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Glencoe Competitive AnalysisThis document provides a comprehensive overview of Glencoe’sCommon Core High School Math Program.If you would like to view a sample of their new Common Coreprogram, go to https://www.mheonline.com/This document contains the following: Glencoe Program Overview Glencoe Common Core Content Gaps Glencoe Marketing Strategies Glencoe Lesson Walkthrough Glencoe Online Components Analysis Glencoe Strengths Glencoe Weaknesses

Glencoe Program OverviewGeneral Program Information Glencoe had already created a new 2012 program before theCommon Core Standards were finalized. This program wastherefore not written for the Common Core. In a effort to align tothe standards, Glencoe has added a series of labs and a fewadditional lessons to the current program. Unlike Pearson, the CCcontent is NOT infused throughout the entire program. Algebra 1- 16 Labs, 8 Additional Lessons Geometry- 12 Labs, 3 Additional Lessons Algebra 2- 8 Labs, 7 Additional Lessons The CC Labs do not contain any additional teacher support orteacher/student resources. The labs are merely an add on to theprogram. The Additional Lessons only include a PracticeWorksheet. The Common Core Standards are only referenced on one pagewithin the TE Front Matter and the CC Standards are listed at thebottom of the first page of each lesson within the TE. The Standards for Mathematical Practice are not labeled orreferenced throughout the program.

Glencoe Common Core Content GapsBiggest Differentiator:Glencoe did not make changes at the lesson level to add CommonCore content. Any new Common Core content was added as a lab.Teachers are less likely to teach this content since it is notintegrated into the lessons. The labs are easier to skip and do notinclude teaching resources and other ancillary support forsupports. Also, the lesson structure does not support theStandards for Mathematical Practice. The lessons only focus onthe development of skill.Primary Content Weaknesses:Algebra 1- Chapter 7Geometry- Chapter 9

Glencoe Common Core Content GapsGlencoe’s Algebra Chapter 7 is weak because they only define thelaws of exponents in terms of integers and NOT rational numbers.The 8th grade Common Core standard calls for the definition interms of integers; however, the Algebra 1 standard includesrational exponents. Glencoe does not write the rules ofexponents for rational numbers. We have developed this conceptover three lessons (7-2 to 7-4) and our practice exercies requirestudents to use and apply the laws of exponents using rationalexponents.Glencoe Example:Algebra 1 Page 392Pearson Example:Algebra 1 Page 435

Glencoe Common Core Content GapsPearson Example:Algebra 1 Page 428

Glencoe Common Core Content GapsGlencoe’s Geometry Chapter 9 is very weak. We go into muchmore depth about rigid motion and actually added the functionallanguage into the lessons. Since Glencoe only added labs, theywere unable to incorporate these critical changes at the lessonlevel.If you look at the Key Concept on page 547 of the PearsonGeometry book, you will see that we have a concise definition ofa transformation. We use the more sophisticated functionallanguage that requires students to have a higher level ofunderstanding that brings past experiences of Algebra and pulls itinto Geometry.Glencoe does not include a precise definition of transformationand does not give step-by-step examples to describe the steps todo a transformation as called upon in CCSS G.C0.2. According tothe standard, students must be able to draw and describe usingfunctional language. This is lacking in Glencoe’s program.Pearson Examples:Geometry Page 547 Key Concept

Glencoe Common Core Content GapsPearson Examples:Geometry Page 547 Problem 3Geometry Page 556 Problem 3

Glencoe Marketing StrategyHere is what Glencoe is saying about their Common Core Program:Program meets the unique needs of all learners- whether they areat, below, or beyond grade level. Our program also supports the unique needs of all learnersand all districts. It is important to identify customer needsand then tailor your message to fit the needs of your district.We have marketing materials available that you can use tocreate customized campaigns that target specific needs.Program is specifically designed to meet the CCSS. Glencoe’s program was developed before the CCSS werefinalized. They have retrofitted the program by inserting labsand additional lessons. The CC content is not infusedthroughout.The CCSS are documented throughout every lesson. With Pearson the CCSS notation is documented at thebeginning of every lesson at the bottom of the page. Glencoedoes not include the description of each standard and theStandards for Mathematical Practice are not labeled.

Glencoe Marketing StrategyHere is what Glencoe is saying about their Common Core Program:Seamless Response to Intervention (RtI) approaches includingdiagnostics and prescriptions for all three RtI levels. Our program supports all three tiers of RtI. There is a flyeron the Playbook that provides documentation of each tier.Thousands of digital resources for students and teachers allhoused in one easy-to-access online portal, ConnectEd. Pearson also has an easy-to-access online portal,Poweralgebra.com and Powergeometry.com. What Glencoefails to mention is that their assessment system, AdvanceTracker, is separate from ConnectEd.; therefore, everything isnot in one location. SuccessTracker is embedded within ourportal and teachers only need one login.Compatibility with handheld technologies such as TI-84 andTI-Nspire. Pearson has TI-84 labs within the textbook and within theTeaching with TI Technology book (in print, online, and onDVD). Unlike Glencoe, Pearson and TI partnered to writeNspire documents for EVERY lesson of the Pearson program.Each lesson has a content explorations, standardized testprep, and lesson quiz. Glencoe does not have anything closeto the resources we have for the TI-Nspire.

Glencoe Lesson WalkthroughThis provides a walkthrough of one of Glencoe’s additional CommonCore lessons that has been added to their 2012 Math Program.

Unlike Pearson, Glencoe does NOT beginevery lesson with Interactive Learning.The lessons are very skill-based and do notrequire students to engage in problemsolving, thinking, and reasoning. TheStandards for Mathematical Practice arenot labeled or infused throughout thelessons.The ONLY place where the Common CoreStandards are referenced is at the bottom ofevery lesson within the TE . Glencoe does notprovide the description of the standardrepresented. This notation does not meananything to the average teacher.

This is the only support Glencoe providesfor teachers for each example. Pearsonprovides scaffolded questions and detailedsupport for every example within the TEwrap directly next to each respectiveexample.Pearson also provides Additional Exampleswithin the TE wrap. We also make ourAdditional Examples available as a PDFwithin the Teaching Resource online. Thisallows teachers to project the additionalproblems just like a PowerPointpresentation.Glencoe does a better job of labeling“Interactive Whiteboard Ready”. Ourentire online program is fully functional onthe Interactive Whiteboard. We need tomake sure that our customers are aware ofthis.

Glencoe has copied our 2011program and includedtechnology icons throughouttheir lessonsGlencoe has “Study Tip” boxes sporadicallyplaced throughout the lesson. These studytips just tell students additionalinformation about the problem. Pearsonhas “Plan”, “Think”, and “Write” boxes forevery example. Instead of telling students,the boxes support students’ developmentof meaning and help them becomeindependent problem solvers. Each “Plan”,“Think”, and “Write” box within thePearson program relates to one of theStandards for Mathematical Practice.See the Lesson Walkthrough within the TEFront Matter or the Math PracticesWalkthrough within the Common CoreImplementation Guide for additional info.

Unlike Pearson, Glencoe does not provide anyteacher support for the Guided Practice problems.Furthermore, all of Glencoe’s Guided Practiceproblems are skill-based problems that do notrequire students to think or reason. Pearson includesthinking and reasoning questions throughout eachlesson that are labeled with the CC logo and supportthe development of the Mathematical Practices.Glencoe has no labeling of the Math Practices.The Teach with Tech feature is great for teachers who reviewbooks using the flip test. This feature may easily catch theirattention. However, if you read this section, most of thestrategies do not provide enough info for the teacher to actuallyimplement and other strategies do not even relate to the lessonbeing taught or incorporate technology effectively.

Pearson provides two full pages ofProfessional Development at the beginningof every chapter and a half page supportfor teachers at the beginning of everylesson. Unlike Glencoe, we have labeledthese sections with the CC logo.Glencoe has copied this design from our2011 program. We use the same logo atthe bottom of our pages. ConnectEd issimilar toPoweralgebra.com/Powergeometry.com

Glencoe’s Check for Understanding sectiondoes not have a balance of skill andapplication problems. Within Pearson’sLesson Check, we have two categories ofproblems (Do you know How? and Do youUnderstand?) to ensure students haveboth procedural skill and conceptualunderstanding.Glencoe does not label the Standards forMathematical Practice at the Practicephase of the lesson. Within the TE wrap,Pearson identifies the specific standardsthat are met and the respective problemsthat teachers can assign.Glencoe provides support fordifferentiated instruction sporadicallythroughout the lesson. Pearsonprovides two full pages of data drivendifferentiated instruction at the end ofevery lesson in one easy to find location.

Glencoe leaves out the most critical part ofthe lesson: Assess and Remediate. Withinthe TE there is NO Lesson Quiz orprescription for remediation. Glencoeprovides a list of Differentiated Resourcesat the beginning of the lesson; however,the teacher is not provided an assessmentor a prescription to determine whichstudents need remediation.Glencoe does a good job of labeling HigherOrder Thinking (HOT) problems. Pearson’s“higher order thinking questions” are infusedthroughout the practice exercises and labeledwith the CC logo because they support thedevelopment of the Standards forMathematical Practice. We have infusedthese problems throughout to ensure thatteachers do not skip the problems at the endand to make sure that these problems arelooked at with equal importance.

Additional Print ResourcesGlencoe WorkbooksPearson WorkbooksHomework Practice Workbook2pgs/lessonAlso available in SpanishPractice and Problem Solving Workbook4pgs/lessonAlso available in SpanishStudy Guide and Intervention Workbook2 pgs/ lesson2 pages of practice1 pages of test prep1 page of problem solvingStudy NotebookBuild mathematics vocabulary knowledge andorganize and take notes using graphicorganizers.Pearson AdvantageWe need to make sure that customers areaware that we have Three Workbooks in One!(easier to manage, students less likely to lose ifall in one book, available in print and online sostudents can access anytime, more pages thanGlencoe’s two workbooks combined)Student Companion4pgs/lessonThis student worktext accompanies the StudentEdition and provides in-class support for thefollowing: Math Vocabulary, Key Concepts, GotIts?, Lesson Check . Also available in SpanishGlencoe’s Lesson Resources include thefollowing worksheets. These are listed in the TEwrap at the beginning of each lesson. At theend of the lesson, the same resources areincluded as screen shots within the TE wrap.Study Guide and Intervention (2 pages)Skills Practice (1 page)Practice (1 page)Word Problem Practice (1 page)Enrichment (1 page)Pearson’s Lesson Resources are highlighted in atwo-page spread after each lesson within theTE.We have more lesson resources than Glencoe.They include the following:Reteaching (2 pages)Practice (2 pages)Think about a Plan (1 page)Enrichment (1 page)ELL Support (1 page)Activities, Games, and Puzzles (1 page)Standardized Test Prep (1 page)Pearson AdvantageGlencoe- 6 pages for each lessonPearson- 9 pages for each lesson

Glencoe Online Components AnalysisConnectEd is an online portal that contains the digital program resources.Through this portal teachers and students can access the complete StudentEdition and Teacher Edition, digital animations and tutors, editableworksheets, presentation tools, and assessment nected/login.doUsername: TNGlencoePassword: 4MeThis is the login information to Glencoe’s Tennessee program, which isalmost exactly the same as the Common Core program. The CommonCore program has additional labs throughout the textbook. Thetechnology features and design of the textbook are both exactly thesame.

The Online Lesson Scheduler allows the teacher to autoschedule their lessons into a calendar (week view). Just likePearson, the teacher can insert non-teaching days andmilestones. Each class is color-coded, and teachers havethe option to move, delete, “push”, or “pull” lessons.Pearson Advantage: Unlike Pearson who has detailedlesson plans with step-by-step instructions, Glencoe’sOnline Lesson Scheduler does not provide the teacher witha detailed lesson plan. The teacher can only view thelesson objective, state standards, and linked resources.There is no plan for the teacher to follow.Content SearchPearson Advantage: Glencoe does not have an option forteachers to search content by Common Core StateStandard.

Select the Teacher Edition to view allthe online resources.Glencoe Advantage: Glencoe has a robust eText with all programresources linked on the left hand side of each page. Teachers like the factthat everything is linked in one place.Pearson Response: Glencoe does not have anything like our InteractiveDigital Path. The Digital Path is easy to navigate and contains all interactivecontent in one place. Every problem within the textbook is animatedwithin the Digital Path. Glencoe does NOT have animated examples forevery problem. Students can access the Digital Path from home and use itas a tool to review and remediate. The Digital Path can also be used whenstudents are absent to reteach the important concepts. The audio, visual,and dynamic features support all students with different leaning styles.Glencoe’s eText is also not available on the iPad.

This link provides access to allprogram resources.You can navigate the eText byselecting chapters and lessons.

Select Resources.Personal Tutor presents anexperienced educator explainingstep-by-step solutions to a problem.Pearson Advantage: HomeworkVideos Tutors also present anexperienced educator explainingstep-by-step solutions to a problem.Each video usually contains morethan one problem and allowsstudents to try a problem on theirown and then explain the solution.Unlike Glencoe, there are multiplevideos for each lesson and eachconcept is available in English andSpanish.

Scroll down and select Program Resourcesto access the link for Hotmath.com.Pearson Advantage: Interactmath.comprovides free homework help to studentsusing Pearson math textbooks.Interactmath displays step-by-step answersto problems similar to the homeworkproblems. In addition to step-by-stepanswers, Interactmath also providesinteractive tutorials with immediatefeedback. Instead of just watching a stepby-step solution, students actually worktowards finding their own solutions andmaking sense of the mathematics. Eachproblem within Interactmath.comregenerates to a new problem, so studentshave UNLIMITED homework practice andhelp with this innovative program.Glencoe’s Hotmath actually does the oddnumber problems for the student. Thiseliminates half of the problems from thetextbook. The students can merely copythe answers without learning how to findthe solution.Scroll down and select Program Resources to access the Math Tools.Pearson Advantage: Glencoe’s Math Tools have been repurposedfrom their elementary and middle grades programs. These MathTools do not relate to the content taught in high school math courses.Pearson has Math Tools that were written specifically for the highschool program.

Select IWBPresentGlencoe Advantage: Teachers like the Interactive Classroom because itis similar to a PowerPoint presentation.Pearson Response: Interactive Classroom (available online and on CD)opens in Adobe flash (does not open in PowerPoint and not editable).These are NOT editable PowerPoint presentations like teachers maythink. If teachers are looking for a file that open as a .ppt, Glencoedoes NOT have PowerPoint.Teachers can use our Teacher Resource DVD or the Student DownloadCenter to access similar files. The Teacher Resources (available onlineand on CD) contains files that allow teachers to project the Solve-It(interactive lesson opener), the Lesson Quiz, and Additional Problemsfor every lesson.These files are similar to the features found within Glencoe’s InteractiveClassroom flash file and allow teachers to project problems for everypart of the lesson without needing Internet access.

Advance Tracker allows teachers to assign online assessments, trackstudent progress, generate reports, differentiate instruction. AdvanceTrackers does not integrate with ConnectEd and it requires a separatelogin.Pearson Advantage: SuccessTracker contains more assessments andreporting options and it fully integrates with PSN. Teachers do not needto create classes twice or have two separate logins. Advance Tracker doesnot include diagnostic assessments or benchmark assessments. AdvanceTracker does not have mastery reports or item analysis reports.Additionally SuccessTracker automatically assigns remediation and/orenrichment to each student. AdvanceTracker does not automatically assignanything.

Glencoe’s Weaknesses1.) Common Core content is not infused throughout theprogram.Labs and Additional Lessons have been inserted throughout theprogram with limited teacher support. These CC supplementallessons lack teaching resources. They are merely an add-on.Glencoe did not change/update existing lessons to infuse CCSS.2.) The Standards for Mathematical Practice are notembedded throughout the program.Math Practices are not referenced anywhere within the lessons.No CC labeling for the Math Practices. No teacher support for theMath Practices within the TE. No Observational Protocol for theMath Practices. No CC Implementation Guide with explanation ofhow program supports Math Practices.3.) The design of the lesson focuses on development ofskill and not understanding.Skill-based lessons with limited development of problem solving.No interactive lesson openers. Study tip boxes do not supportdevelopment of understanding. Lesson Check does not assessunderstanding. No teaching resources that support problemsolving like Pearson’s “Think about a Plan” . No problem solvingwithin student workbooks.

Glencoe’s Weaknesses4.) There are no Performance Tasks within the textbook.No support for new CC assessments within textbook.Assessments skill-based. No opportunity to assessstudents’ proficiency of the Math Practices.5.) Glencoe has fewer teacher and student resources.No lesson plans with online lesson scheduler. No ELL Supportworksheets. No Activities, Games, or Puzzles . No Test Prep forevery lesson. Minimal Spanish resources per lesson.Assessments contain limited higher order thinking questions.Pearson has 9 pages of resources for every lesson. Glencoe onlyhas 6 pages of resources for every lesson.6.) Differentiated instruction is not fully supported.Glencoe claims that their program fully supports differentiatedinstruction; however, within the TE there is no lesson quiz orprescription for remediation to assess student performance atthe lesson level. No ELL Support at the lesson level.7.) No Math Tools/ Dynamic Activities for High School.Math Tools are repurposed from the Middle School program.Personal Tutors not interactive like MathXL for School. Studentsnot provided opportunities to construct knowledge.

Glencoe’s Weaknesses8.) Limited resources for the TI-Nspire.Only Pearson has an exclusive partnership with TI. TexasInstruments worked side-by-side with Pearson Authors todevelop interactive, dynamic lesson content for every lesson ofthe entire program. Unlike Glencoe, there is a seamlessintegration of digital content with textbook lessons to createvisual reinforcement of concepts.9.) The TE wrap contains limited teaching support.No CC Professional Development within the TE. No scaffoldingquestions for the teacher for every exercise within the lesson.No “Close” questions within the TE wrap at the end of everylesson. Big Ideas and Essential Questions are not documented atthe lesson level. No Homework Quick Check at the practicephase of the lesson.10.) The program lacks implementation and transitionresources for the Common Core.No Common Core Implementation Guide. No Common CoreOverview. No Common Core Parent Letter. No Common CoreObservational Protocol for the Math Practices. Limited supportfor the Common Core Assessments.

Glencoe’s Weaknesses11.) Advance Tracker (assessment system) is separatefrom ConnectEd (online portal).These programs require two separate logins. Cannot transferdata. Difficult to manage two different portals. Advance Trackerhas 4 different types of pre-made assessments (no diagnosticassessments or benchmark assessments) and 2 reports (nomastery report or item analysis). SuccessTracker has 6 differenttypes of pre-made assessments and 4 reports. No automaticremediation assigned by Advance Tracker.12.) Chapter projects are not developed.Consists of one or two paragraph explanation within the TE. Nodetailed description and outline. No student worksheets. Norubrics for each project.13.) The program lacks implementation and transitionresources for the Common Core.No Common Core Implementation Guide. No Common CoreOverview. No Common Core Parent Letter. No Common CoreObservational Protocol for the Math Practices. Limited supportfor the Common Core Assessments.

Glencoe’s Weaknesses14.) Glencoe does not have an eText for iPad/Android.Pearson’s eText is avaialble online, on the iPad, and on theAndroid tablet. Our eText is more than just a PDF of thetextbook. It contains the following- interactive videos linked atpoint of use, vocabulary with audio explanations linked at pointof use, note taking and highlighting tools, easy navigation,access to workbook pages.15.) Glencoe does not have interactive tutorial videos.Pearson is constantly updating content to ensure our customershave access to the most up-to-date resources. Our newestaddition to the program is a collection of award-winninginteractive tutorials from Virtual Nerd. The Virtual Nerd tutorialsare accessible on Pearson SuccessNet with a unique videoavailable for every lesson.Virtual Nerd's pre-recorded interactive math videos support 21stCentury learning by delivering personalized content to studentsand offering anytime, anywhere support on the mathematicalconcepts that students are struggling with. Its patent-pendingDynamic Whiteboard instructional platform puts students in thedriver's seat to navigate instructional content and drill down intoprerequisite concepts through embedded links to relatedcontent.

Glencoe’s Weaknesses16.) The program lacks assessment support for the nextgeneration Common Core assessments.In addition to not having performance tasks and an observationalprotocol to assess the Standards for Mathematical Practice,Glencoe does not have updated assessment support. For backto school 2012, Pearson is updating the Progress MonitoringAssessments book to include the following:The following content will be added: Weekly Common Core Practice Assessing the Common Core – Performance Tasks Assessing the Common Core – Practice Test Updated Answers section

Glencoe’s Strengths1.) “Countdown to Testing” is available at the beginning of theSE. It provides 120 days of test-prep to be used as daily warmup exercises.Pearson’s Response: We are currently updating our ProgressMonitoring Assessments to include the same (weekly CommonCore Standards Practice). This will be ready for back to school2012. We also have Standardized Test Prep after each lesson atpoint of use. Within the Practice and Problem Solving Workbookthere is one page of test prep for EVERY lesson. We also haveCumulative Standards Review after each chapter.2.) Glencoe labels Differentiated Instruction throughout thelesson. Teacher who use the “flip test” to review materialsmay think that they have more support for differentiatedinstruction.Pearson’s Response: Pearson has strategies to support alllearners documented throughout the lesson within the TE wrap.Additionally, Pearson has 2 pages of data driven differentiation atthe end of every lesson. These two pages contains support forELL students, Intervention, On-Level, and Enrichment.Glencoe leaves out the most critical part of the lesson: Assessand Remediate. Within the TE there is NO Lesson Quiz orprescription for remediation. Glencoe provides a list ofDifferentiated Resources at the beginning of the lesson; however,the teacher is not provided an assessment or a prescription todetermine which students need remediation.

Glencoe’s Strengths3.) Glencoe labels Higher Order Thinking (HOT) questions at theend of every lesson.Pearson’s Response: Our higher order thinking questions arelocated throughout the practice exercises labeled in red with theCC logo. We incorporate these problems throughout the set ofpractice exercises to ensure that students do not see theseproblems as something that is separate from what they arelearning in class. Also, students are more likely to skip theseproblems when they are all grouped together at the end of theset of exercise.We have also moved higher order thinking questions into theLesson Check. We not only assess skill but also understandingwithin the Lesson Check. These problems have labels such asReasoning, Open-Ended, Writing, and Challenge.4.) Lessons are labeled as “Interactive Whiteboard Ready”.Pearson’s Response: Although we do not have a label, all of ourdigital content is accessible on an Interactive Whiteboard. OureBook also has an option to view on the interactive whiteboard.

Glencoe’s Strengths5.) Glencoe has Foldable activities and indentifies strategies touse the Foldables at the beginning of every chapter.Pearson’ Response: Our Student Companion is a resource thatprovides reading and vocabulary support for EACH lesson. Sincereading and vocabulary support is already embedded within theCompanion, the teacher does not have to spend class timehaving students create foldables. Since the Companion is abound workbook, students can refer back to any lesson at anytime and use it to study for assessments.Additional graphic organizers (ELL Support worksheets) arealready developed for EACH lesson and ready for student use.These graphic organizers serve the same purpose as thefoldables and are completely editable.

Glencoe’s Strengths6.) Glencoe has “PowerPoint” presentations.Pearson’s Response: The Interactive Classroom (available onlineand on CD) opens in Adobe flash (does not open in a PowerPointfile and not editable). Each lesson contains non-editable slideswith screen shots of 5-minute check, vocabulary review, keyconcepts, and examples.Pearson’s Teacher Resources (available online and on CD)contains files that allow teachers to project the Solve-It(interactive lesson opener), the Lesson Quiz, and AdditionalProblems for every lesson. These files are similar to the featuresfound within Glencoe’s Interactive Classroom flash file and allowteachers to project problems for every part of the lesson withoutneeding Internet access.The Download Center also allows teachers to download thestepped out problems from the Digital Path, so that teachers canaccess these problems without the internet. The stepped outproblems include animations and audio.

Glencoe’s Strengths7.) Hotmath.com provides free homework help to studentsusing the Glencoe math textbooks.Response: Hotmath displays step-by-step answers, with hints,for the actual, odd-numbered homework problems.Interactmath.com provides free homework help to studentsusing Pearson math textbooks. Interactmath displays step-bystep answers to problems similar to the homework problems. Inaddition to step-by-step answers, Interactmath also providesinteractive tutorials with immediate feedback. Instead of justwatching a step-by-step solution, students actually work towardsfinding their own solutions and making sense of themathematics. Each problem within Interactmath.comregenerates to a new problem, so students have UNLIMITEDhomework practice and help with this innovative program.Hotmath actually does the odd number problems for thestudent. This eliminates half of the problems from the textbook.The students can merely copy the answers without learning howto find the solution.

Geometry- 12 Labs, 3 Additional Lessons Algebra 2- 8 Labs, 7 Additional Lessons The CC Labs do not contain any additional teacher support or teacher/student resources. The labs are merely an add on to the program. The Additional Lessons only include a Practice Worksheet.