How does the evaluation of assessment data lead to the improvement of instruction and curriculum? Assessments can provide evidence of learning A system of well-constructed formative and summative assessments allows students to demonstrate their abilities and knowledge and then reflects how close they are to meeting educational goals and standards. Evidence from assessments can be […]
How did settlers get land?
How did settlers get land? All the settlers found it easy to get land in the West. In eighteen sixty-two, Congress had passed the Homestead Act. This law gave every citizen, and every foreigner who asked for citizenship, the right to claim government land. The law said each man could have sixty-five hectares. How was […]
How does the structure of smooth and cardiac muscle differ from the structure of skeletal muscle?
How does the structure of smooth and cardiac muscle differ from the structure of skeletal muscle? Cardiac muscle is also an involuntary muscle but is more akin in structure to skeletal muscle, and is found only in the heart. Cardiac and skeletal muscles are striated, in that they contain sarcomeres and are packed into highly […]
Who argued that history should adopt the sociological perspective?
Who argued that history should adopt the sociological perspective? Auguste Comte How did Emile Durkheim used bronze to illustrate sociology? Explain how Emile Durkheim used bronze to illustrate sociology’s assumption that the behavior of a group cannot be predicted from knowledge about individual members. Similarly she says that individual parts being mixed up do not […]
What did the Bell Aircraft Company in Marietta produce during WWII?
What did the Bell Aircraft Company in Marietta produce during WWII? The Bell Bomber plant transformed Marietta—and helped the Allies win World War II. On this day in 1942, construction began on the Bell Aircraft Corporation plant that built more than 600 B-29s during the war. How did the Bell Bomber Plant economic impact Georgia? […]
What is an inventory valuation system based on FIFO?
What is an inventory valuation system based on FIFO? Inventory Valuation The FIFO method assumes that the first unit in inventory is the first until sold. This method is the most easy to calculate; it takes a weighted average of all units available for sale during the accounting period and then uses that average cost […]
How did the Israelites conquer Jericho?
How did the Israelites conquer Jericho? Biblical account The Israelites marched around the walls once every day for six days with the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant. On the seventh day they marched seven times around the walls, then the priests blew their ram’s horns, the Israelites raised a great shout, and the […]
What were the Bantustans and where were they located?
What were the Bantustans and where were they located? The Bantustans or homelands, established by the Apartheid Government, were areas to which the majority of the Blacks population was moved to prevent them from living in the urban areas of South Africa. Where was the original Bantu homeland? During a wave of expansion that began […]
Is the brake on the left or right in an automatic car?
Is the brake on the left or right in an automatic car? There are two pedals in an automatic car. The accelerator is on the right. The brake is on the left. You control both pedals with your right foot. Is driving with both feet dangerous? Two-footed driving is extremely dangerous because during emergency maneuvers, […]
What roles do forensic psychologists play in the legal system?
What roles do forensic psychologists play in the legal system? A Forensic Psychologist, sometimes referred to as a Criminal Profiler, works with law enforcement agencies to develop a brief profile of criminals, based on common psychological traits. In their line of work they study the behavior of criminals and address anything from psychological theories to […]