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Competence in Mathematics and Academic Achievement: An Analysis of Enrollees in the Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science Program
Author: Wamala, Robert
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Mathematics Achievement,Academic Achievement,Grade Point Average,Regression (Statistics),Student Characteristics,Scores,Mathematics Education,Statistics,College Students,Predictor Variables

This study investigates the role of prior grounding attained in mathematics in predicting the academic achievement of enrollees in Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (BSAS). The investigation is based on administrative records of 240 BSAS enrollees at Makerere University, School of Statistics and Planning in the 2007-2009 cohorts. Students' graduating Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) was adopted as a measure of their academic achievement. Mathematics grade scores obtained by the students in their Advanced level (A-level) of secondary education were adopted as a measure of competence in the discipline. Academic achievement was modeled in the analysis by enrollees' characteristics and their competence in mathematics using a robust regression. The results revealed that students' CGPA increases with their A-level mathematics scores. A similar pattern is observed when the assessment is made using a combined weighted score of enrollees adopted on admission to the program. The findings confirm that 1) prior academic qualifications predict enrollees' academic achievement and 2) competence in A-level mathematics predicts success in the program.
Defining Sustainability in the Business Setting
Author: Bateh, Justin
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Definitions,Sustainability,Business Administration,Educational Principles,Accountability,Organizational Development,Need Gratification

Sustainability has become a buzzword in organizational research and ecological science. Much has been said about the role of sustainability for organizational development and markets. Thousands of organizations worldwide have adopted sustainability strategies to boost their productivity and develop a competitive advantage. Yet the concept of sustainability is so complex that it is virtually impossible to ensure a standardized definition or for one organization to understand all its facets in detail. Moreover, under the influence of its own popularity, the concept of sustainability constantly evolves and changes meaning. More often than not, organizations and leaders develop a narrow view of sustainability. They consider only the aspects of sustainability that are directly related to their sphere of performance. In this article, three elements of the definition of sustainability are discussed: longevity, maintenance of core principles or purposes, and responsibility to external needs. The term organization is used because the principles are often applicable to governmental and non-profit organizations as well as businesses.
Lessons about Cash and Manager Priorities
Author: Mong, Donald
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Accounting,Money Management,Administrators,Investment,Financial Audits

Experienced managers know that cash affects virtually every aspect of a company's strategy and operations. Business students and new managers, however, sometimes lose sight of the importance of cash amidst the details of accrual-based accounting courses, formula-based finance courses, and production-based management courses. We therefore use recent international research to reinforce practical lessons about cash and manager priorities. In particular, we examine why managers must focus on cash, how managers must balance cash with accruals in maximizing returns to investors, and how managers must cope with differing accounting priorities in obtaining needed information about cash.
ICT Competences: Algorithmic Thinking
Author: Zsakó, László
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Technology,Information Science Education,Problem Solving,Mathematical Logic,Competence,National Curriculum,Program Development,Educational Practices,Educational Strategies,Fundamental Concepts,Elementary Secondary Education,Task Analysis,Program Content,Foreign Countries

A lot has been said about what to teach in ICT in primary and secondary education. There are serious discussions even debates about it. Much less has been said about why ICT should be taught. [1] Competences are related actions and tasks done by people (somebody is competent in a certain field if they are able to solve common tasks related to that field). ICT curricula contain these competences, together with development tasks, activities, abilities and skills, always assuming a knowledge system you can rely on. One of the most important competences, which is gathering more and more ground in primary and secondary education of dynamically developing countries, is &quot;algorithmic thinking&quot;. This paper is aimed at dealing with its depths.
Developing Written Text Production Competence Using the Reader-Response Method
Author: Demény, Paraschiva
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reader Response,Teaching Methods,Written Language,Writing (Composition),Associative Learning,Semantics,Sociolinguistics,Reading Strategies,Foreign Countries,Reading Instruction,Pretests Posttests,Elementary School Students,Grade 3,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Comparative Analysis,Writing Skills,Spelling

The first part of the present paper deals with the analysis of the literary theory and linguistic background of the reader-response method, respectively with the presentation of the process of composition and its psychological components. The reader-response textual interpretation method can take several different approaches of literary theory, sometimes the borders being so fade, that they cannot be distinguished, they melt into each other. In the context of hermeneutics, Gadamer and Ingarden state that a literary work is finished by the reader, as the process of reading is carried out through the interaction between reader and literary work. In Iser's opinion the hiatus of the work is filled in by the imagination of the reader. The father of practical literary science, Richards says that meaning, sense is tied to the inner and outer status of the individual, thus it is a relative thing. According to transactional literary theory (Rosenblatt) meaning is born within transaction. From the linguistic point of view, the semantic approach states that meaning is the dynamic interaction between language and reality, thus it is relative, as the individual interprets the world through her/his own experiences. Sociolinguistics analyzes the cultural influences, presenting how a certain culture raises its system of conventions, and the individual is adapted through the process of socialization, and all this influences her/his points of view. Through the psycholinguistic approach I have outlined the principle of word association. It can be seen how the reader-response method can be seen from different perspectives, in fact different tendencies have different approaches of the same principle: meaning is created by the reader. Concerning the components of the abilities of expression in writing I am presenting the model of Hayes, according to which these abilities are influenced by individual and environmental factors. The former include motivation, short-term and long-term memory, cognitive psychological processes, while the latter include the factors of social and physical environment. I have sketched the process of composition regarding the specificities of age. About the teaching of composition I have presented the steps of the process.The second part of the paper includes the presentation of my research, the formulation of the results and of the conclusions, which confirm that applying reader-response in textual interpretation is a huge gain.
Non-Routine Problems in Primary Mathematics Workbooks from Romania
Author: Marchis, Iuliana
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Workbooks,Mathematics Instruction,Textbooks,Creativity,Problem Solving,Word Problems (Mathematics),Grade 3,Elementary School Mathematics,Mathematical Concepts,Elementary School Students

The aim of this paper is to present a research on Hungarian 3th grade primary school textbooks from Romania. These textbooks are analyzed using two classifications. The first classification is based on how much creativity and problem solving skills pupils need to solve a given task. In this classification problems are gouped in three categories: routine problems, grayarea problems and puzzle-like (non-routine) problems. The results show that most of the problems from textbooks are routine-problems. Only about 15% of the problems are more difficult, which can be solved in few steps, but even these problems are not challenging. The second classification divide problems based on how the operation chain they have to solve is given: by numbers, by text or in a word problem. The results show that there are big differences in the percentage of problems from these three categories in different textbooks. In one of the studied textbook half of the problems are word problems, in the other one only one quarter.
What Are 14 Weeks Enough For? The Efficiency of Teaching Mathematics at the Primary School and Kindergarten Teacher Training College, the Satu Mare Department of Babes-Bolyai University
Author: Baranyai, Tünde
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Mathematics Instruction,Elementary School Mathematics,Kindergarten,Teacher Competencies,Distance Education,Conventional Instruction,Educational Quality,Teacher Education Programs,Knowledge Base for Teaching,Teaching Skills,Program Effectiveness,Hypothesis Testing,Time Factors (Learning),Mathematical Concepts,Pretests Posttests,Preservice Teacher Education

The number of mathematics and other major subjects to be taught at the Primary School and Kindergarten Teacher Training Colleges in Romania has decreased significantly since the implementation of the Bologna process in the higher education system. There are now only 14 weeks in which students could acquire all the knowledge that is necessary for them to be able to teach mathematics at an appropriate level. The present paper analyses the results of a comparative research done with the regular and distance learning third year students.
Another Curriculum Requirement? Quantitative Reasoning in Economics: Some First Steps
Author: O'Neill, Patrick B.
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Thinking Skills,Mathematical Logic,Microeconomics,Economics Education,Student Attitudes,Curriculum Development,Measures (Individuals),Student Surveys,Undergraduate Students

In this paper, we describe first steps toward focusing on quantitative reasoning in an intermediate microeconomic theory course. We find student attitudes toward quantitative aspects of economics improve over the duration of the course (as we would hope). Perhaps more importantly, student attitude toward quantitative reasoning improves, in general. This result suggests that economics courses should be considered for inclusion as part of any effort to incorporate quantitative reasoning across the curriculum.
Determining the Optimal Values of Exponential Smoothing Constants--Does Solver Really Work?
Author: Ravinder, Handanhal V.
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Prediction,Spreadsheets,Business Administration Education,Computer Software,Computer Uses in Education

A key issue in exponential smoothing is the choice of the values of the smoothing constants used. One approach that is becoming increasingly popular in introductory management science and operations management textbooks is the use of Solver, an Excel-based non-linear optimizer, to identify values of the smoothing constants that minimize a measure of forecast error like Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD) or Mean Squared Error (MSE). We point out some difficulties with this approach and suggest an easy fix. We examine the impact of initial forecasts on the smoothing constants and the idea of optimizing the initial forecast along with the smoothing constants. We make recommendations on the use of Solver in the context of the teaching of forecasting and suggest that there is a better method than Solver to identify the appropriate smoothing constants.
Logged in and Connected? A Quantitative Analysis of Online Course Use and Alumni Giving
Author: Tiger, Andrew
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Online Courses,Alumni,Donors,Private Financial Support,Fund Raising,Satisfaction,Technology Uses in Education,Trust (Psychology),Higher Education,Models,Correlation,Undergraduate Students

Business and education stand out as two of the most prominent sectors affected by the rapid expansion of the Internet. A significant body of literature within business has been devoted to developing positive e-commerce exchanges that develop customer loyalty. While online education grows each year, the long-term significance of online education to develop a loyal alumni base has yet to be studied. Findings in marketing research literature on trust and loyalty provide exceptional significance for online education, especially in a tight economic climate that has forced colleges and universities to rely on alumni giving for operational support. This study examines the significance of online course use as a predictive variable for alumni giving at one medium sized, private liberal arts university using 3,450 students. The results show a negative correlation between the online classes and alumni giving, among other predictive variables used in alumni giving. The findings provide foundational insights for education administrators and fundraisers involved in online education and its effect on alumni giving.
Good Bye Traditional Budgeting, Hello Rolling Forecast: Has the Time Come?
Author: Zeller, Thomas L.
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Budgeting,Accounting,Budgets,Business Skills,Business Administration Education,Leadership Training,Leadership Effectiveness,Leadership Qualities,Leadership Styles,Instructional Materials,Demonstrations (Educational),Textbook Content,Teaching Methods,Educational Practices,Educational Strategies,Strategic Planning,Prediction,College Programs

This paper argues for a new approach to accounting textbook budgeting material. The business environment is not stable. Change is continuous, for large and small business alike. A business must act and react to generate shareholder value. The rolling forecast provides the necessary navigational insight. The traditional annual static budget does not. Managing a business, looking inwards and backwards and making decisions to hit the annual budget target no longer serves management in generating shareholder value. In most situations this approach to company management only leads to compromised performance. Leadership may not reach long-term shareholder wealth potential in using the traditional annual budget as a command and control device. Our research shows companies are moving to a rolling forecast as a management navigational tool. Leadership uses the forecast to navigate continuous change in creating shareholder value. This paper demonstrates how to build leadership concepts that go along with the rolling forecast, as well as the rolling forecast process itself into the classroom and accounting textbook material. Accounting and graduate business students need this type of education to help lead and increase a business' chances of success.
Teaching and Learning for Artists and Their Works of Art within the Market Model: A Discussion of Value
Author: Atanasovski, Daniel
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Artists,Art Products,Social Systems,Free Enterprise System,Models

This broad-based article discusses teaching and learning that connects artists and their creative art products with the capitalistic system within the market valuation model for a created product that is particularly associated with artists. This general discussion is transferable across teaching and learning disciplines involving the market valuation model for a created product. Further, the article is mainly concerned with the teaching and learning surrounding the valuing and selling of a creative art product within the market place for artists and their created art product. This article offers benefits to artists and teachers by providing them with a positive understanding of the market valuation model as one of the gatekeepers in determining the value of an artist and their created art product in the market place. This article discusses the broad-based facilitating valuation capabilities of the market as well as the market's valuation limitations for artists and for their art products. Due to the market valuation process for an artist's work in a capitalistic market driven system, the artist may determine that there is a need to consider adding other assets or resources as part of the artist's &quot;toolkit&quot; (assets, resources, experiences, self-directed learning, additional education, conducting research and investigation, work for hire methods, relationship building techniques, and other supplementary broad-based professional capabilities). Finally, the market valuation as gatekeeper may not be a perfect system in servicing artists, their art work, and valuing the artists' &quot;toolkit.&quot; Again, artists may need to consider developing additional assets, resources, experiences, self-directed learning, additional education, conducting research and investigation, work for hire methods, relationship building techniques, and other supplementary broad-based professional capabilities over time as part of their focused &quot;toolkit&quot; that the market may value based on anticipated market conditions, projected period factors, current changes in technology, bias, timing, relentless self-promotion, relationship building techniques, &quot;salesmanship,&quot; and other factors. Effective &quot;salesmanship&quot; (ability to sell) becomes an essential component along with valued execution by artists and their art product for gaining operative distribution with positive cash flows and profit sustaining abilities for artists and their art products in the market place.
Educating the Next Generation of Business Students
Author: Wailoo, B.
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Business Administration Education,Business Skills,Teaching Methods,Educational Practices,Educational Strategies,Accounting,Majors (Students),Problem Solving,Professional Education,Educational Principles,Educational Theories

Business students take courses in Financial Accounting where they learn the basic financial statements and how to present and analyze them. Accounting majors immediately experience a frustrating situation as they continue their studies with the Intermediate Accounting I course. Practicing accountants realize when they attend continuing education courses that understanding how to apply accounting concepts/theory is difficult. Other business majors may not experience the same frustration until they start their careers and find difficulty applying what they learned in Financial Accounting on the job. The authors argue that in all the above cases, including the use of acronyms in solving accounting problems is a critical teaching strategy for all business majors.
Excellence in Business Education (A &quot;FRUCE&quot; Model for Higher Education Commission-Recognized Business Schools in Pakistan)
Author: Kolachi, Nadir Ali
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Business Administration Education,Excellence in Education,Foreign Countries,Reputation,Higher Education,Evaluation Criteria,Institutional Evaluation,College Faculty,Teacher Qualifications,Educational Quality,Models,Extracurricular Activities,Research,Technology Integration,Standards,International Education,Governance,Academic Advising,Educational Technology,Information Technology,Faculty Publishing,Corporate Education,Qualitative Research,Questionnaires

The paper develops a new model of the essential factors required to be a top business school in the world for the benefit of schools recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Pakistan. Globally, top business schools are those that excel in research, attract strong faculty, and successfully foster student development. The present research considers these factors in relation to HEC recognition; HEC's stringent criteria are disliked by many educational entrepreneurs, for whom the profit motive can sometimes trump the delivery of high-quality programs, resulting in the awarding of spurious degrees. HEC's criteria are intended to prevent situations like this, which became increasingly common in Pakistan and reduced educational quality. Under HEC recognition, top business schools and programs can once again be recognized. However, many business schools in Pakistan still have unqualified faculty, poor student development, and little or no research output. The present study shows that business schools in Pakistan can only survive if they explicitly or implicitly follow criteria based on the Faculty, Research, Use of Technology, Corporate Office, and Extracurricular Activities (FRUCE) model presented herein. The main motivation for presenting the FRUCE model is to help Pakistani business schools meet international standards. As context, this research also reports on the slow progress of some universities in achieving adequacy in the areas included in the FRUCE model, including not only the areas mentioned above but also administration/governance and advising. The FRUCE model has the ability to address all these areas.
Integrating Social Responsibility into Business School Undergraduate Education: A Student Perspective
Author: Barber, Nelson A.
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Responsibility,Undergraduate Students,Business Administration Education,Student Attitudes,Integrated Curriculum,Integrated Activities,Curriculum Development,Student Surveys,Teaching Methods,Educational Practices,Cohort Analysis,Preferences,Relevance (Education),Likert Scales,Sustainability,Program Development

Organizations and society at large recognize that ethically and socially responsible behavior plays a crucial role in good business practices. Debate about social responsibility centers on the responsibilities of consumers and businesses working towards a sustainable future with a new focus on business education. This realization has led employers to expect and demand that business schools facilitate the training of students in social responsibility. To accomplish this, key components to consider within undergraduate business school programs are the development of curriculum, pedagogy, and delivery methods best practices. The end result of this effort would be graduates possessing a range of perspectives and competences that increase their awareness of good socially responsible business practices. Yet, how best to develop the programs, curriculum, and pedagogy that deliver socially responsible business practices to students is still undecided. Equally important is to understand who these &quot;students&quot; are and what they want from business education programs. To develop a meaningful curriculum model, students from across a large northeast university campus were assessed on their perspectives of socially responsible business programs, curriculum, and pedagogy practices. The results suggest significant differences between the student groups in their interest in social responsible business practices and the importance of environmental issues and topics in the curriculum.