Sentences with phrase «calls math the work»

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But the math only works in places with so - called «net metering» laws, which require utilities to buy the electricity rooftop panels generate at prices far above what they pay for centralized power.

More recently, we worked with Disney Pixar to bridge the disconnect between what students learn about math and science at school and tackling creative challenges in the real world with an initiative called Pixar in a Box.

It sounds silly calling the results 50 %, so probably they just didn't even give third parties a thought (they both seem to be Americans), but the math would work out.

The governor also called for full SUNY and CUNY scholarships for the top 10 percent of high school students who pursue a math or science career and agree to work in New York for at least five years.

In Blair's study, the parts of the brain's so - called executive function, which is linked to math ability in preschoolers, are «working memory» and «inhibitory control.»

The new program, called Math Forward, draws upon the work of Deborah Ball, dean of the School of Education at the University of Michigan, who believes that effective math teachers have an understanding of their subject that goes beyond what they have learned in course work and what they are required to teach in the classroom.

Since then I've gotten on when... since I moved to the east coast to, you say, a more peaceful pursuits, where most of my research now deals with math biology in terms of helping doctors diagnose disease and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments of disease and I've recently done some work with an organization that uses statistics in order to improve what I would call the sanctity of [the] U.S. food supply.

So, my work, the background of my work, my PhD is in an area of math called detonation theory — the math of explosives.

People who work in this field, called atmospheric scientists, use computers and math to model the properties of Earth's atmosphere that drive weather, climate and the movement of gases and pollutants through the air.

Three years ago, Nikki and her colleagues started a collaborative project called Modern Maths where, in an innovative learning environment, 120 nine - year - old learners come together to work with a team of four teachers.

Just to summarize, Khan Academy offers short, engaging tutorials in math, science and other subjects and is experimenting with having kids use these during homework time, freeing up school time for problem solving and collaborative work — a concept commonly called «flipping.»

Today she works as department math chair at John Dibert Community School — a turnaround charter belonging to the FirstLine Schools network — in New Orleans, where she says her education, particularly her participation in a pilot program called Instructional Leadership (IL) at HGSE has significantly influenced and shaped her daily duties.

Calling upon her two only real resources — 25 years in the classroom and a determination to get kids to pay attention — Powell set about locating literary works that could be used to support her math curriculum.

A more direct measure of a country's human capital is the performance of students on tests in math and science, something that might be called the average level of «cognitive skills» among those entering a country's work force.

You can still have a Year 1 teacher who knows their curriculum, just call it a Level 1 maths class and put all the kids working at Level 1 in there.

-- Toad Tracking — Through their work in a nationwide project called NatureMapping, fourth - grade students hone their reading, writing, and math skills while making meaningful contributions to science.

The results also can come back in edu - speak, with reports like «your child is proficient in quantitative reasoning, but borderline on X, Y, and Z.» When I worked at the agency, I even had to call the state's assessment director and ask her whether the questions my daughter missed on her fifth grade math test would hinder her as she went along.

Duncan called for «assessment 2.0,» which would provide timely evaluation of student performance in areas beyond reading and math, including science, advanced class work, and career readiness.

Working together, Barrow and Altenbach have developed a curriculum that blends science and math, an approach they call «smath.»

Call me skeptical but until these accounts start offering a discount to prime, the basic math just doesn't work out.

For example, if the job calls for experience working with certain populations or advanced math skills, list those, and be specific.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Take and prioritize service orders and handle each order in an efficient and timely manner Examine and diagnose problems with air conditioning and heating units for single family homes and perform any necessary maintenance or repairs Interact on a regular basis with Leasing Agents, Maintenance Manager, Portfolio Manager and residents Repair and replace any kitchen appliances that are property of Tricon; to include refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers and microwaves Perform minor to moderate - level plumbing repairs, to include; toilets, sinks and bathtubs Repair and replace light fixtures, switches, outlets and perform other minor electrical work Repair locks and make other miscellaneous repairs on assigned properties Paint properties Prepare recently vacated properties for new tenants Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Prior Maintenance experience required Prior customer service experience required Excellent verbal and written communication skills required Ability to work well using mobile office electronic tools and have basic accounting and math skills Knowledge of Yardi preferred Skilled in heating and air conditioning unit repair and maintenance Skilled in repair and maintenance of household appliances, plumbing, and lighting fixtures Ability to work on - call and overtime hours as needed REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED 2 - 4 years of prior multi / single family experience Must have professional communication skills, both verbal and written Must be able to work in environmentally and physically challenging working conditions Must be able to lift objects weighing 50 lbs or more regularly Licensed driver with insured vehicle Have own hand tools