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How to ADD any two MIXED-FRACTIONS QUICKLY

By Z-MATH

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Many Standardized Math Tests have problems that have MIXED-FRACTIONS to be solved by ADDITION, directly or indirectly, and since the tests are timed it is very important that these operations are done QUICKLY... more »

How to Build a Classroom Library

By asksummer

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If you are looking to build a classroom library or a library for your child at home, here are some helpful tips to get more books without spending a lot of money!.. more »

How to Clean Your Classroom for Summer

By Kurt Schwengel

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I have been a classroom teacher since 1996, so I should know how to prepare a classroom for Summer vacation or Summer school by now. Some of these tips might seem obvious, but they might not all occur to you... more »

How to Create Extra Credit Assignments for Students

By IsabelleKay

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Do your students beg you for extra credit? When designed properly, extra credit assignments can really help reinforce learning in the classroom. Here are some tips to design quality extra credit opportunities... more »

How to Demonstrate the differences between sinking to succeeding in life.

By YouthServices

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While working with youth, I notice the challenge of what they are doing today doesn't mesh with the reality that they are choosing a "path" by their attitudes and actions. To provide an environment to engage the youth into ... more »

How to Detect Plagiarism

By Brian Thompson

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Nothing annoys a teacher like a plagiarist. Plagiarism is not only outright theft, it’s also a confirmation that all the time you spent teaching your students how to write a paper was a complete waste. Consequently, few things give a teacher ... more »

How to Develop a Charter School Curriculum

By eHow Education Editor

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When you develop a charter school curriculum you need to follow the same rules and regulations as other public schools do. The difference will be in how much you go above and beyond what is required. Follow these steps to develop a charter school ... more »

How to Discover & Write Non-Fiction

By Jill M

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You can discover how to write Non Fiction and make it fun to write anything from great little shorts like these, to a Non Fiction Manual or Book. For those who find it difficult, this exercise is something you can do any where and any time, even ... more »

How to Do the Bubbles Experiment in Class

By Kurt Schwengel

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This is a really fun experiment that the kids love! It teaches them about water pressure, bubbles and water displacement. It also allows them to take part in the experiment and possibly recreate it at home with their parents... more »

How to Establish Classroom Rules With Student Input

By gmichael67

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Involving students in the decision making process leads to more involvement and better behavior on their part. It gives them a sense of ownership if they have a legitimate part in what's happening. Allowing them to have a say in establishing ... more »

How to Form the Future Tense in French

By derbyka

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The irregular French verb "aller" literally means "to go," but it is also used for forming the future tense. In fact, we use a form of "to go" for the future tense in English as well. One would say "I am going ... more »

How to Get a Teaching License in the District of Columbia

By virtualibrarian

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The District of Columbia is a fantastic place to live and work in. Although most people associate the city with politics, if you want to get a job where you really get to know the heart of this incredibly diverse city, there's no better way to do ... more »

How to Get an Elementary Classroom Ready for the First Day of School

By Amanda Morin

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The first day of elementary school can be hectic. Making sure all the students end up where they're supposed to be, drying tears, reassuring parents--and all that just in the first hour of the day! Though you can't ease all of the craziness of ... more »

How to Get Elementary Students to Pay Attention

By eHow Education Editor

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Let's face it, after hearing their teacher say "pay attention," "listen up," and "quiet, please" a couple hundred times, it loses its effectiveness. Teachers get tired of constantly saying these words too. Consider these steps for new ideas to ... more »

How to get good grades

By Briana Simple

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Are you poor students and want to know how to pick up your grades?Well if so you have just come to the right place... more »

How to Get the Experience Needed to Land a Teaching Job

By AnissaMarie

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Anyone who has searched for teaching jobs knows that most teaching positions at the K-12 and college level require some previous teaching experience. In most cases, just to meet the minimum qualifications to apply for job, you will need a minimum ... more »

How to Have Fun Learning about the English Language

By laurapayne

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If you have always been fascinated with language and have been curious to know more about the rules and reasons behind them - but you haven’t wanted to read a dull text book; there are other ways to learn more and have fun while you are doing it. ... more »

How to Help a Child With Nonverbal Learning Disorder

By Lori Lucero

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Imagine how life would be if the only way you had of obtaining information through verbal means. Though our society places a high premium on strong verbal skills, we have so many other ways of obtaining and processing new information. We use ... more »

How to Help Your Child Learn To Read

By Walkaboutangel

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Whether you want to help your child get a head start on reading or your child is not succeeding at reading in school, there is a great deal that you can do to help with the process. Reading is one of the most important skills your child will ... more »

How to Implement School Safety Plans

By eHow Education Editor

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Increased need for security in all K-12 schools has made it imperative for schools to have safety plans in place. Implementing these plans requires organization and cooperation from administration, teachers, students and parents. Although not ... more »

How to Incorporate St. Patrick's Day Into Lesson Plans

By Amanda Morin

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It can be hard to find the delicate balance of celebrating a holiday in the classroom and still ensuring that your students are gaining knowledge. This St. Patrick's Day, instead of making shamrock art projects and having a parade of ... more »

How to know when one fraction is larger than another fraction.

By Z-MATH

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In many mathematics exams the situation arises when it very important to know when one fraction is greater than another fraction. Especially in a subtraction problem when the smaller fraction needs to be subtracted from the larger fraction. Also ... more »

How to Make a Bulletin Board for a Classroom

By asksummer

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Open house is always an exciting time for students and their families. For the teacher it can mean a whole lot of work! Many new teachers think they must make their bulletin boards super splashy while others spend hours turning their classrooms ... more »

How to Make Reading Homework Fun

By jjmaughan

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In upper elementary grades, middle school and high school, many teachers assign reading homework. Sometimes the students are all reading the same book and sometimes the teacher just requires 15 to 30 minutes of reading any kind of book each ... more »

How to MULTIPLY or DIVIDE two MIXED-FRACTIONS QUICKLY

By Z-MATH

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In many Timed Math Tests there are certain problems that directly or indirectly have the operations of MULTIPLICATION or DIVISION of MIXED-FRACTIONS. This article will show how to do these operations QUICKLY... more »

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