementation of illumination model at the pixel points or polygon surfaces of the graphics objects. 1.1. Details about shading Shading is a…

The history of Calculus can be traced back as early as the 5th Century B.C.E. in Ancient Greece. The first major discovery was made by a Greek scholar named Hippasus. Not much is known about this philosopher who studied under Pythagoras; but, he has sometimes been credited with the discovery of irrational numbers. \begin{center} \includegraphics[width = 6 cm]{triangle.png} \end{center} He described his reasoning as: \begin{enumerate} \item Start with an isosceles right triangle with side…

In Australia the government requires the testing of students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 annually. They are tested on several aspects of English and Mathematics each year in order to assess their strengths and weaknesses in reading, writing, language conventions - such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation - and numeracy. “NAPLAN” stands for National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy. All students take the same test for their individual year level, and each stage/year gets progressively more…

n Plato 's Republic, an analogy is struck between the state of the city and the state of the soul. While, in the latter case, a well balanced, or just, soul is one that is commanded by reason, and in which the spirited and appetitive parts of the soul play subordinate roles, a well balanced, or just, city is one in which the rulers are commanded by reason, the soldiers by spirit, and the laymen by appetites. The difficulty implicit in this state of affairs is that it does not appear, on…

Kuznets Hypothesis of income and inequality in context of Indian growth experience In economics, a Kuznets curve graphs the hypothesis that as an economy develops, market forces first increase and then decrease economic inequality. The hypothesis was first advanced by economist Simon Kuznets in the 1950s and '60s. One explanation of such a progression suggests that early in development, investment opportunities for those who have money multiply, while an influx of cheap rural labour to the…

Powering through hard times can change even the strongest of people, for the better or for the worst. In the novels Maggie-Now and Joy in the Morning by Betty Smith, many characters demonstrate that enduring hardships lead to one being more self-aware. Insecurity, coming of age and resentment are all symptoms that characters in the novels endure during hard times. Feeling insecure can take a toll and discourage anyone. In Maggie-Now one of the main characters Patrick Dennis made a move to a new…

Introduction Smoking cessation refers to the process of discontinuing smoking of tobacco. Though Smoking cessation normally seems to be a very simple process, in real sense it is one of the most challenging processes bearing in mind that tobacco contains a high level of nicotine and is very addictive hence making the process of quitting not only difficult but also prolonged. Though many people have tried to abandon smoking completely, it is disturbing to note that it is only a few who have…

Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is an illness which affects the normal functioning on the brain. This essay is aiming to outline the treatment of this mental illness and how it has changed over time. Roughly 51 million people worldwide are burdened with this condition. It interferes with a person’s ability to think, feel and act in many ways such as struggling to think realistically. This means people with the psychotic illness will experience disordered thinking. The thoughts one has everyday…

Throughout the New Testament, Jesus used parables directed at the often hypocritical religious leaders of the time and used it to bridge the transition from Judaism to Christianity. The Parable of the Tenants is a great example of Jesus chastising the Jewish lawgivers and the leadership of the religion. In doing so establishing the 'cornerstone ' of the new church. In Matthew 21, Jesus tells us the Parable of the Tenants while instructing these elders and leaders to listen carefully because…