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About Academic Scholarships

By Emily Elders

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The college application process can be difficult but not nearly as difficult as paying for college can be. Academic scholarships were created to address the need for college funding by rewarding and motivating students with high or passing grade ... more »

About Becoming a CPR Instructor

By Tricia Goss

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) saves countless lives. While there is no one agency who collects data on all instances of CPR provided, a report by the American Heart Association states that CPR given within three to five minutes of collapse ... more »

About Choctaw Government

By Sarah Cowgill

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The Choctaw Indian Nation has long held a form of democratic government, complete with a constitution of rights and responsibilities. Although it has been modified by war, relocation and the whims and acts of American Congress, the Choctaw Nation ... more »

About Clinical Laboratory Science

By Josienita Borlongan

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Looking for a high-paying and recession-proof job? Consider a career in clinical laboratory science. One must be good at solving problems, have an analytical mind, be detail-oriented and able to work with sophisticated tools and laboratory ... more »

About Daycare Teacher Certifications

By Hannah Rice Myers

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Daycare teachers play an intricate role in early childhood development and in the preparation of a child for kindergarten.They leave a lifelong educational impression on the children in their care as they guide them through their first steps in ... more »

About Grade Point Averages

By abbeyroad920

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As students progress in their education, letter grades turn into number grades. You're probably aware of what a B is, but a 2.9 average might confuse you. A grade point average is simply the way a student's overall academic achievement is ... more »

About Homeschool Reading Programs

By M.S. Beltran

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Literacy development is the key to educational success. Educational studies have confirmed that children with good reading skills have a higher rate of success in school than children with poor reading skills. Most states that require annual ... more »

About Master's Degrees in Accounting

By W D Adkins

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Accounting and auditing are key professions that enable businesses, governments, and other organizations to keep accurate records, analyze data, and verify the integrity of financial information. Although entry-level positions are open to persons ... more »

About Oklahoma's History

By Ann Johnson

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In 1907, Oklahoma became the 46th state to enter the Union. Prior to the arrival of Europeans in the mid 1500s, the region was occupied by ancestors of various Native American tribes. Between 1830 and 1842, the Federal Government made an ... more »

About Online Teaching Degrees

By Jonae Fredericks

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An individual pursuing an online teaching degree is expected to fulfill the same courseload as the traditional college student. The curriculum will vary depending on the field of education the student is to pursue, and it will be up to her to ... more »

About Ponds

By Naomi Judd

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Ponds are a peaceful terrain feature found all over the world and are an important habitat for wildlife. Though many ponds are built by humans for agriculture or aesthetic reasons, natural ponds are a perfect environment for living organisms such ... more »

About Presentations

By Meredith Kreisa

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Presentations are an important (and often feared) part of educational and professional life. Explaining something to a group of people can be intimidating, but is often necessary. Being knowledgeable about presentations can help you make a ... more »

About Scholarships for Middle School Students

By Serena Spinello

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Scholarships for middle school students can be difficult to find for a couple of reasons. There tends to be a limited number available, and the information pertaining to such scholarships is not easy to obtain. This is because scholarship search ... more »

About Sedimentary Rock

By Cathryn Whitehead

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Sedimentary rocks are one of the three basic types of rocks along with igneous and metamorphic rocks. Sedimentary rocks form from broken pieces of other rocks, from minerals, or from the remains of living creatures and plants. Compacted by ... more »

About Spelling Rules

By Karen Silvestri

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Although English is a mishmash of many different base languages, there are a few spelling rules that can assist in the correct spelling of words. It must be remembered, however, that not all words will follow the rules; these exceptions are ... more »

About the People of the Coastal Plains

By Michelle Powell-Smith

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The people of the Coastal Plains lived along the Atlantic coast, in an area ranging as far north as New Jersey and as far south as Florida. Native American tribes in these areas developed settled villages, elaborate cultures and a variety of ... more »

About the Sun's Layers

By Diana Bailey

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The sun is a star at the center of our solar system. The sun includes six separate layers, all functioning as a whole in the development of light and heat, supporting almost all life on earth. Each layer effects the others in producing the ... more »

Adding & Subtracting Fractions

By Amy Madtson

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Adding and subtracting fractions is easy when the denominators are the same. (The denominator is the bottom number in the fraction; the top number is called the numerator.) When fractions have different denominators, there are a few steps you ... more »

Adding & Subtracting Radical Expressions With Fractions

By Michael Rader

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There are very few instances where you will be able to add and subtract radical expressions with fractions; however, if it is possible, this process is an excellent way to clean up an equation and save you some room on your paper... more »

Adding Numbers With Exponents

By abbeyroad920

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Many times in math, a problem seems much more difficult than it actually is. This can be especially true when dealing with exponents. Exponents can be intimidating at first since you are dealing with two values combined together instead of one. ... more »

Algebra: Solving Linear Equations - Part 1: The Basics

By videomathtutor

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[NOTE: This video is only the first 18 minutes of the full lesson, please visit my website to purchase complete version] Lesson consists of providing you with a Self-Tutorial on how to solve linear equations. Tutor discusses what is an Equation, ... more »

Anti-Bullying Classroom Activities

By Angela Atkinson

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Bullying is a significant issue in United States schools. In fact, according to a recent report by the National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center, nearly 6 million American children are involved in some way with bullying--whether as the ... more »

Applying for a Pell Grant

By Tippy

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Originally known as the “Basic Educational Opportunity Grant,” today’s Pell Grant helps millions of university students afford the high cost of college. Unlike low interest school loans, a student does not have to repay a ... more »

Average Cost of a Bachelor's Degree in Registered Nursing

By JustSew

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Registered nurses (RNs) are those who have completed an exam and received a license from the state. Although a bachelor's degree is not required to become a registered nurse, many nurses find that having a four-year degree gives them ... more »

Canceling Fractions

By Travis Hill

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Fractions with the same value can be expressed in different ways. For example, 20/40 has the same value as ½. If you could master canceling fractions, you can make multiplying fractions easier. Why multiply 20/40 by 10/20 when you could ... more »