http://caroljcarter.com Thoughts on education, success, and life Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:31:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en According to a joint study from UC Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin (Girls’ and boys’ math performance now equal), males and females are achieving equal scores in math.  In the past, equal scores have been attained through elementary school, but once in high school, boys would move ahead in ... http://caroljcarter.com/2008/10/08/education-plus-opportunity-equals-success/ It’s no secret that technology and the Internet are continually revolutionizing the educational world.  In yet another high-tech twist, a new Web site is encouraging students to submit old tests for others to view.  http://caroljcarter.com/2008/10/08/study-aid-or-ethical-breach/ Everyone has different ideas about how large or small a high school student body should be, but how do we come up with a number that really serves the best interests of students and communities long-term? http://caroljcarter.com/2008/05/28/success-of-small-schools-gains-notice/ Do you know what “LOL” means? How about “TTYL?” Many teachers are learning these popular texting terms simply by grading their students’ assignments. According to a recent report, 38 percent of students have used abbreviations like these in school papers (On Texts, Tech and Teens). http://caroljcarter.com/2008/04/28/talking-through-technology/ A survey from the Association of American Colleges and Universities reveals that college students want a greater focus on personal and social responsibility when it comes to their education. Responses, gathered from 23 institutions, asked students and faculty about their school’s emphasis on integrity, moral reasoning and openness to ... http://caroljcarter.com/2008/04/28/students-want-to-learn-social-responsibility/ The article ‘Multiple Intelligences’ at 25, discusses Gardner’s belief that people have “multiple intelligences” that a one-size-fits-all test cannot measure.  He also refutes the notion that intelligence is predominately inherited. http://caroljcarter.com/2008/04/11/iqs-don%e2%80%99t-measure-everything/ Over the course of the next several years, the number of high school graduates is expected to drop as the racial and ethnic diversity of college students evolves.  Experts believe this shift will lead to a transformation of higher education, according to the article Population Shift Sends Universities Scrambling.          http://caroljcarter.com/2008/03/21/college-doors-open-a-bit-wider/ Internships are invaluable experiences that offer countless benefits.  Not only do they prepare you for working in the real world, but they also teach career specific skills and look great on a resume.   Often, they can even lead to a job.  http://caroljcarter.com/2008/03/21/create-your-own-internship/ An article titled, Taking Courses as a Group Helps Community-College Freshmen Succeed, Study Finds, explains how Kingsborough Community College randomly assigned new students into the learning-community program. http://caroljcarter.com/2008/03/12/group-courses-for-freshmen/ Colorado's standardized testing, the CSAP, may be on its way out. http://caroljcarter.com/2008/03/10/doing-away-with-csaps/