Understanding How AP Chemistry Titration Problems Is Building

Understanding How AP Chemistry Titration Problems Is BuildingMost students have experienced how simple AP Chemistry works when they take it for the first time. However, even for some of those who know all of the necessary algebra and calculus concepts, the equations and formulas are often difficult to handle for them at first. Furthermore, it is a particularly challenging course because many of the required steps are not really used by students throughout their careers.Many students who have a little experience with AP Chemistry are naturally frustrated because they have no idea how to apply the concepts and skills they learn. Many students who experience a good bit of difficulty with the lessons do not realize that the lesson material is built around real world applications. It is important for students to understand how these lessons are built and to be familiar with the physics behind the equations and calculations.It is easy to find examples of the problems and solutions online. If you look on YouTube, you will find many videos that show students trying to solve the most common examples that are included in the AP Chemistry course. You can also search for other examples that might help you better understand the basics of this course. There are also some books that cover these problems and have step-by-step solutions.India is a country that was once a large exporter of products like rice, coffee, and sugar. These products used to be exported to the rest of the world. For centuries, the biggest Indian cities, including Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Bangalore, provided rich markets for these products. As the country's economy began to develop, other countries began trading with India.Because many of the nation's largest cities are located in the country's center, India has become an important business partner for many countries. These countries, including the United States, Japan, China, South Korea, and Taiwan, use Indian products to produce their own goods. India also has a strong manufacturing sector, which makes it one of the largest exporters of automobiles and electronics in the world. In fact, many people in the United States use Indian products, such as cars, electronics, and computers, because of the availability of these goods in India.When the United States started selling its products to India, it had to import a large amount of machinery, labor, and raw materials. India became one of the biggest customers of U.S. manufactured goods. Because of this, there were concerns about how the United States would be able to support itself as an importer of such products. It was very important for the United States to support India as a supplier of these goods.This is just one important point about AP Chemistry that many students do not realize. These lessons often help to make sure that the concepts are taught to students from a practical and real world perspective. Although the course itself is difficult, it is also helpful because it teaches students how to look at situations and draw conclusions based on mathematical principles. Students will then be able to apply the same principles to real world situations. This knowledge can help students learn about the relationship between physics and what is considered practical applications in their life.

Job Advice From the Editor-In-Chief of Seventeen Magazine

Job Advice From the Editor-In-Chief of Seventeen Magazine Ann Shoket, Editor-In-Chief of Seventeen Magazine, Flickr photo courtesy of Jason Meredith Landing an entry level position in the media industry can be delicate â€"  especially when aiming for a spot with a notable company like CNN,  ABC, Hearst, Seventeen Magazine, and etc. In a career field that is competitive and constantly changing, it is important to stand out from other job candidates when journeying through the application and interview process. Job advice is redundantly shoved down the throats of college students and graduates constantly, yet qualified  applicants  continue to fall short of landing jobs. Fortunately, the Editor-In-Chief of Seventeen Magazine, Ann Shoket, graced the stage this weekend at the first ever Her Campus National Intercollegiette Conference in New York , NY. With  approximately  300 young inspired students,  professionals, and media lovers under the sound of her voice, she delivered what she precisely called, Ann Shokets Plan to Getting a Job. This 3-step plan  emphasizes  the importance of making the small gestures count. 1. Write a letter to the Editor. Whether its the the E-I-C or a managing editor, find their information and send them a letter. Write a letter about your connection and what youre going to do for the magazine, Shoket emphasized. While she  acknowledged  that there is no guarantee that your letter will get a response, its vital to let them know your ideas and what you can bring to the company. Dont just say you read the magazine all of your life,  she added. Its about showing what you can actually put into action. 2. Sit on the edge of your seat. Youve managed to land a meeting or interview with the company of your liking. You know when to show up, what to wear, and how to smile like your life depends upon it. Youre invited into the interview space, but now what? Stop!  Dont you dare sit comfortably with your back against the chair. Sit on the edge of your seat, Shoket says. You have to earn the right to sit back in your seat. Its all about engagement. Dont make it  monologue; make it conversation, she added. Its okay to bring your notepad filled with questions. Make yourself memorable by not waiting to have the information pried out of you.  Just start talking. 3. Write a thank you letter. Yes, youve probably heard this more than a couple of times, but its time for you to actually start doing it. With the  convenience  of emails, not many people take the time to write handwritten letters anymore. Shoket suggests using plain paper. You dont need anything fancy with flowers, rainbows, and swirls. Ensure that your letter is not generic by including something discussed in the interview, while keeping it short and sweet. We know the economy isnt the best right now and school is expensive. But there are steps that job seekers can take to improve the process. Sometimes it just takes someone influential to say something for people to understand its importance.

June Language Challenge Tracys update learning Esperanto AND time management

June Language Challenge Tracys update learning Esperanto AND time management Tracy is taking the Language Challenge with the goal of learning Esperanto, but shes got a long way to go. Does this apply to you as well?  Dont give up! A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on May 22, 2015 at 6:12am PDT What’s your goal? I want to talk with others about  language learning in Esperanto (and to see how quickly  I can learn it). Ive heard that a large proportion of the people at the Berlin Polyglot Gathering speak Esperanto, and that it’s very easy. I’m curious to see how much I can learn in a short period of time, and  Id really like to be able to have a 15-minute long conversation with an Esperanto speaker, especially about languages, language learning, and their reasons for learning Esperanto. I’m still not sure if I’ll be able to make it, but this is my goal. At the beginning of my first class, the only words I knew were “saluton”, “dankon”, and “lernu” (because of the Esperanto community lernu.net), so this will be a fun test to see how far I can go after starting with practically nothing. After my first hour of class, Id already gained a reasonable understanding of basic grammar and phrases for asking basic information about another person (and how many languages they are learning)! A secondary goal is to learn Esperanto  through my second language (Chinese). All of the languages I’ve studied previously, I learned through my native language, English. So, my Esperanto classes are a no-English zone. Just in the first hour of class, I was already very amused by the ways that the 3 languages I’m most familiar with: English, Chinese, and Spanish, are variously influencing my attempts at Esperanto! How’s it going? Esperanto is great! It’s been a long time since I started a new language, and I love it! It’s like giving my brain a shiny new toy. I’ve heard that someone else in the office has studied Esperanto before and I’m already excited to try out my 1 hour of learning on him. As for the 12 hours… Between my family visiting, a music festival, going-away parties, a generally demanding schedule, and the fact that at the beginning of the Challenge, there was only one Esperanto teacher, I knew that I’d have a hard time scheduling lessons. I was, sadly,  correct. That being said, I really do want to learn as much Esperanto this month as I can, so I’m glad that now I just have to figure out a way to fit my next …11.5 hours into 1/2 a month. Deadlines make things happen. Im still committed to finding a way to fit my hours into  the next  two weeks. The fact that my classes are so fun is definitely going to help me put in the time. However, if I have trouble scheduling Esperanto hours, I might fall back on scheduling more time to practice Chinese or maybe even start dabbling in other languages that Id like to focus on later. How are your classes? Really fun! My teacher Teddy Nee has an obvious passion for languages and language learning. I’m very fortunate in that he’s also fluent in Chinese so I can avoid using English (my native language) during my lessons. I’m really looking forward being able to talk with him (and others!) about language learning in Esperanto! Someone commented before that Esperanto was so easy that you can learn quickly without a teacher. But, the way I see it, if Esperanto is that easy, then I should be able to learn EVEN FASTER with a teacher! Since my goal is to talk others, then I might as well jump into practicing that! What are you doing outside of class? At first, my daily goal was to write one question and answer pair that I want to be able to say in Esperanto. I’ve been discovering that actually, a better way to do this might be to write out my questions and answers for the week all at once and then make sure I look at at least one every day. This method would let me get all of the “thinking” done in bulk and then during each day of the week, I can just relax and follow my own instructions. So, I might change that to have a weekly goal of generating my desired questions and answers for each day of the week and then a daily goal of reviewing my notes on the way to and from work + before bed. Duolingo has recently opened an  Esperanto section, and I’m excited to start using  it as a supplement, but (this is embarrassing) it actually seems to be incompatible with the device that I have right now ?? (an old iPod that is incompatible with the current iOS). So, I’ll have to either use it on my computer or hurry up and get a new device. [Edit: Actually, its because the Esperanto Duolingo is still in beta version, and was unavailable on mobile devices. ] Other than that, I just discovered some old videos for Chinese speakers learning Esperanto on Youku, and I walk around on my commute to and from work, reading from my notes and asking myself questions out loud, mumbling like a crazy person.  I should also start making use of the lernu! community and resources. Tell us more about Esperanto: Even though Esperanto doesn’t have a country, I’m learning that it does have a sort of culture. For example, I learned that since almost everyone who speaks Esperanto does so as a second or third language, Esperanto speakers are attentive to taking into account each others’ native languages and how different native languages may influence the way a person speaks Esperanto. I appreciate that level of consideration for others! I’ve also heard that some people have suggested learning Esperanto before learning other languages. After the very little bit that I’ve learned so far, I already agree with this for 2 reasons: Since Esperanto is a “Conlang” a ‘constructed language’, it’s very well organized. There are no exceptions that I know of. There is a pattern to the vocabulary and to the grammar that just snaps into place (it was designed to). It’s very elegant. Since Esperanto IS so well-organized, the basics can be learned very quickly. This means you wouldn’t have to spend much time training your language learning skills on Esperanto before moving on to a different language. If you’ve never studied a language before, I think learning Esperanto would be a great way to make it very plain to yourself how a language is structured. Then, when you begin learning other languages, you will already have a sort of abstract language “blueprint” in mind that I think would make it much easier for you to approach learning other languages. Esperanto seems it could be a kind of training wheels for mastering the process of language acquisition. Maybe I’m just a little over-enthusiastic about my classes right now, but I’m on the verge of saying that everyone (at least, English speakers or Europeans) should try Esperanto before they learn any other languages, even if just as a sort of language learning boot camp. Tips for other Challengers? Really, I think the hardest part (for me, anyway) is scheduling the lessons. I often get anxious about scheduling my time because I try to anticipate what else might be going on. I easily over-plan things. But, once I just bite the bullet and put the time on my schedule, it actually is easier than I think, and I actually feel much better knowing that the hours are there on the calendar. Its actually kind of a relief. I would highly recommend just buying packages for the amount of time you need to finish and then just requesting the sessions all at once and getting them on your calendar. Its so much easier than having to decide hour by hour when to have class. Get the decisions out of the way and then just do it. This is actually very good time management practice for me, so not only am I learning Esperanto on italki, but I’m learning some good life skills as well! I’m also very glad to be reminded how much fun it is to start a new language this is definitely a positive addition to my life. June Language Challenge Tracys update learning Esperanto AND time management Tracy is taking the Language Challenge with the goal of learning Esperanto, but shes got a long way to go. Does this apply to you as well?  Dont give up! A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on May 22, 2015 at 6:12am PDT What’s your goal? I want to talk with others about  language learning in Esperanto (and to see how quickly  I can learn it). Ive heard that a large proportion of the people at the Berlin Polyglot Gathering speak Esperanto, and that it’s very easy. I’m curious to see how much I can learn in a short period of time, and  Id really like to be able to have a 15-minute long conversation with an Esperanto speaker, especially about languages, language learning, and their reasons for learning Esperanto. I’m still not sure if I’ll be able to make it, but this is my goal. At the beginning of my first class, the only words I knew were “saluton”, “dankon”, and “lernu” (because of the Esperanto community lernu.net), so this will be a fun test to see how far I can go after starting with practically nothing. After my first hour of class, Id already gained a reasonable understanding of basic grammar and phrases for asking basic information about another person (and how many languages they are learning)! A secondary goal is to learn Esperanto  through my second language (Chinese). All of the languages I’ve studied previously, I learned through my native language, English. So, my Esperanto classes are a no-English zone. Just in the first hour of class, I was already very amused by the ways that the 3 languages I’m most familiar with: English, Chinese, and Spanish, are variously influencing my attempts at Esperanto! How’s it going? Esperanto is great! It’s been a long time since I started a new language, and I love it! It’s like giving my brain a shiny new toy. I’ve heard that someone else in the office has studied Esperanto before and I’m already excited to try out my 1 hour of learning on him. As for the 12 hours… Between my family visiting, a music festival, going-away parties, a generally demanding schedule, and the fact that at the beginning of the Challenge, there was only one Esperanto teacher, I knew that I’d have a hard time scheduling lessons. I was, sadly,  correct. That being said, I really do want to learn as much Esperanto this month as I can, so I’m glad that now I just have to figure out a way to fit my next …11.5 hours into 1/2 a month. Deadlines make things happen. Im still committed to finding a way to fit my hours into  the next  two weeks. The fact that my classes are so fun is definitely going to help me put in the time. However, if I have trouble scheduling Esperanto hours, I might fall back on scheduling more time to practice Chinese or maybe even start dabbling in other languages that Id like to focus on later. How are your classes? Really fun! My teacher Teddy Nee has an obvious passion for languages and language learning. I’m very fortunate in that he’s also fluent in Chinese so I can avoid using English (my native language) during my lessons. I’m really looking forward being able to talk with him (and others!) about language learning in Esperanto! Someone commented before that Esperanto was so easy that you can learn quickly without a teacher. But, the way I see it, if Esperanto is that easy, then I should be able to learn EVEN FASTER with a teacher! Since my goal is to talk others, then I might as well jump into practicing that! What are you doing outside of class? At first, my daily goal was to write one question and answer pair that I want to be able to say in Esperanto. I’ve been discovering that actually, a better way to do this might be to write out my questions and answers for the week all at once and then make sure I look at at least one every day. This method would let me get all of the “thinking” done in bulk and then during each day of the week, I can just relax and follow my own instructions. So, I might change that to have a weekly goal of generating my desired questions and answers for each day of the week and then a daily goal of reviewing my notes on the way to and from work + before bed. Duolingo has recently opened an  Esperanto section, and I’m excited to start using  it as a supplement, but (this is embarrassing) it actually seems to be incompatible with the device that I have right now ?? (an old iPod that is incompatible with the current iOS). So, I’ll have to either use it on my computer or hurry up and get a new device. [Edit: Actually, its because the Esperanto Duolingo is still in beta version, and was unavailable on mobile devices. ] Other than that, I just discovered some old videos for Chinese speakers learning Esperanto on Youku, and I walk around on my commute to and from work, reading from my notes and asking myself questions out loud, mumbling like a crazy person.  I should also start making use of the lernu! community and resources. Tell us more about Esperanto: Even though Esperanto doesn’t have a country, I’m learning that it does have a sort of culture. For example, I learned that since almost everyone who speaks Esperanto does so as a second or third language, Esperanto speakers are attentive to taking into account each others’ native languages and how different native languages may influence the way a person speaks Esperanto. I appreciate that level of consideration for others! I’ve also heard that some people have suggested learning Esperanto before learning other languages. After the very little bit that I’ve learned so far, I already agree with this for 2 reasons: Since Esperanto is a “Conlang” a ‘constructed language’, it’s very well organized. There are no exceptions that I know of. There is a pattern to the vocabulary and to the grammar that just snaps into place (it was designed to). It’s very elegant. Since Esperanto IS so well-organized, the basics can be learned very quickly. This means you wouldn’t have to spend much time training your language learning skills on Esperanto before moving on to a different language. If you’ve never studied a language before, I think learning Esperanto would be a great way to make it very plain to yourself how a language is structured. Then, when you begin learning other languages, you will already have a sort of abstract language “blueprint” in mind that I think would make it much easier for you to approach learning other languages. Esperanto seems it could be a kind of training wheels for mastering the process of language acquisition. Maybe I’m just a little over-enthusiastic about my classes right now, but I’m on the verge of saying that everyone (at least, English speakers or Europeans) should try Esperanto before they learn any other languages, even if just as a sort of language learning boot camp. Tips for other Challengers? Really, I think the hardest part (for me, anyway) is scheduling the lessons. I often get anxious about scheduling my time because I try to anticipate what else might be going on. I easily over-plan things. But, once I just bite the bullet and put the time on my schedule, it actually is easier than I think, and I actually feel much better knowing that the hours are there on the calendar. Its actually kind of a relief. I would highly recommend just buying packages for the amount of time you need to finish and then just requesting the sessions all at once and getting them on your calendar. Its so much easier than having to decide hour by hour when to have class. Get the decisions out of the way and then just do it. This is actually very good time management practice for me, so not only am I learning Esperanto on italki, but I’m learning some good life skills as well! I’m also very glad to be reminded how much fun it is to start a new language this is definitely a positive addition to my life. June Language Challenge Tracys update learning Esperanto AND time management Tracy is taking the Language Challenge with the goal of learning Esperanto, but shes got a long way to go. Does this apply to you as well?  Dont give up! A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on May 22, 2015 at 6:12am PDT What’s your goal? I want to talk with others about  language learning in Esperanto (and to see how quickly  I can learn it). Ive heard that a large proportion of the people at the Berlin Polyglot Gathering speak Esperanto, and that it’s very easy. I’m curious to see how much I can learn in a short period of time, and  Id really like to be able to have a 15-minute long conversation with an Esperanto speaker, especially about languages, language learning, and their reasons for learning Esperanto. I’m still not sure if I’ll be able to make it, but this is my goal. At the beginning of my first class, the only words I knew were “saluton”, “dankon”, and “lernu” (because of the Esperanto community lernu.net), so this will be a fun test to see how far I can go after starting with practically nothing. After my first hour of class, Id already gained a reasonable understanding of basic grammar and phrases for asking basic information about another person (and how many languages they are learning)! A secondary goal is to learn Esperanto  through my second language (Chinese). All of the languages I’ve studied previously, I learned through my native language, English. So, my Esperanto classes are a no-English zone. Just in the first hour of class, I was already very amused by the ways that the 3 languages I’m most familiar with: English, Chinese, and Spanish, are variously influencing my attempts at Esperanto! How’s it going? Esperanto is great! It’s been a long time since I started a new language, and I love it! It’s like giving my brain a shiny new toy. I’ve heard that someone else in the office has studied Esperanto before and I’m already excited to try out my 1 hour of learning on him. As for the 12 hours… Between my family visiting, a music festival, going-away parties, a generally demanding schedule, and the fact that at the beginning of the Challenge, there was only one Esperanto teacher, I knew that I’d have a hard time scheduling lessons. I was, sadly,  correct. That being said, I really do want to learn as much Esperanto this month as I can, so I’m glad that now I just have to figure out a way to fit my next …11.5 hours into 1/2 a month. Deadlines make things happen. Im still committed to finding a way to fit my hours into  the next  two weeks. The fact that my classes are so fun is definitely going to help me put in the time. However, if I have trouble scheduling Esperanto hours, I might fall back on scheduling more time to practice Chinese or maybe even start dabbling in other languages that Id like to focus on later. How are your classes? Really fun! My teacher Teddy Nee has an obvious passion for languages and language learning. I’m very fortunate in that he’s also fluent in Chinese so I can avoid using English (my native language) during my lessons. I’m really looking forward being able to talk with him (and others!) about language learning in Esperanto! Someone commented before that Esperanto was so easy that you can learn quickly without a teacher. But, the way I see it, if Esperanto is that easy, then I should be able to learn EVEN FASTER with a teacher! Since my goal is to talk others, then I might as well jump into practicing that! What are you doing outside of class? At first, my daily goal was to write one question and answer pair that I want to be able to say in Esperanto. I’ve been discovering that actually, a better way to do this might be to write out my questions and answers for the week all at once and then make sure I look at at least one every day. This method would let me get all of the “thinking” done in bulk and then during each day of the week, I can just relax and follow my own instructions. So, I might change that to have a weekly goal of generating my desired questions and answers for each day of the week and then a daily goal of reviewing my notes on the way to and from work + before bed. Duolingo has recently opened an  Esperanto section, and I’m excited to start using  it as a supplement, but (this is embarrassing) it actually seems to be incompatible with the device that I have right now ?? (an old iPod that is incompatible with the current iOS). So, I’ll have to either use it on my computer or hurry up and get a new device. [Edit: Actually, its because the Esperanto Duolingo is still in beta version, and was unavailable on mobile devices. ] Other than that, I just discovered some old videos for Chinese speakers learning Esperanto on Youku, and I walk around on my commute to and from work, reading from my notes and asking myself questions out loud, mumbling like a crazy person.  I should also start making use of the lernu! community and resources. Tell us more about Esperanto: Even though Esperanto doesn’t have a country, I’m learning that it does have a sort of culture. For example, I learned that since almost everyone who speaks Esperanto does so as a second or third language, Esperanto speakers are attentive to taking into account each others’ native languages and how different native languages may influence the way a person speaks Esperanto. I appreciate that level of consideration for others! I’ve also heard that some people have suggested learning Esperanto before learning other languages. After the very little bit that I’ve learned so far, I already agree with this for 2 reasons: Since Esperanto is a “Conlang” a ‘constructed language’, it’s very well organized. There are no exceptions that I know of. There is a pattern to the vocabulary and to the grammar that just snaps into place (it was designed to). It’s very elegant. Since Esperanto IS so well-organized, the basics can be learned very quickly. This means you wouldn’t have to spend much time training your language learning skills on Esperanto before moving on to a different language. If you’ve never studied a language before, I think learning Esperanto would be a great way to make it very plain to yourself how a language is structured. Then, when you begin learning other languages, you will already have a sort of abstract language “blueprint” in mind that I think would make it much easier for you to approach learning other languages. Esperanto seems it could be a kind of training wheels for mastering the process of language acquisition. Maybe I’m just a little over-enthusiastic about my classes right now, but I’m on the verge of saying that everyone (at least, English speakers or Europeans) should try Esperanto before they learn any other languages, even if just as a sort of language learning boot camp. Tips for other Challengers? Really, I think the hardest part (for me, anyway) is scheduling the lessons. I often get anxious about scheduling my time because I try to anticipate what else might be going on. I easily over-plan things. But, once I just bite the bullet and put the time on my schedule, it actually is easier than I think, and I actually feel much better knowing that the hours are there on the calendar. Its actually kind of a relief. I would highly recommend just buying packages for the amount of time you need to finish and then just requesting the sessions all at once and getting them on your calendar. Its so much easier than having to decide hour by hour when to have class. Get the decisions out of the way and then just do it. This is actually very good time management practice for me, so not only am I learning Esperanto on italki, but I’m learning some good life skills as well! I’m also very glad to be reminded how much fun it is to start a new language this is definitely a positive addition to my life.

Participation Points Fake It Till You Make It - TutorNerds

Participation Points Fake It Till You Make It - TutorNerds Tips From a Private Orange County Tutor: Participation Points Fake It Till You Make It Tips From a Private Orange County Tutor: Participation Points Fake It Till You Make It Whether you are in high school or college, you are likely to have classes with grades that incorporate some type of class participation credit. More and more teachers are including this factor to help incentivize students to speak up, ask questions, and contribute to communal discussion while in the classroom. It is also commonly included in online or hybrid-style classes where there is a requirement to post comments or reply to others in an online discussion book your private Orange County summer tutor today. Your participation grade may be well-defined (two required comments in class per week for full credit, participation in a designated group discussion for credit, total discussions tracked throughout the semester, etc.) or it may be more arbitrary where the teacher simply assigns a grade based on how much they feel youve been contributing during the class. This grade is usually around 5 â€" 10% of your grade, but Ive seen grades as high as 20 and 25%. Regardless, it should be easy points that you can get. As a student myself, I despised participation grades. In high school, they were typically the well-defined variety, and I struggled when I did not have any questions or what I thought were interesting comments during class. In college, the participation grades transitioned mostly to the arbitrary group, and I never knew what my grade would be until the end of the class. Ive found that many students voice similar concerns. Maybe you consider yourself to be shy and dont like speaking up in class. Maybe you just never have any questions that need answers. Maybe youre embarrassed by your questions and dont want to look like you dont understand. Maybe you feel like theres never a good opportunity or opening in the conversation for you to contribute something. These are all common issues, and it is okay to feel this way. The advice that I give is simple: fake it. An easy and effective tactic to solve any of these issues is to come up with a question that you already know the answer to. Take something from the beginning of the lesson, or something you already understood, and ask about it anyway. This might seem counterintuitive, but heres how it benefits you: If youre shy or anxious, it takes a lot of the stress away by asking something you already know. Now, instead of having the anticipation of not knowing the answer and the pressure of having to try to understand and learn something new, you will know that you just need to ask the questions and allow your teacher to give a response you already understand. And, importantly, you will also be getting good practice at making yourself speak up. Its okay to have anxiety or feel shy in class, but you will need to be comfortable asking questions for when you do need help in the future. If you feel like you dont have any real questions, this allows you to get your participation points without the stress. You can ask simple questions that you know, or you can challenge yourself to come up with more complex questions. This can show off your knowledge by still being a question that gets you credit. Remember, the class participation points will help your grade, so you need to treat participating just like any other required assignment: make yourself do it. If youre embarrassed by the questions you have, this tactic will allow you to ask questions that you consider less embarrassing. If you feel embarrassed by easy questions, then ask something complicated that you do understand. Better yet, ask something complicated that you dont understand. Dont worry about the answers your teacher gives and dont worry about understanding. Remember that you are doing this for the experience and the participation grade. Consider listening to some of your classmates questions and mimicking the same types of questions they have. Doing this too, you will hopefully also start to recognize that theres no need to be embarrassed by your questions and that many of your classmates either dont care, have the same confusions themselves, or wont ever think about your question later. If you dont know how to speak up and find an opening in a class discussion, this can make the process easier. Often, a student will listen to the previous point and spend some time thinking about a related comment or question. In the meantime, however, the discussion has already changed topics and moved to something else. Now the student has to think of something new, only for the conversation to change again. Combat this by taking something straightforward that you understood and make up your mind to ask it early. Questions and comments like so it sounds like youre saying… do you mean that… and that seems similar to… are good roots. Similarly, you can purposefully misunderstand someone and ask about it. Remember, you need credit and practice. Your comments and questions dont need to be profound â€" they need to get you your points and make you more comfortable in the setting. Treat your class participation grade like the assignment that it is and get it done. This strategy of coming up with fake questions can make the task easier regardless of what you felt was holding you back before. It can also give you good practice with speaking up in class for when you do need to ask questions and get feedback. Remember, many students struggle with participation grades and thats okay if you feel that its difficult. To get a perfect participation grade and learn how to speak up in class we can apply the classic adage about confidence: fake it ‘til you make it. Our private Orange County tutors are full of great tips for students. Book your private Irvine tutor for the summer. Michael C. is currently a private math, science, and standardized test tutor with TutorNerds in Irvine and Anaheim. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

Balboa International Education ? High School Dual Diploma Program

Balboa International Education ? High School Dual Diploma Program Balboa International Education ? High School Dual Diploma Program Balboa International Education (BIE) founded in 1991 is part of the Aston Educational Groupestablished in China for 20 years, we are a professional international education group started in theUnited States that delivers language training and K-12 programs. We operate more than 135training centers, schools and exchange programs in 80 cities throughout China, Vietnam, Canadaand the United States.Balboa International Education has a long and storied history preparing international students tostudy abroad.We have been at the forefront of current ideas and trends in Education for over 25 years. BIEexcels in providing students with a stimulating, organized and diverse educational environment. Our goal is to inspire students and help develop a passion for learning. We welcome you to join ourteam of teaching and managerial professionals in China. About the program: Our program is designed for Chinese high school students that will be attending college in the U.S.or other English-speaking countries. The program combines traditional U.S. high school courseswith TOEFL and SAT preparation to prepare students for college abroad, while also allowing themto earn a U.S. diploma and a Chinese high school diploma. Primary courses include ESL, SocialStudies, Arts Crafts, Music, Physical Education and more.The focus of the program is to prepare the students to be successful in an English-speakingcollege and improve their ability to be accepted into the best U.S. and international colleges andhelp students to improve their English, learn 21st century skills and become global citizens. Locations: Chengdu,Guangzhou,Dongguan(Guangdong),Quanzhou(Fujian)Jinjiang(Fujian),Julong(Fujian)andMudanjiang(Heilongjiang) Responsibilities: Plan and deliver lessons; determine homework, projects, and quizzes. Correct homework, grade and keep detailed records for all students. Participate in weekly teacher meetings, conference calls with BIEs head office in California,Chinese High School functions, student, and extracurricular activities.Utilize standard US curriculum and textbooks as well as PowerPoint presentations.Work with assistant teachers to ensure effective lessons. Requirements: Passport holders from USA or Canada. Applicants from Britain, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand also accepted (visa requirement). University degree in any subject (education-related degree preferred) TEFLcertificateor2yearspreviousteachingexperiencesupportedbyreferenceletters Experience teaching US curriculum an advantage Proofofnoncriminalbackground(needstobedatedwithintheprevious6monthstobevalid) Cleanhealthcheck(needstobedatedwithintheprevious12monthstobevalid) Degreecertificateandnoncriminalbackgroundcheckmustbeauthenticated BENEFITS Salary: up to 17,500RMBpermonth(higherinGuangzhou) Accommodation: single apartment for all locations Contractcompletionbonus:10,000RMB/year. Flight tickets: AirfarereimbursementtoChina. Free Medicalinsurance. Full work visa and residents permit Paid leave in addition to all Chinese national holidays. Careeradvancementopportunities.

Are You Trying to Learn Algebra Online? Find Out How You Can Do it Fast

Are You Trying to Learn Algebra Online? Find Out How You Can Do it FastIf you want to learn the art of algebra, then you can be guaranteed that by hiring a good mathematical or academic tutor, you will be able to learn how to do it in the fastest possible time. And this is the reason why more parents are choosing to hire a tutor for their child who would need to learn algebra.Most people find it hard to choose which college to go to because they cannot afford to send their children to different colleges. With the advent of online education, more students have realized that there is no need to spend thousands of dollars on their college education. By just sending their child to a good school where they can learn algebra at their own pace, they can do the same thing at home.Cognitive tutors are actually professionals in the field of mathematics. It is very important for them to understand the particular subject matter that the student is dealing with, which is why they need to consult their students before they learn the subject.The students should know that every individual student has unique needs and there are no two individuals who need the same algebra. The students should know that there are different ways in which a tutor can help them learn math. So if you would like to learn math, there are several ways in which you can go about doing so.You can choose to go through the traditional way and hire a tutor from a school. But if you think this is not an option for you, you can also try to work on your own and learn how to do it on your own. Learning algebra on your own can be done only by students who are comfortable with learning stuff on their own and who have the right attitude towards this subject.This will help the child's mind to focus in studying the subject matter and will enable them to learn without the child worrying about getting in trouble. So if you think that it will not work for you, then you can also try the online option. By just logging int o the internet, you can immediately start learning algebra for free.But before you start, you need to make sure that you are going to start using an online learning option that is not only suited for your needs but also within your budget. The most important thing is that you should make sure that you are able to meet the learning standards that are set for students in the same field.

Report Your Income on Taxes - How To Earn More From Your Tax-Free Income

Report Your Income on Taxes - How To Earn More From Your Tax-Free IncomeCan you report your income on taxes without feeling any awkwardness? These days, people are working on finding ways to save money and be more at ease with the tax system. One way to do this is to increase your income in the form of a tax free or small pay check.One simple way to increase your income is to teach some courses in a tutoring program or other educational environment. Yes, if you already have a college degree, you can do this job as well. But for those who don't have formal training, why not use a free alternative for yourself. How does this work?Basically, you will be getting paid from someone else's taxes for doing what you enjoy. This is a better alternative than working and taking the daily grind in a cubicle, making no money and working at your feet. This is how you earn money without the usual tax troubles.It has been proven that an increase in income is a better option than having to pay an IRS audit or paying an extra minimum tax payment. You can get your benefits by using free software for income verification programs. In some cases, the IRS may even give you a letter in which they said you can report your income for yourself. This means that you get a credit of your income and the amount has to be reported to the IRS.You will only have to pay a certain amount and in some cases, a percentage of your income. And, after a certain period of time, the government gives you an income credit in the form of a refund check.There are certain income verification software and programs out there for sale on the internet that help you in gathering information about your income and you can also learn more about it. So, you can find the details of the income you earn with reporting income on taxes. You will need the records of your payments to your classes as well as your income statement to make a good estimate of the amount of your earnings.Using the software, you can increase your in come and report it to the IRS without having to worry about the IRS audit. Try this method to reduce the burden of filing the taxes and avoid any embarrassing issues that may occur.

Audition Anxiety and Putting Your Students First

Audition Anxiety and Putting Your Students First Suzy S. As a teacher, your job doesnt stop at the end of each lesson. Going out of your way to provide ongoing support and advice is one way the best instructors set themselves apart from the rest. Sometimes, its as simple as being a familiar face at an audition. Read on for NY voice teacher Deanna C.s story One of the most challenging aspects of music education is to get students to throw away performance nerves. For students in my area, this form of anxiety tends to be heightened each year when NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) season rolls around. As a music educator, it is your goal to help students overcome this fear by any means necessary. Success is met when your student’s needs become your first priority. One NYSSMA season, I had a student with severe performance anxiety. The day of her audition she called me in complete panic mode. In an attempt to calm her nerves, I cleared my schedule and had her come to my studio. We did warm-ups and then ran several mock auditions so that she knew exactly what to expect. While this seemed to alleviate some of the fear, she was still shaken up and asked if I would accompany her to the audition. Of course I said yes, knowing how helpful familiar faces can be during emotional times. After we were signed in, there was nothing left to do but wait until the judge was ready. She began to pace as her anxiety kicked into overdrive. I took her aside, hoping to distract her mind from the nerves. We went over last minute Italian pronunciations and the steps to make sight singing easier. The girl in the time spot ahead of my student was leaving the room, meaning we only had a few minutes left. Now it was time for a pep talk. I told her that I was proud of all the hard work and passion that she had put into her lessons. We had over-prepared for this audition so I knew that she would do extremely well. The judge was at the door calling her name, with a bright smile on her face. “See, she looks friendly! You can do this!” I whispered and gave her the thumbs up. She took a deep breath and then calmly walked into the audition room. After several weeks had passed, we received the audition results. Not only did my student receive the highest mark in her entire school, but she had also gotten a perfect score. I was so proud of her that I went out and purchased little treble clef earrings as a congratulatory present. I learned from this experience that when you put the students first, you will always have a positive outcome. As a teacher, I strive to be 110% aware of my students needs so that I can help them flourish as musicians. I love watching my students succeed because it gives me a sense of pride and I know that I have done well. Sign up for email updates here! Join thousands of other subscribers and get emails catered to your music interests with advice, tips and more! Deanna C. teaches singing, music performance, opera voice, and theatrical Broadway singing lessons to students of all ages in Massapequa, NY. She joined the TakeLessons team in June 2012, and her main focus is teaching opera. Sign up for lessons with Deanna, or visit TakeLessons to search for a vocal instructor near you! Photo by thepanamerican.

Its Not You, Its Me What If I Need to Switch Teachers

Its Not You, Its Me What If I Need to Switch Teachers Suzy S. The connection between student and teacher is important especially for a one-on-one environment (as in private lessons), as opposed to in a classroom setting. And this applies for any subject youre learning, from music to dance to languages!  If your teacher isnt explaining things in a way you understand, or perhaps isnt providing the encouragement you need,  it can make the learning process much more difficult.   Finding the perfect teacher even if that means switching teachers at some point is incredibly important to your success. If youre feeling frustrated, or just plain stuck, we encourage you to speak with your current instructor first.   Communication is key and the more your instructor knows, the better he or she can help you progress!   Sometimes, its as simple as adjusting what youre working on.   Good teachers are open to feedback and will work with you to make sure youre getting what you need out of your lessons. But other times, its simply not a good match. The good news?   Theres nothing wrong with that.   It doesnt make you a bad student, and it doesnt mean you should give up your goal of learning and mastering a new skill.  Sometimes, its just a matter of finding the teacher you click with the best.   Every instructor is different in terms of teaching style, communication style, and experience, and you may very well mesh with one over another. Here are some common examples of times when you may want to consider switching teachers: You or your child has special needs, and your current teacher is not comfortable adjusting to them. Your child is having trouble focusing, or your instructor isnt used to teaching kids (it takes a lot of patience to handle an antsy child!). Youd like to learn a specific technique or music genre that your current teacher isnt able to teach you. Youve reached a level that your instructor isnt comfortable teaching. Youve been working with one teacher for a very long time, and you no longer feel challenged or motivated. You have a very strict schedule or time frame that your teacher cannot accommodate. With the TakeLessons program, students are free to switch teachers when the need arises let us know your feedback, and well work with you to find a new teacher who better suits your needs, goals, and interests. The most important thing to remember is to be honest with the teacher youre parting with, and also be honest with yourself and what you (or your child) need. When youve found the right teacher, youll notice a difference sometimes right off the bat.   And thats what were here for! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Poetprince