Here are some of the complaints that I've heard from students
1. Math is about flexibility. If you can switch around and see that 16 of 64 is the same as 2 of 8 (multiply top and bottom by 8 and see what happens), then you can divide $64 among 8 people.
2. Spelling is about Communication and GETTING INTO THE HEADS OF OTHER PEOPLE. If we present information in the way that people expect to receive the information, then we can transmit.
Here's what a professor writes:
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Some people think that spelling ludicrous as LUDACRIS is cool and we can try alternative spelling for other words. sea hau fahr that wil git u. See how far that will get you.
3. People naturally assume that you are educated when you use a large word properly. But be sure about what you talk about. That means double-checking.
And be prepared to be open-minded. That's another sign of being educated.
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You can also be CLEAR if you don't use the word "stuff"
4. People like to be around people who appear smart. So study SNOPES.com and see how dumb ideas and unexamined information is passed along. See the word "FUNGIBLE" in gasoline boycotts.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/gasoline/nogas.asp
5. Quoting experts makes you an expert (in the eyes of some people). Use that perception. They have not taken time to memorize important thoughts.
Look what Oprah Winfrey says about quotations:
A fine quotation is a diamond in the hand of a man of wit and a pebble in the hand of a fool.
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A quotation in a speech, article or book is like a rifle in the hands of an infantryman. It speaks with authority.
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The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotation.
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I hope these reflections will inspire students to put time into learning things that are not "relevant to my life." Remember the points above.
1. Math is about Flexibility.
2. Spelling is about communication and getting into the shoes of the listener. Make your words easier to receive.
3. Bigger vocabulary expands your ability to think. People appreciate people who use large words correctly.
1. Math is about flexibility. If you can switch around and see that 16 of 64 is the same as 2 of 8 (multiply top and bottom by 8 and see what happens), then you can divide $64 among 8 people.
2. Spelling is about Communication and GETTING INTO THE HEADS OF OTHER PEOPLE. If we present information in the way that people expect to receive the information, then we can transmit.
Here's what a professor writes:
Technology is a powerful tool that can make learning easier. Some would argue that it's powerful enough to make learning to spell unnecessary. After all, what are spell checkers for? Spell checkers are wonderful tools for the small mistakes that good spellers make and for common typographical errors such as typing "t e h" instead of "the." In the hands of the student with good language skills, the spell checker is a real timesaver. However, it can actually interfere with the learning process. The writer must rely on starting the word correctly and getting most letters right, and the spell checker will not correct when a misspelling is another legitimate word. Therefore, the student who spells "does" as "dose" will not see the red "correct me" line, and will continue to entrench the misspelling habit, and the reader will be confused. The more advanced the writing task, the more likely we'll need to use exactly the right word. When a college student writes "lessening" instead of "listening," that student has not learned to think about the relationship between the meaning and spelling of words. His writing is suffering for the lack, and perhaps his reading is as well. Spell checkers also can't be counted on for giving the right word even when they recognize an incorrect spelling. If a writer types "definantly" instead of definitely, Microsoft Word will suggest "defiantly." "Surpised" will yield "surpassed." The language learner will be more confused, not less. In other words, spell checkers give us reason to teach spelling and precise word usage *more* thoroughly, not less. 5
Good use, even mastery, of our complex language does not have to be a thing of the past or reserved for a few. By using the knowledge from years of research and experience and our ever-developing technological tools, we can teach each student to spell well and enable them to read and write fluently. We owe it to our students to give them the skills that are the tools to learning and communication throughout their education and their lives.
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Some people think that spelling ludicrous as LUDACRIS is cool and we can try alternative spelling for other words. sea hau fahr that wil git u. See how far that will get you.
3. People naturally assume that you are educated when you use a large word properly. But be sure about what you talk about. That means double-checking.
And be prepared to be open-minded. That's another sign of being educated.
Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.
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You can also be CLEAR if you don't use the word "stuff"
When you’re faced with a writing assignment, a good vocabulary is an indispensable (very important or necessary) tool. If you have several synonyms (words with similar meanings) in your repertoire (“toolbox”), you’ll be able to choose the best word for the job. Avoid vague words like “stuff” or “things” when you write. These words do not give the reader a good sense of your meaning. Also, use strong verbs that give the reader good information.
Here’s an example:
- POOR: People do a lot of things.
- BETTER: People perform a lot of tasks.
4. People like to be around people who appear smart. So study SNOPES.com and see how dumb ideas and unexamined information is passed along. See the word "FUNGIBLE" in gasoline boycotts.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/gasoline/nogas.asp
5. Quoting experts makes you an expert (in the eyes of some people). Use that perception. They have not taken time to memorize important thoughts.
Look what Oprah Winfrey says about quotations:
A fine quotation is a diamond in the hand of a man of wit and a pebble in the hand of a fool.
Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/quotation.html#6GBXi0MvABGsvzp8.99
A quotation in a speech, article or book is like a rifle in the hands of an infantryman. It speaks with authority.
Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/quotation.html#6GBXi0MvABGsvzp8.99
The wisdom of the wise, and the experience of ages, may be preserved by quotation.
Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/quotation.html#6GBXi0MvABGsvzp8.99
I hope these reflections will inspire students to put time into learning things that are not "relevant to my life." Remember the points above.
1. Math is about Flexibility.
2. Spelling is about communication and getting into the shoes of the listener. Make your words easier to receive.
3. Bigger vocabulary expands your ability to think. People appreciate people who use large words correctly.
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