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This author has experience both as a chemist and as a teacher of high school chemistry and physics. He is currently employed within the pharmaceutical industry, and holds a Master's degree, unsurprisingly, in chemistry.

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Education > Study Skills & Test Taking Do final exams help or hinder the education process?: 1 of 21
It's a funny thing, they're called final exams, but almost everyone translates that to "last test". While often true, the final exam is much more than is commonly realized. Everyone knows that exam is short for examination, but they usually don't think much of that fact. After all, "a test by any other name is still a test, ... More..
Education > Education (Other) Why schools teach the theory of evolution: 2 of 40
Public schools must teach the theory of evolution as a part of the state-mandated science curriculum. That curriculum is selected carefully to promote scientific thought. Our modern views of science education are oriented to help students learn how to address subjects with a scientific approach. The ability to develop and ev... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Why children believe that not doing school work is 'cool': 2 of 32
There is little glamorous about work - be it school work, yard work, house work, or even professional work. Work requires an input of time and effort, often without an immediate reward. Certainly then, it is no surprise that doing school work wouldn't be particularly "cool". This doesn't go very far towards explaining why no... More..
Education > Study Skills & Test Taking Keys to helping your teens achieve higher grades in school: 1 of 13
Hopefully you haven't waited until your student is a teen before encouraging them to make good grades. If you spend those first twelve years teaching them to value knowledge and achievement, you'll find that much less work is needed. Some parents don't know how to do this, so here are suggestions for your little ones. Spend ... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Student teachers: Tips for dressing appropriately for the classroom: 1 of 13
"Dress to Impress", that popular phrase, applies not only to interviews but to the classroom as well. Students do appraise what you wear, and draw conclusions about you based on it. Your colleagues also weigh your appearance when evaluating you. It's a sad thing that people are so shallow as to weigh wardrobe so heavily, but... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teacher tips: What to do if you've been verbally assaulted by a student: 1 of 9
In the classroom, a verbal assault is a student's attempt to exert control over the teacher. They are challenging the teacher's right to be in charge, and seeking through anger or fear to gain dominance. Note that a verbal assault is a deliberate action, and is different from words spoken or shouted in anger. Many children g... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teaching tips: Board games for classroom fun: 2 of 15
Young children learn and develop their skills through play rather than by intensive study. As we grow older, we sometimes forget that learning can be fun, and isn't always about textbooks and recitation. Board games can be an excellent learning tool, exercising a variety of crucial thinking skills and knowledge, all within t... More..
Education > Primary School Issues How to request help for your child at school: 2 of 14
If and when you discover that your child is struggling at school, don't despair, and don't automatically go enrolling him or her in an expensive tutoring program. Your school has a multitude of options to help, most of which never get the publicity they should. To get help, your first step is to make contact. Good starting p... More..
Education > College Study Tips Tips for increasing reading comprehension for college students: 1 of 7
College texts are packed with information, but are generally dry and difficult reading. College students are expected not only to read through the material (and stay awake while doing so), but also to understand it, remember it, and apply it in conjunction with every other topic they study. This is a daunting task, to be sur... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Student teachers: How to find a mentor: 1 of 7
Most teacher education programs assign candidates to a classroom, with that classroom's regular teacher serving as the mentor. In this case, you don't have a lot of option, unless your program allows you to request a specific class. Then you'll need to have pre-approval from that teacher, and hope that the college agrees tha... More..