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How to Best Recall Information for a Quiz

By eHow Education Editor

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It's the day of the quiz for your class and you panic. What if you can't recall something? What if you studied the wrong information? The "what if" list can be endless. To reduce panic on quiz day, take these steps and you'll be able to recall ... more »

How to Build a Bowling Alley in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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In order to teach my Bowling thematic unit each year I build a two-lane bowling alley in my classroom. I have a large classroom, but if I had a smaller one I would simply build a one-lane alley. Here are some tips for constructing a classroom ... more »

How to build credit while you're a teen

By Brooks Lockwood

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If you are a teen and still want to build your credit so that you can get car loans, college loans or just have a great credit history this is a great tip for you or your parents... more »

How to Build Students Critical Thinking Skills

By JanCast2007

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There is great emphasis placed on encouraging students to be able to critically think, so much so that the content instruction is often very blurry and rote learning is null and void. Critical thinking is an essential part of a student's ... more »

How to Buy School Supplies

By eHow Education Editor

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Preparation is the key to success. Get the supplies you need to get the school year off to an excellent start... more »

How to calculate compound interest

By Ron Auerbach

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This article will explain what compounding is and how to calculate compound interest. It's great for savers, borrowers, and investors! And as a skilled instructor, I'll walk you through every step in the process... more »

How to Calculate Volume of a Cube

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A cube is a three-dimensional solid with all 3 dimensions the same length. You measure the volume of a cube in cubic units of measurement. You can calculate the volume of a cube using these few short and simple steps... more »

How to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Your Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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Much like the day after Halloween, Valentine's Day can be a very difficult day at school. Follow these tips and the day will go much smoother... more »

How to Celebrate Women's History Month in the Classroom

By Martina McKoy

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Since 1981, March has been Congressionally declared Women's History Month. Women from all walks of life are recognized during this time. Here are a few ways to observe Women's History Month in your classroom... more »

How to Chaperone a High School Dance

By eHow Education Editor

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As a parent or teacher of high school students, you may find yourself volunteering to chaperone a dance such as Homecoming, Prom, Sadie Hawkins or Winter Formal. Chaperoning may seem a little scary, but the majority of high school students will ... more »

How to Choose a College Roommate

By eHow Education Editor

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Choosing a roommate in college can be both exciting and nerve-wracking; you're excited to have a new friend, but also can realistically understand the challenge of living in such tight quarters with a stranger. Living with a college roommate is ... more »

How to Choose a Pronoun Correctly

By Gregory Witkowski

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Which is the correct? “Between you and I, John is the corporate spy”? Or, “Between you and me, John is the corporate spy”? In the English language, nothing can be more confusing than choosing the correct pronoun. Since the way we speak and the ... more »

How to Choose a Spanish-English Dictionary

By MiriamK

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On the one hand, the wide variety of Spanish-English dictionaries on the market makes it easy to find one that fits your personal needs. On the other hand, it's hard to know what makes one bilingual Spanish dictionary better than another. Follow ... more »

How to Choose a Study Guide for the GMAT

By eHow Education Editor

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Your score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) will help determine your acceptance into a graduate program. To get your best score on the GMAT you will have to study and prepare for the exam. A good study guide will help you along ... more »

How to Choose Computer Software for Your Primary Classroom

By Kurt Schwengel

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It's very important to choose good computer software for your students to use in the class room. Computer software can end up being more work than it's worth for the teacher... more »

How to Choose References for a College Application

By eHow Education Editor

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Applying to college can be an arduous process in a person's life. Picking the right school, preparing for the lifestyle change and gathering all application materials together can be exciting and stressful. It is very important to choose the ... more »

How to Choose the Correct Verb When Some and None are Used as Subjects of the Sentence

By Gregory Witkowski

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Subject verb agreement can be confusing and troublesome, particularly since we speak less formally than we write. Consequently, if certain sentence structures do not “sound right” we assume it is wrong. This how-to is for you if you have trouble ... more »

How to collect and graph data for high school science

By kingofharts

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This simple classroom exercise is an excellent way for new students to show you how/if they can apply math skills to science. It is also a fun introductory activity to review certain concepts and it involves jumping around, taking pulse rates and ... more »

How to come up with a good topic for a speech

By Life-is-sweet

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These instructions will help you come up with good topics for your speeches. This can be used for classroom speeches or any other speeches you are going to give... more »

How to Communicate Effectively With a High School Teacher

By eHow Education Editor

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At long last, your child has entered high school. This is an exciting time for both you and your child, and you want to make sure that your child does well in high school. Part of your child's success includes communicating effectively with your ... more »

How to Compare and Contrast Two Poems

By Karen Silvestri

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When you compare two things, in this case two poems, you are discussing the similarities between the two poems. When you contrast two things, you are discussing how the two poems are different. You can write an essay that only shows the ... more »

How to Complain Effectively to Your Child's School or Day Care Center

By eHow Education Editor

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The health, well-being and happiness of one's children is the paramount concern of most parents. When both parents work, children are entrusted to day care center, and eventually, these issues become the concern of your child's school. When ... more »

How to Concentrate on Homework

By eHow Education Editor

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Many smart students get bad grades because they just can't concentrate on homework. You may be surprised at the results from changing your study habits. Sometimes, it takes a few simple adjustments to produce noticeable results when it comes to ... more »

How to Conduct a School Library Inventory

By eHow Education Editor

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As a school librarian, you may dread the inventory process. You may have heard it is a hassle, and you find that you are not quite sure how to do it. Perform inventories at the end of each school year in order to assess which books exist in the ... more »

How to Construct a Five Paragraph Essay

By JanCast2007

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Writing, writing, writing. All throughout school you will be asked to write essays, because it is the best way to assess a student’s knowledge and encourage them to critically think and elaborate on the knowledge they have. Being able to write ... more »