Racing With the Clock: Making Time for Teaching and Learning in School Reform (The Series on School Reform)

Racing With the Clock: Making Time for Teaching and Learning in School Reform (The Series on School Reform) Review

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Time has long been recognized as a serious obstacle to successful school reform. In Racing with the Clock, ten teachers write about time-related frustrations growing out of school reform efforts and how the problems were (or were not) resolved. The descriptions are rich with specific examples of what it is like to actually experience school reform and how it impacts on a teacher’s already full day. The cases are preceded by contextual descriptions, and a chapter by the editors on time-related issues raised by the cases. Each case study also includes one or more commentaries prepared by representatives (e.g., principals, department chairpersons, other teachers) from schools and districts discussed. They present new or different perspectives on the issues, and identify new questions and topics for discussion within the cases. The book concludes with an insightful essay by Andy Hargreaves, who worked with the teachers in constructing their cases.

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CLOCK DOMINOES GAME

CLOCK DOMINOES GAME Review

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45 durable dominoes are included in this challenging game. It may be played at three levels of difficulty, covering hours, half hours, and quarter hours using clock faces, digital time, and written time. 1-4 players. Grades 2-6

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Chessmaster 2100

Chessmaster 2100 Review

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The best just got even better!
First we took The Chessmaster 2000 and added 10 man-years of work by our programmers and graphic artists...

Then we supercharged its brain with the latest, most powerful, chess-playing technology direct from the laboratories of Fidelity Electronics - the foremost manufacturer of dedicated chess computers - developers of the world's Only USCF Certified Master-Rated (2325) Chess Program!!!

The resulting triumph contains every feature that skyrocketed "2000" to the top of the charts! Stunning 2-D and 3-D graphics, a mammoth opening library (now expanded to over 150,000 positions), "Hint", "Teaching" and "Show Best Variation" modes, and levels and styles of play from "Newcomer" to "Grandmaster".

Plus...The Chessmaster 2100 boasts even stronger and more varied play with unlimited game levels (from an "easier easy" to a "tougher tough")...triple the number of features, more and different Classic Games and greater in-depth analysis. The special "War Room" mode even allows you to view the Board, Move List, Captured Pieces, Clocks and The Fidelity Chessmaster 2100 "Show Thinking" window all at the same time!

On-Screen Menu-Driven Easy-To-Use Features.
Unlimited levels of play from Newcomer to Grandmaster.
Select and Easier Mode between levels.
In "Teach" mode, The Chessmaster shows legal moves or pieces threatened by capture.
Let The Chessmaster suggest a move for you in "Hint" mode.
Take Back and Replay moves.
Change sides at any time.
2-D, 3-D and "War Room" board designs.
On-Screen Chess Clocks.
Learn by selecting the "Watch The Chessmaster Think" mode.
Save and print all game in progress.
Replay an entire game, with The Chessmaster analyzing it.
Solve "The Chessmaster's Brainteasers" or set up your own.
110 Classic Games with on-screen game commentary. Learn from history's masters.
Complete, illustrated booklet with tutorial by the USCF.
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Virtual VTech Little Smart Playhouse

Virtual VTech Little Smart Playhouse Review

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Virtual VTech Little Smart Playhouse Feature

• Two CD Roms
• 30 activities covering language arts, numbers, letters and shapes
• A Diploma which keeps track of your child's progress
• A Setup screen which allows you to adjust settings
• Screensaver

Designed to introduce children to the world of language arts, numbers, colors and shapes. You are introduced to the main characters, Shades the chameleon and JB the jitterbug. Before entering the Playhouse, you can change various settings such as music and sound volumes and cursor speed. When your settings are adjusted to your liking, you can than click on the door to enter the playhouse. You are asked to type in your child's name and if you wish, you can enter additional information about your child (age, address, telephone number). The additional information is optional and does not affect the program or level of difficulty.

Disk One
This disk focuses on teaching your child basic letters, letter sounds/phonics, spelling words, and basic reading. The Playroom offers four "virtual" toys and more than 14 activities to play with and explore; Alphabet Picture Desk focuses on teaching letters, numbers, etc with four games to play, See-A-Sound Phonics teaches the sounds of the Alphabet, the Spelling Bee Book introduces your child to the basics of spelling, Magic Letters teaches letter writing, and Reading Treasures offers four books to read and discover.

Disk Two
This disk emphasizes Numbers, Colors and Shapes using five "virtual" toys and over 20 activities; PC Fun offers three basic math activities, the Doll House has three activities teaching colors and shapes, over and under and What comes next?, the Weather Calendar is an interactive monthly calendar which teaches children about the days of the week, etc., the Body Language activity teaches children about different body parts using human and animal bodies, the Cuckoo Clock teaches the concept of time by relating different activities to the time of day, the Critters Keyboard has ten songs to choose from or children can make their own music, Super Smarty teaches matching using Alphabet Cards, Number Cards and "Surprise Cards", there is also a TV Phone and Coloring Books for children to enjoy.

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The Organized Teacher’s Guide to Substitute Teaching

The Organized Teacher’s Guide to Substitute Teaching Review

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Have no fear, the substitute is here!

Be prepared with the confidence and the knowledge for any classroom situation.

As a substitute teacher, you have the powers of a superhero. Who else could teach sixth grade math one day and then transform into a sub for the kindergarten gym instructor the next? What other educator bravely goes into work not knowing what subject or grade he or she will teach that day and still manages a smile? But even superheroes need a little help; that is where this book comes in. The Organized Teacher’s Guide to Substitute Teaching is the only guide that gives you the tips and strategies to not only survive a day of strangers but actually create an impact in the classroom.

Appropriate for grades kindergarten through six, this bible for substitute teachers will get you through the entire school day, even if the regular teacher did not leave lesson plans! Among hundreds of valuable ideas, The Organized Teacher’s Guide to Substitute Teaching offers:

• A guide to making your own Substitute Teacher Tool Kit, filled with items you will need throughout your day
• In-depth information about each grade level so you know what to expect, no matter what class you're assigned
• Core curriculum activities, writing assignments, and projects specifically targeted to each grade level
• Sponge activities, games, and fillers designed to help you fill the time until class transitions or before the end of the day
• Advice on how to keep calm and in control even if students try to test your limits
• An interactive CD-ROM with ready-to-print templates and worksheets

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Clocks Learning Kit

Clocks Learning Kit Review

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Clocks Learning Kit Feature

• Satisfaction Ensured
• Design is stylish and innovative.
• Functionality that is Unbeatable.

96 Flash Cards - 2 Levels of Difficulty: Introduce and reinforce time concepts with these colorfully illustrated cards showing the time in three different ways! Two color-coded levels of difficulty help students with different levels of ability. Level One features 48 cards that cover hour, half-hour, and 15-minute increments. Level Two features 48 cards that cover 5 and 10-minute increments. Contents include 96 self-checking flash cards plus activity ideas. - 3 ways to play - Level 1 - covers hour, half-hour, & 15-minute increments - Level 2 - covers 5 & 10-minute increments - Activity cards Dominoes - 3 Levels of Play: With two levels of play, students of different ability levels can master important telling time skills. Forty-five durable dominoes cover hour, half hour, and quarter hour using clock faces, digital time, and written time.1-4 players. - Level 1 - hour & half-hour increments - Level 2 - 15-minute & 45-minute increments - Level 3 - combination of both levels - Analog, digital, & written times Activity Books: Loads of practice on key vocabulary words, relating activities to specific times of the day, and understanding the differences between seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, and more. 32 pages each.

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Shape-Matching Clock

Shape-Matching Clock Review

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Shape-Matching Clock Feature

• Size 8 1/2" Diam. x 2 1/2" H
• 13 pc. Set
• Ages 3 yrs. +

By placing the numbered, geometric blocks into their corresponding recessed shapes around the clock, shape matching skills and numeral recognition is reinforced. Size 8 1/2" Diam. x 2 1/2" H. 13 pc. Set. Ages 3 yrs. +.

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Clocks Cut Outs

Clocks Cut Outs Review

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Clocks Cut Outs Feature

• Accents

CTP6234 Add a splash of color and fun to your bulletin boards with this fun designer cut-out. Great forpatterningnotesdesk tagsart projectsand more.This is a single designApproximately 6" x 6"Acid-Free36 per package

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Mighty Mind Time Teacher Clock (#73101)

Mighty Mind Time Teacher Clock (#73101) Review

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Mighty Mind Time Teacher Clock (#73101) Feature

• Quality German quartz movement
• Battery operated (AA Alkaline 1.5v - not included)
• Free standing or wall mounted
• 12 non-toxic wooden cubes

This battery operated working clock is the perfect tool for teaching time and number recognition. The quality wood blocks can be rotated to display roman numerals, digits, and fractions of hours.

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Wooden Clock Large - Fun Loving Animals

Wooden Clock Large - Fun Loving Animals Review

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Wooden Clock Large - Fun Loving Animals Feature

• Assembled Size 12"x12"x0.4"
• Educational,fun, learing inspiting toy
• 3Dimensional Wooden toy
• Cool ,fun, Inspiring toys
• Educational, unique and enhances creativity

Learning to tell time is a big achievement for any child. Help them out with a fun wooden clock complete with movable hands and plenty of big puzzle pieces to keep them entertained as they learn. This is the perfect mix of education and fun!

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