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John Napier
Science, Maths & Technology

John Napier

...account of how logarithms themselves were calculated (Mirifici logarithmorum canonis constructio, 1619). The titles of his works form a revealing contrast. [Figure 1] Figure 1 [Figure 2] Figure 2 Question 1 Timing: Allow about 5 minutes Compare the titles of Napier’s theological and mathematical writings. Do you notice any difference that may give a clue as to...
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Level 2: Intermediate 3 hrs
Writing what you know
History & The Arts

Writing what you know

...account of daily events, your rants and raves, ideas for poems, single words, clippings from newspapers, responses to books or poems you’ve read, notes from research, all kinds of ‘gathering’. Your notebook is for you, and it needs to contain whatever helps you or fuels your writing. A major source of potential material is your own life – what you see, experience,...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Teaching secondary mathematics
Education & Development

Teaching secondary mathematics

...account managers use formulae when setting up spreadsheets; and special effects organisers use them to calculate safe distances when working with pyrotechnics. Thus practising writing and reading formulae is vital preparation for employment, since the ability to express relationships symbolically and work with algebra is essential in so many careers. Words: 0 Part 2...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
Exploring the relationship between anxiety and depression
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring the relationship between anxiety and depression

...accounting for possible confounding factors are important considerations that are required to establish the empirical evidence (evidence base) for the use of electrotherapy for mood disorders. In your view, has the more recent CES study (Morriss et al., 2019) addressed such methodological concerns?...Exploring the relationship between anxiety and depression: Conclusion -...
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Level 3: Advanced 3 hrs
You and your world: Introducing the social sciences
Society, Politics & Law

You and your world: Introducing the social sciences

...account ethical concerns, with the aim of making policy recommendations which can help to solve the problem...You and your world: Introducing the social sciences: 2.2 Asking good questions - Asking questions can spark curiosity and new ways of thinking about something. A good question tends to be one that is phrased in a manner that will help you deepen your understanding...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Hybrid working: wellbeing and inclusion
Money & Business

Hybrid working: wellbeing and inclusion

...account of whether doing such a thing may make a positive contribution to global wellbeing. (Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, 2022a) The two goals that most naturally relate to this course are ‘A Healthier Wales’ (for wellbeing) and ‘A More Equal Wales’ (for inclusion), and resources associated with these goals will be highlighted at appropriate points...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Global perspectives on primary education
Education & Development

Global perspectives on primary education

...accountability of teachers. You see, they don’t have that sense of accountability, and with that comes lack of commitment somehow. And what we need is true supervision. Luckily I’m part of the new Education Council in Ghana. And I’m pushing for that. We need to strengthen supervision. KRIS STUTCHBURY And what about Uganda, Matha? MATHA If I was given the mandate to...
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Level 2: Intermediate 9 hrs
Beginners’ Spanish: Getting around
Languages

Beginners’ Spanish: Getting around

...account sello (el) stamp comprar to buy Actividad 7.1 Select the answer for Part 1 here Here is a ‘to do’ list. Which things do you think you could do in a bank in Spain? Escoja la opcion correcta. sacar dinero sacar entradas de teatro cargar el teléfono móvil mandar un correo electrónico consultar el saldo de la cuenta corriente comprar tarjetas de autobús y...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs