The Office of United States President Comment by Exploring Series: Except for these two heading lines, this document should be double-spaced. Facts and Trivia The long list of men who have served as president of the United States includes a wide variety of backgrounds, ages, educational attainments, and service. Each man in the top spot contributed in his own way—some were more popular than others. “The times make the president” is a true statement, alluding to the fact that the economy and world events often shape the public perception of the sitting president. Poor economic times are often blamed on a president who is unable to effect a turn of economic tide quickly enough to satisfy a populace weary of struggling monetarily. War is never popular; however, in many cases a war has actually made a president more popular than he would have been if left to his own devices. For example, Franklin Roosevelt’s performance during World War II made him a wildly popular president. On the other hand, Lyndon Johnson bore much of the brunt of the extremely unpopular conflict in Vietnam. His presidency suffered as a result, overshadowing even his immense strides in the area of civil rights. No matter how talented or likeable is the man who is elected president of the United States, his popularity is in large part determined by the times. Were a woman elected, her lot would most likely be no different. The Most Influential Presidents Comment by Exploring Series [2]: Even though it is not characteristic of MLA style, please format this and the Presidential Trivia heading in Heading 1 style. If several people were assigned the task of developing a list of the most influential presidents of the United States, each list would no doubt be different. That is because there is no succinct set of determining factors. What is important to one person might not be quite so monumental to another. Even so, several of the following ten presidents would most likely appear on most lists. These presidents served during times of national crisis, which proved the mettle of each man. Abraham Lincoln served as the 16th president during the American Civil War. His election was a precursor to the Civil War, as southern states viewed the election as a threat to their way of life. His leadership during the devastating national conflict was one of unswerving devotion to cause. His actions not only preserved the union, but led to the abolition of slavery. Although he had planned for a smooth and compassionate reuniting of the wayward states after the war was over, he was not able to see his plans through. He was assassinated in April 1865, an act that plunged the country into a dark period of reconstruction. Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) won four terms as president, making him the only president to serve more than eight consecutive years. Since his presidency, the office of President of the United States is limited to no more than two consecutive terms. His influence had a large ...

1. The Office of United States President Comment by Exploring
Series: Except for these two heading lines, this document
should be double-spaced.
Facts and Trivia
The long list of men who have served as president of the United
States includes a wide variety of backgrounds, ages, educational
attainments, and service. Each man in the top spot contributed
in his own way—some were more popular than others. “The
times make the president” is a true statement, alluding to the
fact that the economy and world events often shape the public
perception of the sitting president. Poor economic times are
often blamed on a president who is unable to effect a turn of
economic tide quickly enough to satisfy a populace weary of
struggling monetarily. War is never popular; however, in many
cases a war has actually made a president more popular than he
would have been if left to his own devices. For example,
Franklin Roosevelt’s performance during World War II made
him a wildly popular president. On the other hand, Lyndon
Johnson bore much of the brunt of the extremely unpopular
conflict in Vietnam. His presidency suffered as a result,
overshadowing even his immense strides in the area of civil
rights. No matter how talented or likeable is the man who is
elected president of the United States, his popularity is in large
part determined by the times. Were a woman elected, her lot
would most likely be no different.
The Most Influential Presidents Comment by Exploring
Series [2]: Even though it is not characteristic of MLA style,
please format this and the Presidential Trivia heading in
Heading 1 style.
If several people were assigned the task of developing a list of
the most influential presidents of the United States, each list
would no doubt be different. That is because there is no
succinct set of determining factors. What is important to one

2. person might not be quite so monumental to another. Even so,
several of the following ten presidents would most likely appear
on most lists. These presidents served during times of national
crisis, which proved the mettle of each man.
Abraham Lincoln served as the 16th president during the
American Civil War. His election was a precursor to the Civil
War, as southern states viewed the election as a threat to their
way of life. His leadership during the devastating national
conflict was one of unswerving devotion to cause. His actions
not only preserved the union, but led to the abolition of slavery.
Although he had planned for a smooth and compassionate
reuniting of the wayward states after the war was over, he was
not able to see his plans through. He was assassinated in April
1865, an act that plunged the country into a dark period of
reconstruction.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) won four terms as president,
making him the only president to serve more than eight
consecutive years. Since his presidency, the office of President
of the United States is limited to no more than two consecutive
terms. His influence had a large impact on the United States, as
he led the country out of the Great Depression and nearly
through World War II. To say the least, his time in office was
taxing both physically and mentally. Perhaps his biggest
accomplishment was the creation of numerous programs through
his New Deal.
George Washington served as the first president, after having
led the United States through the Revolutionary War. His
Continental Army was outmanned, and often on the brink of
failure, but his fortitude and leadership skills continually
reignited the fervor of independence. His administration set the
precedent for those who followed in his footsteps; in fact, his
retirement after only two terms was followed by all presidents
except Franklin Roosevelt, until it was finally enacted into law
by the 22nd amendment to the Constitution. Washington’s lack
of desire to be viewed as a monarch set the tone for all “citizen”
presidents to follow.

3. Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best remembered for his purchase
of land that doubled the United States overnight—the Louisiana
Purchase. He was a strong states’ rights advocate who also
recognized the need for a strong central government. His
leadership during America’s infancy helped set a course for
independence and freedom that Americans continue to value and
preserve.
Andrew Jackson was the first “common man” president. He was
the epitome of America’s frontier spirit, and was elected by the
common populace in preference over the more genteel pattern of
previous presidents. His humble beginnings and fierce zeal for
the advancement of all Americans made him a hugely popular
president. Not prone to backing down, he was a strong
nationalist who made such controversial decisions as the
removal of Native Americans east of the Mississippi River and
the battle against the national bank. Andrew Jackson was the
first president to hail from west of the Appalachian Mountains.
Theodore Roosevelt was a distant cousin of FDR, and an
extremely influential president. His platform included a fight
against corrupt business and a commitment to conservation. His
flamboyant personality made him a beloved president.
Woodrow Wilson presided during America’s entry onto the
world stage. Before his presidency, the United States was
committed to a hands-off approach to world matters, preferring
to remain in isolation across the Atlantic. However, such a
stance was not feasible as World War I loomed. President
Wilson successfully guided the nation through the war, and
encouraged activism in the League of Nations after the war.
Having served as president of Princeton University, he was the
most well educated president to that point.
Harry Truman was thrust onto the world stage after the death of
Franklin Roosevelt. Expectations for his service were not great,
as he did not have a wealth of political experience, but he
proved his mettle when he made the immensely difficulty
decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan to end World War II.
His leadership during the Cold War was more valued after his

4. time in office than during.
James K. Polk increased the size of the United States more than
any other president. He firmly believed that the United States
would continue to prosper only with the acquisition of more
land. He encouraged the entry of California and New Mexico;
he also claimed the Oregon Territory after a treaty with
England. Manifest Destiny was a tenet he lived and breathed, as
a large part of the U.S. population rushed to the West. His
dedication to increasing the borders of the United States played
a part in his willingness to involve the nation in the Mexican-
American War, a precursor to the Civil War. He is perhaps the
most influential of the one-term presidents.
Dwight Eisenhower was another of the “general presidents,”
continuing a line of successful former generals who were
elected to the highest office. During his term, the United States
enjoyed economic prosperity and peace. Although he was
definitely a talented political and military leader, the peace and
economic upswing certainly added to his popularity. As the
Cold War continued through his term, he provided a firm hand
in responding to what was understood as a communist threat.
Presidential Trivia
The variety of men who have held the office of United States
president yields an immense amount of presidential trivia. It is
always fun to consider well-known facts as well as the more
obscure tidbits that are related to our top men.
1. How many men have served as president? That all depends on
how you count. Since the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1789
during Washington’s terms in office, 42 different men have
served as president. However, Grover Cleveland was elected to
two non-consecutive terms and is listed as both the 22nd and
24th presidents.
2. How many presidents have lived past the age of 90? Four
(John Adams, Herbert Hoover, Ronald Reagan, and Gerald
Ford).
3. Which president lived the longest? Gerald Ford lived longer
than Ronald Reagan by only 45 days, but he has the honor of

5. having lived the longest.
4. Who lived longest after he left office? Herbert Hoover spent
31 ½ years in retirement after having left the office of
president.
5. Which president lived the shortest time? John F. Kennedy
was less than the age of 45 when he was assassinated.
6. How many Vice Presidents have become President due to the
inability of the president to serve? Seven vice presidents have
become president due to the death of the current president. One
vice president (Gerald Ford) became president due to
resignation.
The office of President of the United States has evolved over
the past 200 years. The presidential leadership styles, world
times, and U.S. populace are all factors that influence the way
the office is perceived and the way our leaders are elected.
Regardless of whether a president is considered one of the most
influential, the fact that he persisted and excelled is noteworthy
in and of itself.
Data gathering instruments are adequate in scope to measure
outcomes for the project and show the degree to which
outcomes will be met.
Points: 8
Feedback:
Points: 6
Feedback:
You've chosen to use all qualitative data tools. Since this
project is measuring math progress using software, what
quantitative tool can you use too?
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Instruments for gathering data are appropriate for the issue and
will enable the writer to establish the success of the solution
strategy.
Points: 8
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Survey wording is not always appropriate for 4th grade.
Points: 4
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Data include measures other than standardized test scores
(unless used as one baseline measure along with others) that can
only yield data annually to substantiate the existence of the
issue.
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data tools are being used.
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outcomes for the project and show the degree to which
outcomes will be met.--
Levels of Achievement:
Distinguished (8 points)
Competent (6 points)
Basic (4 points)
Poor (2 points)
Failing (0 points)
Feedback:
Instruments for gathering data are appropriate for the issue and
will enable the writer to establish the success of the solution
strategy.--
Levels of Achievement:
Distinguished (8 points)
Competent (6 points)
Basic (4 points)
Poor (2 points)
Failing (0 points)

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Data include measures other than standardized test scores
(unless used as one baseline measure along with others) that can
only yield data annually to substantiate the existence of the
issue.--
Levels of Achievement:
Distinguished (4 points)
Competent (0 points)
Basic (0 points)
Poor (0 points)
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Hi Belinda,
Good start on these!
I'd highly recommend using a quantitative tool too such as a
math pre and post test on the concepts being taught with the
software.
Also, please review some of the survey questions wording as is
not always appropriate for 4th grade.
Please take these suggestions in consideration as you conduct
your research.
You may resubmit by Nov. 30 for improved understanding and

9. an adjusted grade.
Cindy
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Running head: DARA GATHERING INSTRUMENTS 1
Data Gathering Instruments
Belinda Rector
EDGR 698

11. Cindy Sutton
November 18, 2014
Introduction
The purpose of my inquiry is to discover ways in which student
exploratory software affects mathematical comprehension in
elementary grade levels. I also investigated if the exploratory
software increases students’ comprehension of mathematics and
if so, to what extend extent? The specific questions asked
include: Does the use of exploratory software improve students’
performance on mathematics unit tests? Can continual review of
the software applications enhance the ability of mathematic
students to connect topics? Does the daily use of the software
enhance the use of mathematical applications for a general math
student?
Data gathering instruments
Data sources might include the examination of oral data and
writing journals. Examination of one’s setting might also used
to conduct or analyze the effect of participants. Both
quantitative and qualitative data collection methods in this
research can be used. The data sources to be used for this action
plan can be categorized in three areas; existing archival
information including items collected from the schools records,
files. Collection of these types of data requires more time
period needed here.
The action research approach employed several data sources in
order to determine students understanding from a
comprehension perspective. The action plan was to work on
comprehension and interpretation of mathematics using
exploratory software. The tools used for data collection were

12. interviews, observations, field notes and personal reflections. In
addition, relevant documents such as textbooks, the teacher’s
records, lesson plans and samples of students’ work were
studied to supplement and triangulate findings. I’m still very
confused (like on the DB) as to why you are writing as if you
have already done this project ( The tools used…, employed….
) These are all past tense verbs. Please write in the correct
tense. Observations, student evaluations, student samples, pre
and post-tests provided evidence that students were more on
task and interested.
Verbal interviews were conducted (Did you already do
this??) for different elementary grades on different days. The
first student interview focused on the research question; in what
ways does exploratory software affect comprehension of
mathematics in different elementary grades? A comparison
between those students who used exploratory software and those
who did not was made using a scoring rubric. A second
interview involved oral understanding given on the second day
and involved the assessment of eighth graders. As mentioned
several times, control groups are to be used. All students must
use the software.
Written surveys for the students are also important for this
action plan. These surveys are vital in the analysis of the first,
second and final drafts. The student survey is also important in
analysis previous assignments without use of exploratory
software and the present use of the technology. Students have to
complete a quiz before taking the survey without the software
and then with the software. These sets of data are important for
comparisons.
Other instruments for data collection included a pre-made script
of questions for the verbal interviews given to the students and
a pre-made typed paper for the written survey that was given to
the students. The importance of using different types of
interviews i.e. written and oral is that students are more
forthcoming using a written format for their feelings while
others are more honest and open in a verbal setting. Thus the

13. use of the two would ensure more research accurate results.
Please include ALL data tools: blank surveys, interviews
questions, test, etc. .
Running head: DARA GATHERING INSTRUMENTS
1
Data Gathering Instruments
Belinda Rector
EDGR 698
Cindy Sutton
November 18, 2014

14. Office 2013 – myitlab:grader – Instructions Exploring - Word
Chapter 4: Assessment Project 1
U.S. Presidents
Project Description:
In the following project, you will revise a report on facts and
trivia related to U.S. presidents. Your American History
instructor assigned the project and has reviewed your first draft.
You will act on his comments, review tracked changes, format
the paper in MLA style, and include citations and a
bibliography.
Instructions:
For the purpose of grading the project you are required to
perform the following tasks:
Step Instructions Points Possible
1 Download and open the file named
exploring_w04_grader_a1.docx. 0
2 Ensure that the markup view is All Markup. Toggle off
Track Changes and review the changes and comments your
instructor has made on the paper. Reject the change on page 1
that includes the text a precursor to the Civil War. 7
3 Accept all remaining changes in the document. Do not
delete comments. 5
4 Bold the first two lines in the paper and change the font
size to 16 pt. Select all text and change the font to Times New
Roman. 6
5 Select all text except the first two lines, and change the
font size to 12 pt. Double-space the selected text, ensure that
paragraph spacing before and after is 0, and include a First line
indent. 6
6 Review the second comment on page 1, noting that you are
to format the two in-text headings at Heading 1 style. Format
both headings accordingly. Then reply to the comment, typing

15. Heading 1 format does not seem to improve the appearance of
these headings. Should I modify the style? 7
7 Delete the first comment on page 1, but leave the second
comment in the paper since you will want your instructor to
respond to your question. 6
8 Select the numbered items on pages 4 and 5, and remove
the First line indent for the selected paragraphs. 7
9 Select MLA Seventh Edition writing style. Scroll to page 2
and click before the period ending the paragraph on Franklin
Roosevelt (after the words New Deal). Insert a citation with a
new Book source:
Author: Avery, Brian
Title: The Great Depression and the New Deal
Year: 2014
City: New York
Publisher: Acorn Press 6
10 Scroll to page 3 and click before the period that ends the
second to last sentence on Andrew Jackson, after the words
national bank. Insert a citation with a new Journal Article
source:
Corporate Author: The American History Foundation
Title: America’s Lion
Journal Name: Journal of Early American History
Year: 2015
Pages: 22-27
Volume: 14
Issue: 9 6
11 Click after the words World War II (and before the period
ending the sentence) in the paragraph on Harry Truman on page
4. Insert the Avery source you created in step 9. 5
12 Move to the beginning of the document and insert a blank
page. Insert a table of contents on the new blank page, with a
style of Automatic Table 2. 7
13 Insert a blank page at the end of the report and insert a
bibliography with the title Works Cited. The bibliography
should be double-spaced with no paragraph spacing before or

16. after. 7
14 Modify the Book source for the book written by Brian
Avery to change the year to 2013. (Hint: Use Manage Sources to
edit the source both in the master list and the current
document.) 5
15 Update the bibliography to show the modified source. 6
16 Format the bibliography with a font of Times New Roman
and a font size of 12 pt. The title Works Cited should be
centered. All text in the bibliography should be Black, Text 1
font color. Ensure that no text is bold. 7
17 Insert a header with a right-aligned page number. (Hint:
Click Field on the Quick Parts menu, select Page, and then
right-align the header.) Do not display the header on the first
page. Numbering begins with page 2 on the first page of the
report. 7
18 Save the document and exit Word. Submit the document as
directed. 0
Total Points 100
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