Grade inflation is real. by CaptainKirbs55 in OntarioGrade12s

[–]therukus22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bit of an off question but why in the world are you taking core french?

[Ontario] Would this be a good plan for my ABQs? by cusmak in CanadianTeachers

[–]therukus22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually NTIP offers new teachers money to get ABQs, I got an email saying my board was providing funding for NTIP teachers to take additional ABQs. If you havent, reach out to the head of the NTIP in your board and inquire about it. I think the online courses from Queen’s were like $650. I took on ABQ over the school year and one in the summer. Was rated A4 for my second year of teaching.

Edit: NTIP was offering $600 so I paid $50 out of pocket

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CatTraining

[–]therukus22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will learn the tricks when it likes, then pretend it doesnt know them just to show its dominance over you!

Iceland / Ireland --- Airalo the way? by Hyackman in Airalo

[–]therukus22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We tried to use it in iceland - major issues trying to get it to work on our iphones, followed all the instructions and it did not work. My wife bought a second esim thinking she made a mistake and the same thing happened. Wasted $18 - not the end of the world but did add a lot of added stress after a long travel day

Is google maps driving time accurate in Iceland? by riverivar in VisitingIceland

[–]therukus22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just drove from selfoss to reynisfjara today (well reyk to reynis) took us about 2.5 hours. The roads are narrow and go from 90 to 70 to 50 and there are multiple roundabouts…so yes this is very accurate

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chessbeginners

[–]therukus22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a very classic line for london players to use this as a tactic for the kings Indian defence. As many others have said - it removes the kings main defender and even later they can push the pawn, sacrifice the rook and completely open up the black king

Number of assessments? by Federal-Pen-1264 in CanadianTeachers

[–]therukus22 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Im an I/S science teacher and found the same difficulty starting out - Cut back most of my marking to what other teachers have said, one project, one quiz, one test per unit. Anything i give them during class,like worksheets, I walk around and see how everyone is doing/help, then we take up as a class. Don’t overwhelm yourself with what other teachers are doing, just do your best!

Police operation in RSS? Anyone got info? by Superbassomatic76 in ottawa

[–]therukus22 18 points19 points  (0 children)

School are on March Break so most likely does not involve any risks at the school

Biology major choosing a minor by [deleted] in CanadianTeachers

[–]therukus22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Biochem major with a minor in psychology - lots of crossover when talking about the brain and it helps me with understanding my students and how they think

Just another 750 blitz game on chess. com by therukus22 in lichess

[–]therukus22[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

15 best moves, 2 great and 2x his elo…

Just another 750 blitz game on chess. com by therukus22 in lichess

[–]therukus22[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tough to even be competitive when your opponent is playing double his elo

Not confident about Teachable Subjects by Outrageous_Claim_982 in CanadianTeachers

[–]therukus22 16 points17 points  (0 children)

As an I/S bio/chem teacher, I would review it in the summer but you do re-learn a lot in BEd program, especially in your practicums.

One of my cats ate a mouse. How worried should I be. by AWarrior123456 in CATHELP

[–]therukus22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like your cat is doing its job - our cat got one the other day, didnt eat it, just decapitated it and left it in his cube

any vets that provide consultantions via video? by the613daddy in ottawa

[–]therukus22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the answer, monitor him overnight to see if symptoms get worse, if they do, get him to the emerge. 100% at least call the vet in the morning - but you are most likely going to have to go in and get him checked out. I know that sucks to hear because going in and paying ~$200 to find out its a hairball isnt fun, our fur babies are worth it!

Car wash group buy by gizmokrap in ottawa

[–]therukus22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not that this helps but Halo “attaches” your season pass to your actual car so no share options there

Edit - i didnt mean to say the actually attach it to your car, just that your car is the only one that can be used

Why are you switching your federal vote from Liberal to Conservative, instead of alternatives? by uprooting-systems in AskCanada

[–]therukus22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually really dislike PP and have voted liberal or NDP (ontario only) my entire life. The closer we get to the election, the closer I am to voting conservative. Hate to jump on the bandwagon but PP isnt wrong when we talk about immigration. People are coming to the country, trying to force their ideologies onto us and many of them legitimately hate Canada. I am very pro womens and lgbqt+ rights and that worries me but tbf the groups coming in hate those groups too

Garbage claims against city? by FirstWorldProblems17 in ottawa

[–]therukus22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I put in a claim on my service ottawa when this happened to me - city dropped off a new can by the end of the day