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171. Order of Operations Part 2 – Concept [Video – 10:08] (2011)
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Series: Learning on Demand: Numeracy - The Basics - Video Tutorials
Authors: Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)
Collection: Learning Materials
This short video tutorial deals with the concept of order of operations in mathematics problems and builds on the material covered in earlier lessons.
The narrator reviews the concept, explaining that when a problem contains some combination of addition, subtraction, multiplication or division, the order of operations specifies that the multiplication and division components must be completed first, before carrying out the addition and subtraction work.
He then explains that when the problem contains calculations contained within brackets, the bracketed calculations must be completed first.
The tutorial introduces the mnemonic BEDMAS, which stands for Brackets, Exponents, Division, Multiplication, Addition, and Subtraction, although the instructor points out that exponents will be dealt with only in higher mathematics.
The tutorial also touches on calculations involving negative numbers.
Added: 2012-03-01
172. Order of Operations Part 2 – Practice [Video – 7:09] (2011)
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Series: Learning on Demand: Numeracy - The Basics - Video Tutorials
Authors: Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)
Collection: Learning Materials
The order of operations specifies that the multiplication and division components of a math problem must be completed before carrying out the addition and subtraction work. It also specifies that calculations contained within brackets must be completed first.
This video tutorial reinforces that concept by providing three mathematics problems to solve. Each problem is more challenging than the one before.
The problems appear on a computer screen, with the narrator giving step-by-step instructions on how to solve them.
Added: 2012-03-01
173. Pass the Play, Please: Literacy & Learning Through Fun & Games (2007)
a Great-West Life Connecting Communities guide
Authors: Natalie Wilson, Meghan Wylie
Collection: Learning Materials
There are a million ways to encourage kids to get involved in language, literacy and learning. Many of the day to day things that we do with our children have a huge impact on their development.
This guide is meant to introduce parents and older kids to some of the fun ways to play with language. The book has been designed with a “keep it simple” philosophy, so that activities involve few materials (or none) and can be played inside or outside, sitting in a waiting room, or even while watching TV.
Activities are grouped into theme chapters including Fun N’ Games, Creative Cooking, Imagination Station, and Write On! Each activity is assigned a symbol to indicate the appropriate age level – preschool (toddler to JK), primary (K to grade 2), and intermediate (grade 3 – grade 5).
Includes a bibliography.
Added: 2009-10-28
174. A Path Out of Poverty (2006)
Helping BC Income Assistance Recipients Upgrade Their Education
Authors: Shauna Butterwick, Caroline White
Collection: Research Materials
This report examines a set of policies and practices formerly in place in British Columbia that supported access to post-secondary education and upgrading programs for income assistance (IA) recipients, particularly those facing multiple barriers to employment and education. The policies ended in 2002.
Based on interviews with staff who delivered these programs in colleges and institutes during the late 1990s, the authors describe the “best practices” for programs designed to help people with low income improve their educational credentials.
They found that effective programs address the key areas of access, retention, and transition. Other key components include identification of the existence of multiple obstacles to accessing formal education; outreach activities and strong links with community and relevant government agencies; assessment of students’ needs and capabilities; financial help with tuition, fees, books, housing, and child care; and support for academic success, including counselling, advocacy, networking, and partnerships with employers.
The authors call on the British Columbia government to change welfare rules so that people receiving income assistance can participate in postsecondary education; restore and increase designated funding to post-secondary institutions to support IA recipients; support colleges and institutes in providing programs and services that offer holistic support to students; and restore tuition-free adult basic education in British Columbia’s public post-secondary institutions.
Added: 2012-10-11
175. Phased-In Retirement Options Needed for Skill Shortage Challenge (2003)
A CLBC Commentary
Authors: Arlene Wortsman, Canadian Labour and Business Centre
Collection: Research Materials
Phased-in retirement is really a catch phrase that can include special assignments, mentoring, job sharing, and end to shift work, reduced hours and telecommuting. Unfortunately, the tax, pension and paperwork implications of these accommodations pose barriers that can translate into inertia.
In New Brunswick it was the nurses’ union that brought phased-in retirement to the bargaining table. Having spent so many years fighting for improved pensions, unions are cautious about sending mixed signals to employers. As our Viewpoints survey found, however, the strongest support for phased-in retirement does in fact come from public sector unions, (48% citing this option as very important in meeting the skill shortage challenge, Viewpoints 2002).
Added: 2007-07-25
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176. Plain English Campaign, UK (2002)
Series: Plain Language Association International (PLAIN) - Fourth Biennial Conference
Authors: George Maher, John Wild
Collection: Research Materials
George and John talked about language and empowerment - giving consumers the information they need to run their lives effectively and safely. They gave examples of baffling communication, and explained why people use complicated language. They discussed some of the myths that surround the term "plain language" and showed how the techniques go beyond just crafting the words. Finally, they used case studies to illustrate the benefits of plain language - efficiency, profitability, precision, and consumer satisfaction.
Added: 1994-05-26
177. A Policy Conversation About Workplace and Workforce Literacy Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (1995)
Series: Policy Conversation Series
Authors: Words That Matter Inc, Joanne Godin
Collection: Research Materials
This is a report on the National Literacy Secretariat's "Policy Conversation on New Technologies and Literacy." It provides background information about the NLS and an overview of some new technologies. It also explains the policy conversation process, which was intended to obtain information and opinions from the public about whether or not a policy on literacy and technology is needed and if it is, what some of its components might be.
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Added: 2002-08-19
178. Preparing for Technical Training: Essential Skills for Water/Wastewater Operators - Answer Key (2010)
Series: Preparing for Technical Training: Essential Skills for Water/Wastewater Operators
Authors: Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)
Collection: Learning Materials
This is the answer key for a set of practice tests included in a course developed to train people for jobs in water/wastewater treatment facilities.
The tests covered a variety of material, including measurement conversions; linear, area and volume calculations; chemical measurements; hydraulics; and wastewater and electricity.
The 40-hour course is designed to be presented in eight five-hour classes.
Added: 2012-01-31
179. Preparing for Technical Training: Essential Skills for Water/Wastewater Operators - Glossary of Terms (2010)
Series: Preparing for Technical Training: Essential Skills for Water/Wastewater Operators
Authors: Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)
Collection: Learning Materials
This glossary is one of the resources for a 40-hour course designed to train people for jobs in water and wastewater treatment facilities.
It includes definitions both for mathematical terms like "area" and "fractions" and for terms related to the wastewater sector, like "grit channel" and "detention time".
The glossary also provides several useful pointers, including the steps in solving a problem; the order of operations for solving an equation; and the rules for rounding numbers.
Added: 2012-01-24
180. Preparing for Technical Training: Essential Skills for Water/Wastewater Operators – Practice Tests (2010)
Series: Preparing for Technical Training: Essential Skills for Water/Wastewater Operators
Authors: Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)
Collection: Learning Materials
This set of practice tests is one of the resources for a 40-hour course developed to train people for jobs in water/wastewater treatment facilities.
The document includes tests for material covered in five of the eight course modules: measurement conversions; linear, area and volume calculations; chemical measurements; hydraulics; and wastewater and electricity.
There is also a sample final assessment, covering all the course material. Answers are provided in a separate document.
Added: 2012-01-31
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