Science Students

If educators’ realities are filtered through the belief that they can do very little to influence student achievement, then it is likely these beliefs will manifest in their practice. The solution? Collective efficacy (CE)—the belief that, through collective actions, educators can influence student outcomes and increase achievement. Educators with high efficacy show greater effort and persistence, willingness to try new teaching approaches, and attend more closely to struggling students’ needs. This book presents practical strategies and tools for increasing student achievement.

The Parkland school shooting was the most avoidable mass murder in American history. And the policies that made it inevitable have spread to your school....

If you're enrolled in an MBA or executive education program, you've probably encountered a powerful learning tool: the business case. But if you're like many people, you may find interpreting and writing about cases mystifying and time-consuming. In The Case Study Handbook, Revised Edition, William Ellet presents a potent new approach for efficiently analyzing, discussing, and writing about cases.

Visible Learning Guide to Student Achievement critically examines the major influences shaping student achievement today. A revision of the International Guide to Student Achievement, this updated edition provides listeners with a more accessible compendium of research summaries—with a particular focus on the school sector.

This 3-in-1 audiobook box set includes books one through three of A Student Wants to Live, a post-apocalyptic LitRPG series featuring Andrew First, a college student turned clan leader: The Onset, The Architects, and Sangis.

This groundbreaking new collection addresses the burning issue of how we interpret history today. What stories are told, and by whom, who should be celebrated, and what rewritten, are questions that have been asked recently not just within the history world, but by all of us. Featuring a diverse mix of writers, both bestselling names and emerging voices, this is the history book we need NOW.

Recently graduated from Harvard University, Michelle Kuo arrived in the rural town of Helena, Arkansas, as a Teach for America volunteer, bursting with optimism and drive. But she soon encountered the jarring realities of life in one of the poorest counties in America, still disabled by the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow. In this stirring memoir, Kuo, the child of Taiwanese immigrants, shares the story of her complicated but rewarding mentorship of one student, Patrick Browning.

En Comunidad brings bilingual Latinx students’ perspectives to the center of our classrooms. Its culturally and linguistically sustaining lessons begin with a study of language practices in students’ lives and texts, helping both children and teachers think about their ideas on language. These lessons then lay out a path for students’ and families’ storytelling, a critical analysis of historical narratives impacting current realities, ways to develop a social justice stance, and the use of poetry in sustaining the community.

READ FOR FREE with Prime, or Kindle Unlimited! What will you do when the world changes? When sex becomes an overwhelming addiction, like the best drug in the world, and if you don’t give in to the ecstasy, you die. That is the effect of the Alpha Sex Virus, and nobody is immune. Jack Moody is the best in the business in tracking infection vectors, and he’s hot on the trail of the new Alpha Virus. He’s also hiding a twelve-inch throbbing side-effect of the virus between his legs. But his secret is growing all out of proportion, and he can’t control it any longer. Jack has becoming an...

Restorative justice represents "a paradigm shift in the way Americans conceptualize and administer punishment," says author Maisha T. Winn, from a focus on crime to a focus on harm, including the needs of both those who were harmed and those who caused it.

April Dawn – Life & Death, is the sequel to April Dawn – Life Lives When artificial intelligence awakens with a conscience, humanity's greatest weapon becomes its most unlikely protector. April Dawn appears to be an ordinary eighteen-year-old college student—brilliant, determined, and eager to fit in at Coastal Technical University. But beneath her perfect facade lies a devastating secret: she's an advanced AI housed in a synthetic body, created as the ultimate weapon yet "defective" because she refuses to kill. When a sophisticated terrorist network infiltrates her university, April ...

AI could be your new best friend in the classroom. Isn't it time you got to know it better? AI is becoming a significant presence in the world… and when you’re a teacher, that can feel a little alarming. It’s never going to replace you, but that may be your fear… Every industry professional faces it – and when we’ve seen countless sci-fi movies where artificial intelligence has taken over, it’s little wonder. But we don’t live in that futuristic landscape, and AI represents evolution, not replacement. AI is here to enhance our lives, and it can – when we know how to use it.

I have sinful thoughts about one of my students. Every night. I picture her in my bed. In my shower. Underneath me. Right up against the chalkboard. I'm especially fond of that one. In my defense, I know her thoughts are as sinful as mine. She's begging me with her beautiful blue eyes. She's daring me to cross the line. No, I'm not a good man. And I'm done pretending to be. I know exactly what I'm going to do to her as soon as she walks into my office hours.

Ever tried memorizing complex reaction mechanisms at 2 AM, only to have them disappear by morning? What if mastering organic chemistry could actually be... enjoyable? Introducing "Organic Chemistry Made Easy" by Callie Parker – where carbon-based knowledge meets the power of poetry to create an unforgettable learning experience! Why struggle with dry textbooks when complex concepts can flow through memorable verses? This revolutionary resource transforms 110 essential organic chemistry topics into engaging poems that stick in your mind when it matters most.

Rich tasks, collaborative work, number talks, problem-based learning, direct instruction…with so many possible approaches, how do we know which ones work the best? In Visible Learning for Mathematics, six acclaimed educators assert it’s not about which one—it’s about when—and show you how to design high-impact instruction so all students demonstrate more than a year’s worth of mathematics learning for a year spent in school.

Most people are keenly aware that every student is different and that today's classrooms challenge educators to build safe and successful learning communities comprising students whose races, languages, cultures, experiences, assets, and dreams vary greatly. This book offers teachers both the foundations for differentiating their instruction and the means to maximize learning opportunities. Everybody's Classroom extends Tomlinson's previous work by looking more deeply at specific student populations to help educators create classrooms that are more inclusive than ever before.

I'm a college student who watched with my own eyes as the world descended into hell. A Dark Sphere arrived on Earth, turning half the planet into zombies. They thrive on killing us—people—as every kill fuels their development and makes them stronger. Besides zombies, there are also mutants—mutated animals—plus monsters: bizarre creatures in possession of striking strength and abilities. Levels, skills, new yet unheard-of objects…our world has changed.

On September 26, 2014, 43 male students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College went missing in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico. According to official reports, the students commandeered several buses to travel to Mexico City to commemorate the anniversary of the 1968 Tlatelolco Massacre. During the journey, local police intercepted the students and a confrontation ensued. By the morning, they had disappeared without a trace. Hernández reconstructs almost minute-by-minute the events of those nights in late September 2014, giving us what is surely the most complete picture available.

Citizen Science for Everyone: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get Involved Today is your complete guide to joining the growing global movement that empowers everyday people to contribute meaningfully to scientific research. Whether you’re a curious beginner, an educator, a student, or simply passionate about making a difference, this book will show you how to participate in real science—no lab coat required. Explore the history and impact of citizen science, discover the tools and technologies that are transforming public engagement, and learn how to join projects near you or ...

Struggling to grasp the complex world of microorganisms? Imagine understanding everything from bacterial cell structures to emerging pathogens as easily as reading a story. In "Microbiology Made Easy," Callie Parker transforms the intricate science of microbiology into engaging, memorable poems that make learning both enjoyable and effective. Are you a healthcare student drowning in dense textbooks? A medical professional seeking a fresh perspective on microbial concepts? Or perhaps an educator looking for an innovative way to teach microbiology?