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Philosophical Basis for the Music of Greece

In five pages this research paper discusses how philosophy has laid the foundation for Greek music in a consideration of its relat...

White and Black Culture in Beloved by Toni Morrison

This 6 page paper argues that Toni Morrison's book Beloved exposes the way in which white culture dictates black identity....

Roman Society and Culture in The Twelve Caesars by Suetonius

among those of the ancient kings, and a raised couch placed in the orchestra at the Theatre....What made the Romans hate him so bi...

Quantitative Literacy and the Mathematical Knot Theory

In five pages this paper discusses how quantitative literacy can be illustrated by the knot theory of mathematics. Seven sources ...

Analysis of the Pluralism Philosophy

In twelve pages this research paper examines the evolution of pluralism in a consideration of such philosophies as David Hume's em...

Language Impaired Children and Math Performance Impact

In five pages this paper examines children with SLI or a specific language impairment in a consideration of characteristics and ho...

Mathematics and Cooperative Learning

In five pages the benefits of cooperative learning when applied to the teaching of mathematics are examined. Five sources are cit...

Math Anxiety, Understanding the Fear of Mathematics

significantly with mathematics achievement (Pajares & Miller, 1994), mathematics aptitude (Cooper & Robinson, 1991), and grades in...

Current Mathematics Instruction Methods of Assessment

is one of the most important factors for choosing between a norm-based test and a criterion-related test. Since norm-based tests ...

Teaching Math by Computer and Standard Textbook Math Education in Terms of Benefits

In a study consisting of ten pages the hypothesis that teaching math by computer generates significantly higher learning outcomes ...

Primitive Cultures in Documentaries Cannibal Tours, Onka's Big Moka, and Dead Birds

In six pages this paper discusses human nature's dark side as revealed in this trio of primitive culture documentaries....

Mathematical Concepts Relating to Cameras Including Aperture and Focal Points

In nine pages the relationship between mathematics and cameras is outlined in an examination of camera types along with focal leng...

Overview of the Life of Greek Mathematician Euclid

In ten pages this paper discusses Euclid of Alexandria's life and his contributions to geometry and mathematics. There are 5 sour...

Gender and Culture in America by Linda Stone and Nancy McKee

In five pages this book is examined and various questions regarding gender, biology, and culture are answered....

Planning and Scheduling from a Mathematical Perspective

In five pages this paper examines how mathematics is factored into planning and scheduling in a discussion of schedule processors,...

Is Knowledge True, or False, or Does It Reside Somewhere in the Middle?

would provide an explanation for celestial motion (Greer 356). For hundreds of years, Newtons laws of physics remained unchalleng...

Educational Methods and Elementary Mathematics

In five pages the controversy regarding teaching elementary mathematics is discussed with the position taken that problem solving ...

Alternative Mathematics Assessment

In seven pages this paper examines elementary and secondary classrooms in a consideration of the alternative mathematics assessmen...

Knowledge and the Importance of Knowing the Past

ranging from the advancement of technology, to wide-ranging theoretical, philosophical and cultural issues, the impressions and de...

Pyramid Constructions and Mathematical Applications by the Ancient Egyptians

advanced understanding of the subject because their exploits in engineering, astronomy and administration would not have been poss...

Pros and Cons of One Gender Classroom Approaches

In six pages this paper considers the teaching of technology, science, and mathematics in this evaluation of the one gender approa...

Humanity, Values, and Valuing

Indeed, the issues behind ethics and morality are critical to defining what meaning truly represents. One who has addressed these...

Market Value Add and Economic Value Add

reflecting a more accurate statement of a companys health and wealth (Stern Stewart & Co., 1999). In most cases, "opportunity cost...

White Values versus Values of Native Americans

include any consideration of an alternate opinion to their worldview. They fully expected the Native Americans to accept that it w...

European American Values and Native American Values

example, that shaped the tribal communities and their emphasis on sharing resources as a primary value (Larson). The land was far ...

Exchange Value and Use Value Differences

get $500 for it on the market as automobiles depreciate and this car is about 15 years old. However, the use value is much greater...

Family Values are the Most Important Values

suggests that true family values are similar to the mission statements corporations use to help their employees understand the com...

Future Value and Present Value Calculations

objective matter, such as money, in a subjective context, such as the future. This can lead to a variety of troubles, wherein indi...

Development of an Individual Value Framework

go beyond the generally accepted rights and wrongs, which may be taught in religions but are rarely seen within the law, such as c...

Swatch Value Chain Management

Swatch is a firm that gained success through innovation, which is supported through the value chain. The paper examined the value ...