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Why is it ineffective to rely on students to “learn routines naturally”?

A child reacts with “That’s what happens!” when a peer falls, and others watch without responding. What classroom management move builds empathy and prosocial routines?

McArthur Boat Wash’s cost formula for its cleaning equipment and supplies is $2,570 per month plus $48 per boat. For the month of March, McArthur planned for activity of 62 boats, but the actual level of activity was 25 boats. The actual cleaning equipment and supplies for the month was $3,580.The activity variance for cleaning equipment and supplies in March would be closest to:

Rain Jewelry’s records for November showed that the actual quantity of gold colored material purchased was 6,500 ounces at an actual price of $4.25 per ounce. The total cost of the gold material purchased was $24,700.  All of the gold material purchased was used during November to manufacture 2,000 plaques.  Rain Jewelry’s standards require that one plaque requires 3 ounces of gold material at a standard cost of $4.50 per ounce. The materials price variance for November is:

The following labor standards have been established for a particular product: Standard labor-hours per unit of output 9.0  hours Standard labor rate $15  per hour The following data pertain to operations concerning the product for the last month: Actual hours worked 8,100  hours Actual total labor cost $119,880   Actual output 800  units What is the labor rate variance for the month?

Swim-On-In is a seafood restaurant located on the beach. Flexible budget wages and salaries for the month were  $10,400. Actual wages and salaries were $10,600.  During the month 1,800 meals were planned, but only 1,700 meals were actually served. The spending variance for wages and salaries would be closest to:

Speedy Cleaning’s cost formula for its materials and supplies is $2,550 per month plus $9 per vehicle. For the month of August, Speedy planned for activity of 63 vehicles, but the actual level of activity was 33 vehicles. The actual materials and supplies for the month was $2,840.The materials and supplies in the flexible budget for August would be closest to:

Tara Corporation produces a product for national distribution. Standards for the product are: Materials: 12 ounces per unit at 80¢ per ounce. Labor: 2 hours per unit at $8 per hour.   During the month of December, Tara produced 1,000 units. Information for the month follows: Materials: 14,000 ounces purchased and used at a total cost of $7,700. Labor: 2,500 hours worked at a total cost of $20,625.   The materials quantity variance is:

When preparing a flexible budget, the budgeted fixed costs change with the activity level.

  Respond to ONE of the following two questions:   1.     Many social critics are saying that if “reality TV” is the entertainment that the American people desire, then America is in moral decline. They argue that the participants in these shows are a never-ending series of people whose behavior seems to say that they value prizes and notoriety more than their integrity. Based on your understanding of “reality TV” and of the assigned readings, what is the appeal of these programs?  Do they mark a “new low” in what Americans will do and will watch for entertainment, or are the criticisms an over-reaction to a harmless fad? In a well-developed essay, argue whether these shows are creating a loss in cultural or moral values. Use at least two of the assigned readings (which you may quote, paraphrase, or summarize) to develop your claim. Take care to integrate your sources into your essay effectively and document your use of all sources (including images) in appropriate MLA format. You do not need to include a Works Cited list. OR, 2.     One constant criticism of most television shows (including “reality TV” and news programs) is that they present a distorted picture of the world. For example, some groups are said to be underrepresented or incorrectly represented on television, maintaining stereotypes rather than true depictions. Moreover, programs claiming to be unbiased and objective appear to project partiality and slanted ideals to the viewing public. In a well-developed essay, argue whether this portrayal of “real” life on television has significant potential consequences for its viewing audience. Do the actions or opinions of people on screen have a negative or positive effect on people socially or emotionally? Use at least two of the assigned readings to develop claim. Take care to integrate your sources into your essay effectively, and to document your use of all sources in appropriate MLA format. You do not need to include a Works Cited list.