...examination to test ones understanding of basic concepts. For those students who want to attend an Ivy league or elite college, the SATs are more than just a test. It is a deciding factor whether one will be accepted or not into a college or university. The scores completely overlook the determination, creativity, and desire of students to try and reach their goal. The SATs are a phony test that does not evaluate ones overall knowledge; they are overstated on their value and lead young students to a lot of pressure and stress. The SAT test is good in theory, but should not be used to measure intelligence. Some claim that the test should be required to test students physically and mentally on how well they perform on tests. Large-scale meta-analyses by researchers at the University of Minnesota have found that “SAT performance is as good of a predictor of overall college grade point average as it is of freshman grade point average” and other researchers have documented that “the SAT predicts life outcomes well beyond the college years including income and occupational achievements” (Lubinksi and Benbow, 1). However, this is not true. How can one test, one score, one meaningless number, indicate how well you will do in life? The SATs should not be a determining factor of whether a student is admitted to a university or not. Taking an SAT test is not for all students. Some people are visual learners and need it to be taught orally to comprehend information. This test is completely...
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...Running head: GENERIC BENCHMARKING WORKSHEET The Foundations Schools Generic Benchmarking Worksheet Deanna Fields, Kicia Gaines, Edward Thaxton University of Phoenix MMPBL/510 Implementing Organizational Initiatives Professor Joel Maier September 20, 2010 Task A: Problem/Opportunity Statement – Edward Thaxton The objective of our research study is to employ a team-based approach to identifying problem opportunity statements, effectively conduct generic benchmarking research, identify successful and unsuccessful generic benchmarking companies and recognize potential solutions to our problem opportunity statement and end-state goals. The design of the study includes peer-reviewed references, and utilization of a generic benchmarking worksheet. The team's approach to the research methods was to research the generic benchmarking information individually and incorporate our findings into one manuscript. Furthermore, the team-based research approach will provide enhanced solutions from three different perspectives and allow us to be more successful in our research, generic benchmarking methodologies and solution identification for California School Districts and Princeton Review. Task B1: Benchmarking - California School Districts – Kicia California’s 978 school districts receive the majority of their funding through a formula known as “revenue limits.” Revenue limit funds can be used by school districts for general purposes, unlike funds received through categorical...
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...Issues in Information Systems Volume 13, Issue 1, pp. 225-231, 2012 IS THE GROWING USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES BENEFICIAL TO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE? RESULTS FROM ARCHIVAL DATA AND A SURVEY Taylor S. Drain, Washburn University, taylor.drain@washburn.edu Lakeisha E. Grier, Washburn University, lakeisha.grier@washburn.edu Wenying Sun, Washburn University, nan.sun@washburn.edu ABSTRACT In this study, we investigate the relationship between academic performance and the use of computer technology. We test our hypothesis which proposes that the growing use of electronic deveices is academically beneficial to high school students' standardized test scores and GPA. Our method of data collection includes both a survey of high school students in the Midwest area and an analysis of national SAT scores in the years before computing and in years with computing. Analysis of SAT archival data shows a negative correlation between scores pre-computing and scores post-computing (with computing influences), meaning that as scores before computing were decreasing, scores with prevalent computer technology are increasing. Our survey data also displayed a positive correlation between time spent on electronic devices for school purpose and GPA. Keywords: Computer Technology, Academic Performance, SAT, GPA, Electronic Devices INTRODUCTION The availability and use of electronic devices continues to grow. Over 420 million smart phones were sold worldwide in 2011 [6]. Almost 400 million computers were...
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... * High school transcript/secondary school record in a sealed envelope. * Supplemental Document cover sheet (optional) - use this form to submit any additional materials. Click here to download a guide to submitting your transfer application. Mail documents to: MIT Transfer Admissions 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Room 3-108(T) Cambridge, MA 02139 Essays, Activities & Tests Form Essays The required essays consist of three short-answer response questions (250 word limit). Remember that your essays are not a writing test. They’re the place in the application where we look for your voice - who you are, what drives you, what's important to you, what makes you tick. Be honest, be open, be real - connect with us. That's all that matters. Activities Please use our form, not a resume, to list your activities. There is only enough space in this section to list a few things, so please choose the activities that mean the most to you and tell us a bit about them. This will tell us more about you than any "laundry list" of everything you've ever done. Standardized Tests You should self-report your...
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...begin with. It has defeated the purpose of a rough draft, if the first version of the paper is “perfect.” And annual Standardized testing was mandated in 2002 after the No Child Left Behind Act, when US students fell in math and science in world rankings. These program features and tests contribute to the students’ decline in a number of ways. By offering “multiple choice”, students’ understanding or ability to properly structure a paragraph or an entire essay isn’t being tested, their ability to recall information is. While being able to memorize things is helpful, it’s of no help long term. English and composition classes in higher education institutions will expect students to be able to demonstrate their understanding. “State assessments in mathematics and English often fail to capture the full spectrum of what students know and can do…. Students, parents, and educators know there is much more to a sound education than picking the right answer on a multiple-choice question” (Problems with Standardized Testing). Students are being taught the minimum required to pass the standardized tests and basic test-taking skills without being required to implement any real knowledge. Standardized tests also don’t cover many skills that parents would want their children to develop while at school, including teamwork, creativity, how to ask good questions, how to persist with difficult projects and how to apply skills to...
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...With an undergrad degree in business, a master's degree in accounting, and previous experience as a teacher for a test prep company under her belt, Jessica Turner decided to start Turner Test Prep Co., a California based company specializing in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam preparation. After three years of operation, Turner Test Prep Co. possessed about 10 percent of the small market and was facing fierce competition from its rival company, National Testing Services (NTC). By Spring of 2003, Turner was pleased that the number of customers was rising each session, but was concerned that she had not tapped enough of the market and was not growing in the right direction. Furthermore, a lack of student attendance in live lectures caused her to wonder if there was opportunity in formatting the course differently. Finally, Turner realized that she neglected to calculate her break-even point. In short, Turner was questioning the effectiveness of several aspects of her business plan such as her differentiation, marketing, and advertising strategies. At the beginning of this case study Turner starts off making some good choices such as using the effectuation process to come up with her idea to develop a CPA testing prep company. This process leads her to choose a career path and business that makes use of her knowledge, experience, and resources. Another great choice Turner makes is to do research to find a prime location for her business. In addition, it is wise of her to...
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...A D I D T C ACN N D I D AAET E BULLETIN BULLETIN INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS June 2008 June 2012 UNIFORM CPA EXAMINATION CANDIDATE BULLETIN PREFACE This bulletin is intended for individuals who plan to take the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. The examination is fully computerized and offered via a network of test centers across the United States and its territories, as well as Japan, Latin America and the Middle East. Successful completion of the examination is one of the requirements for licensure by the 55 states and territories (jurisdictions) of the United States. In order to take the examination, you must be declared eligible by one of the jurisdictions. Each jurisdiction sets its own requirements for education, examination and experience. Since 1917, the Uniform CPA Examination has proven to be a highly valid and reliable measure of candidate abilities. This focus on quality has made it possible for all U.S. jurisdictions to rely on the results in determining who is competent to practice public accounting in order to protect the public. This brochure contains important information. Do not discard before receiving your examination results. Visit NASBA’s website to download additional copies of this document. © 2012 NASBA, AICPA, and Prometric. All rights reserved. Page ii UNIFORM CPA EXAMINATION CANDIDATE BULLETIN TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE .........................................................
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...com +91 9818971270 SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE ✓ Over 6 years of experience in Banking and IT Industry. Involving in functional testing ✓ Working as Associate Test Lead around 2 years and Worked as Assistant Manager in ICICI Bank Ltd for 4 Years ✓ Good understanding of business processes of Banking Industry and Testing Industry. ✓ Extensively used defect Management tools like Digite and Quality Centre ✓ Basic knowledge in Testing Methods. ✓ Knowledge in Oracle SQL* Plus Queries ✓ Involved in preparation of MIS reports in Daily, Weekly and Monthly basis ✓ Extensive knowledge in MS-Access ✓ Strong domain knowledge in Retail Banking and Lending ✓ A Self Initiator, Deterministic, Goal-Oriented, Proactive, Adaptive and Possess good Communication Skills TECHNICAL SKILLS Operating System: Windows NT/XP/2003/2007/Macintosh Languages: C, C++, SQL RDBMS: MS-Access Reporting Tools: Business Object Report, Crystal Report EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION ✓ Bachelor of Science from Madurai Kamaraj university college, Madurai, India during 2001-2004. ✓ Master of Business Administration from Tamilnadu college of Engineering, Coimbatore, India during 2004-2006 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ✓ Maveric Systems Ltd., India, Associate Test Lead March ’10 – Till date ✓ ICICI Bank Ltd, India, Programmer August ‘06 to March ‘10 ICICI BANK LIMITED TamilNadu Duration: 4 Years Designation: Assistant Manager...
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...NETWORK ANALYSIS (PERT & CPM) It is a technique through which large projects are broken down to individual jobs or events and arranged in a logical network. PERT and CPM are two such network-based techniques designed to assist in the planning, scheduling, and control of projects. A project is defined as a collection of interrelated activities with each activity consuming time and resources. PERT: Program Evaluation and Review Technique CPM : Critical Path Method. Framework of PERT and CPM There are six steps common to both PERT and CPM. 1. Define the project and all of its significant activities or task. 2. Develop the relationships among the activities. Decide which activities must precede and follow others. 3. Draw network connecting all of the activities. 4. Assign time and/or cost estimates to each activity. 5. Compute the longest time path through the network; this is called critical path. 6. Use the network to help plan, schedule, monitor, and control the project. ** Finding the critical path is a major part of controlling a project. The activities on the critical path represent task that will delay the entire project if they are delayed. Managers derive flexibility by identifying non critical activities and re-planning, rescheduling, and reallocating resources such as personnel finances. ** Although PERT and CPM are similar in their basic approach, they do differ in the way activity times are estimated. For every...
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...|[pic] |Course Syllabus | | |College of Natural Sciences | | |MTH/233 Version 2 | | |Statistics | Copyright © 2010, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course surveys descriptive and inferential statistics with an emphasis on practical applications of statistical analysis. The principles of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data are covered. It examines the role of statistical analysis, statistical terminology, the appropriate use of statistical techniques and interpretation of statistical findings through applications and functions of statistical methods. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to...
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...|[pic] |Syllabus | | |College of Humanities | | |US/101 Version 5 | | |Introduction to University Studies | Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description The essential information, skills, tools, and techniques necessary for academic success and personal effectiveness at University of Phoenix are introduced in this course. The course develops and applies practical knowledge and skills immediately relevant to first-year university students. Course topics include goal setting and working with personal motivation, understanding and using university resources, developing efficient study habits, making the most of personal learning styles, and how best to manage time and reduce personal stress levels. Policies Students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document...
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...JYOTI TANEJA Expertise in Business Analyst with over 7+ years of IT experience on all phases of a SDLC project. Primary focus on Analysis, Product implementations, system Integration/Migration projects and process improvement projects. Significant hands-on experience in business sectors such as, Finance, Healthcare and Banking. Effective communicator, excellent team player, quick learner and creative problem solver with fine-tuned analytical skills. Education includes: Professional Summary Business Requirements Gathering, Business Process Flow, System Analysis, Business Process Modeling and Business Analysis. Industry experience in Healthcare, Finance, Health Insurance and Banking sector. Expertise experience in writing Business requirements document, System requirements specifications, Functional requirements document, developing Use Cases, creating screen mockups, and preparing Training manuals. Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)- Feasibility Requirements Analysis, Design, Construction, Testing, Implementation, Support) and Rational Unified Process (RUP) and UML methodology Expertise in Waterfall and iterative methodologies such as Rational Unified Process (RUP) methodology, and Agile. Excellent skills in writing Business Requirements Document (BRD), Functional Specification Document (FSD) and Non-Functional Specification Document, System Design Specification (SDS) Performed Gap analysis, SWOT analysis, Risk analysis, and Cost/Benefit analysis...
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...MARISOL Y. SMITH 3612 Elk Horn TRL SW (770) 658-7884 Atlanta, Ga. 30349 A challenging growth-orient it position, utilizing a strong background in clerical, strong computer skills and administrative duties in the management arena. ·*Program Specialist 2007 to 2011 Arapahoe County Department Human Services, Aurora, Co Maintained ongoing cases files for Food Stamp and/or Family Medical Programs Verified continuance on eligibility with documentation provide by the client. Prepared the monthly report. Data entry. Provided support to other areas within the agency included but not limited to other Program Specialist with their cases load in a monthly basis. Processed new applications after verifying if client has been in the system. Performed interview to current clients and new clients. Processed newborn medical assistance with information provided by the hospital. Sent cases suspected of fraud to the Investigation Unit to determine if fraud has been committed. A percentage of 99% of cases submitted for investigation was proven of committing fraud. *Clerk 2007 to 2007 Job Store/Arapahoe County Department Human Services, Littleton, Co Verified the status of each application for Family Medicaid with the used of CBMS. Transferred open cases to the appropriate Specialist. Cases data entry; programs and their status on Family Med Log In also assisted...
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...Sushmita Sharma Email:sushmita_sharma03@yahoo.com 112 Riverview Apartments Mobile: +27846483531 Rivonia, Johannesburg Project Executive ● Network Architect ●Technical Writer ➢ 4.6 years of professional experience. ➢ Experienced into Network Management, configuration, troubleshooting and implementation network designs for Cisco and Avaya products ➢ Hands-on experience into various Cisco data and Voice Products like Routers, Gateways, Switches, Hubs, IPCC, Call Managers, HP Servers. ➢ Working experience with Hardware like storage, server and virtualization architecture with knowledge of TCP/IP and WAN and LAN concepts ➢ Documentation and knowledge management strategy and implementation (PER, Reports, Execution Status, Delivery status report) ➢ Hand-on experience with hardware configuration and troubleshooting worked with many vendors and coordination with many engineers ➢ Worked closely with client team and conduct training for the users ➢ Hands on experience in user documentation (user manual, help documents, tutorials, instruction manual and FAQ) ➢ Worked as a trainer for the juniors and provide training on Networking related subjects and soft skills training ➢ Worked closely with development and functional team for initial documentation of complex enterprise software. ➢ Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to analyze technically complex situations and to develop & execute solutions. ➢ Excellent skills in MS Word,...
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...1st draft Do Thi Ha Phuong 18249037 RISK MANAGEMENT 641 - ASSIGNMENT NO 1 TOPIC: PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS PART A – APPLICATION About the company and its functions. Joint Stock Company BT20 is established in 28/03/2012. The company operates in road construction areas. The company is implementing a restoration, renovation National Highway 20 project in Vietnam, Required main tasks of company are: clearance and compensation, the basic construction work, mine clearance, leveling, construction of roads, drainage and wastewater treatment systems, trees, power supply system. As well as any other investment, construction investment is likely to encounter risks to be inefficient investment as originally planned. Type of risks | Sub risk | Sub-Sub risk | Financial | Cost increases | Unreasonable Estimated costs.Weak Project Management | Natural | Unfavorable weather | - Raining- Storm | | Disaster | - Blood- Earthquake- Flooding | Safety | Accident in construction site | - Delay the construction- Reducing on reputant of company. | Time | Project duration is extended | - Cost for material increase- Lack of employee’s skills- Wrong estimate on cost- Lack of skill on project management. | 1. RISK IDENTIFICATION The effectiveness of the project is determined by three factors that are quality, cost and time (Saladis and Kerzner 2011). For the before and during the construction of NH20, the cost is considered to be one of the serious issues because...
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