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The basis for the blockbuster motion picture directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Shutter Island by New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane is a gripping and atmospheric psychological thriller where nothing is quite what it seems. The New York Times calls Shutter Island, "Startlingly original." The Washington Post raves, "Brilliantly conceived and executed." A masterwork of suspense and surprise from the author of Mystic...
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This book tells parents everything they need to know about the CogAT® Test (the Cognitive Abilities Test™). This test is often given to children as part of a Gifted and Talented admissions process. Created by TestingMom.com, the premier online resource to help parents along with their pre-K to 8th grader with skill building and testing success. TestingMom.com helps parents preparing their children for Gifted and Talented and private school tests,...
3) All About the OLSAT® Test: Crash Course for the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test® Pre-K to 8th Grade
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This book tells parents everything they need to know about the OLSAT® Test (the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test®). This test is often given to children as part of a Gifted and Talented admissions process. This ebook was created by TestingMom.com, the premier online resource to help parents along with their pre-K to 8th grader with skill building and testing success. TestingMom.com helps parents preparing their children for Gifted and Talented and...
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Practice Match the answers and prepare for ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) exam. Get the results you deserve. This book is devoted to the ARDMS SPI exam and the material is based on the ARDMS physics exam outline. It explains the concepts in very simple and easy to understand way. If you are preparing to take ARDMS Ultrasound Physics Exam and looking for an ultrasound book which can help you, the Pass Ultrasound Physics Exam...
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En las ciencias sociales, a diferencia de las ciencias naturales, los investigadores no siempre disponen de instrumentos de investigación apropiados para tratar su objeto de estudio con un alto grado de validez y confiabilidad. Ello plantea al investigador el reto de tener que desarrollar sus propios instrumentos de medida para satisfacer sus requerimientos de indagación científica. En ese sentido, aseguramos que en esta obra el lector interesado...
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Assessment is the bedrock upon which any quality CBE program should be built. Yet, while educators understand the concept of measuring learning, they may not be familiar with the complexities involved in measuring the application of that learning. Using Excelsior College's model–-shaped over four decades creating and delivering psychometrically sound assessments of competency–-this guide provides essential, preliminary direction in assessment...
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The author draws on scientific studies of tests and their uses to show how standardized achievement tests must play a central role in improving achievement in K-12 schools. He explains the central considerations in developing and evaluating tests and tells how tests can best be best used, covering such topics as using tests for student incentives, paying teachers for performance, and using tests in efforts to attain new state and national standards....
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L'évaluation des apprentissages représente tout un défi dans le réseau de l'éducation au Québec. Comment se traduit cet enjeu dans l'enseignement supérieur? En quoi consiste l'évaluation des apprentissages de nos jours? En mettant le cap vers l'enseignement de compétences, ce ne sont pas que les programmes d'études que nous avons redéfinis; nos approches pédagogiques et nos pratiques évaluatives ont, elles aussi, pris un virage.
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This book was written for parents who are considering a psychoeducational evaluation for their child to help them become more knowledgeable about the process. The various chapters address: how to decide if a psychoeducational evaluation makes sense, what might take place at an intake meeting, what are the different types of testing, observation, questionnaires and other procedures that may be suggested, how psychologists may adapt the testing to individual...
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Hoy en día se habla de la necesidad de recuperar la confianza en las relaciones humanas. Sin embargo, cuando preguntamos qué significa la confianza, muchas personas argumentan que es un juicio de valor, un acto de fe o una expectativa sobre el comportamiento del otro, entre otras interpretaciones. Por lo anterior, y si consideramos que la confianza es la base de lo social, es indispensable definir y reflexionar sobre cómo fomentarla en las relaciones...
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Understanding, nurturing, and developing people are critical in every professional and personal relationship. But, how can you get a clear picture of a person, including their needs, wants, strengths, challenges, and capabilities? There are many powerful assessment tools on the market and an overwhelming number of opinions regarding which are the best to use. Through years of research, the Assessments 24x7 team knows that people are far too complex...
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L'influence de la production créative dans le milieu scolaire et l'environnement social de l'enfant.
La créativité se définit comme la capacité à réaliser une production à la fois nouvelle et adaptée au contexte dans lequel elle se manifeste. Les productions créatives sont observées dans tous les champs d'activités — artistique, scientifique, technique, social... — ainsi que dans les activités de la vie quotidienne.
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The consequences to humans, animals, and to the environment of war and violent conflict provide a compelling rationale to better understand the causes and prevention of death, injury, economic, psychological, and environmental damages due to war. It is interesting, for example, to note that the United Nations designated 2001-2010 as the "decade for a culture of peace and nonviolence for the children of the world." Was there less harmful aggression...
16) Pedagogical Documentation in Early Childhood: Sharing Children's Learning And Teachers' Thinking
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The what, the why, and the how of pedagogical documentation
What does your classroom say about the children's ideas, inquiries, learning, and play? An inspiring step-by-step guide to documenting children's ideas, questions, play, and learning in a way that enhances teachers' thinking and understanding at the same time, Pedagogical Documentation in Early Childhood will help you answer those questions and create documentation that tells the story of...
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Accessible, hands-on RTI guidance and strategies for educators at all grade levels
This practical, ready-to-use resource gives teachers and administrators the tools to successfully implement RTI or strengthen an existing program to target students' specific needs. Response to Intervention allows educators to assess and meet the needs of struggling students before they have fallen too far behind. Three expert authors explore this multi-tiered system...
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Did you know that most elite colleges typically accept only about 2,000 students for their incoming class?
That means that of the 34,000 valedictorians, class presidents, and star athletes graduating from high school every year, an average of only 6% applying to selective colleges will be accepted. Given the stiff competition, you may be wondering, how you can stand out in the college admissions process.
In Hacking Elite College Admissions: 50 Surprising...
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In Mobilizing the Community to Help Students Succeed, Hugh B. Price shares the lessons learned while helping to do just that during his tenure as president of the National Urban League. Here, find out how educators can apply some of the same tactics to inspire and award academic achievement in even the most challenged school districts. Using real-life examples and shared wisdom from successful educators and community organizers coast to coast, Price...
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Ce chapitre présente des outils dont dispose le professeur pour planifier ses cours de façon détaillée. Nous décrivons les éléments classiques du plan de cours, qui comprend entre autres le programme de cours auquel les étudiants peuvent se référer pour mieux préparer chaque séance de cours. Nous présentons aussi une démarche de préparation de cours à l'usage exclusif du professeur et concluons en mettant l'accent sur l'importance...
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