by Lil Jacob December 03, 2022
A mix of intuitive bar modeling and abstract algebra to solve word problems, which serves as a bridge from pre-algebraic thinking (hidden in the Singapore bar model method) to formal algebraic thinking (involved in solving an equation).
Many middle school students in Singapore are so fluent in the bar model method that teachers and parents find it hard to wean them from it in order to embrace the algebraic method. As a result, some math educators suggest using the blended or hybrid modeling to make the transition less painful.
by Numerati October 17, 2024
A "beauty model" is a person who is very beautiful and charming and is often really nice and sweet to others. A "beauty model" can also be description as something rare and one of a kind. For example: Elena
by The truth teller is back May 22, 2021
The conversation in the URBAN DICTIONARY before you post a definition as all the GRAPHICS of different STAFF MEMBERS which clues you in about how efficient and whether you covered everything in your definition.
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by INSERT CAREFULLY September 14, 2021
The practice of manipulating a financial model to maintain a 2.0x return despite discovering negative information during diligence. This is often achieved by increasing exit multiples, reducing Capex, manipulating working capital assumptions, increasing revenue growth rates and increasing gross margin assumptions among other tactics. This is also sometimes referred to as goal seek modeling where every factor other than purchase price is adjusted to arrive at the desired outcome.
Associate 1: I have some bad news, the Target's recent results are well below the banker model and suggest that the declining revenue and margins are continuing vs turning around.
Associate 2: No problem, I'll just apply a little Model Magic and the return will still be 2.0x
Associate 2: No problem, I'll just apply a little Model Magic and the return will still be 2.0x
by Finance101 August 11, 2024
by R&A4eva December 06, 2010
Often too in shape or skinny-fat to be lumped in with the general People of Walmart, these are people (mostly women) who have fooled themselves into thinking they exist at the pinnacle of fashion. In reality however, they've completely given up and are just running around town in ugly gym clothes all day.
Hey! Check out the Model of Walmart coming this way. Goddamn, that camel monster between her legs is hungry for polyester and imitation elastic.
by Positive Language Contributor October 08, 2018