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3 produkter
3 produkter
Harvard Schmarvard
Getting Beyond the Ivy League to the College That Is Best for You
Häftad, Engelska, 2003
176 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
250 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a college entrance examination, which can be taken in any country and is recognized by universities in any country. Adoption of the IB curriculum in a school ensures that the school is brought up to international standards. "Supertest" is two stories woven together: the birth and the growth of IB in the world and the United States, and the birth and growth of IB at Mount Vernon High. This will show how the ideas first conceived by a small group of educators in Switzerland eventually helped transform a typical American public school. Over 500 U.S. high schools currently participate in the I.B. program.
Question Everything
The Rise of AVID as America's Largest College Readiness Program
Inbunden, Engelska, 2015
193 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
How AVID levels the playing field, helping underserved students come out ahead In Question Everything, award-winning education writer Jay Mathews presents the stories and winning strategies behind the Advancement Via Individual Determination program (AVID). With the goal of preparing students for the future – whether that future includes college or not – AVID teaches students the personal management skills that will help them survive and thrive. Focused on time management, presentation, and cooperation, the AVID program leads not only to impressive educational outcomes, but also to young adults prepared for life after school. This book tells the stories of AVID educators, students, and families to illustrate how and why the program works, and demonstrates how teachers can employ AVID's strategies with their own students.Over the past thirty years, AVID has grown from a single teacher's practice to an organization serving 400,000 middle- and high-school students in 47 states and 16 countries. Question Everything describes the ideas and strategies behind the upward trajectory of both the program and the students who take part. Learn which foundational skills are emphasized for future successDiscover how AVID teaches personal management skills in the academic contextContrast AVID student outcomes with national averagesConsider implementing AVID concepts and techniques into current curriculaAs college readiness becomes a top priority for the Federal Government, the Gates Foundation, and other influential organizations, AVID's track record stands out as one of success. By leveling the playing field and introducing "real-world" realities early on, the program teaches students skills that help them in the workplace and beyond.