Teens who misuse stimulants use other people’s
Teenagers who abuse prescription drugs most commonly do it by using someone else's drugs, not drugs that doctors have prescribed for them.
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Algebra 1 PARCC question: rewrite formula
The PARCC test in algebra 1 will require you to be able to rewrite formulas by algebraically rearranging them to solve for the variable of interest.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: rate of change
In word problems, we compute the rate of change, the cost per pound, the number of cats we just have to buy, and lots of other quantities.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: multiply binomials
You can use the FOIL method to multiply 2 binomials. It works for certain cases, but learning how to apply the distributive property is better.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: graph y=mx+b
It's possible to estimate the solution to a system of linear equations by graphing them on a coordinate plane. Here's PBA #4.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: quadratic zeros
It's possible to find the zeros of a quadratic function (a parabola) by factoring it, provided there are real zeros for the function.
Algebra 1 PARCC question: linear functions
How do you spot a "linear function" when given a table of values, a graph, a word problem, or an equation?
Students want a ‘bag bill’ in Md. this time
Maryland may pass legislation that would make people pay a dime if they are given a disposable bag at the grocery store. It could reduce pollution.
NASA spots El Niño changes that change weather
Rainfall patterns shifted this year because of an unusual El Niño in the Pacific that started back in December.
Digital divide leaves some 1-to-1 kids unconnected
We take a look at tech initiatives for learning in our schools and question whether this is really "personalized" learning or just "digital" learning.