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6 Ways of Creating Chinese Characters

Did you know there are only 6 ways of forming Chinese characters?Yes, 6 kinds of Chinese characters make up the 50,000 Chinese characters in existence today.Amazing isn’t it?It shows that there is a logical symbol system used to create Chinese...
Kah Joon LiowJanuary 19, 2006

Winter Olympics Teaching Tips

Do you recognize the names Giant Slalom, Luge, and Curling? Yes? Then you must be ready for the Winter Olympics! Here are a few suggestions to make them more meaningful to your children:1.
Freda J. Glatt, MSJanuary 19, 2006

The American English Accent:: The Voiced And Unvoiced

The voiced and unvoiced consonants In this section we will try to clarify the difference between the voiced consonants and the unvoiced consonants.If you want to master English pronunciation you have to able to distinguish between these two types of...
Frank GeraceJanuary 18, 2006

What is GCSE Mathematics Coursework? Information for Parents and Students

(1) What is GCSE Mathematics Coursework?The coursework element of GCSE Maths consists of two extended tasks (investigations), each worth 10% of the final mark. Altogether coursework is worth twenty percent of the Maths GCSE.
Nicholas PinheyJanuary 17, 2006

School Administration Software for Residential Schools

School Administration in case of a residential school is like running a small city. Unlike the day schools where it is more of less about academic automation, fees and library the administration of a residential school requires a lot of other issues...
Pradhyumna SinghJanuary 17, 2006

The American English Accent:: The "Explosive" T And P Sounds

The "explosive consonants"Earlier we said that the vowels are an important factor in hearing a "foreign" accent. But it is not only the vowels. The consonants also must be mastered.When we say that English consonants are...
Frank GeraceJanuary 17, 2006

Web Based School Management Software / System

With the expansion of the web technology many schools have come forward to make use of the mighty web to expand the education approach and widen the effectiveness of education system. During this many of us have encountered various challenges.
Pradhyumna SinghJanuary 17, 2006

Joining a School Band

From selecting the right instrument to learning to read music, being in band can enhance a student's education. Even children with no musical background can join their school's band. How is this possible?
Jean FeingoldJanuary 16, 2006

Film Schools - How to Choose a Winner

It seems like everyone today want to be an actor. While acting can certainly be a very rewarding profession, in both monetary and fulfilling terms, it’s probably one of the most difficult areas of film to break in to.
Nathan JamesJanuary 16, 2006

Attempting the Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) in Entrance Exam

Like it or not, Multiple Choice Tests formats are now beinguniversally adapted for testing Student IQ and knowledge in aparticular subject. Students fear multiple Choice exams as some findit confusing and tricky.
Anurag ChopraJanuary 16, 2006