It is estimated that 67% of fourth-grade students do not read proficiently at their grade level. Only one-third of high school seniors are considered proficient readers, and only 4% of seniors reached the highest level of advanced proficiency in reading on a recent test. In fact, only 39% of teacher preparation programs across the nation…
There is a consistent dumbing down in America. I pulled this 1895 test, where the students were expected to pass. When you compare this expectation to the current, it is high contrast. This also relates to my article Decline Reading Proficiency Continues for Kids. Below I have the 8th-grade final test paper, which each student…
While I am focusing on time-management and productivity, I wanted to share something I personally do. It is important, when able to convert manual tasks into auto-processing. This article shows how I created and use a batch file to automatically clean my desktop. By definition, “A batch file is a script file in DOS, OS/2…
Another term for Rumination is ‘Chewing the Cud.’ It is when someone deeply considers a thought about something. Normally the focus is on past events. A preoccupation with past failures. These could be mistakes, actions taken or missed, perhaps even lost opportunities. It’s unhealthy obsessive thinking. This is also considered a symptom of depression. Not surprisingly,…
The term ‘placed in a box’ can also be said as ‘put in a box’ and has duel meanings. To be buried in a coffin or To be categorized as a type of person who …. Both meanings have negative connotations and harm the individual. The person placed in the coffin signifying death and the…
I have been conveying my observation in the loss of critical thinking, involving the youth. I recently found an article that supports that claim. We see the downfall of self-reflection, deep learning, critical thinking, it is nice to provide accurate backing to support those claims. The article, written in 2018, conveys the kids desire to…
Numbers in and of themselves are a funny thing. They are not a physical item to touch, consume or object. However, we can definitely feel the impact of numbers. Consider the difference of having 5 100’s compared to 5 1’s. We use numbers as mathematical objects to count, measure, and label. These representive symbols are…
Time is the commodity we have, but few views as precious. Like me, too much has been spent on entertainment or worry. The youth should grasp this precious commodity as soon as possible, and harness its true power. Below, in no particular order, are some tips for students to effectively use time management. Create a…
As our world continues to be impacted by uncertain times, prepping has surged again. The idea is to prepare for x things to occur. X being anything from natural disasters, economic collapse, rioting, looting, just pick one. The issue is the individual cannot prepare for anything and everything. They can only prepare (if lucky) for…
Bullet Journaling is a method for the personal organization via a notebook. This ideal ‘create your own needs’ is given to Ryder Carroll. The purpose is to have one source, providing to-do lists, brainstorming, budgets, scheduling, and a myriad of other organizational tasks and record keeping. There are tons of companies, both small and large…
