Part 2 - Essay: Write a 2-3 page essay about the central ideas in Math 330. This essay is an opportunity to demonstrate how well you can articulate the major themes, concepts, and ideas from the course. Your essay should include discussions of the mathematics, the readings, and class discussions. In Math 330 Algebraic Thinking with Technology this quarter we have covered many things. We have worked in groups and collaborated on the big ideas of each unit. On our own we have presented to the class
Designing curriculum, instruction, and assessments are steps teachers use to help them make sense of the concepts they teach and helps drive instruction. These steps can take on many different forms and drive a classroom in a plethora of ways. These steps, when developed properly, can help a teacher utilize each moment in the classroom and help students gain more insight to the standards they need to become proficient. Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Curriculum development is the first
Quebec, the only French majority province in Canada, held a referendum, which is a public vote on any matter, concerning the issue of sovereignty. This issue has been a recurring theme over the years, since Réné Lévesque initiated the Parti Quebecois (PQ) in 1968. The Parti Quebecois is the backbone of the Quebec separatist movement, it is the most prominent political party in Quebec which reveals the imminent possibility of a Canada without Quebec. In spite of the power of numbers which is supposedly
troublesome and difficult circumstances, though one of the most notable being the 1980 and 1995 Referendums in Quebec. The province has provided its residence, and the larger national population, with a great source of conversation and controversy. The Parti Quécécois introduced both referendums, although the party was under different leadership: Réne Lévesque in 1980 and Jaques Parizeau in 1995. Both were strongly in favor of the provinces secession from Canada. For the citizens and politicians of Quebec
Multiculturalism and the Canadian identity. Introduction What is Canada? What is a Canadian? Canada, to employ Voltaire's analogy, is nothing but “a few acres of snow.”. Of course, the philosopher spoke of New France, when he made that analogy. More recently, a former Prime Minister, Joe Clark, said that the country was nothing but a “community of communities”. Both these images have helped us, in one way or another, try to interpret what could define this country. On the other hand, a Canadian
often in his life, he changed the views of Québec, Canada and the world as a whole. René Lévesque was a passionate and charismatic politician who greatly contributed to post-war Québec and even today through his beliefs in separatism, founding the Parti Québecois and passing Bill 101. Born August 24th, 1922, René Lévesque grew up in a small costal town by the name of New Carlisle, where he realized quickly that “most of the French Canadians were poorer, with smaller homes and more wretched schools
trust and popularity toward citizens. Since the Quiet Revolution, René Lévesque was one of the most important political leaders for promoting the idea of Quebec nationalist. Lévesque’s impacts were mostly: the creation of the political party, the Parti Quebecois, the Bill 101 law and the referendum of 1982 . Reports have showed that the nationalization of the hydroelectricity helps Quebec’s economical situation. René Lévesque made the law effective on hydroelectricity when he was with the Liberals
Canada: The Quiet Revolution in Quebec The English-French relations have not always been easy. Each is always arguing and accusing the other of wrong doings. All this hatred and differences started in the past, and this Quiet revolution, right after a new Liberal government led by Jean Lesage came in 1960. Thus was the beginning of the Quiet Revolution. Lesage had an excellent team of cabinet ministers which included Rene Levesque. The Liberals promised to do two things during the
For a long period of time there has been antagonistic vibes between the French and English Canadians. Over the disagreements on countless issues in Canada, the relationship between French and English has deteriorated. Conflict between the French and the English, the society and political aspects caused pressure which risked separation. The Canadian government used propaganda devices to attract enlistments to fight for Britain in WWI. During the 20th century, the relationship between the French
of the founding nations of Canada, Québec felt that they have been mistreated and that the French language has been ignored by the rest of Canada. In 1968 René Lévesque, an ex-journalist, founded the first separatist political party in Canada, the Parti Québécois (www.pages.cpsc.ucalgary.ca). Lévesque wanted to address the fact that Québec society was distinct and had both a differing view of domestic and foreign policies than the rest of Canada and should therefore become a separate country from
world and what it could offer. In October, 29 years later, René Lévesque founded the Mouvement Souveraineté- Association (MSA) in 1967, which later combined with the Rassemblement pour l'indépendance national (RIN) to form the Parti Québécois. René Lévesque, was the first Parti Québécois (PQ) president, and remained the leader until his resignation in 1985. Lévesque, later became premier of Québec from 1976-1985. While being Premier, René Lévesque was able established Bill 101, the Charter of the French
in Quebec’s political landscape stayed until 2002. This system was created out of a merger of dissident provincial liberals, led by Rene Levesque, with a small, right wing separatist party, the Ralliement national creating the Parti Quebecois. The Parti Quebecois and Parti Liberal du Quebec won almost 90% of the popular vote together. They had almost every seat in the national assembly. There was one instant in this era that the UN tried to make a comeback but it was very short
Since the Confederation of Canada until today, the province of Quebec has always wanted become its own nation by separating from Canada. As a result, Canada’s scariest ever terrorist group, the Front de Libération de Quebec (FLQ), wrote the darkest chapter in Canadian history, The October Crisis. To end the terror, Canadian Prime Minister, Trudeau, was forced to invoke the War Measures Act (WMA) during his term in 1970 which was flawed with disapproval and controversy since it was the first time
election because of the amount of money he collected. Works Cited 2012 presidential race. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.opensecrets.org/pres12/index.php Overton, S. (2012). Matching Political Contributions. Minnesota Law Review, 96(5), 1694-1731. Parti, T., & Levinthal, D. (2012, November 17). 5 month takeaways from 2012. Retrieved from http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1112/83655.html Trautman. (2013, October 21). Campaigns and elections.
Decades after World War One, a new building style emerged and continues to affect architecture to this day. Modernism is less concern about ornaments and holds at a higher priority the purpose and structure of a building. One superb example is The Kimbell Art Museum located in Fort Worth, Texas. This Museum continues to hold prestige in the public eye. Kahn was able to successfully use natural light and material that emphasize his architecture, while not over shadowing the art work displayed. These
trompait souvent. Apres avoir reçu sa licence de en philosophie et après avoir présenté sa thèse sur le Néo-Platonisme et Pensée Chrétienne, Camus rejoint le Parti Communiste où il a protesté contre l’inégalité existante entre les Européens et les pieds noirs. Ensuite, il a rejoint Le Parti du Peuple Algérien et s’est fait exclure du parti communiste. En 1935, il a fondu le Théâtre du Travail qui a duré jusqu’à 1939. Durant ce temps, il a écrit un journal socialiste pour Alger-Républicain. En 1940
préparé sont des pupilles pour l’Ecole Normale Supérieure, endroit éducatif de la France. C’est où Degas fait beaucoup la vie de longs amis. L’éducation, cependant, a laissé quelque chose être désiré, des maths et la science d’ offre. Apres qu’il soit parti de l’ecole il a continue le souhait de son pere et a commence a etudier la loi. Apres un an de ceci il a quitte pour se concentrer sur devenir un artiste reussi. Son pere a ete impressionne de sa determination et lui a permis de continuer sur son formation
The architectural monument I am writing on is “Palace of Fatehpur Sikri”, it is in India. It is an ancient monument built by Mughal Emperors. The building mode is the elemental building. There are many different components in this palace. The parti of the palace is “O”. The palace was well planned on the Persian principles. It is composition of many images, it is a palace, tomb, stable, cabin, fort, columns, stairs, towers and arch. This palace is located in the border of a city called Agra district
Quebec, “La Belle Province”, is a unique province within the Canadian federation. This uniqueness doesn’t come as a result of the beautiful landscapes or the widespread corruption in the province. Rather, Quebec’s distinctiveness stems from the complexities surrounding its national identity. These nuances intertwine with the already complicated political, economic, and social layers constitute the Quebecois intricate fabric. There are two ideal types of nationalism: ethnic and civic. Ethnic nationalism
Canada and Quebec's Conflict Canada and Quebec have always been in conflict from the confederation of 1867 to the Supreme court judgement on the secession of Quebec in 1998. Quebec faces several challenges in terms of constitutional relations with the rest of Canada. Quebec is seeking a special status to preserve and protect its culture and language, while the rest of English-speaking Canada accepts the view of provincial equality. There have been attempts to recognize Quebec's concerns through