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About James J. Kovalcin
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I am teaching or have taught AP physics B and C [calculus based mechanics & electricity and magnetism] as well as Lab Physics for college bound students. I have a BS in Physics from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Arts in Teaching from same. I have been teaching physics for 27 years.

   

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SubjectDate Asked

School Funding11/9/2009
  Q: my question is regarding school funding in schools. I am trying to find information on the web in ...
  A: I am sorry, but my experience in this area is rather limited. In New Jersey local property taxes are ...
Teaching career for CPA in Banking9/13/2009
  Q: I am a CPA and a CMA (with a Bachelors degree in Accounting) with 19 years of Acctg/Finance work ...
  A: An education degree is not required in most states. However, the "No Child Lest Behind" NCLB law ...
what to do8/24/2009
  Q: we are a group of English teacher we would like you answer our question it is : how to manage ...
  A: I suspect that there is no way that I can help you with this since our cultures are so different. A ...
Teaching possibilities8/22/2009
  Q: Mr. Kovalcin: First, I would like to thank you for taking the time and answering my question, and I ...
  A: As you are probably aware each state has its own specific requirements. The University of Kentucky ...
waiving student teaching8/5/2009
  Q: I have been a teacher for 10 years now (kindergarten and now 3rd grade). Over the course of time, I ...
  A: I do not know if California has such a program, but in New Jersey is entirely feasible to begin ...
Cheating?3/4/2009
  Q: What if Jenna and Jane are studying for a test. Jenna has already taken the test but is helping Jane ...
  A: I think the answer to this question depends on the teacher! In my class I have virtually no security ...
teaching11/21/2008
  Q: how long does it take to become a teacher in a high school, and what qualifications does it ...
  A: The answer depends on where you are starting. If you have only a high school diploma the required ...
Pursuing a teaching career9/28/2008
  Q: i graduated about a year ago with a major in computer science and a business minor. I've lately ...
  A: You can get a masters degree in education independently of any undergraduate degree you may have. ...
physics8/16/2008
  Q: as an acrobat, i can safely land on the ground at speeds up to 15 meters/ second. what is the ...
  A: Pretty straight forward. If you use energy conservation, the total energy at your highest point ...
reflection8/2/2008
  Q: What is the advantage of the Reflection phenomenon ?
  A: Is this a question about physics or about teaching? If it is a question about physics, the ...
Making sure teaching is the right move6/21/2008
  Q: In one of your replies to someone else, you mentioned that one 1 in 5 teaching coming in on ...
  A: I the first place your motivations for entering the teaching profession seem quite sound. However, ...
Teaching credential without student teaching?6/21/2008
  Q: I'm currently serving in the military, and would like to teach high school physics as a second ...
  A: This is something you would have to ask the individual states, but in my mind practice teaching is ...
Teaching credential without student teaching?6/20/2008
  Q: I'm currently serving in the military, and would like to teach high school physics as a second ...
  A: Try the following link. The University of Kentucky has links to the teaching requirements for ALL 50 ...
Career change: Teaching6/14/2008
  Q: I wondered how you would make the following decision about changing a career into teaching? I am ...
  A: What is it that makes you think that you will have more time as a teacher than as an ...
Q4/29/2008
  Q: For my education class I have to explore the views about a teachers involvement in a teacher’s union ...
  A: Without a teacher's union all school districts have the power to treat you capriciously! A ...
Teaching High school Physics, AP level2/17/2008
  Q: Recently migrated to USA, living in San Francisco bay area, hold employment authorization document ...
  A: Most public schools have "salary guides" based primarily on years of experience and to a lesser ...
Teaching High school Physics, AP level2/15/2008
  Q: Recently migrated to USA, living in San Francisco bay area, hold employment authorization document ...
  A: Unlike your country of origin, every state in the US has a different set of requirements! The ...
High School Physics teaching in U.S.A12/29/2007
  Q: I was going through some of your answers and was quite impressed by your approach, I guess your ...
  A: One thing you will immediately find different in the US is that each of the 50 states has its own ...
the sun12/4/2007
  Q: could the sun be a black hole in the future ?
  A: No it couldn't. The gravitational force of the sun is not sufficient to drive the electrons into the ...
online high school physics teaching10/14/2007
  Q: I am a 2nd year student of electrical engineering .I wants to be a high school part time online ...
  A: Unfortunately for you I think that you have a very long way to go! This is not something you can ...
HIgh School Teacher10/8/2007
  Q: I am currently a sophomore at UC Berkeley double majoring in Physics and Astrophysics. It has ...
  A: Yes, get the BS in the subject area then the Masters. The standards for community college are VERY ...
HIgh School Teacher10/8/2007
  Q: I am currently a sophomore at UC Berkeley double majoring in Physics and Astrophysics. It has ...
  A: I think that most good suburban districts will be very happy to have a PhD on their staffs, but they ...
Want to Teach Math9/15/2007
  Q: I have always loved math and am 37 now. I have a B.S. and M.S in mathematics as well as an M.S. in ...
  A: First the good news! In some states [such as New Jersey where I live] there are programs designed ...
skills7/17/2007
  Q: should we teach math skills or computer/calculator skills in the classroom? what would you say would ...
  A: The answer depends upon your goals! If your goal is to prepare students for a required standardized ...
Quality of Life for Teachers6/15/2007
  Q: What's the quality of life like for teachers? Generally speaking, can they pay their bills? Do ...
  A: The answer to your question is very complex! A lot depends on: 1. Where do you work. 2. What ...
How to become a teacher2/13/2007
  Q: I would like to teach high-school auto. Can you tell me what additional education is needed to teach ...
  A: First of all let me recommend the University of Kentucky site which has links to ALL 50 state's ...
I need an opinion2/11/2007
  Q: I need your professional opinion on an online university {Western Governors University} that offers ...
  A: I can only say that I have heard of this school! It is a developing, online school that was ...
jsbajf10/26/2006
  Q: why do you like to teach so much? what are the positives of teaching? what are the negative?
  A: Pros: 1. The look on a student's eyes when he/she understands. 2. Every day is different. 3. A high ...
my career8/28/2006
  Q: i am 17 years old guy who took the IGCSE examinations last JUNE people at my age start thinking ...
  A: Please do not take offense, but you really need to work on your writing skills. I still do not ...
my career8/25/2006
  Q: i am 17 years old guy who took the IGCSE examinations last JUNE people at my age start thinking ...
  A: Whatever you choose, make sure that you will like to do it! Nothing is worse than wasting your life ...
teaching1/2/2006
  Q: I am considering teaching as a future profession and i was wondering generally how much money do ...
  A: Teaching salaries vary enormously across the country. My sister lives in rural Colorado where ...
teaching12/29/2005
  Q: Kovalcin. I've search for this answer on this website and I did not find my answer(s). I'm a ...
  A: I have been teaching for almost 35 years and have eligible to retire for nearly a year! I would no ...
Education12/25/2005
  Q: What is all about the concept of education? What is the relevance of Education in our contemparary ...
  A: There is no "correct" answer to this question. For many different people the importance is ...
Hi Dear, I would be so thankful...12/8/2005
  Q: I would be so thankful if you could tell me what is the difference between an ENGLISH LANGUAGE ...
  A: I'm not really sure but I think that an "English Language College" would be a school where all ...
Diversity11/22/2005
  Q: I am currently seeking my teaching degree and have a few questions for some research. "In planning ...
  A: I suspect that what I have to say about this will not be very popular but here goes. I believe that ...
Becoming a teacher :)11/10/2005
  Q: I am a 24 year old college student. I have wasted alot of time trying to "pick" a career. I have ...
  A: With barely an assocoates degree you really have quite a way to go! Many states requre teachers to ...
teaching9/29/2005
  Q: (how you can be an expert teacher)
  A: I am not sure what you are asking! Are you asking how one becomes an "expert" teacher? If so, the ...
perspective on relationships9/27/2005
  Q: Kovalcin, My question is "What is your perspective on relationships between parents and teachers? ...
  A: I am not quite sure what you mean. In my case I seldom find myself having to interact with parents. ...
Communicating with parents9/25/2005
  Q: Mr.Kovalcin, I would like to thank you for answering my other questions the information was just ...
  A: I really don't communicate much with parents unless they initiate the contact. It is my feeling that ...
Teaching for over twenty years9/22/2005
  Q: I am currently seeking my teaching degree and in one of my classes it says we must interview a ...
  A: Changes over 30 years! [Keep in mind that these coments apply to a typical middle class community. I ...
Constant Accerlation9/14/2005
  Q: A race car can be slowed with a constant acceleration of -11 m/s(squared). If the car is going 55 ...
  A: ALL questions of this type are solved in exactly te same way. There are two kinematics equations: ...
Taking the first step to a teaching career2/23/2005
  Q: , I noticed that you graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, I'm from Pittsburgh myself and ...
  A: You did not say whether of not you already have a bachelors degree. If you do, you will not need to ...
Elementary Teaching12/8/2004
  Q: How has Elementary Teaching changed in the last fifty years?
  A: Much more is expected of elementary school teachers than ever before. At one time it was ...
Teaching11/28/2004
  Q: What are important characterisics of being a teacher?
  A: 1. Understand your subject matter thoroughly. 2. Want to spend your time with students. 3. Have ...
College11/23/2004
  Q: How long do you have to go to college to be a teacher
  A: Each states are a little different, but in general you need at least a 4 year degree. Some states ...
teaching as a career11/23/2004
  Q: I am in the U.K ,and have been a Teaching Assistant at Secondary School level,for two years working ...
  A: Since you are in the UK it is difficult for me to advise you about career prospects. I am in the US ...
Physics11/17/2004
  Q: If a football is thrown at 5.00m/s off a 30.0m high cliff at 30.0 degrees upward. How long does it ...
  A: 1. I get a time of 3.76s, check your quadratic formula. 2. You forgot to square the time in ...
Physics11/16/2004
  Q: If a football is thrown at 5.00m/s off a 30.0m high cliff at 30.0 degrees upward. How long does it ...
  A: All problems of this type are solved in the same way! Set up two data table listing the 6 possible ...
Clasroom Management11/14/2004
  Q: I am taking a course on classroom management at my college and for one of our assignments we are to ...
  A: 1. Relatively new, large [2100-2200 students], fairly weel to do [upper middle class], and public. ...
Re-qualifying myself with the educational system in USA/Canada11/11/2004
  Q: I have finished my studies in the Faculty of Science (Mathematics section) in Egypt and i am ...
  A: In my opinion, the key item is to make sure that your English is impeccable! This will open many ...
new to teaching physics in usa6/7/2004
  Q: I am a physics teacher for the past 16 years,teaching at 11&12 standards in india.I did my masters ...
  A: Instructional technology is nice, but it is not the most important consideration. I hope you won't ...
grades3/1/2004
  Q: ummm I dont know if this is your thing or not but being a teacher i hoped you might be able to ...
  A: There are so many possibilities it is impossible to answer! Is she getting enough sleep? Has the ...
Math7/2/2003
  Q: Almost as soon as I started teaching math about eight years ago I ran into trouble, mostly, when I ...
  A: I am sorry to say that I do not have all of the answers. Teaching, however, is more art than science ...
Science Education12/9/2002
  Q: Kovalcin, I am a student at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. I am studying ...
  A: I think that the biggest problem you are going to face is the VERY unfortunate trend toward state ...
Procedures in becoming a teacher8/23/2002
  Q: I want to know the procedure involved in becoming a teacher.I hold a B.S degree.And I have work ...
  A: The rules are different in each and every state. Many states have reciprocal agreements, others do ...
Continuing in teaching5/17/2002
  Q: I'm a junior college teacher teaching chemistry for 4 years. I wonder how do you keep the passion of ...
  A: My principle advice would be this! Do not spend the next 30 years of your life doing something you ...

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