Connections between Mathematics and Blackjack Using the idea of probability to describe the outcomes of real life phenomena has been an invaluable tool for many different fields. The concern of the present discussion is blackjack. Though to some a seemingly trivial topic‚ the use of probabilistic strategies in blackjack and other gambling games has earned many players a fair amount of reward (Thompson‚ 2009). Indeed‚ some of the earliest applications of probability were motivated by gambling games
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THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA 84th Annual Meeting Program 138 Dealing with Difficult Clients and Opposing Counsel: Successful Strategies and Tactics Saturday‚ September 17‚ 2011 4:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Sponsored by the Solo and Small Firm Section The State Bar of California and the Office of Section Education and Meeting Services are approved State Bar of California MCLE providers. Points of view or opinions expressed in these pages are those of the speaker(s) and/or author(s). They have
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How to Handle Difficult People – A Tao Perspective How to deal with difficult people. “To subdue the enemy without fighting is the highest skill.” — Gichin Funakoshi‚ father of modern Karate “The Chinese call it Chi; the Japanese‚ Ki; the Indians Prana – it is the life force‚ and it is incredibly powerful…it can’t be explained adequately except to those who have already experienced it‚ but it’s one of the very few willable miracles.” — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar‚ 19-time NBA All-Star‚ describing how
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When people hear the words drug addict‚ they think of the negative connotations and stigmas attached to them. People visualize a person who does not care about anything‚ including family or work. Instead‚ they worry about obtaining money to buy drugs to get high. However‚ there are many people who are drug addicts that maintain a normal‚ functioning life. Before we can examine why people are addicted to drugs‚ one must first define the word addict. How is addiction defined? Should addiction be viewed
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writing is more difficult than any other skills. As the fact of the matter‚ most native speakers of the language have to make their efforts themselves to write accurately and effectively even on what they are well aware of. Needless to say‚ it is not easy at all for a non-native speaker to do something that an average native speaker usually considers a difficult job to do. Here are three reasons which‚ in my opinion‚ can answer the question why writing becomes the most difficult skills. Firstly
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measurement‚ and see mathematics as an exciting and practical element of the curriculum. They develop their knowledge‚ skills and understanding through a balance of wholeclass activity. This involves‚ for example‚ counting‚ direct teaching‚ problem solving in groups and independent work‚ where children apply and practise their learning. A mix of mental‚ practical and informal written work engages and motivates children and fosters purposeful attitudes to mathematics. Home–school mathematics links are an
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The difficult child The difficult child is the child who is unhappy. He is at war with himself and in consequence he is at war with the world. A difficult child is nearly always made difficult by wrong treatment at home. To bring up children and to handle them is a delicate matter. A child is learning all the time. He inevitably models himself to his parents. That’s why grown-ups should be too careful about the way they speak and behave. Parents are to create such an atmosphere
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Detailed Lesson Plan in Mathematics IV (Review Lesson) I. Objectives: During the review activities‚ pupils are expected to: a. Identify the different properties of multiplication; b. explain the importance of cooperation; c. answer the challenge/exercises about the properties of multiplication Value Focus: Cooperation II. Subject Matter: Properties of Multiplication Reference: Math for all IV. Pages 111-113
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NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 MATHEMATICS P1 NOVEMBER 2008 MARKS: 150 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 10 pages‚ an information sheet and 2 diagram sheets. Copyright reserved Please turn over Mathematics/P1 2 NSC DoE/November 2008 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. This question paper consists of 11 questions. Answer ALL the questions. Clearly show ALL calculations
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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION FIJI SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION 2013 MATHEMATICS Time Allowed: Three Hours (An extra ten minutes is allowed for reading this paper.) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Write all your answers in the Answer Book provided. 2. Write your Index Number on the front page and inside the back flap of the Answer Book. 3. If you need more paper‚ ask the supervisor for extra sheets. Tie these sheets inside the Answer Book at the appropriate places. 4. You may use a calculator‚ provided
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