In this book, the relative contributions of a school and a pupil in producing cognitive achievement growth are theoretically isolated so that the efficiency of a school can be evaluated more objectively. Using educational psychology and the neo-classical, economic method of constrained optimization, it is argued that a school is responsible for supplying a pupil with a high learning rate while the pupil's contribution is measured by time-on-task or attention to a lesson. Two surprising inferences are drawn from this model of school quality. The most interesting result is that producing equality of achievement outcomes among pupils increases a school's ability to offer a maximum average learning rate given any level of expenditures which contradicts present theory. A further implication is that the presumed market failure does not exist since private schools are found to be more equal than state schools. Both of these ideas are empirically supported using the High School and Beyond Data. Incorporating these results into an analysis of a voucher policy suggests that efficiency can be increased by 15% and equality of cognitive achievement by 28% without forfeiting any integration within all schools.

Learning Capital: The Economic Idea and Causes of School Quality

Business & Money

Scott, Gary

Economics

University Press of America

In this book, the relative contributions of a school and a pupil in producing cognitive achievement growth are theoretically isolated so that the efficiency of a school can be evaluated more objectively. Using educational psychology and the neo-classical, economic method of constrained optimization, it is argued that a school is responsible for supplying a pupil with a high learning rate while the pupil's contribution is measured by time-on-task or attention to a lesson. Two surprising inferences are drawn from this model of school quality. The most interesting result is that producing equality of achievement outcomes among pupils increases a school's ability to offer a maximum average learning rate given any level of expenditures which contradicts present theory. A further implication is that the presumed market failure does not exist since private schools are found to be more equal than state schools. Both of these ideas are empirically supported using the High School and Beyond Data. Incorporating these results into an analysis of a voucher policy suggests that efficiency can be increased by 15% and equality of cognitive achievement by 28% without forfeiting any integration within all schools.

The third book in the series, Chronicles of Hope: The Archangels shares channeled messages for spiritual seekers, lightworkers, and light warriors. Archangels give us tools for empowerment and encouragement to embrace our unique gifts, unlocking the future of hope for humanity. These messages formulate peaceful awareness at personal, community, and worldwide levels that are vitally important for the continuing existence of our civilization. Through the eyes of the Archangels, we see how spirituality grows with a realization that everything needs to be questioned. These Archangels reaffirm our gifts of intuitive knowing and challenge us to ask for their assistance to navigate this life and better understand our ascended life path. Embrace the freedom to question, explore, and wonder about the possibilities in today’s world. Enjoy these insights that offer a path for empowerment with hope for a bright future and inspiration to manifest your purest dreams for humanity and our beloved Mother Earth.

Chronicles of Hope: The Archangels: Book 3

Religion & Spirituality

Hermann, Lois

New Age & Spirituality

Light Publishing

My granddaddy used to say, "There ain't no such thing as a Nigga. Niggas are a figment of the imagination; a mental construct. An idea created to keep men down. A way of thinking that only existed in a man's mind." My granddaddy also picked his lottery numbers from a book of dreams that he kept under his bed. If he had a dream and saw a white rabbit hopping across a freshly cut lawn on Labor Day it meant you played numbers 572. If the dream was him riding on a bus uptown and a guy wearing a purple suit with a red feather in his hat, gets on the bus with exact change, and ask if the bus is heading downtown, you played 769. So we didn't take what granddaddy said too seriously. Besides I live in the hood, and in the hood "niggas" were everywhere.

Lord, Can You Please Help A Nigga Out

Christian Books & Bibles

lulu.com

About the book: Do you have a short attention span that prevents you from finishing study materials? Reading becomes a pain when you are easily distracted or overwhelmed by the amount of information you are receiving. Does this mean you are forever doomed? No! According to rising author Gary Scott, by practicing speed reading techniques, you can read, comprehend and retain information much faster than you normally do. His latest book, "Speed Reading Handbook: The Comprehensive Guide to Speed Reading", has been designed for everyone who wants to maximize his/her potential by training his/her mind to receive and digest information much faster than others. If you want to know the secrets, order your copy today! Summary of the book: "Speed Reading Handbook" is an all-inclusive book that is aimed at giving you an in-depth understanding of what speed reading is and how you can practice it in your daily life. Being a slow reader can affect your life in many ways, and there's only one way to fix it — learning the speed reading techniques! And that is what this book will help you achieve. In the various chapters of the book, the author has discussed aspects such as the basics of speed reading, the method of understanding and assessing reading speed, the concept of faster comprehension and much more! After reading this book, you will: Be fully aware of the magic technique called speed readingLearn to assess your own reading speedTrain your mind to digest and store information much faster and more effectivelyBe able to overcome mental blocksRead materials much faster and complete books within hours or days! Aside from educating you on the principles of speed reading, "Speed Reading Handbook" also offers tips and strategies that you can practice in your everyday life to become fully trained in speed reading. To make speed reading a part of your life, order this book today!

Speed Reading Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide To Speedreading

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Independently published

Uncover the secret to effectively treat obsessive-compulsive disorders, paralyzing panic attacks, and debilitating worry and anxiety without using any medication! Anxiety is a normal part of human existence. In healthy doses, it can provide the motivation needed to make decisions or perform. Left unchecked, however, it begins to wreak havoc on your psyche, affecting your ability to solve problems and leaving you at the mercy of your limbic brain, which only knows the freeze, fight or flight response. You don't want to always be at the mercy of your most primal instincts in a sophisticated, modern world, and this book will show you how to master your responses to stressful situations and get rid of bad mental wiring while helping you install good habits that will set you up for massive success. If you're tired of struggling with anxiety and depression or continually being stressed out by minor things courtesy of your obsessive-compulsive disorder and want to deal with them once and for all, but you don't know where to begin, then this guide was written for you. In this profoundly insightful and highly actionable guide, CBT expert Gary Scott is going to show you how to get rid of your body's automatic responses to negative situations, which, unfortunately, is harmful and ends up hurting you in the long run. You're going to discover a toolset of tips, techniques, and strategies that will help you overcome your bad habits, break free of panic attacks, anxiety, and depression, and overcome your obsessive disorders permanently. Among the insights contained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple, you're going to discover: <ul> <li>What Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) really is and why you should care</li> <li>How to identify and get rid of negative self-talk and thoughts</li> <li>The ultimate self-therapy questionnaire to help you better understand your anxiety triggers</li> <li>6 powerful mental reframing questions to ask yourself when dealing with a particularly bad case of negative thoughts</li> <li>A simple but effective gratitude exercise worksheet to help you trigger powerful positive emotions</li> <li>Causes of negative thinking patterns and how to break the vicious cycle of negativity once and for all</li> <li>The four keys to rewiring your thought processes and becoming a powerful force of positivity and self-confidence</li> <li>9 dead-simple, but massively underrated ways to improve your mental health right now</li> <li>Step-by-step instructions to help you kick the habit of procrastination into the curb</li> <li>Surefire ways to get rid of bad habits without breaking a sweat</li> <li>Why using willpower to quit bad habits and negative thinking will fail 94% of the time and a better way to do it</li> <li>How to use CBT to overcome Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and paralyzing panic attacks using field-tested strategies</li> <li>...and tons more!</li> </ul> Even if you're a complete beginner to CBT looking for an effective way to use this technique on yourself or a loved one, or a professional practitioner looking to improve your practical knowledge and understanding of this powerful tool, this guide will enhance your ability to analyze and attack your problems from their roots. Scroll up and click the "add to cart" button to purchase today!

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple: A Step by Step Guide to Becoming Your OWN Therapist by Managing Stress and Overcoming Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Panic, and Mental Health Issues

Science & Math

Behavioral Sciences

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Gary Scott

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