Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for facilitating mapping of semantically similar terms between and among two or more information systems. In particular, t
Mastery level grading includes measuring whether or not a student has mastered a specific subject. Whether or not a student has mastered the area of study is dependent upon prespecified qualifications. Students who have mastered a subject receive an "M" as opposed to an "A" or "B." Students...
For example, suppose you want to study the effect of campaign issue ads during an election. The framework's narrative portion should communicate your hypotheses as well as any independent and dependent variables. It could be as straightforward as the following -- this study examines the relationshi...
Contingent reinforcement is used to enforce the notion that there is some type of consequence for both good and bad behaviors. The consequence is dependent on whether the person providing the reinforcement wants the behavior to stop or to continue. Contingent reinforcement is used in the home, in...
upon completion of an objective. Perhaps a pizza party is given if all the students pass an upcoming test. This motivates the students to do their best to gain a reward. The loss of a privilege for bad behavior, for example staying inside at recess, is a form of punishment used at ...
1Principles of Administration For any administration -- business, government, educational institutions -- to function properly, the principles of management which include hierarchy, control, unity of command, delegation of authority, specialization, objectives, centralization and decentralization, must be adh...
Napkin holders come in a variety of shapes and sizes, making the choice for the type built in a middle school wood shop dependent on the skill level of the students, and the tools provided. A picnic-style holder can be built with a square base with slightly raised edges and small piece...
Welfare benefits are designed to help people who have come upon hard times and are seeking temporary assistance. Several criteria must be met for a person to qualify for welfare benefits. Because there are different types of welfare benefits, not every requirement applies to everyone. ...