Preferences for and comprehension of original and readability-adapted materials

Running title: Preferences and comprehensionIncludes bibliographical references (leaves 41-42)Performed pursuant to contract no. 400-81-0030 of the National Institute of Educatio

Studies on the degradation of haemoglobin

The chemical relationship which exists between haemoglobin and bile pigments was first established in 1933, when, after monumental studies covering a period of 24 years, Hans Fischer and his colleagues succeeded in synthesizing bile pigments and protoporphyrin. He thereby demonstrated the fundamental tetrapyrrolic structure which is common to both haem and bilirubin. Prior to this, in vivo experiments on dogs performed by Mann, Sheard, Bollman and Blades showed that haemoglobin, injected into the arterial blood of the spleen or bone-marrow, produced a rise in the bilirubin content of the venous blood. Haematin was also evident in both arterial and venous blood

An evaluation of the effectiveness of the McGraw-Hill Mathematics Series for use with inclusion students

This study examined the effectiveness of using the McGraw-Hill Mathematics Series with second grade inclusion students. Two students were pretested in October of 2001, using the final test from the Silver Burdett Mathematics Series for first graders. In March of 2002, they were tested again using the same test. The tests were compared to see what areas the students made improvement in since October. The students were also given the McGraw-Hill Cumulative Test for second grade on chapters 1-6. This was given in order to further assess the their competence on the skill areas presented in this series so far over the course of the year. During the course of this research project, the students were instructed by both teachers in the inclusion classroom, given strategy instruction, and allowed the use of manipulatives as needed. After reviewing both pre and post test scores and analyzing the errors that were made, it appears that both students have progressed with this mathematics series. This researcher feels that the McGraw-Hill Series is effective for use with inclusion students

A vocabulary list based on word frequency in fifth and sixth grade textbooks

Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston Universit

Invisible in Thailand: documenting the need for protection

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has conducted asurvey to document the experiences of Burmese people livingin border areas of Thailand and assess the degree to whichthey merit international protection as refugees

The Reactions of Muskoxen to Snowmobile Harassment

Twenty-one harassment trials on 14 muskox herds were conducted in April and May 1982 on eastern Melville Island, N.W.T. Each trial consisted of a slow approach directly toward the herd on a snowmobile. The snowmobile, returned along its approach path as soon as 50% of the herd was alerted. Distance at which the first animal reacted (IRD) averaged 345.0 m(range 162-650 m) and the distance from the herd at closest approach (CAD) averaged 267.2 m(range 87-645 m). IRD was positively correlated with wind speed. No correlation between CAD and any of the measured variables was found. Maximum reaction level of the herd was positively correlated with herd size (rs = 0.488, P<0.05). No significant differences in IRD or CAD were found between or among classes of discrete variables such as topography and wind direction, but sample sizes were small. Adult female muskoxen reacted first more frequently than expected (P<0.02). Two herds were approached repeatedly (one six times and one three times) to assess habituation. Results were inconclusive. IRD for the herd that was approached three times decreased progressively. IRD for a herd approached six times was variable but shortest on the sixth approach and the reaction level of the herd also was low on the sixth approach..Key words: muskoxen, harassment, snowmobile, Melville Island, N.W.T.Mots clés: boeuf musqué, harcèlement, motoneige, île Melville, T.N.-O