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How to Eat an Elephant

“How do you eat an elephant?” Metaphor for Tackling Large Problems Many years ago I worked with an engineer whose favorite aphorism was: “How do you eat an elephant?” “One bite at a time!” My engineer friend thought this was the most important and profound thing ...

 

How to Navigate AP History Class Content

Intro to AP History Classes There are three main AP level history subjects offered by the College Board, AP US history, AP European history, and AP Modern World history. By far the most commonly offered subject from this group is AP US history of ‘APUSH’ as many refer to it, and high school ...

 

Updates to the AP Physics 1 Curriculum

Updates to AP Physics Courses The College Board’s AP Physics 1 Course and Exam Description was updated in the fall of 2021 to reflect that the AP Physics 1 exam will no longer test what were previously units 8, 9 and 10 (electric force and field, DC circuits, and mechanical waves and sound). ...

 

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving in Math

Introduction: Enhancing Math Critical Thinking Skills In today's rapidly evolving world, the ability to solve complex problems and think critically is more valuable than ever. With its logical structure and problem-solving core, mathematics serves as a perfect medium to cultivate these ...

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