Thanks Todd, your comments are outstanding! I agree, the simpler the language, the better from the classroom experience; our students can bring so many positive things to the table, but not necessarily in their vocabulary and study/learning skills, nor, as you point out,should we expect it. Repetition is a key instructional technique to help students remember and assimilate content and applications, but it can be boring. I have found that the use of intermittent activities, games, contests, etc. help to liven up the repetition. Jay Hollowell ED106 Facilitator