Running head: ALTERNATIVE GRADING METHODS Alternative grading methods SPE 506 University of Phoenix Online Alternative Grading Methods Grades have long been used in most schools to indicate the degree to which students grasp subject matter and to document overall classroom performance. By most accounts‚ students with diverse learning needs and/or disabilities are at a significant disadvantage in school. Despite the fact that some students have
Premium Education Grade Individualized Education Program
Bill Kozel Ms. Livingston English Comp 2 18 September 2012 Alternative Fuels in America On a national average the world uses 87.8 million barrels of crude oil on a daily basis. In 2000 it was estimated that the US alone consumed nearly 20 million barrels of oil a day‚ which is about 5% more than similar nations (Friedman 195). Oil consumption is only going to increase until it peaks‚ then it will steadily decrease as oil supply goes down. It is predicted that oil consumption will peak by the year
Premium Petroleum Internal combustion engine Biofuel
AN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCE Technology in this day become more advanced. The advancement of technology has improved the quality of our life. The invantion of electricity made people found new era. Electricity is a source of energy. There are various function of electricity such as lightening‚ to light up the world‚ connecting us from distance‚ spreading out news‚ entertaining‚ and for medical purpose. Electricity is produced by a battery or a wires or by dinamo machine. But there are some alternative
Free Wind power Energy development Energy
The energy that is used today comes from fossil fuels‚ which is a nonrenewable limited resource that will eventually be used up. Alternative energy sources such as solar‚ hydroelectric‚ geothermal and wind energies can be used‚ to conserve the planets limited natural resources. Alternative energy is the use of another energy without the burning of fossil fuels and break up on atoms. Solar energy can be used to operate cars and provide electricity for homes and businesses. Hydroelectric energy
Premium Fossil fuel Solar energy Renewable energy
Jan. 1985. Some criticisms are valid to a certain degree given the strict covenants and guidelines Ruhnau had to work against however others are base-less such as forcing Ruhnau to step down as CEO. This case analysis will discuss the hedging alternatives Ruhnau considered‚ the decision that was made‚ an analysis of the criticisms made against Ruhnau and justifications for why Ruhnau should continue his chairmanship of Lufthansa. Background In January 1985‚ German-based airline Lufthansa‚ under
Premium United States dollar Currency Dollar
Alternative Dispute Resolutions Business Law 531 March 11‚ 2013 Thomas Kershaw Alternative Dispute Resolutions Traditional litigation and nontraditional Alternative Dispute Resolution both seek to settle disputes however litigation is more costly than ADR. Therefore‚ plaintiffs should consider the use of ADR before requesting a trial. Traditional Litigation Parties may pursue ADR‚ as well as‚ traditional litigation in trying to resolve a dispute however the latter is more complex and
Premium Dispute resolution Jury Civil procedure
Volunteers and Decision Making Grand Canyon University: ORG-807 September 17‚ 2014 Introduction The purpose of this study is to explore and converse about the role of volunteers within the for-profit and non-profit organizations and examine their influence on organizational decision making. According to Lawrence and Weber‚ (2011)‚ a volunteer is a person who donates his/her time or efforts for a cause or organization without being paid. Volunteering is about giving your
Premium Volunteering Civil society Volunteer
Articles Sociology of the Prison Classroom: Marginalized Identities and Sociological Imaginations behind Bars Teaching Sociology 39(2) 165–178 Ó American Sociological Association 2011 DOI: 10.1177/0092055X11400440 http://ts.sagepub.com Kylie L. Parrotta1 and Gretchen H. Thompson1 Abstract The authors use sociology of the college classroom to analyze their experiences as feminists teaching sociology courses in the ‘‘unconventional setting’’ of prison. Reflective writing was used to chronicle experiences
Premium Sociology
Strategic Alternatives Available to the Organization First‚ we want Nike to play a role in effecting positive‚ systemic change in working conditions within our industries. If our efforts lead to a workplace oasis -- one solitary and shining example in a desert of poor conditions -- then we’ve not succeeded. Even if that single shining example were to exist (and we’re not claiming it does)‚ we’ve learned that positive changes won’t last unless the landscape changes. Our challenge is to work with
Premium Nike, Inc. Apple Inc. Athletic shoe
The Alternatives for the future By Pedro Albuquerque Index: Summary The real alternatives Proved oil and natural gas reserves World primary energy consumption Fuel fundamentals Fuel sources Alternatives for the future Dual-fuel Bio-diesel GTL Diesel Ethanol Hydrogen Gasoline Analyses & Conclusions Bibliography Acknowledgement 3 5 7 7 8 10 11 14 21 25 29 31 34 37 39 44 45 Summary 2 Alternatives future for the As the we live in a world that relies 99% in those two fuels for
Premium Internal combustion engine Diesel engine Petroleum