Private Tutoring Schools: Advantages and Disadvantages

Private Tutoring Schools: Advantages and DisadvantagesIf you are one of the many people who have been turning to private tutoring for your child's education, you may have noticed that a few private tutoring schools are popping up all over the place. The reason why many parents are turning to them is because they feel that they are the only way they can get good results in their child's education.Private tutoring schools are well aware of how important the parents' involvement is when it comes to child education. They do this by taking classes on teaching yourself to become a tutor, which will surely help you out in accomplishing all that you need to learn. This is why they always try to give you the most effective information and strategies that you can use in your endeavors to improve your child's education.Private tutoring is about more than just imparting knowledge to your child. In fact, when your child has started having lessons in a private classroom, you can be sure that they will be learning that much more and gaining an awareness on how to teach themselves. This is because they have learnt all the basics of what you are going to be teaching them in the class and then they have not only been able to apply it during the lesson, but they have also learned how to make the lesson work in their favor.There are private tutoring schools that have more than one student in each class. This is the most convenient way to go about things because you don't have to worry about whether or not your child will have enough time to learn. Of course, if they are the one's teaching, it's up to them whether or not they want to go the extra mile and learn as much as they can.Another advantage of getting your child tutored at private tutoring schools is that you will be able to enroll your child into a school where he or she belongs. For instance, if you live in a city where you know your child would have to start attending school somewhere, you can go to a private school or m aybe even find one online. You will not only get to see your child live in his or her new environment, but you will also have the chance to meet other parents and students in the same situation so that you can provide some type of support and encouragement to each other.When it comes to how you're going to pay for the private tutoring programs offered by private tutoring schools, it is highly recommended that you pay attention to the costs that are involved in enrolling your child in the school. In fact, if you enroll your child in a school where you cannot afford to pay the fees then your child will be more likely to choose a more convenient private school that you can afford to pay the tuition fees to.As you can see, there are many advantages of enrolling your child in private schools. If you are interested in your child getting an education, enroll him or her today.

Should You Answer SAT Questions in Order

Should You Answer SAT Questions in Order ACT SAT Prep and College Admissions Blog After your first time taking an SAT, you may walk away with the feeling that there must be some better way to take this test.It’s so long, and some of the questions are so tricky that they make everything that follows seem even harder. Sure, one way to get better at taking the test is to review punctuation rulesand make sure you know topics like triangle and circle geometry inside out. That sort of work will give you confidence when it comes to content. But some of the most fruitful prep you can do for the SAT is coming up with a game plan. Knowing how you’re going to tackle the test goes a long way towards helping you make sure you can execute on all of that grammar and math content you want to review. In the case of the Reading section, a good strategy is just about the only factor that will influence improved scores. And so much of strategy comes down to what order you answer the questions in and how much energy you give specific ones. Before we develop that strategy, though, let’s talk about how those questions are laid out. Know Order of Difficulty on Each Section The Math sections on the SAT â€" both the No Calculator and Calculator sections â€" are laid out in the pretty predictable way. The multiple choice questions increase in difficulty as the section goes, as do the grid-in questions. That means your easiest math questions are going to appear early in the multiple choice and gridâ€"in segments. With the Verbal sections (Reading and Writing Language), the questions do not go in order of difficulty. Instead, you can expect to have a pretty even distribution of easy, medium, and difficult questions in each individual passage. This is a good place to note that there is no such thing as a “hard passage” on the SAT when it comes to the questions. You’ll always have a pretty equal mix of easy, medium, and hard questions in each passage. If you’re finding a Reading passage written in an older style of English difficult, for example, just remember that there will still be some easy questions you can answer about it just fine! Note: It really helps to read some literature written in that older English. Then, Should I Complete Question in Order? With the Math sections, absolutely answer questions in order. In fact, if you aren’t trying to score above a 700 on Math, you may want to take a little more time to make sure you’re getting the first two-thirds of all of the math questions, since those will be all the easy and medium ones. If you are trying to score above a 700, just make sure you’re getting those easy points and not rushing on the simple stuff. With the Writing Language, you may as well answer the questions in order since you have to read the passage as you go. It will probably just be too confusing to answer questions out of order on this section. Plus, there’s often a question at the end of a Writing Language passage that asks about the passage as a whole, so you’ll want a good understanding of the text. With Reading, feel free to answer questions out of order. In fact, it may help you develop a better bigger picture understanding for the main purpose and author’s intent questions if you answer the line references first, since those questions will basically make you read the whole passage through a second time. You may also want to specifically answer supporting evidence questions such as the one below out of order. When you have a pair of questions where the second asks which set of lines provides evidence in support of the preceding answer, you can always flip the order you approach these in. Here’s a simple strategy: Test the line references from the second question’s answer choices to see which contains information that could answer the first question. Eliminate all answer choices in the second question that don’t work and try to select the best one. Use that best answer from the second question to develop an answer for the first question. Use that answer to eliminate all answer choices in the first question that disagree with that text. Select the best of the remaining answer choices for the first question. Remember: The lines with supporting evidence that are correct for the second question might not appear in the same part of the passage as the lines referenced in the first question. About the Author Mike S. is one of our most experienced test prep tutors. For more information on our SAT prep packages, click here.

October - HEART NOTABLES - Heart Math Tutoring

October - HEART NOTABLES - Heart Math Tutoring October HEART NOTABLES October HEART NOTABLES October 20, 2013 Important Logistics Friday, November 1st Teacher Work Day No School, No Tutoring Monday, November 11th Veterans Day Holiday No School, No Tutoring Wednesday, November 27th to Friday, November 29th â€" Thanksgiving Holiday â€" No School, No Tutoring See full list of school holidays here or in grid form here. When your student is ready to move to the next concept notebook, let [Emily/Grey] know. We will give a mini-assessment and offer suggestions/tips if more practice is needed. Tutoring Tips For motivation and focus: o Do your students know why you are there? Ask and see… Explicitly stating your reason (e.g. “I care about you and want you to become a strong student.”) can empower them to partner with you in their learning. o Do your students know what they are learning? Explain the goals and importance of the concept so that students know what they are working on. The overview at the beginning of each concept notebook includes goals, key points, and how the student will be assessed later in the year. You can also ask [Emily/Grey] about the concept’s importance. Make them talk! Help your students use complete sentences when answering questions. This is invaluable for language development, student confidence in class, and our ability to discern their understanding of the math. You can prompt by starting the sentence for them. For example: o Tutor â€" “Which train has less?” o Student â€" “Blue” o Tutor â€" “complete sentence: ‘The blue train …. o Student/both: “The blue train has less.” Praise hard work over smartness. Students can’t control how quickly they grasp a concept, but they can control their effort and focus. Learning requires willingness to work hard, as concepts get difficult, so praise students when they persist in the face of a challenge! Keep having fun! What is your student wearing for Halloween? Find out! More Resources Malleable intelligence â€" Teaching students that their brain and intelligence can grow through practice and hard work has a positive impact, especially for students facing negative stereotypes and questioning their own capabilities. A student-friendly article is here, and a research summary is here. This article claims a link between Algebra I scores and Chicago’s murder rate, and it cites a tutoring program that dramatically changes the odds. Just for Fun HEART Volunteer Mixer Thursday November 21st, 6PM, Carolina Ale House (210 South College Street at 4th Street and College Street) For anyone who is free and interested, this is a chance to meet other tutors, share stories of your students, and celebrate progress. Join for some appetizers and drink specials to find out what a great group of tutors we have! Friends and family are welcome. YouTube of a dad when he sees his son’s good report card (watch here from 0:30 to 1:15) Visit HEART Tutoring’s Facebook page!

To all those who received A-level and other exam results - WELL DONE!

To all those who received A-level and other exam results - WELL DONE! '...I would highly recommend Greg as a tutor. THE A-LEVEL RESULTS ARE IN! Lara's place at Exeter University is now confirmed! Her English grade went up from a B to an A* and her Classics grade went up from a C to a B! A huge thank you, Greg, for all you have done in helping her to achieve this! She is over the moon.' Greg, English tutor. Just one of the many positive comments we were delighted to receive this morning as students received their grades and thanked the tutors who helped them along the way. Everyone who has sat through their A-Levels, Highers, or equivalent exams know the feeling that precedes discovering your results, and the elation or sinking disappointment that follows. We would like to send our congratulations to all those who have received their exam results this month, no matter what results were, because whether it was A*'s from top to bottom, or marks that were well below what was expected, you have reached a milestone which should be celebrated, and what really matters now is how you use your marks to get where you want to be in life. For those who received excellent grades this may have solidified a long awaited place at university, and we wish you luck with the next stage in your academic lives. For the others, why not find inspiration in those who achieved success despite exam marks. Jon Snow, for example - who many will know from the Channel 4 News and a number of other television programs - did not achieve sufficient marks to enter university on his first attempt. It was only after re-taking A levels at college and volunteering for a time in Uganda he was accepted at University. The recent hike in tuition fees may also have put many off from applying to their first choice university, as the financial commitment is simply too intimidating. For these individuals, why not look abroad? European universities not only often run courses in English, but organisations such as the ERASMUS Programme offer funding to UK students. Should you have decided university isn't for you the future can still hold many possibilities. Coco Chanel never attended university, but through her own determination and practical skills created a business empire and has become a fashion idol. Karen Brady and Sir Richard Branson also never attended university but are now amongst the most respected business minds in the UK. So, once again, we extend a big well done to everyone who received their results. We wish you the very best of luck in whatever the future will bring, and all the lessons and challenges life after secondary school may deliver.

Model United Nations At Harvard and in California - TutorNerds

Model United Nations At Harvard and in California - TutorNerds Model United Nations Opportunities At Harvard and in California                     via: Wikipedia Students from around the country are now able to apply to participate in the Harvard Model United Nations experience. Registration for the next session is scheduled to open on or about May 1st of this year and students who have an interest in being a part of Model United Nations and would like a chance to work with some of the best internationally-minded students from around the country should check it out. This is also a great opportunity for local Orange County high school students to get a taste of the Ivy League experience. In addition to learning from one of the best universities in America, students will have the opportunity to visit the exciting city of Boston. Current MUN students have plenty of time to plan and talk to their faculty advisors prior to May but the application process is likely to be grueling so don’t wait! Participating in Harvard Model United Nations is a wonderful way for high school students from around the country to gain experience understanding what world leaders struggle through on a daily basis. In a time when parts of the world are in constant conflict, its important for Americas emerging generation to empathize with the complexity of working in the fields of political science or international relations or simply to be empathetic and global citizens (READ: Extra Curricular Activities For Your College Resume). Important dates to remember: May 1st (approximate) Online registration opens May 7th (approximate) The financial aid application is available May 28th (approximate) Priority registration deadline October 1st (approximate) Special committee applications are due October 8th (approximate) Regular registration deadline and financial aid applications due Check out their website throughout the year for important updates.  West Coast Students As part of the prospective HMUN team, student delegates may request a country that they wish to represent, however, it’s not guaranteed that any particular student or school will receive the country that they requested. Although going to Boston to represent a local high school is a fabulous opportunity and resume builder, many California-based students would like an experience closer to home. West coast students can apply to be part of one of two Model United Nation conferences in Los Angeles hosted by UCLA. UCLA offers two different Model United Nation experiences: The BruinMUN in the fall, which is a high school conference and the LAMUN in the spring, which is a college level Conference. Regardless of which part of the country a student is based in, joining a Model United Nations club in high school is a great way to not only impress potential college admissions departments but also to become an experienced and global citizen at a young age. The majority of teenagers don’t have the opportunity to be Globetrotters at such a young age, due to the fact that they have a significant amount of obligations to their education right here at home (READ: How to Get an A Before the End of the Term). Participating in Model UN is a great way to have an international experience without ever leaving the state. Although any global exercise in empathy is a great opportunity, college students and adults with the means to do so are strongly encouraged to visit foreign countries in person when they are able to do so. Many internationally-minded college-level and grad school students choose to do a semester abroad or a year abroad as a way to see the world through all five senses. With finals, AP tests, and ACT/SAT on the horizon, now is the time to book your Orange County private academic tutor. Contact us today! 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 post about.

Cellphones Are Potentially Cancer Causing

Cellphones Are Potentially Cancer Causing pexels.com In the past, such studies have been largely ignored, especially since we are so attached to our cellphones as a society. However, these results are by far the most alarming, and researchers are taking them very seriously. So how important is this information exactly? NBC News asked some important questions and below are the answers that you’re going to need when it comes to your safety. 1. “Do I need to throw away my cellphone?” In short: no. The associate director of the National Toxicology program, John Bucher, hasn’t changed his cellphone habits, although he’s also not a heavy user either. In fact, he is only on his phone for about one hour a day or less. According to him, “I don’t use a cellphone very often. People don’t seem to call me much. I use a cellphone next to my head or with earbuds, depending on what I am doing.” So the important thing to think about here is that cellphones don’t need to be thrown out completely, but the amount of time you spend on your phone might also need to change. For some, it might need to change drastically. In the study, the test rats were given high levels of cellphone signal, largely an amount that was above the legal limit set by the Federal Communications Commission for cellphones. These rats were also exposed for about nine hours every day, from before their birth until their death at about two years of age. According to Bucher, “All these animals were exposed at levels that were heavy.” Apparently, this is a standard in rat trials so that some sort of effect is displayed. So this would also mean that it’s extremely hard to tell what the effect on human beings is going to be. And to look at the records of brain cancer and other such cancers, it’s important to understand that these rates have not shot up, as would be expected if cancer really is linked to cellphone usage. According to Bucher, “We are aware of the fact that there certainly has not been an increase in brain cancer rates in the United States.” However, it’s also important to note that people live decades longer than rats do, and that such cancers can take more than that to develop as well. A majority of studies done haven’t shown evidence linking cellphone signals to cancer. However, this one did, and that’s why it’s going to be fairly prevalent in the news. But while one study doesn’t necessarily give conclusive evidence, it will result in several studies that take this evidence and test it further. So while this is a good start, we’re not going to have a definite answer until well into numerous future studies. According to NBC news, “It’s the body of evidence collected over years by different groups taking different approaches that yields a good answer.” 2. “Can I keep my cellphone in my pocket?”   According to Bucher, “Many people hold cellphones at various places around the body. Women [have] been known to place the cellphones in their bras.” But in this study, the rats were purposely exposed to cellphone radiation over their entire bodies. That way, the effects were seen over their entire bodies rather than specific locations. And the results still showed tumors in only two places: in the brain and around the heart. As far as why this is the case, it’s still unclear. According to Bucher, “We have no real sense whether other organs are more sensitive or less sensitive to radiofrequency radiation.” But to give the same answer as was given to the last question, the best way to avoid potential problems, at least for the time being, is to reduce your exposure to your cellphone. This means limiting the time you spend on the phone, using earphones or Bluetooth devices so that you aren’t directly in contact with your phone and ignoring the kits that are sold to protect your body from radiation, as they “generally do not work as advertised,” according to the FDA. 3. “Are we going to see higher rates of cancer in the future?” Basically: we don’t know. Because there isn’t an actual, visible change in the cancer rates as compared to cellphone use, it’s hard to say. However, it also takes years for cancer to develop. So these results could be there, just not visible until several years from now. Also, with results from past rat studies to lean on, it’s apparent that cancer links that were there in rats aren’t ever there in people. Plus, there isn’t actually a known mechanism for cellphone radiation to result in cancer this would have to be done by something that no one knows about yet. 4. “When will we know more?” As stated before, these results have been rushed out to the public, so the study actually isn’t done yet. In fact, it won’t be done until 2017. According to Bucher, “They have over 7,000 studies in these animals. These were enormously time consuming and expensive studies.” So it’s largely unlikely that this study will be repeated again, at least not at this scale. Currently, there is a study going on in Europe that looks at 290,000 cellphone users that began in 2010 and will be followed for about 30 years to see if the users develop cancer at different rates. So again, long story short: it will be a while before we have any more information. So in the meantime, know the potential dangers and plan accordingly. Put down the cellphone when you can, but don’t take it too seriously yet, either.

New Years Language Challengers- Make a Public Video Pledge and earn 50 ITC!

New Years Language Challengers- Make a Public Video Pledge and earn 50 ITC! So in the spirit of giving, were offering this bonus again to help you complete the Challenge! If youve signed up for the italki 2015 New Years Language Challenge, were giving away even more  ITC to motivate you to succeed!  Do you really want to complete the challenge?  Use peer pressure (in a good way) to help yourself achieve your language learning goal! Life Hacks research has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching. Things that you put on the Web have a better chance of getting done! BONUS 50ITC! Upload your Language Challenge Public Video Pledge Make a Public Video Pledge by uploading a video to YouTube or Youku before you begin your first session (or your first few sessions). What should you say in your Public Video Pledge? Youtube video: Youku video: Speak in your native language Tell us why you are taking The Challenge and what language you are learning Tell us what you will commit to (e.g. I promise to take at least 3 sessions a week) Tell us your Language Challenge Goal (e.g. Five minute conversation with a co-worker) Speak in the language you are learning Repeat the above in the language you are learning If you can’t say anything, or your language level is at a beginner level then try to say a few words you know in the language or just say you have no ability. Label the video: “(italki username)’s  italki 2015 New Years Language Challenge Public Pledge” The video should not be longer than 2 minutes in length. Write a Notebook Entry “I’ve made a Public Video Pledge for the italki 2015 New Years Language Challenge” and paste the YouTube/Youku URL. We will immediately award you with 50ITC once you post your notebook entry and we verify the video! Just send us an email to support@italki.com and let us know your username so we can view the Notebook entry with the Public Video Pledge link! If youve signed up for The Challenge and you really want to finish, you should make the Public Video Pledge now!  Youll get paid for it and it will help you complete the Challenge! New Years Language Challengers- Make a Public Video Pledge and earn 50 ITC! So in the spirit of giving, were offering this bonus again to help you complete the Challenge! If youve signed up for the italki 2015 New Years Language Challenge, were giving away even more  ITC to motivate you to succeed!  Do you really want to complete the challenge?  Use peer pressure (in a good way) to help yourself achieve your language learning goal! Life Hacks research has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching. Things that you put on the Web have a better chance of getting done! BONUS 50ITC! Upload your Language Challenge Public Video Pledge Make a Public Video Pledge by uploading a video to YouTube or Youku before you begin your first session (or your first few sessions). What should you say in your Public Video Pledge? Youtube video: Youku video: Speak in your native language Tell us why you are taking The Challenge and what language you are learning Tell us what you will commit to (e.g. I promise to take at least 3 sessions a week) Tell us your Language Challenge Goal (e.g. Five minute conversation with a co-worker) Speak in the language you are learning Repeat the above in the language you are learning If you can’t say anything, or your language level is at a beginner level then try to say a few words you know in the language or just say you have no ability. Label the video: “(italki username)’s  italki 2015 New Years Language Challenge Public Pledge” The video should not be longer than 2 minutes in length. Write a Notebook Entry “I’ve made a Public Video Pledge for the italki 2015 New Years Language Challenge” and paste the YouTube/Youku URL. We will immediately award you with 50ITC once you post your notebook entry and we verify the video! Just send us an email to support@italki.com and let us know your username so we can view the Notebook entry with the Public Video Pledge link! If youve signed up for The Challenge and you really want to finish, you should make the Public Video Pledge now!  Youll get paid for it and it will help you complete the Challenge! New Years Language Challengers- Make a Public Video Pledge and earn 50 ITC! So in the spirit of giving, were offering this bonus again to help you complete the Challenge! If youve signed up for the italki 2015 New Years Language Challenge, were giving away even more  ITC to motivate you to succeed!  Do you really want to complete the challenge?  Use peer pressure (in a good way) to help yourself achieve your language learning goal! Life Hacks research has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching. Things that you put on the Web have a better chance of getting done! BONUS 50ITC! Upload your Language Challenge Public Video Pledge Make a Public Video Pledge by uploading a video to YouTube or Youku before you begin your first session (or your first few sessions). What should you say in your Public Video Pledge? Youtube video: Youku video: Speak in your native language Tell us why you are taking The Challenge and what language you are learning Tell us what you will commit to (e.g. I promise to take at least 3 sessions a week) Tell us your Language Challenge Goal (e.g. Five minute conversation with a co-worker) Speak in the language you are learning Repeat the above in the language you are learning If you can’t say anything, or your language level is at a beginner level then try to say a few words you know in the language or just say you have no ability. Label the video: “(italki username)’s  italki 2015 New Years Language Challenge Public Pledge” The video should not be longer than 2 minutes in length. Write a Notebook Entry “I’ve made a Public Video Pledge for the italki 2015 New Years Language Challenge” and paste the YouTube/Youku URL. We will immediately award you with 50ITC once you post your notebook entry and we verify the video! Just send us an email to support@italki.com and let us know your username so we can view the Notebook entry with the Public Video Pledge link! If youve signed up for The Challenge and you really want to finish, you should make the Public Video Pledge now!  Youll get paid for it and it will help you complete the Challenge!