Achieving Results How is achievement defined‚ and what are the values behind achieving? People can have different ideas and personal definitions about what achievement means‚ which explains why the dictionary’s definition is very broad. Achievement is defined by Webster’s dictionary and thesaurus as simply being “a result gained by effort” (“Achievement”). The definition of achievement in my discipline of Environmental Science is certainly linked to the dictionary definition‚ but the results of
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NASA spin-off technologies have had great impact on many people around the world‚ whether it be artificial limbs‚ cochlear implants‚ solar energy‚ GPS or water purifiers. But one particular invention has directly affected me and more than 25‚000 other people in the United States. NASA has also helped SpeedoUSA develop the LZR Racer‚ the world’s fastest swimsuit in 2007 and 2008. In fact‚ during the Beijing Olympics‚ every gold medal was a swimmer wearing a LZR Racer. (Gerbis‚ 2009) The suit helped
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An achievement gap is an observed disproportion found among students of different races. Without an achievement gap‚ all students would have the same opportunity to earn an equal education. Students across the United States are compared based on their race‚ behavior‚ home environment‚ brain thickness‚ and culture to gather data. These aspects lead to the creation of an achievement gap‚ which causes students to feel obligated to perform a certain way. By reducing the importance of these factors‚ children
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NASA Egg Drop Competition Josh Bryant Purpose: The objective of the project was to build a structure capable of bringing the egg safely to the ground without harming or damaging the egg in as little material as possible. Equipment: One larger bottle One smaller bottle One red balloon One blue balloon Too much tape Procedure: The procedure to make the device was as simple as cutting two bottles in half so that you may then stretch the balloon
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On January 28‚ 1986‚ NASA Space Shuttle orbiter Challenger exploded just seconds after its liftoff killing all seven passengers on board. In the time of mourning following the horrific space shuttle disaster‚ President Ronald Reagan delivered a speech that offered condolences to the families of the victims from both him and the rest of the country. Reagan‚ first‚ was on live television to give a report on the State of the Union‚ but he found it necessary to acknowledge the tragedy that had just taken
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things we are really capable of doing‚ we would literally astound ourselves.” “The biggest challenge after success is shutting up about it.” “Don’t mistake activity with achievement.” “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort‚ pain‚ difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.” “Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It’s not
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India-it’s achievements in 60 years of independence The foundation of independence laid before 150 years in 1857 ‚ which is described As First war of Independence got success after 100 long years of struggle & On 15th August 1947 when a new Democratic country which has taken over the attention of the world with it’s principles of Non-violence & peace & above all had many challenges before it to stand in the world scenario. Today we have achieved a milestone by completing 60 years of
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Highly competent children often do not display patterns of achievement motivation (Phillips‚ 1987). Research has shown that a child ’s perception of his or her competence is a better indicator of achievement motivation than the reality of his or her ability. (Bandura‚ 1977; Covington‚ 1984; Nicholls‚ 1982‚ Weiner‚ 1979). Not only does the child influence his achievement motivation but teachers and parents have a significant impact and influence on how the child views his or her abilities. Research
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The Achievement Gap: Causes‚ Difficulties and Strategies This term paper is broken down into three parts. In Part I‚ I will address the causes of the achievement gap and why it is so difficult to overcome for certain underperforming subgroups. I believe that the underlying factor causing the achievement gap is money. In a direct sense‚ it is clear that having money is a big advantage for students and not having money creates a host of challenges. The economically disadvantaged achievement gap
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of integration in 2013. Discuss the achievements of CARICOM in light of the statement and make suggestions for future development. Kerri Mc Neil Happy fortieth anniversary to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)! An establishment which has transgressed shared colonial history; propelling its fifteen member states and five associate member states to economic integration and social development. The achievements will be discussed in ascending order
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