Suppose You Are Teaching Eighth Grade Math to a Small

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Essay

Suppose you are teaching eighth grade math to a small class of nine students who perform below grade level.Most of these students attribute their failure to unchangeable factors and exhibit self-handicapping strategies.In essence,these eighth graders function in failure-avoiding mode.You want to help them change their thinking and create a culture of learning among these students - keep them from reaching a state of failure acceptance.Describe what you will do to achieve this goal.Address students' view of ability,attributions for successes/failures,and self-efficacy for doing math tasks.

Explore the syncretic nature of certain religious practices and beliefs, particularly in the context of Haitian Vodou and other syncretic religions.

Understand various types of teams and their specific purposes within organizations.

Recognize the influence of team size on effectiveness, including benefits and challenges.

Identify the characteristics and benefits of virtual teams in modern organizations.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Merger

The combination of two or more companies that operate in the same industry or produce similar products or services.

Automobile Company

A business that specializes in the manufacturing, design, marketing, or selling of motor vehicles.

Cooperative

An organization that is owned and operated by its members, who share the profits and benefits and democratically make decisions.