Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
How to Assess Authentic Learning

Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction Standardized Tests and Classroom Assessments Assessment Literacy Accountability Grading Traditional Cognitive Science Assessment and Evaluation Definitions of Performance Assessment Portfolios Balanced Assessment And Now.the Tools! 1. Student Learning Standards What Are Learning Standards and Benchmarks? What Is the Standards Movement? How Did the Standards Movement Begin? What Are Preformance Standards? Why Do We Need Standards? How Can We Use Standards? Final Thoughts 2. Differentiated Learning What Is Differentiated Learning? What Are the Multiple Intelligences? Why Should We Use Differentiation? How Should We Use the Multiple intelligences? Final Thoughts 3. Student Portfolios What is a Portfolio? Why Should We Use Portfolios? How Can We Implement Portfolios? Final Thoughts 4. Performance Tasks and Rubrics What Are Performance Tasks? Why Should We Use Performance Tasks? How Should We Create Performance Tasks? How Should We Assess Performance Tasks? Final Thoughts 5. Checklists and Rubrics What Are Checklists? Why Should We Use Checklists? How Should We Use Checklists? What Are Rubrics? How Should We Use Rubrics? How Can Rubrics Be Used? What is the Checklist-Rubrics Connection? How Do We Create Assessments? Final Thoughts 6. Metacognition What Is Metacognitive Reflection? Why Should We Use Megacognitive Reflection? How Should We Use Megacognitive Reflection? What Are Learning Logs and Journals? Why Should We Use Learning Logs and Journals? How Should We Use Learning Logs and Journals? How Should We Assess Learning Logs and Journals? Finals Thoughts 7. Graphic Organizers What Are Graphic Organizers? Why Should We Use Graphic Organizers? How Should Graphic Organizers Be Used For Assessment? Final Thoughts 8. Teacher-Made Tests What Are Teacher-Made Tests? Why Do We Need Teacher-Made Tests? How Can We Design Better Teacher-Made Tests? Final Thoughts 9. Interviews and Conferences What Are Interviews and Conferences? Why Should We Use Interviews and Conferences? How Should We Assess Interviews and Conferences? Final Thoughts Conclusion Resources: Performance Task Units Resource A: Investigating Rocks, Minerals, and Soils in Third-Grade Science Resource B: A Middle School Economics Performance Task Resource C: Using Algebra to Plan a Garden Party Resource D: Foreign Language Performance Task for Middle and High School Resource E: Thinking About Themes Through texts and Tasks in Literature, Grades 9-12 References Index
Strategic directions for transition to adulthood for patients with spina bifida

Abstract Although 85% of children with spina bifida survive to adulthood, there is little information and few proven service practices to guide their healthcare transition (HCT) to adult care. Our objective was to deepen our understanding of the factors that facilitate the HCT experience of these patients. Individual interviews with patients with spina bifida (n = 15) and their parents (n = 14) were performed to investigate levels of HCT readiness, attitudes, and practices. Data were analyzed for themes that mapped to theory-based constructs and synthesized as strategic directions for tailoring services. Patient age averaged 18.0 ± 2.8 yr (range 14–28 yr). Factors common to youth who were progressing toward HCT included individual factors: higher cognitive functioning, strong interest in being independent from parents; family factors: exposure to a parenting style that fostered independence; service factors: success negotiating primary care responsibilities with familiar adult healthcare providers. Factors common to youth who were not progressing towards HCT included individual factors: lower cognitive ability, impaired physical ability; family factors: lack of parent awareness of medical transition needs, and, service factors: strong dependence on pediatric providers for care coordination, and negative experiences with adult specialists perceived as not anticipating their needs. Tailoring HCT for individuals with spina bifida may be best done in conjunction with HCT readiness assessments conducted at intervals throughout the HCT period. These assessments should include current and projected cognitive functioning; dyadic support to align patients and parents around HCT goals and care coordination tasks; and methods to familiarize patients and families with adult providers.
Surgical reconstruction of ectrodactyly deformity in four dogs

Four immature dogs were presented with ectrodactyly. Two dogs were initially treated with distraction osteogenesis of a hypoplastic ulna and all had surgical correction of the cleft deformity. In each case proximal metacarpal apposition with or without carpal arthrodesis formed the basis of surgical treatment. Follow-up information was available for three cases and all showed improved limb function. Corrective surgery appears to be a viable alternative to amputation for treatment of ectrodacty1y.
Simulação de Tráfego do Canal de Retorno para Análise de Qualidade de Serviço em Redes de Transmissão de TV Digital

Uma dificuldade encontrada no momento da implantacao de um sistema de transmissao de TV Digital e a correta especificacao de parâmetros do transmissor, e o numero e posicionamento de estacoes repetidoras de sinal. A ideia principal do trabalho e que sejam obtidas informacoes sobre o posicionamento e nivel de potencia aproximado em cada ponto de recepcao de um sistema de TV Digital. Tais informacoes serao repassadas a um servidor. A escolha do canal de retorno e crucial para proporcionar interatividade e deve ser feita de acordo com as facilidades de infra-estrutura presentes nas regioes onde sera disponibilizado o sinal digital de TV. Um sistema de comunicacao entre set-top boxes com o servidor e simulado, utilizando o software Network Simulator 2, e a viabilidade da proposta e estudada considerando a taxa necessaria de transmissao para monitorar a qualidade da distribuicao do sinal de TV.
Automated Essay Evaluation and Scoring

Automated essay scoring and evaluation technology is now used in instructional and test preparation products and in low- and high-stakes standardized assessments as well as in some public school, community college, and university settings in the USA. Keywords: computational linguistics; assessment; automated essay evaluation; automated essay scoring
Numeracy Support for Year Two Students

iii DECLARATION iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS v TABLE OF CONTENTS vi LIST OF FIGURE x LIST OF TABLES xii CHAPTER ONE Context 1 Rationale 3 Purpose, Scope and Limitations of the Study 5 Research Question 7 CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW Introduction 8 Students at Risk 8 Impact of Literacy Ability on Mathematical Ability 11 Behaviour 12 Teaching Methods 13 Numeracy Programs 17 Mathematical Assessments 21 Summary 23 CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH DESIGN Introduction 24 Research Design 26 Case Study 26 Data Collection and Participant Selection 28 Performance Indicators in Primary School 28 Diagnostic Mathematical Task Assessment 30 vii Classroom Teachers 32 Triangulation 32 Participant Selection 33 Parental/Guardian Permission 33 Schedule for Early Numbers Assessment 1 33 First Steps Diagnostic Map of Student Achievement 35 Measurement of Student Achievement 36 Journal 37 Summary 38 CHAPTER FOUR THE PROGRAM Introduction 39 Environment 39 Timetable 41 Content 42 Teaching Approach 45 Play Based Activities 49 Thinking Aloud 54 Reading and Writing Numerals and Words 54 Manipulatives 55 Visual Patterns 56 Creative Thinking 57 Books 59 Worksheets 61 Summary 63 CHAPTER FIVE RESULTS Introduction 65 Diagnostic Mathematical Tasks (DMT) 65 Schedule for Early Numbers Assessment (SENA) 67 Comparison between DMT and SENA 68 Post Program DMT 69 viii Post Program SENA 70 Student Achievement 71 Student Profiles Lowest Performing Students Pre-Assessment DMT Lance 72 Keith 75 Simon 78 Highest Performing Students Pre-Assessment DMT Kaisha 81 Rachel 83 Anne 84 Other Students Elise 86 Neil 88 Summary 89 CHAPTER SIX DISCUSSION OF RESULTS Introduction 91 Diagnostic Assessment 91 Environment 92 Lesson Content 93 Learning Difficulties 98 Literacy 100 Behaviour 100 Summary 102 CHAPTER SEVEN IMPLICATIONS Introduction 103 Early Intervention 103 Program Content 104 Creativity 105
Characteristics of STEM Success: A Survival Analysis Model of Factors Influencing Time to Graduation Among Undergraduate STEM Majors

Producing more graduates in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), as well as ensuring students complete college in a timely manner are both areas of national public policy interest. In order to improve these two outcomes, it is imperative to understand what factors lead undergraduate students to persist in, and ultimately graduate with STEM degrees. This paper uses data from the Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study, provided by The National Center of Education Statistics, to model the time to baccalaureate degree among STEM majors using a Cox proportional hazard model.
Should We Embrace Vaccines for Treating Substance- Related Disorder, A Subset of Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS)?

1Department of Psychiatry & McKnight Brain Institute, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL, USA 2Department of Neurology, PATH Foundation NY, NY, USA 3Department of Psychiatry, Human Integrated Services Unit, University of Vermont Center for Clinical & Translational Science, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT, USA 4Department of Addiction Research & Therapy, Malibu Beach Recovery Center, Malibu, CA, USA 5Division of Addiction Services, Dominion Diagnostics, LLC, North Kingston, RI, USA 6Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota College of Medicine, Minneapolis, MN, USA 7Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA 8Rivermend Health LLC, Atlanta, GA, USA 9Departments of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the Keck, University of Southern California, School of Medicine, CA, USA 10Director of Research, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Educational Foundation, Washington, D.C., USA
Imagem em tuberculose pulmonar

Tuberculosis is a disease of high incidence and prevalence in Brazil. Imaging methods can reveal signs suggestive of tuberculosis activity or sequelae. Chest radiographs can reveal active lung tuberculosis through consolidations, cavitations, interstitial patterns (nodular and reticulo-nodular), mediastinal or hilar lymphadenopathy and pleural effusions. Images compatible with the active disease, such as centrilobular nodules segmentarily distributed, thick-walled cavities, thickened bronchial or bronchiolar walls, bronchiectasis and lymphadenopathy can be observed by computerized tomography. Thin-walled cavities, traction bronchiectasis, parenchymal bands, emphysema and mosaic pattern are signs suggestive of inactive disease. Gallium-67 citrate scyntigraphy is a complementary method useful in the detection of infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, especially in immunocompromised patients. Inhalation / perfusion analyses are used in the pre-operative assessment of patients carrying tuberculosis sequelaes and multiresistant tuberculosis. Positron emission tomography with fluorine-18 labeled deoxyglucose allows the detection of the inflammatory process that takes place during the active stage of tuberculosis and may persist, not so intense, after specific treatment is over. Imaging methods are valuable tools to be used in the diagnosis and follow up of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Evaluation of expected outcomes of nursing interventions to address the nursing diagnosis of fatigue among patients with congestive heart failure

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate expected outcomes of nursing interventions to address the nursing diagnosis of fatigue. METHODS: A cross-sectional quasi-experimental design was used. The sample consisted of 30 coronary care unit in-patient with congestive heart failure and fatigue. A specific tool designed for this study was used to collect specific data on outcomes of nursing interventions to manage the nursing diagnosis of fatigue. RESULTS: Nursing interventions to manage patients' fatigue had positive outcomes. CONCLUSION: The use of the nursing process to identify the nursing diagnosis of fatigue, design and implement specific nursing interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes leads to quality nursing care.
Rhythm as Duration of Sounds in Tumba Francesa

n July 1976 the Center for Research and Development of Cuban Music did fieldwork to compile additional information on a number of aspects of the research we were doing on the tumbafrancesa societies of Santiago de Cuba and Guantanamo.1 The main objective was to make recordings of various toques which tumba francesa drummers play for each of the dances that are used in their festivities, in order to be able to copy them down in score form.2 Our intention was to make special recordings that would facilitate the transcriptions. Aside from the toques, we recorded the songs of the composes and filled in four questionnaires prepared especially for the occasion.3 The recordings of the drums were done at the tumba francesa society's premises in La Pompadu, Guantanamo. We had all the doors and windows opened in an attempt to reduce the hall's resonance, which was loud enough to cause interference, particularly when they played the premier, which produces a deep bass sound.4 We had to make several recordings of each sample until we got one that was clear enough. First we made recordings of the ensemble as a whole, playing for each one of the dances. Then we made individual recordings from each of the drums using the catd as a guide, because without the rhythm of the cata the other instruments simply could not play.5 Thus the only completely individual recording was the one for the cata. We recorded a total of more than sixty songs and all the toques that the present tumba francesa drummers know.
Kinematic Templates: Guiding Cursor Movement in End-User Drawing Tools

This thesis presents kinematic templates, end-user drawing tools that influence the mouse cursor’s movement within specific areas of a digital canvas. Two types of kinematic templates influence the cursor’s movement: passive and active templates. Passive templates modify existing movement received from a pointing device to change the cursor’s speed or direction of one’s stroke. Active templates add movement to the cursor without movement from the pointing device. Since templates are provided as userspecified regions, these regions can be associated with areas of detail and they can be overlapped as a means of function composition. A kinematic template can be configured to improve upon one’s freehand output without producing perfect output. Since templates do not necessarily prescribe geometric output, they constitute a visual composition aid that lies between unaided freehand drawing and drawing aids such as snapping constraints and perfect geometric primitives. Since kinematic templates can improve upon the consistency of one’s strokes, it is beneficial for drawing visual styles such as hatching (an artistic effect that adds depth to a drawing with uniform strokes drawn in close proximity) and repetitive patterns. Since kinematic templates do not prescribe a type of output, one can “fight against” a template’s preferred path of movement and discover unexpected, serendipitous outcomes.
Coronary-Stent Fracture

Figure 1. A 57-year-old man presented with several hours of chest discomfort accompanied by ischemic changes on his electrocardiogram. He had undergone coronary-artery bypass grafting and subsequent percutaneous coronary intervention one year earlier, with deployment of a stent in the saphenous-vein graft to the first obtuse marginal artery. Cardiac angiography showed severe three-vessel disease of the native coronary arteries, a patent graft involving the left internal thoracic artery and the left anterior descending coronary artery, a previously identified occluded vein graft anastomosed to the right coronary artery, and a newly occluded vein graft anastomosed to the first obtuse marginal artery.
Treatment of Exuberant Granulation Tissue in the Horse Evaluation of Four Methods

Four methods of treating granulating wounds on the dorsal aspect of the metacar-pophalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joints of ponies were evaluated. The following treatments were used: Group 1—excision of the granulation tissue with no further treatment; Group 2—cryosurgery; Group 3—excision of the granulation tissue and pressure bandage; and Group 4—excision of the granulation tissue and immobilization of the limb with a plaster cast. The wounds in Group 1 healed fastest, without producing exuberant granulation tissue and with only moderate scar fibrosis. The wounds in Group 2 healed without producing exuberant granulation tissue but with marked scarring. Wounds in Groups 3 and 4 took longer (p < 0.001) to heal compared to wounds in Groups 1 and 2. Wounds in Groups 3 and 4 produced exuberant granulation tissue, but the resultant scars were the least fibrotic.
Eighth Grade Science Teachers Use of Instructional Time: Comparing Questions from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and National Science Foundation Questionnaires.

Did the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) ask eighth grade science teachers the right questions about their use of instructional time? TIMSS asked teachers to recall a lesson that they had taught, and then group activities into 11 categories. This study examined the TIMSS question "How did the lesson proceed? " by videotaping six classes of eighth grade science in Alabama and Virginia and comparing observer coding of the video to the teachers' recalled descriptions of the same class. The manner in which the TIMSS data were collected and the manner in which data were collected from teachers in this videotape study suggested the use of a repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) model. Using a repeated measures analysis allowed us to look at the interactions between teachers and observer and the 11 TIMSS activities, the 26 NSF student activities, and the 11 NSF teacher activities, The difference between observer and teacher responses using TIMSS categories was not significant; however, 43% of the total variance was explained by whether the teacher or the observer reported the times for the instructional activities. The teachers also responded to questions from the NSF Local Systemic Change Through Teacher Enhancement K-8 Teacher Questionnaire to describe the same class. The difference found between the teacher and the observer coding was not significant, but the amount of variance explained by the data source (observer or teacher) dropped to 33% when using NSF student activity categories and to 26% when using NSF teacher activity categories. The study concluded that questionnaires to survey science teachers about their instructional activities should include operational definitions, methods of classifying single activities into multiple instructional categories, and questions that are more accurate in describing quality science instructional activities. (Contains 43 references.) (Author/SAH) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY
Assessment of hard and soft tissue changes around Implants: A clinico-radiographic in vivo study

Introduction: Microbial plaque is the main etiologic factor which causes disease in soft tissue around dental implants. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bone level around implants using conventional radiography. They were evaluated for radiographic changes in the peri-implant crestal bone at intervals of 1, 3 and 6 months. The radiographic findings were correlated with clinical parameters of mobility, probing depth, bleeding, etc. Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the hard and soft tissue changes around two-stage implant both radiographically and clinically to assess the success of implants. Materials and Methods: Seven patients with 10 dental implants were examined clinically for 6 months after prosthodontic treatment. Plaque index and health indices of soft tissue including pocket depth, mobility, bleeding index, calculus and gingival index were measured. Marginal crestal bone loss and peri-implant radiolucency were checked radiographically. The criteria both subjective and objective were used to evaluate the success of the implant process. The necessary statistical analysis was performed for radiographic and clinical evaluation methods. Results: The results of this study showed that the values of all clinical criteria under study had no significant changes from baseline to 6 months. The vertical crestal bone loss on the mesial and distal side was within the normal range of bone loss given by Branemark. There was no mobility and no peri-implant radiolucency around any of the implants. Conclusion: Our study clearly demonstrated that in a group of patients with no periodontal disease the survival rate of two-stage, countersunk, submerged implants in the edentulous sites is 100% during the follow-up period of 6 months.
A GRASP with Path-Relinking metaheuristic for the Two-Echelon Vehicle Routing Problem

We propose a meta-heuristic based on GRASP combined with Path Relinking to address the Two-Echelon Vehicle Routing Problem, an extension of the Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem in which the delivery from a single depot to customers is achieved by routing and consolidating the freight through intermediate depots called satellites. The problem is treated by separating the depot-to-satellite transfer and the satellite-to-customer delivery, and iteratively solving the two resulting routing subproblems, while adjusting the satellite workloads that link them. The meta-heuristic scheme consists of applying a GRASP and a local search procedures in sequence. Then, the resulting solution is linked to an elite solution by means of a Path Relinking procedure. To escape from infeasible solutions, which are quite common in this kind of problem, a feasibility search procedure is applied within Path Relinking. Extensive computational results on instances with up to 50 customers and 5 satellites show that the meta-heuristic is able to improve literature results, both in efficiency and accuracy.