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Music is something that today's Smartphone users are crazy about. It is our ultimate escape from reality which gives us solace in solitude. Though, Smartphone users get earphones when they buy phones which serve their need of listening music alone but, when we talk about the sound quality of these earphones, there comes a major disappointment. This is where the startup TekFusion came into existence and changed the way people listen music.
TekFusion was created in the year 2011 by Jayesh M. Mehta. This startup is based in Bangalore and works towards manufacturing superior quality earphones which are engineered in house with complete designs. Jayesh is a product design engineer and has ample knowledge of this field. In addition, being an audiophile, he longed for earphones which had high quality audio accuracy accompanied with ultra wide bandwidth. He wanted to convert his desire into reality and this was when he started working on the prototype of his product named Twinwoofers. This product was one of its kinds because of its ability to acquire a much lower frequency response in comparison to similar other prototypes. TekFusion first launched Twinwoofers in the year 2012 on various ecommerce platforms and within a span of 3 years; it had sold around 40,000 units of Twinwoofers. There was a huge amount of word of mouth marketing done in response to the superior quality of the product. Furthermore, TekFusion launched the White Edition of the Twinwoofers in 2013 accompanied with the launch of high-end Twinwoofers M Headset which had accessories like extra double flange noise-isolating ear tips and hard carry case attached to it. Also, TekFusion came up with nature inspired Ecoofers In-Ear Headphones in 2014 which was made up of wooden chassis, along with aluminum body and 10mm HD Dynamic speakers.
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The Chinese Intelligence bunker terminal entries is a terminal entry in Point Lookout. It is found within the Chinese Intelligence bunker at the end of The Velvet Curtain quest.
Extraction terminalEdit
Extraction DebriefingEdit
You have done well to get this far, Agent Jiang. Your payment has been transacted to your next of kin under the pre-text of a ration lottery.
With deepest regret, however, your life must now be terminated for the good of the People's Republic. Go with dignity, honorable soldier!

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As mentioned previously there are five main reasons for creating a website: to inform, to educate, to entertain, to market, and to make money (sales), and very often these reasons overlap. In designing a website it is important to first of all know the purpose or goal of your website; if you do not know the purpose or goal of your website it becomes extremely difficult to decide on or determine a particular layout and structure for your website.
Having determined the purpose or goal of the website, it is now easy to determine who the intended audience will be, as the purpose of the website is inextricably linked to the intended audience. Knowing your intended audience is one of the key factors in designing a good and effective website, this is because your audience is the reason for having a website and as such your website should be designed around their needs.
Organising Information
The most important step in planning your site is to organize your information. This requires that you think carefully about what you want to say and how you want to say it, and that you become intimately acquainted with your site's content which depends on the purpose and audience of the site.
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Web sites are built around basic structural themes. These fundamental architectures govern the navigational interface of the Web site and mold the user's mental models of how the information is organized. Three essential structures can be used to build a Web site: sequences, hierarchies, and webs.
The simplest way to organize information is to place it in a sequence. Sequential ordering may be chronological, a logical series of topics progressing from the general to the specific, or alphabetical, as in indexes, encyclopedias, and glossaries. Straight sequences are the most appropriate organization for training sites; More complex Web sites may still be organized as a logical sequence, but each page in the main sequence may have links to one or more pages of digressions, parenthetical information, or information on other Web sites:
Information hierarchies are the best way to organize most complex bodies of information - hierarchical schemes are particularly suited to Web site organization. Hierarchical diagrams are very familiar in corporate and institutional life, so most users find this structure easy to understand. A hierarchical organization also imposes a useful discipline on your own analytical approach to your content, because hierarchies are practical only with well-organized material.
Web-like organizational structures pose few restrictions on the pattern of information use. In this structure the goal is often to mimic associative thought and the free flow of ideas, allowing users to follow their interests in a unique, heuristic, idiosyncratic pattern. This organizational pattern develops with dense links both to information elsewhere in the site and to information at other sites. These structures can just as easily propagate confusion. Webs work best for small sites dominated by lists of links and for sites aimed at highly educated or experienced users looking for further education or enrichment and not for a basic understanding of a topic. [1]
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Based on the best selling novel series by Jiu Yehui, the film follows the lives of five close students growing up in China in the 1980's. Starring Eddie Peng and Ni Ni and directed by Zhang Yibai, this inspiring romantic drama covers fifteen years of friendships, youth and memories.
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Car parking at Wythenshawe is an absolute swindle. I have advanced cancer needing chemotherapy and the car park is costing myself and my wife an arm and a leg. All parking for patients like myself and my wife should be completely free. I could understand a small charge for visitors to in-patients - maybe £1 - but I am being ripped off and when I talk to other visitors they have the same story.
I protested and was finally given a 'swipe' card which doesn't work and I get stuck at the barrier every time I use it - much to the joy of the people behind me waiting to get out.
I am literally dying of a lymphoma and hoping to survive with chemo and the behaviour of the hospital admin. staff is quite appalling.
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2005 Toyota RAV4 - Consumer Review
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ReviewI've wanted an SUV for a few years, but I didn't know if I could handle an SUV, being only a little over five feet tall and driving only small cars. The Toyota Rav4 is the one I settled on once it was time for the big purchase. Driving a Rav4 is like driving on a cloud. It handles smoothly, maneuvers effortlessly and is a joy to drive. I would recommend the RAV4 to anyone contemplating that first time SUV purchase.
Best FeaturesI love that even though it's considered a compact SUV, the rear seats are removable as in the bigger SUV's and vans for more cargo room. Also, I love watching the rear wiper do it's thing in rainy weather.
Worst FeaturesPersonally, I don't feel I need to make any improvements. For me, my RAV4 is the greatest thing as I have it right now.
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Soil Recap. What did you learn by digging through your soil and observing the soil of others ?. What is soil?. Loose, weathered material on Earth's surface. Made up of: -rock particles -minerals -decayed organic material (humus) (HYOO mus ) -water -air.
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What did you learn by digging through your soil and observing the soil of others?
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Which particle type
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Loam- Soil that is equal parts clay, sand, and silt
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Everything that lives on land, including humans, depends directly or indirectly on soil.
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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
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Ice Wedging
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The grinding and wearing away of rock surfaces through mechanical action of other rock or sand pebbles.
John Ford Point Monument resources?
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2008 Dodge Charger - Consumer Review
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ReviewI'd like to say that this is a great car, but we will go with good for now. The ride is smooth, comfortable and quiet, and I'd be fine riding in it for hours without undue fatigue. The steering gets raspberries because it's too heavy at all speeds and the chassis is busy at cruise. The most fatiguing part of driving this car is the constant inputs required, even on smooth, uncrowned roads. I really hate that part. The stock 225 60R18 touring tires grip well in the dry and are a menace in the wet. First thing I did was to get Goodyear Eagle Ultra Grip GW3 snow tires so that I can get through a Michigan winter without ending up in a ditch somewhere. Recommended with reservations
Best FeaturesThe HEMI. Plus, it's delightfully sinister looking. Great cornering grip on dry pavement, minimal body roll for its size. Ride is smooth and the cabin is quiet. Mileage isn't bad at about 18 mpg combined and compares against the 14.6 mpg my 2005 Ram 1500 4x4 HEMI returns
Worst FeaturesAccelerator is like an on-off switch and needs to be more linear. Ease your foot into it for low-speed maneuvering, and nothing happens. Then it suddenly lurches, no matter how smoothly you modulate the throttle progression. Steering effort is heavy at all speeds and requires constant input.
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Alien Armageddon Trailer (2011)
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For years, UFO sightings have been documented around the world. What were once mere sightings have now become brutal attacks of epic proportions. As the human race faces total annihilation with every major city destroyed only Los Angeles remains. Left with the task of saving humanity from extinction, a group of cowboys is the world s last stand in this Alien Armageddon.
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Introduction of 65th Inf. CGM Bill H.R. 1726!!!
Hi Borinqueneers CGM Alliance Contributors,
We have accomplished a PIVOTAL milestone in our 65th Inf. CGM efforts last Thursday, April 25th.
The 65th Inf. Congressional Gold Medal Bill H.R. 1726 has officially been introduced in the House of Representatives!!!!
Please check out this video link to see the speech by Rep. Pedro Pierluisi on the House of Rep. floor:
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His House floor speech can be read here:
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On behalf of the Borinqueneers CGM Alliance, we would like to extend our gratitude to our Congressional sponsors, Rep. Pedro Pierluisi (Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico) and Rep. Bill Posey (Central-Eastern Florida) for making this legislation introduction possible.
We also want to thank you all of you as FAITHFUL CONTRIBUTORS for your continual support and Congressional outreach efforts.
This milestone not only marks a momentous occasion in history, but also kicks-off the long journey that awaits us.
We still have plenty of work to do before us.
We need to obtain 290 CO-SPONSORS in the House of Representatives.
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1. Also, we are still needing a U.S. Senator to officially introduce the 65th Inf. CGM Bill in the Senate chamber.
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Tiwa Savage, who just signed an international deal with Roc Nation, has revealed that he met Jay Z through his cousin, Ryam Bricks.
Speaking with The Point, she said that Jay Z's cousin had been coming to Nigeria to scout for talent and that it was on one of those trips that they met.
She said, "I guess he (Bricks) has been monitoring my career and decided that I was the one he wanted to go with, particularly because I am a female artiste. The other people that had been getting international deals have been male artistes. He decided to strike a deal with a female artiste because if you look at the entertainment scene in America, you would notice that the biggest stars are such people like Rihanna, Adele and Beyoncé. Jay Z feels that there is a market for female artistes."
Meeting Jay Z gave Tiwa an incredible feeling. According to her, when she met him, she saw that he was also human.
"He is a very relaxed person and he made us feel comfortable. Everything happened so fast that I really did not have the time to get nervous. He spoke a lot and we learnt from his experience and wisdom. Meeting him is a great achievement and I need to prove to the world that the partnership will be successful." Regardless of her growing busy schedule, she insisted that her son was her priority, adding that she could not do anything that would jeopardise his safety or happiness. She noted , "In fact, I am actually doing everything I can to make sure that his future is secured. I do not think I have a clear plan on how I would joggle everything together, but I know that whatever I do would not adversely affect my son."
For her, she does not let negative criticisms to get to her. She remains focused on the people who love her. And since she has no powers to make anyone love her, she tries not to convince them.
"I would rather focus on the people who love me and make sure I do not disappoint them. I am very happy, I am blessed. I have a child and I have no reasons to be unhappy. My career is getting stronger every day; I just signed an international deal, why shouldn't I be happy?"
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Many thanks to those who participated in making nominations for our IBPC submissions this month. From the great selections available, we've chosen the following and we thank them for allowing us the pleasure of having them represent WPF in the competition.
To our entrants, please look over the poems. The poems will be submitted on Februay 3rd, as they appear below. If the entrants have any edits or corrections to the poems, please send them to me at email@example.com by the morning of February 3rd. If you come upon this notice late and you have edits, please send me any edits anyway. I will try to have the submission updated before it's sent to the judge.
As a reminder, if there are no or not enough IBPC nominations in any given month from the membership, we choose from the eligible poems (those poets who gave permission) from the prior month. So, if your poem was not selected this month, please know that you still might have an opportunity for it to be submitted next month.
Congratulations to our entrants and best of luck in the competition!
February 2017 IBPC Submissions from Wild Poetry Forum
Poem # 1
Title: Clown Suite
Author: Sergio Ortiz
If I learn to paint existence,
if I keep a Bertold Brecht in my drawer,
(Man is born in the Bertold Brecht of his shirt.
Children's eyes and anxiety knock on his door)
this gulp of Japanese rum would be
just like a son of a bitch rose.
But this small insatiable country
of drunkenness promised us transience,
Pedrito, almost like a back-lit photograph.
It gave us many blank pages and some scribbles.
It also peed in our socks.
That's why I love clowns.
For their contribution to the theory of horror,
for their wide and happy shoes,
and for the Bertold Brecht that redeems the usury
of dwelling in this rough alphabet.
Poem # 2
Title: Dust Bowl
Author: Michelle Lepori
I clamored to the drop, spilled like a slinky compelled
in purest child's play. Backbone bending, I bowed to you,
pooled transparent springs for thirsty needs. Over the edge,
I loved you like a waterfall. Lush for your hunger,
I knelt to be gnashed on the moons of your teeth. Offered
wishbone limbs as lightest ores to sail iron seas.
Pocket-placed in cotton walls, I was stuck in the seams,
a curiosity conquered. Lost, I went to seed.
Slipped, I saw your silhouette fade in the setting sun.
Relentless to reach you, I turned, bloomed clouds for shelter.
But the hazing mirror of distance remained. Alone,
I wilted into fault's crumbled earth and trembling winds.
Light, I tumbled into the bended mirage, then laid
myself before you, a desert sand to warm your feet.
Poem # 3
Title: Theories of Us
Author: Erwin Fernandez
When I hold you it as if I held
primal matter in my arms, galaxies
not yet blossomed into spirals.
Immeasurably hot and dense
even our electrons splash like rain
on the windshield of the universe.
Let us leave echoes for scientists
to discover for ages, a cosmic song
that radiates into the depths of space.
Let them wonder at our shadows
they cannot sense and yet burst
with the molten abandon of meteors.
I want to be the spark that ignites
the singular into realms of possibility
that even light itself cannot catch.


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c) pointing display
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b) application
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d) LAN
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c) programming
d) internet
Machine language that uses binary numbers with each number corresponding to a basic operation is part of ______.
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b) LAN
c) MPO
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b) Japan Department of Development
c) India Department of Resources
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Angkhana Neelaphaijit, a leading rights advocate for Thai Muslims, has voiced concern over continued sexual assaults against Muslim women by security officials stationed in the southern provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat.
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We are initiating coverage on Varian Semiconductor (NASDAQ:VSEA) with an outperform rating and a $70 price target, reflecting ~22% upside from current levels. We believe Varian is benefitting immensely from Applied Material's recent exit from the ion implantation business, a critical and expensive component of the chip manufacturing cycle. Secular market share gains have propelled the stock to fresh 52 week highs, even as the rest of the industry seems to be slumping due to investor worries related to memory price erosion, the cap ex cycle, and a weak economic backdrop. Currently trading at ~15.5x our 2008 EPS estimate of $3.50 (well above consensus estimates of $2.80), Varian shares are more attractively priced than the Street is willing to concede. On any low volume pullbacks, Varian would be a compelling stock to own and a solid bet on a market leader that is executing even as its competitors stumble.
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Varian designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation equipment that is used in the chip production process. Spun off of Varian Associates in 1999 (Varian was divided into three companies), the Mass-based firm now sells into each of the top 20 chipmakers worldwide, including logic bellwether Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and memory titan Samsung. With 43% of the implanter markets (as of Dec 31, 2006), Varian has become a formidable, mid size player in the semi cap equipment space. It has over 3,330 tools installed worldwide and is responsible for implanting 5 million wafers daily.
Other Investment Strengths
Accelerating sales last 3 quarters
Widening profits margins with AMATs exit from ion implanter business Diversified semi equipment companies are exiting non-core businesses, making room for mid-size players like Varian.
Closest competitor Axcelis (NASDAQ:ACLS) is seeing poor traction with its new implanter tool Varian has ~$3 share in cash and is debt-free; it has been using its cash to repurchase stock in the open market; we believe Varian's market position and capital structure makes it a strong buyout candidate. Boston-based Wellington Management LP holds over 11% of the company, although it shaved off ~437K shares in the last quarter
Investing in semiconductor equipment stocks is not without its risks. The group is notoriously cyclical being that companies are removed from the end user by a factor of three and visibility down the value chain can be remarkably poor. The long lead times and sensitivity to business cycles creates "whipsaw effects" among stocks. VSEA-specific risks include: insider selling (CEO Gary Dickerson unloaded $7M worth of stock in early August) and a rich valuation (40% P/E premium to peer group).
To arrive at our $70 price target, we blended a free EBITDA and multiples-based approach. Our free EBITDA model, in which EBITDA after cap ex was discounted at a 12.3% cost of capital, yielded a $73 price target. Our multiples based approach, in which we applied a 19x (mid range of the peer groups 15-22x forward PE range) to our 2008 diluted EPS est. of $3.50, generated a $67 price target. Averaging the two approaches, we got a $70 target. Even after jacking up the discount rate and pulling management's market share expectations in a bit, we landed at a $60 stock price, which is over $5 dollars from where the stock currently trades at. This stock is attractively priced and a dip in the stock would be a blessing in hiding.
Appendix A: Earnings Model
Appendix B: What is Ion Implantation?
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The Apple Cup didn't go as planned for the Cougars, who fell, 27-17 in Seattle. While the defense had possibly its best half of the season to start the game, holding the Huskies to just a field goal, but couldn't keep it up in the second half. Connor Halliday played well for most of the game, keeping the Cougars within striking distance despite constant pressure from the UW defensive line. However, in the fourth quarter's critical moments a pair of costly interceptions by Halliday doomed the Cougars, who fell to 6-6 on the season.
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Quarterback, C+: I bet this quarterback wishes he could have that third quarter, back, eh? Ok, sorry.While Halliday's 282 passing yards may seem paltry after his 488 against Utah, credit must also go to UW's physical, veteran secondary. The junior quarterback completed 32 of 59 passes and lost 44 yards on five sacks. The Cougars were intercepted twice and could have given up two more but for drops by UW. While Halliday needn't shoulder the blame for the loss, it wasn't one of his better performances.
Running Backs, B: The running backs weren't asked to carry the ball often on Friday, with Marcus Mason getting just 11 carries and Teondray Caldwell adding a pair. When the Cougars ran the ball they actually had success as Mason averaged 4.9 yards per carry while Caldwell turned one of his two runs into a 20-yard scamper. Mason was shut down in the passing game, picking up just 9 yards on six receptions, although he did a great job picking up a linebacker blitz on one play. Caldwell again got just two touches in the passing game, turning them into 24 yards.
Offensive Line, C: After giving up no sacks last week to Utah, which led the nation in the category entering the game, the Cougars offense gave up five to the Huskies. While Halliday probably held onto the ball too long on a pair of those, the quarterback was under constant pressure from the UW's defensive front.
Defensive Line, B-: The WSU defensive line was able to get pressure as well, sacking UW quarterback Keith Price twice and forcing him to run 12 other times. However, WSU was often unable to keep contain on Price on those runs, and he gained 42 yards from the line of scrimmage.
Linebackers, B: Justin Sagote led the team with 13 tackles and the linebackers accumulated 4.5 tackles for loss. After a solid first half, however, the linebackers were unable to stop UW running back Bishop Sankey, who finished the day with 200 rushing yards.
Defensive Backs, B: The Cougar secondary was solid for the most part in pass coverage, with cornerback Nolan Washington making a perfect play to intercept a pass intended for UW tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, who has over half a foot and nearly 100-pounds on the senior corner. Deone Bucannon had a big hit to blow up a short pass for a loss, and senior safey Casey Locker added nine tackles.
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This application is a continuation of and incorporates by reference application Ser. No. 09/624,444, filed Jul. 24, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,493,536, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/986,022, filed Dec. 5, 1997, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,267,601, both of which are commonly owned with the present invention and which are incorporated herein by reference.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to systems and methods for teaching scoring and for assessing scoring effectiveness and, more particularly, to such systems and methods for teaching and assessing holistic scoring.
2. Description of Related Art
The automation of test scoring is a complex problem that has generated a great deal of interest, owing to a significant economic pressure to optimize efficiency and accuracy and to minimize human involvement. Open-ended or essay-type questions must typically be scored by a human reader, and thus either the physical test form or a visible image thereof must be available for at least the time required for scoring. In addition, scorers (also referred to as readers or resolvers) must be trained in order to become accomplished in analyzing and scoring the answers to open-ended questions effectively, accurately, and quickly.
Computerized systems for scoring open-ended questions are known in the art. In addition, such systems are known that provide feedback to a scorer on validity, reliability, and speed based upon a standard question and model answer. For example, Clark and Clark et al. (U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,321,611; 5,433,615; 5,437,554; 5,458,493; 5,466,159; and 5,558,521) disclose systems and methods for collaborative scoring, wherein scores of two or more resolvers are compared, and a record is kept of each of the resolver's scores. This group of patents also teach the collection of feedback on a resolver, which includes the monitoring of scoring validity, reliability, and speed. One of the criteria is a calculation of a deviation of the resolver's score and a model score by using "quality items." Also discussed is an online scoring guide for use by the resolver during scoring.
However, there are no systems and methods known in the art that are specifically directed to the teaching of scoring open-ended questions and to providing scoring rules; model answers, scores, and rationales therefor; and feedback to a resolver during the teaching process.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a system and method for assessing a scorer's grading of an open-ended question.
It is an additional object to provide such a system and method for interactively assisting a scorer in learning a holistic scoring technique.
It is another object to provide such a system and method for tracking a scorer's progress during a practice session.
It is a further object to provide such a system and method for practicing holistic scoring in a variety of content domains such as, but not limited to, reading, writing, science, and mathematics in the same program.
It is yet another object to provide such a system and method for presenting a set of holistic scoring rules, or rubric, to the scorer.
These and other objects are achieved by the system and method of the present invention. One aspect of the method is for teaching a scorer holistically to score an answer to an open-ended question. Holistic scoring is a technique whereby a unitary, typically numerical, score is given for an answer to an open-ended question; for example, in an essay-type response, spelling and grammatical errors and content are all taken into account when granting the score.
The teaching method comprises the step of displaying a student response, which in a particular embodiment may be chosen by the scorer to be presented in handwritten or typed text form, to an open-ended question to a scorer. In a preferred embodiment the scorer is permitted to access for display a scoring rubric for the question, which comprises a set of rules on which the scoring for that question should be based. The scorer then assesses the response and enters a score for the response, which is received by the system. Finally, a model score is presented to the scorer. A comparison of the model score with the scorer's entered score permits him or her to assess his or her scoring efficacy, that is, how close the entered score came to the model score prescribed for the response.
The tutorial software program of the present invention, which may also be referred to simply as a tutorial, in a preferred embodiment comprises a plurality of databases, or, alternatively, a plurality of sectors in a unitary database, containing:
1. A plurality of student responses to an open-ended question. Preferably, each student response is present in an original handwritten image form and in a text form. The text form retains all original errors from the handwritten image.
2. A model score for each student response.
3. A scoring rubric for each question.
4. An analysis of each student response and a rationale for the model score for each student response.
The teaching system of the present invention comprises a computer, or data-processing system, such as, for example, a personal computer or workstation. The computer has resident therein, or has means for communicating with a storage device having resident thereon, a database as described above.
The system also comprises means for displaying a student response to a question to a scorer, means for permitting the scorer to access the scoring rubric for the question, means for receiving a score from the scorer. As described above, these means typically include a personal computer or networked workstation having a keyboard, screen, pointing device, and communication means for accessing a storage device.
Software means are also resident in the computer for presenting on the display means a model score to the scorer to permit the scorer to assess his or her scoring efficacy, that is, how close the assigned score is to the model score. The software means also comprises means for displaying an explanation or annotation of the model score assigned. In addition, means are provided within the processor for tracking the scorer's progress during a practice session with the tutorial. This tracking is preferably accomplished by calculating a running correlation between the model answer and the score entered for each response.
The invention contemplates a system and method for teaching a scorer within a chosen level and discipline. For example, a particular tutorial may comprise a set of questions keyed to a grade level in a particular subject area (e.g., grade 7, history) or in related areas (e.g., grade 8, reading and writing, wherein reading competency is assessed by a student's response to a question on a reading selection, and writing competency is assessed by the student's response to an essay-type question). Alternatively, a set of responses to questions may address the subject matter contained in a professional licensing or qualification examination (e.g., for a laboratory technician).
The features that characterize the invention, both as to organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages thereof, will be better understood from the following description used in conjunction with the accompanying drawing. It is to be expressly understood that the drawing is for the purpose of illustration and description and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the invention. These and other objects attained, and advantages offered, by the present invention will become more fully apparent as the description that now follows is read in conjunction with the accompanying drawing.
FIG. 1 is a logic flowchart for the method of the present invention for teaching a scorer in a holistic scoring technique.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the system of the present invention.
FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary opening menu for the tutorial program.
FIG. 4 illustrates a series of exemplary answers to a question on a reading selection, representing (A) a high reading; (B) medium reading; and (C) low reading models for a Grade 8 student. (D) A typed text version of the low reading model of (C).
FIG. 5 illustrates the first pages of a series of exemplary essays on a prescribed topic, representing (A) a high writing; (B) medium writing; and (C) low writing models for a Grade 8 student. (D) A typed text version of the low writing model of (C).
FIG. 6 represents an exemplary screen displaying a scoring rubric for reading.
FIG. 7 illustrates a model analysis of a response.
FIG. 8 illustrates a cumulative summary table of a scorer's performance.
A description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be presented with reference to FIGS. 1-8.
In a preferred embodiment of the system 60 of the invention, illustrated in FIG. 2, a person 20 desirous of receiving instruction in holistic scoring is provided with access to a processor. The means or access may comprise a personal computer or a workstation 61 or terminal networked to a server computer 62, or an interface to a remote site through telecommunications, internet, or other forms of data transmission, although these architectures are not intended to be limiting. The processor 62 has loaded thereon the tutorial software program 10 of the present invention, which will be described in the following. The computer access/interface is preferably provided by means well known in the art, e.g., via a display screen 64, keyboard 66, and pointing device 68 such as a mouse, for use in a Windows�-type or MACINTOSH environment.
A first aspect of the method (FIG. 1) is for teaching a scorer to holistically score an answer or response to an open-ended question (also referred to as an "assessment" or "assessment form" in the art) via a computer-driven tutorial program 10. The method comprises the steps of starting the tutorial program 10 (Step 99) and providing a choice to the scorer 20 of which section or module of the program 10 to enter (Step 100). In a preferred embodiment this choice is presented in the form of a screen-displayed menu (30, FIG. 3) in a Windows�- or MACINTOSH-type format. This is not intended to be limiting, however, as those skilled in the art will recognize alternate platforms and modes of providing such a selection. In this particular embodiment, two major divisions include introductory (choices 1-3, 211-213) and scoring practice (choices 4 and 5, 214, 215) sections.
A first choice from the menu 30 comprises an overview (211, Step 101) of the tutorial 10, which introduces the scorer 20 to basic principles of integrated performance assessment and holistic scoring. The rationale underlying the development of this form of assessment and a general introduction to holistic scoring are offered.
A second choice from the menu 30 comprises a description of a particular assessment (212, Step 102), including its content, how to prepare for scoring responses, such as reading and writing responses to that assessment, and how to apply the rubrics.
A third choice from the menu 30 comprises a guided tour of the scoring section (213, Step 103). This section provides an annotated screen-by-screen preview of the scoring training program.
The practice division begins with a fourth choice from the menu 30, a review of model papers, rubrics, and annotations (214, Step 104). This section allows the scorer 20 to try out the training program's features before entering the actual scoring module (215, Step 105). Here the scorer can explore the rubrics for selected parameters such as, but not limited to, reading, rhetorical effectiveness, and conventions. The scorer 20 can view model student answers to illustrate, for example, high, medium, and low levels of performance. Exemplary responses are presented in FIGS. 4A-C, which represent high, medium, and low model written responses, respectively, to two questions on a reading selection, and FIGS. 5A-C, which represent the first pages of high, medium, and low model written essays on a prescribed topic. Note that in the case of FIGS. 5A-C, a dual score is given, one for "rhetorical effectiveness" and one for "conventions." In addition, the scorer 20 can read annotations that analyze the answer and explain the scores assigned (FIG. 7).
The final selection offered on the menu 30 comprises the scoring practice module (215, Step 105), in which the scorer 20 can apply what has been learned in the preceding modules 211-214. A plurality of practice answers are provided for each assessment, preferably representing the gamut of "poor" to "excellent" responses.
In the scoring practice module 215 a first student response to an open-ended question is retrieved from a database 250 of student responses and is displayed to the scorer 20 (Step 106). (Here the word student is not intended to be limiting, but should be taken in the broad context of any person taking a test, which could include, for example, a person taking a licensing examination or professional or technical evaluation test.) This step 106 in a preferred embodiment further comprises providing a means for the scorer 20 to select a display mode (Step 107). The display mode can be one of an original handwritten form (Step 108) or a typed (or "keyboarded") text form (Step 109), wherein the typed text form retains all errors in the original handwritten form, such as spelling, grammatical, syntactical, and punctuation mistakes (see, for example, FIGS. 4C,D and 5C,D, which represent the handwritten and typed text versions of the same responses).
The scorer 20 is permitted at any time during scoring to access a scoring rubric 220 for the question from a scoring rubric database 251 (FIG. 6, Steps 110, 111). Each rubric contains an indication of what a numerical score 222 represents, including both a brief descriptor (e.g., "exemplary reading performance" 224) and an extensive description of each score point 226 (see FIG. 6). This scoring rubric is typically accessed by the scorer 20 via selecting an icon on the screen 64 with the pointing device 68, although this method is not intended to be limiting.
Once the scorer 20 has reviewed the response (Step 112), a score is entered (Step 113), for example, by selecting a number from a button bar 642 on the screen 64 with the pointing device 68. Such methods of selecting from a variety of options is well known in the art, and other, comparable selection methods may also be envisioned, such as entering a number from the keyboard 66.
When the score has been entered, a model score 228 is retrieved from a database of model scores 252 and is presented to the scorer 20 (Step 114) to permit him or her to assess the scoring efficacy. In addition, an analysis of the answer is retrieved from a database 253 and is presented (Step 115) on the screen 64 to enable the scorer 20 to review his/her score in light of comments of experienced scorers. In the example of FIG. 7, the analysis covers a student's responses to a number of questions on a reading selection, two of which are included in the high reading model of FIG. 4A. The scorer's score is also stored (Step 116), and a correlation is calculated and presented of that score with the model score (FIG. 8 and Step 117).
In order to refine the skills learned thus far, the scorer 20 will typically choose to practice on further assessments (Step 118), and thus preferably a plurality of responses are available for scoring. As an example, a range of responses representing "low" to "high" models, such as the A-C parts of FIGS. 4 and 5, are available, as well as answers to several different assessments, such as represented in FIGS. 4 and 5, which are responses to reading and writing assignments, respectively.
After entering each score and displaying the model score therefor, the scorer 20 is presented with a cumulative summary table 80 (FIG. 8 and Step 117), which updates and displays the percentage of agreement between the scorer's evaluation and that of an experienced scorer. For example, the scoring status screen of FIG. 8 tabulates for each paper 87 a column for "your score" 81 and a column for a model, or "consensus score" 82. Also presented is a table of "percentage of agreement" 83, including a percentage of "exact agreement" 84 with the model score, a percentage of scores that "differ by 1" 85, and a percentage of scores that "differ by 2 or more" 86. This particular arrangement is not intended to be limiting, as one of skill in the art could imagine any number of similar correlation calculations and modes or presentation. The concept of a summary table is intended to provide an indicator of progress in learning the holistic scoring technique.
If the scorer 20 wishes to end the tutorial session (Step 118), the "Quit" button 216 on the menu 30 may be selected (Step 119).
It may be appreciated by one skilled in the art that additional embodiments may be contemplated, including similar methods and systems for training personnel in scoring open-ended questions for other fields.
In the foregoing description, certain terms have been used for brevity, clarity, and understanding, but no unnecessary limitations are to be implied therefrom beyond the requirements of the prior art, because such words are used for description purposes herein and are intended to be broadly construed. Moreover, the embodiments of the apparatus illustrated and described herein are by way of example, and the scope of the invention is not limited to the exact details of construction.
Having now described the invention, the construction, the operation and use of preferred embodiment thereof, and the advantageous new and useful results obtained thereby, the new and useful constructions, and reasonable mechanical equivalents thereof obvious to those skilled in the art, are set forth in the appended claims.
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Solar micro inverter design with ease using MCUs
Solar micro inverters are an emerging segment of the solar power industry. Rather than linking all solar panels in a solar installation through a central inverter, solar micro inverter systems instead place smaller, or "micro," inverters in line with each individual solar panel. While solar micro inverters yield many benefits, including elimination of partial shading conditions, increased system efficiency, improved reliability and greater modularity, they can be extremely challenging for designers. They require the controller to use complex algorithms to control the power stage, synchronize with the grid using software phase locked loop (SPLL) and track to the maximum power point of the panel, along with executing complex state machines, which increases the computational load on the processor. This article explains embedded challenges in control of solar micro inverters and provides insight into power stage design and control.
The solar panel, or photovoltaic (PV) panel as it's more commonly called, is a DC source with nonlinear voltage (V) versus current (I) characteristics. The key challenges in PV inverter system design are to extract maximum power from the panel by operating the panel at the maximum power point (MPP), and to convert the power efficiently to feed a clean current into the grid. A typical PV grid tied inverter consists of a string of PV panels tied together to a single inverter stage; these are called string inverters. However, these systems are not able to track to the MPP under partial shading conditions, hence care and planning is needed when installing these. An emerging paradigm involves inverters dedicated to individual PV panel, also called micro inverters, which relaxes the constraints on installation and as dedicated MPP tracking (MPPT) can be performed, the system efficiency increases.
Solar micro inverter hardware design
Typical panels provide ~20-40V output. To feed current into the grid, this voltage must be boosted to ~320-400V and then inverted to feed current into the grid. Thus a typical micro inverter has two stages: a DC-DC stage and a DC-AC stage, as shown in Figure 1.
Many solutions are available to aid solar power designs. One of these specifically for those relying on solar micro inverters is the C2000 Solar Micro Inverter Development Kit from Texas Instruments (TI). A high gain clamped flyback stage, switching at 100 KHz, is used on this kit to reduce the voltage stresses on the MOSFETs. Due to the high gain, the PWM resolution is reduced ), whereas the ADC resolution remains the same (). To avoid limit cycle behavior, the resolution of the PWM must be greater than the ADC, hence TI's C2000 Piccolo TMS320F28035 microcontroller (MCU) integrates a high-resolution PWM module, which enables effective number of bits to be more than what the CPU clock can provide for the given switching frequency. Additionally, utility requirements mandate isolation of the panel from the grid. Transformation size is inversely related to the frequency of operation, hence a compact isolation of the panel from the grid is achieved using the high frequency transformer. Figure 2 shows a schematic of the power stages on a solar micro inverter.
A grid clamped inverter stage is used to connect to the grid to avoid issues with ground current faults. The switched current from the inverter is filtered using an output filter. The design of the filter is critical as it affects the quality of the current injected into the grid. An inductor (L), inductor capacitor (LC) or inductor capacitor inductor (LCL) filter can be used to achieve this. LCL filter is preferred as it can be used with a small size output filter; however, it increases the complexity of the control because the LCL filter has inherent resonance. The resonance can be detrimental in the stability of the inverter and must be damped. Passive damping, by adding power resistors, results in reduced efficiency and active damping solutions involve using additional sensors such as capacitor current which increase system cost. Alternatively, a complex pole zero pair in the compensator can be used to damp the resonance. Relative to passive damping, this increases the compensator complexity, but as modern MCUs can tackle this, reduction of the output filter size is preferred.
Control and software design
Implementing the control loops of multiple power stages, as well as executing the algorithms needed for grid connection and MPPT can consume significant CPU bandwidth. TI's C2000 MCU solar software library has optimized functions (assembly optimized where applicable) available for executing the key blocks used the PV inverter control in fixed- and floating-point math. The blocks include adjustable notch filter, which is used to eliminate any effect of AC power ripple on the control variables. Compensators such as 2p2z and 3p3z compute the effort based on reference and feedback, and software phase locked loop locks in the grid phase, MPPT algorithm and power monitoring. In addition to the control loops, a state machine also needs to be implemented to start the inverter. Figure 3 shows the high-level control diagram of a solar micro inverter.
The goal of the PV inverter is to feed a clean current into the grid. To do this, the current compensator must be designed with a high bandwidth. Figure 4 shows the current control diagram for a grid connected inverter.
Figure 4 demonstrates that the current compensator loop is subject to disturbance due to grid voltage variations and a typical PI compensator is unable to track to the reference current with zero steady state error. Hence effects of the grid voltage disturbance must be taken into account. This is achieved by first assuming the current compensator bandwidth is much higher than the grid voltage frequency and linearizing the feedback. Thus the current compensator is thought of as generating the reference across the LCL filter and the actual duty cycle computed for the inverter voltage using the formula:
Where D is the inverter duty cycle, VDC the DC bus voltage, VG is the grid voltage, i*g is the inverter current reference, ig is the inverter current reference, VLCL is the voltage across the LCL filter, Gp is the plant model of the LCL filter, Gc is the current compensator used and vi is the averaged inverter output voltage.
Conclusion and results
Figure 5 shows the frequency response of the closed current loop, which highlights the damping of the LCL filter and the high bandwidth feasible because of the feedback linearization.
Figure 6(a) shows steady state voltage and current of the micro inverter and highlights good power factor achieved and THD. Figure 6(b) shows the starting and stopping sequence of the inverter by displaying the inverter current and panel current as the micro inverter sequences through the state machine.
Solar inverter designs can be a challenge, but this article has presented reasons for power stage selection, the need for high-resolution PWM for a high gain DC-DC stage, a solution to complexity in grid current control using feedback linearization, and an illustration of a complete control scheme for a solar micro inverter to help mitigate these challenges.


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Toyota has finally launched the much awaited 2014 version of Toyota Corolla Altis in the Indian car market, which is available in five petrol and four diesel variants. Among these, Toyota Corolla Altis VL AT is the top end variant, which is powered by a 1.8-litre dual VVT (dual variable valve timing intelligent) petrol engine. This mill is coupled with a Super CVT-i with 7-speed Sequential Shiftmatic transmission gear box. It can produce about 138bhp in combination with 173Nm, while displacing 1798cc. This power plant is incorporated with an electronic fuel injection supply system, which can generate approximately 11 to 13 Kmpl. The car manufacturer has given this sedan a number of striking exterior features, which makes it looks captivating. The list of features include automatic headlamps, electrically adjustable ORVMs, an elegant set of alloy wheels and so on. On the other hand, the luxurious cabin is blessed with a set of innovative aspects, which are navigation system in audio screen, cruise control function, a multi-functional steering wheel, ECO driving indicator and many other such functions. Currently, the company is selling this sedan in seven exterior paint options. The list of colors include Grey Metallic, White Pearl Crystal Shine, Silver Mica Metallic, Super White with metallic finish, Celestial Black, Blue Metallic and Champagne Mica Metallic for the buyers to choose from.
It is a premium sedan model that comes with a very sleek and aerodynamic body structure. To start with the front facade, it is designed with a bold radiator grille that has a lot of chrome treatment. This grille is embossed with a prominent company insignia in the center and is surrounded with a well designed headlight cluster. It is equipped with high intensity automatic LED headlamps and turn indicators. The body colored bumper is designed with a wide air dam along with a pair of round shaped fog lamps that also has day time running lamps. The side profile is fitted with body colored door handles and external rear view mirrors, while the window sills are chrome treated. These electrically adjustable ORVMs are retractable and integrated with side blinkers. The neatly carved wheel arches are fitted with a classy set of 16 inch multi spoke alloy wheels, which are covered with 205/55 R16 sized tubeless radial tyres. On the other hand, the rear end comes with well designed LED tail light cluster. The large tailgate is equipped with a chrome strip and company insignia. The windscreen has a centrally located high mounted brake light and is also integrated with a defogger along with a wash and wipe function as well.
The company has done up the interiors of this top end variant stylishly and incorporated it with a lot of sophisticated features that gives it an ultra modern look. The well cushioned seats provide enough leg space for a minimum of five passengers and they are covered with leather upholstery. The multi functional steering wheel is mounted with audio, cruise and phone control buttons. The dashboard inside looks superb with wood finish audio system and the meter console. The AC vents are in rectangular shape and placed at both end of the dashboard for better air circulation. Apart from these, it also has 8-way electrically adjustable driver seat with lumbar support, chrome finished inside door handles, wood finished door armrests, sun visors with vanity mirror, illuminated entry system, rear sun shade and so on. The company has also given this variant a number of storage aspects, which are front personal lamp with storage, rear center armrest with cup holder, door map pockets, front seat back pockets and several other aspects.
Engine and Performance:
This Toyota Corolla Altis VL AT is powered by a performance packed 1.8-litre petrol engine, which comes with a displacement capacity of 1798cc . This 4-cylinder based engine can generate about 138bhp at 6400rpm along with 173Nm of maximum torque output at 4000rpm. It is coupled with a 7-speed Sequential Shiftmatic transmission gear box, which helps in delivering a decent acceleration and pick up. This petrol motor is incorporated with an EFI supply system, which can produce 11 Kmpl in the city traffic, while its mileage goes up to 13 Kmpl on the highways.
Braking and Handling:
The car manufacturer has blessed this luxurious sedan with an advanced suspension mechanism that improves driving dynamics and stability of the vehicle. Its front axle is assembled with the McPherson strut , whereas the rear axle comes fitted with a torsion beam type of suspension mechanism. On the other hand, the braking mechanism is quite efficient. The front wheels are fitted with ventilated disc brakes, while the rear wheels get a set of solid disc brakes. This variant is blessed with an electric power assisted steering system, which is quite responsive and makes handling effortless even in heavy traffic conditions.
Comfort Features:
The list of features include tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel, rear reclining seat, rear power socket, automatic headlamp leveling device , push start/stop button, multi-information with meter dot display and several other aspects. The advanced audio system comes with touchscreen along with Bluetooth connectivity and SD card slot. Apart from these, it is also bestowed with an automatic air conditioning system with heater and cruise control function as well.
Safety Features:
The company has given this Toyota Corolla Altis VL AT variant with a number of protective aspects. The list of features include wireless door locking system with smart key access, reverse camera with display in audio screen, an advanced engine immobilizer with alarm, a pair of fog lamps and anti glare internal rear view mirror. It also has SRS airbag for driver and front co-passenger, 3-point seat belts for all occupants with pretensioner and load limiter for enhanced safety. In addition to these, for efficient braking mechanism, this trim is also equipped with ABS and EBD along with brake assist function as well.
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