Experience Clay

Experience Clay

Author: Maureen Mackey

Publisher: Davis Studio

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9781615280308

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Brings an ancient art form to the contemporary classroom, inspiring students with exciting images, clear instruction, and fundamental background. This contemporary guide to clay techniques, tools, and traditions is as inspirational as it is practical. Supported by clear, step-by-step illustrations, this comprehensive resource details a range of handbuilding and wheel-throwing techniques and is a wonderful source for exploring ancient traditions and historic innovations in the world ofceramic art. From the properties of clay to decoration and firing, all information presented is shown against a rich backdrop of dynamic professional and student work. The student text explores ancient traditions and historic innovations. It also includes carefully crafted lessons organized for success in creating art and mastering key concepts and skills while introducing students to: * Contemporary masters * Cutting-edge works of art * New media * Techniques and safety precautions *Current careers in art


Handbook of Clay Science

Handbook of Clay Science

Author:

Publisher: Newnes

Published: 2013-07-23

Total Pages: 1748

ISBN-13: 0080993710

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The first edition of the Handbook of Clay Science published in 2006 assembled the scattered literature on the varied and diverse aspects that make up the discipline of clay science. The topics covered range from the fundamental structures (including textures) and properties of clays and clay minerals, through their environmental, health and industrial applications, to their analysis and characterization by modern instrumental techniques. Also included are the clay-microbe interaction, layered double hydroxides, zeolites, cement hydrates, and genesis of clay minerals as well as the history and teaching of clay science. The 2e adds new information from the intervening 6 years and adds some important subjects to make this the most comprehensive and wide-ranging coverage of clay science in one source in the English language. Provides up-to-date, comprehensive information in a single source Covers applications of clays, as well as the instrumental analytical techniques Provides a truly multidisciplinary approach to clay science


Assessment Masters

Assessment Masters

Author: Davis Publications

Publisher: Davis Publications

Published: 2003-01

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780871923363

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LEVEL: Key Stage 2. Primary and Junior School. This set of assessment masters can be reproduced in a copier, as needed, for classroom use. The set represents each of the four major content areas in the Adventure in Art program: perception, creative expression, culture and heritage, and informed judgement. The reading matter on the assessment sheets is based on a 'living Word' list and can be understood by students when spoken or described by a teacher. The illustrations and line drawings on the sheets will also aid understanding.


Geotechnical Engineering of Dams, 2nd Edition

Geotechnical Engineering of Dams, 2nd Edition

Author: Robin Fell

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2014-11-21

Total Pages: 1384

ISBN-13: 1138000086

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Geotechnical Engineering of Dams, 2nd edition provides a comprehensive text on the geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and the design and construction of new dams and the review and assessment of existing dams. The main emphasis of this work is on embankment dams, but much of the text, particularly those parts related to geology, can be used for concrete gravity and arch dams. All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered. Detailed descriptions are given from the initial site assessment and site investigation program through to the preliminary and detailed design phases and, ultimately, the construction phase. The assessment of existing dams, including the analysis of risks posed by those dams, is also discussed. This wholly revised and significantly expanded 2nd edition includes a lengthy new appendix on the assessment of the likelihood of failure of dams by internal erosion and piping. This valuable source on dam engineering incorporates the 200+ years of collective experience of the authors in the subject area. Design methods are presented in combination with their theoretical basis, to enable the reader to develop a proper understanding of the possibilities and limitations of a method. For its practical, well-founded approach, this work can serve as a useful guide for professional dam engineers and engineering geologists and as a textbook for university students.


Running Records

Running Records

Author: Marie M. Clay

Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780325002996

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This is a brief exploration of running records, explaining why to use them, how they relate to teaching, and how to administer them.


Educational Measurement

Educational Measurement

Author: Robert L. Brennan

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-10-03

Total Pages: 804

ISBN-13: 1493082256

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Educational Measurement has been the bible in its field since the first edition was published by ACE in 1951. The importance of this fourth edition of Educational Measurement is to extensively update and extend the topics treated in the previous three editions. As such, the fourth edition documents progress in the field and provides critical guidance to the efforts of new generations of researchers and practitioners. Edited by Robert Brennan and jointly sponsored by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the National Council on Measurement in Education, the fourth edition provides in-depth treatments of critical measurement topics, and the chapter authors are acknowledged experts in their respective fields. Educational measurement researchers and practitioners will find this text essential, and those interested in statistics, psychology, business, and economics should also find this work to be of very strong interest. Topics covered are divided into three subject areas: theory and general principles; construction, administration, and scoring; and applications. The first part of the book covers the topics of validation, reliability, item response theory, scaling and norming, linking and equating, test fairness, and cognitive psychology. Part two includes chapters on test development, test administration, performance assessment, setting performance standards, and technology in testing. The final section includes chapters on second language testing, testing for accountability in K-12 schools, standardized assessment of individual achievement in K-12 schools, higher education admissions testing, monitoring educational progress, licensure and certification testing, and legal and ethical issues.


Teaching Strategic Processes in Reading, Second Edition

Teaching Strategic Processes in Reading, Second Edition

Author: Janice F. Almasi

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 2012-09-04

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 1462506291

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This accessible teacher resource and course text shows how to incorporate strategy instruction into the K?8 classroom every day. Cutting-edge theory and research are integrated with practical guidance and reflections from experienced teachers of novice and struggling readers. The book describes the nuts and bolts of creating classroom contexts that foster strategy use, combining explicit comprehension instruction with scaffolded support, and providing opportunities for students to verbalize their thinking. It features reproducible learning activities and planning and assessment tools. New to This Edition *The latest knowledge and classroom-tested methods. *Chapter on response to intervention (RTI). *Chapter on organizing instruction across the school day and week. *Expanded practical content, including sample lessons and more early literacy and upper-elementary examples.