Parrondo's Paradox

It is possible to combine two losing games in a winning combination. Although the idea sounds surprising, the phenomenon may not be that uncommon.

Golden Eagle Resources Facts Sheet and General Information 2007

Nesting Habits Golden eagles will not mate with an other till four years of age, and they are known to stay paired with the same mate for there entire life. They will nest on very large rocky mountains or narrow cliff faces, although they will sometimes build a nest in a tall tree, often coming back annually to the same nest spot.

Bad Behaviour in Schools - A Major Problem

The question of discipline in schools is a fairly serious one. Reading on BBC's website some archived news stories on schools in the UK, it is amazing to see that some teachers are being attacked, bullied, harassed in cyber space and in general are having a tough time of it.

High Tech Devices Used by Students for Cheating

My high school aged daughter came home the other day and announced that kids in her high school classes were cheating on their test by using their cell phones to text message other students in the class and to receive answers

Why A Powerful Memory Is The Greatest Asset To Your Career

If most employees were to ask themselves what their greatest fear is about their jobs, it would most probably be the fear of getting fired or laid off. But if you truly think about it, it's not really the idea of being out of work that's worrying, but rather the uncertainty about where you will find your next position.

Why A Harry Lorayne Memory Book Made Me Angry

At 17 years of age I had absolutely no idea as to what I wanted to do with my life, I had no special interests and was barely holding onto a part-time job I had secured during the summer holidays. I needed some help, some guidance as to my next step, and although I wasn’t sure what I wanted I knew I didn’t want a career in stacking shelves in a supermarket.

Strategies In Managing Teacher Stress And Burnout In Schools

Teaching is a tough job these days. There seems to be more stress and burnout in teaching than ever before. This ultimately leads to ill health and people leaving teaching for another career. Why are teachers under increased stress and how can we prevent stress from affecting teachers.

Experience is Education

Education is not experience. It is vice-versa. Experience is education. Suppose we have a child and we just stuff him with textbooks. What do you think will become of the child?

Classroom Games - Draw the Teacher, 3D Tic-Tac-Toe & More

Looking for some ways to spice up your lessons or just want some ideas to make transitions from subject to subject. Here are some more great games for educators...

Teacher Interview Questions

The following is a list of possible teacher interview questions. I have broken up these teacher interview questions into several different categories to make it easier for you to prepare for your next teacher interview.

SAT Exam - Popular Myths About the SAT Exam

A major misconception that many have about the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is that the SAT is a knowledge test. But it is not, it is a general aptitude test. Which means, while some tests are checking to see what you already know, the SAT is designed to test your ability to use what you already know.

Home Schooling Option Over Traditional Public Schools - Not Gaining Acceptance Outside of America

Though many parents have opted to home school their children for religious reasons over the years, the alternative to traditional public schools gained momentum after the Columbine High School shootings in Colorado. Each year, the number of children being removed from public schools and schooled at home increases.