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| teaching job | 4/3/2008 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: 1. What is your favorite thing about being a teacher? 2. What inspired you to become a teacher? ...
A: The best thing about being a teacher is being able to introduce new things to children and show them ...
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| Third grader having trouble with word equations. | 3/25/2008 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: My son is in third grade and recently brought home a work assignment on word equations. We were able ...
A: Frankly, I do not know the answer to this, but I can suggest that it is a good time to ask God. If ...
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| How to keep work at work | 3/17/2008 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: My girlfriend is a kindergarten teacher, this is her 3rd year teaching. The problem is she comes ...
A: I have worked in the roughest parts of Los Angeles so I do have a few ideas. 1. Never argue or get ...
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| career help | 3/12/2008 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: and i have some questions to ask you.and i hope u will answer them. so here is a list of questions i ...
A: The questions you ask depend on which state you live in. Your best bet is to call your local ...
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| Rehiring | 3/1/2008 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: I am a teacher of ten years. (primary teacher) I resigned from my position to relocate to California ...
A: I taught for many years before I realized how political everything was. Everyone had to answer to ...
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| Keeping Son Challenged | 2/28/2008 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: My son just turned 5 and starts Kindergarten in the fall. He is reading at a 2nd grade level I ...
A: I see that you've been busy with this boy and he must be an eager learner. There are other ...
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| Math | 2/22/2008 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: Who can I talk to about classes to become a middle school math teacher?
A: Schools need math teachers desperately. Contact the University in your area and speak with the ...
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| teacher aide courses | 2/20/2008 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: i just want to know if there is other institutions that trains individuals to become a teacher aide ...
A: Some people have become teacher aides while taking courses at college. Others volunteered in ...
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| Reading for 1st grade level | 2/14/2008 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: I am an instructional aide at a Title 1 elementary school working with latino students in the 1st ...
A: It seems that you are doing everything you possible can to help these first graders. You and the ...
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| Assessment of students | 2/13/2008 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: Batkovic, I had a question concerning assessment. I was just wondering the various ways that you ...
A: Assessment is best when done on a daily basis. Kid watching is the key to assessment. Conferencing ...
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| AllExperts - Question | 2/9/2008 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: I am a teacher in VA. I am trying to incorporate technology into my classroom. I read about two ...
A: Possibly this website will help you. ...
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| teachers going to far in personal lives | 2/7/2008 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: i know your profile say up to third grade but my daughter is in 6th I'm so mad at her school right ...
A: I really cannot advise you as this isn't my expertise. However, before you try any legal solutions ...
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| Discipline Question | 2/7/2008 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: My 9-year old daughter is an excellent student -- straight A's. But, being a bookish sort, she is ...
A: One thing I could suggest is that you and your daughter decide on making a checklist. She knows what ...
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| Where do i turn? | 2/2/2008 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: my daughter is in 3rd grade. She has had problems with reading and comprehension since kindergarten. ...
A: My only advice for you is to visit the school district office and request that your child be ...
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| 4 year old son | 1/15/2008 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: my 4 year old son (birthday was Nov. 11) loves his new V-Smile computer that hooks up to our t.v. I ...
A: I'm sorry but I am unfamiliar with that program. Usually,on preschool math programs there are ...
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| Parental permission | 1/15/2008 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: Do I need parental permission to videotape or audiotape students in the classroom?
A: I believe you do need parental permission. Speak with the school administrator as to what the ...
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| Lesson | 12/27/2007 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: I know your expertise is in 1-3 grades, but I am a Kindergarten teacher and am looking for a good ...
A: At the beginning of every 1st grade year I did the following: Show the class how to fold a math ...
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| miscue analysis | 12/6/2007 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: Is a miscue analysis used to show both strengths AND weaknesses in students' reading? Or just ...
A: I'm not familiar with this term, but went on line to look it up. This is what I found: Miscue ...
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| I need a teachers advice | 12/5/2007 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: I am an elementay ed major in North Carolina. My professor asked this question as homework and I ...
A: I would say that it is balanced literacy. I found this definition on line. What is Balanced ...
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| Did you teach me? | 12/5/2007 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: Were you ever a teacher at Toler Elementary in Garland,TX?
A: No, I am a teacher in California. I have often wondered how my students fared. They all learned ...
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| Beginning Reading & Writing | 11/28/2007 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: My 5-year-old granddaughter wants to know: why, with uppercase and lowercase B, the "bumps" are on ...
A: There is no explanation that I know of, as with most of anything having to do with English. This is ...
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| basic vocabulary for young readers: list of 379 words | 11/24/2007 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: Marsha. Thank you for your time. I am wondering where I can find the famous list of 379 words ...
A: I went on line to look, too, and didn't find anything but think that Random House should be able to ...
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| Elementary reading teacher | 11/15/2007 | Carla |
Q: I have a bachelor's degree in psycholgy but I would like to get my masters in elementary reading. I ...
A: I am frowning right now because my daughter is majoring in psychology. I hope she is making the ...
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| Fluency | 11/15/2007 | Carla |
Q: How does fluency help develop reading comprehension?
A: Fluency is an integral part of reading. When a child does not have good fluency, he/she struggles ...
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| Teaching Listening Skill | 11/11/2007 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: How can I teach my 2nd grade students listening skill ?
A: I would start with the most simple exercises; these are the ones I used, starting on the first day ...
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| kindergarten teaching | 11/8/2007 | Carla |
Q: I am a high school junior and we were discussing what we want to do in the future as a career and ...
A: Kayla, Hi! I am in Pennsylvania. I am not familiar with Ohio colleges. I am assuming you are from ...
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| Terre Nova/report card | 11/7/2007 | Carla |
Q: My questions is: how much should a poor terra nova test influence if a kids needs special help. I ...
A: First let me state that I know OF the Terra Nova however my state(PA) does not administer it. ...
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| Sounding out letters | 11/2/2007 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: Should students sound out each letter in a word in order to read the word? Why or Why not? Thank ...
A: When students first learn their alphabet in preschool or earlier on programs like Sesame Street etc. ...
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| repeating kindergarten | 10/26/2007 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: Maria, My son is a November baby and started Kindergarten this fall at age 4. Intellectually he ...
A: Here is a website that may help you decide on whether or not your son is ready for kindergarten. ...
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| "special energy" | 10/23/2007 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: My son started kindergarten in a Catholic school this Fall and just turned 5 yesterday. I spent the ...
A: By your brief description of your kindergartener I haven't gathered any type of class disruption. ...
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| careless 2nd grader | 10/23/2007 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: What techniques can i use to motivate my 7-year-old to "care" about his academics. His grades do ...
A: I have a few questions, or things I want you to check first. Go to my website and read the Tips ...
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| gifted and talented children | 10/18/2007 | Carla |
Q: My son is 10 yrs old and is in a public school system in Alabama. He has shown a tremendous gift ...
A: I am really not familiar with the area. I would Google fine arts schools for children in Alabama. ...
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| How do I become a Kindergarten teacher in NYC | 10/3/2007 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: I am interested, and have been for many years, in becoming a kindergarten teacher. I live in New ...
A: If this is your dream then by all means start looking into it. There probably will be a vast ...
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| repeating final syllables | 9/29/2007 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: I am a third grade teacher who has a student who repeats the final syllable in nearly every word he ...
A: I don't have experience with this, but with a child who stuttered, I asked him to sing the words he ...
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| what?? | 9/23/2007 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: what subjects did you have to take to become a teacher
A: When I graduated from college, I needed a BA (I chose to major in art) and then one year of "Method" ...
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| what degree | 9/20/2007 | Marsha Cunningham |
Q: what degree would i need to become a 1st grade teacher.i am 14 yrs old and i love small children.so ...
A: It depends on what state you're in, but in California you take one year of "How to teach" classes ...
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| interview for school | 9/8/2007 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: After high school, I'm interested in becoming an elementary school teacher. My senior college prep ...
A: 1.The teaching profession is a very rewarding one especially if the teacher is dedicated to their ...
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| Do you need Math courses to become a teacher? | 8/26/2007 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: My daughter is a senior in high school. She's a good student but had difficulty in the area of ...
A: Has your daughter taken the SAT College Entrance EXam or any College Achievement Tests? If she has ...
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| law | 8/25/2007 | Elizabeth Gibbons |
Q: I've been wondering for a long time now why we don't have a 'Common Law' class at schools starting ...
A: I agree, nut now a days with most states rigid curriculum and standardized tests that possibility is ...
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| Terra Nova Test Results | 8/17/2007 | Maria Batkovic |
Q: Just received the results of my daughter's terra nova tests. She is going into 4th grade and scored ...
A: Here is a website you may want to glance at. http://www.springschool.com/terranova.html Testing ...
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