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What we have to do
is to be forever curiously testing new opinions and courting new impressions. Walter Pater 1839 - 1894
English essayist, critic, author. |
Techniques in studying
science and math
The scientific method
The scientific method is a process for forming and testing solutions to problems,
or theorizing about how or why things work.
It tries to reduce the influence of "faith" or bias or prejudice of the experimenter so that the process is valid anywhere in our world
Studying science
Studying science has as its foundation the scientific method.
The process of studying disciplines in science can be challenging.
Our guide on the scientific method should be like a prerequisite, and a sequence.
Reading assignments in science
First, get a perspective.
Review the assignment in the syllabus and any handouts...
Writing white papers
White papers
Form the foundation for a marketing strategy for your products for your potential clients
as well as the products' technical documentation
Tutoring guidelines
A tutor provides expertise, experience, and encouragement. They do not provide "answers,"...
Using feedback with tutors
Modeling non-defensive behavior in the classroom can be critical to demonstrating effective use of feedback for teachers and students.
Writing lab reports
What lab reports and scientific papers do:
Persuade others
to accept or reject hypotheses by presenting data and interpretationsDetail data, procedures, and outcomes
for future researchers
Lab safety guidelines
General rules of conduct in the use of labs in a school environment:
Please note that all school and laboratory rules
superseded these guidelines:
Solving Linear Equations
Linear Equation:
a mathematical expression that has an equal sign and linear expressions.
Solving math word problems
There are two steps to solving math word problems:
Translate the wording into a numeric equation
that combines smaller "expressions"Solve the equation!
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
Order of Operations--P.E.M.D.A.S.:
Evaluating algebraic
expressions can be a simple process, but needs to follow an order of operations
to get the right answer. The sequence details the order you follow...
How to write a research proposal
These recommendations do not guarantee a successful research application!
They are intended to help you conceptualize and prepare a research
proposal
Learning with others:
Collaborative/cooperative learning
Cooperative or collaborative learning is a team process
where members support and rely on each other...
Group projects
Learning and working in groups involves shared and/or learned values...
Active Listening
Active, effective listening is a habit, as well as the foundation of effective communication...
Conflict resolution
One way to peacefully resolve conflict is for each side to come together voluntarily...
Case study:: conflict resolution
A case study in conflict resolution between roommates...
Peer mediation
Peer mediation is both a program and a process where students of the same age-group facilitate resolving disputes
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