AP Macroeconomics Summer Reading Chapter 1: The two basic assumptions that economists make about individuals and firms are that individuals act to make themselves as well off as possible by maximizing their own utility (which makes them better off in the long run)‚ and firms attempt to maximize profit by taking inputs and combining them in a way that adds value. Prices help measure how badly costumers want a product and how much labor
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When reading to students or encouraging independent reading‚ students can have limited information about the topic of the book. The role of the teacher is assuring that students understand what they are reading‚ and to ask questions as they are reading. Tompkins (2014)‚ explain several methods teachers can use to check if students understand the reading. One method is asking students to make predictions as they are reading the story. By pausing in specific areas‚ students reflect on what they have
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General Introduction: The teaching of reading at secondary schools seems to be inadequate and not satisfying (Duffy and Rohehler 1981-82 Durkin 1978-1979). Many students have low motivation in learning English especially in the reading class. Many students say that English is not an interesting subject. For that reason‚ they take the English class because it is a compulsory subject for them to pass the three semesters. As a result the students turn to be less active readers and at the
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The Effects Of Media On Reading Introduction Throughout time‚ advancements in technology have changed the course of history. When paper was invented‚ it changed the way we as humans kept records and how information was spread. Now‚ thousands of years later in the digital age‚ you can’t make it one calendar year without a new technological advancement. Computers‚ televisions‚ cellular phones‚ and tablets continue to change the way we receive and send information. You would be hard-pressed to find
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what was Buddhism’s impact on China? A book on Comparative Philosophy by Prof P.T. Raju helped me find some answers. Here is an article based on inputs from that book. Notes talk about historical and philosophical developments follow it. Do not miss reading them. General characteristics of Chinese philosophy (CP) are – 1. Chinese Philosophy is neither inward looking nor outward looking. It keeps a balance between the two and is more at home with man in society than the ultimate problems. No problem
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when your professor mentions a passage or when a reading is to be covered in class. Prioritize readings by determining what will be reviewed in discussion sections and by knowing test dates and due dates for papers. Be sure that you have enough time to complete your reading assignments by scheduling more time than you think you need. To get the most from your class readings‚ use the following tips; managing reading assignments‚ and Reading effectively. Condense information take margin notes
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Reading Strategies Worksheet Identify two reading goals‚ one short-term and one long-term. • Long-term reading goal: I would like to make better use of my time spent reading. • Short-term reading goal: I plan to put into action several of the Active Reading strategy. • How do you currently approach the weekly readings in the course? I currently spend the first few days of each week reading all of the related materials for class. I may also read them again at random times during the
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I think reading and writing are very necessary because it develops my mind. If I read‚ it gives me knowledge of many different things. If I read a lot‚ I can be more intelligent because reading makes me think and analyze the story that I am reading . The Important of Reading and Writing Each person thinks that knowledge is fundamental to function in to day’s society. Knowledge can helps us to get good jobs and easy life; moreover‚ we can get knowledge from reading‚ writing
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Ways to improve one’s reading strategies Reading can be divided into three categories‚ pre-reading‚ reading‚ and post-reading. In pre-reading‚ you will have to collect and define vocabulary terms from the text. This will help you to understand words that otherwise disturb your reading. It will also help you with the increase of vocabulary words and meaning. You can also record the terms in the margins of the book or in a writing journal. Another strategy would be to preview comprehension questions
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The art of slow reading Patrick Kingsley If you’re reading this article in print‚ chances are you’ll only get through half of what I’ve written. And if you’re reading this online‚ you might not even finish a fifth. These are the two findings from two recent research projects‚ which both suggest that many of us no longer have the concentration to read articles through to their conclusion. The problem doesn’t just stop there: academics report that we are becoming less attentive book-readers‚ too
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