Thursday, March 26, 2020

AP Chemistry Free Response - Whats New This Year?

AP Chemistry Free Response - What's New This Year?Last year's AP Chemistry Free Response was a resounding success. This year is the perfect opportunity for any students to 'test the waters' and learn how to prepare for the AP Chemistry Review. Students have been submitting free response questions for years, but this year they will be required to submit free-response questions before each exam. The reason they are being asked is so they can refine their thinking for the exam and will help them study better as well.Last year I did not even know AP Chemistry had a Free Response question, but it made sense when I learned that some schools only give out the question form for one day. Therefore, the question form for this year is the only time they will ask for them. They believe that it will help prepare students more for the exam than not giving them one at all.This year they also offer another option to the AP Chemistry Free Response. Students can just go through the question form, fill in the blanks with the correct answer, and then submit it. Because students fill in the blank more quickly, they can use that information to study more effectively for the exam.Last year a lot of students were studying the free-response form because they felt intimidated by the answer they had given in the previous year. Because they know that they have done well for the past three years, they want to show the system they are working on that they are dedicated and prepared. By getting their students to do the same, it shows their students that they care about them, and that they will do whatever it takes to get them prepared for the test.With the new approach, it is a good idea to find an AP Chemistry Free Response resource that has lots of practice questions, and a nice mix of real AP Chemistry problems and AP Chemistry practice problems. For example, if the question is on a real chemistry topic, you will find many practice questions that are quite similar.At the end of the day, t he resource should be a place where students can get the practice that they need to understand their concepts, and it should be an avenue to find real AP Chemistry material that students can learn from. Students who use resources like this will not feel as overwhelmed by the format of the Free Response question. The resource also gives them more practice problems to use when they are taking the actual exam.The AP Chemistry Free Response is one of the most important parts of AP Chemistry, because it prepares students for the exam with multiple choice questions that help them think through all of the concepts that they need to know. Without getting prepared, students are not going to come out on top in the AP exam.

Friday, March 6, 2020

Tutorfair and TAP supporting UCAS applications

Tutorfair and TAP supporting UCAS applications by Edd Stockwell, Tutorfair That was inspired! On 6th Feb Tutorfair and The Access Project held a UCAS workshop at Highbury Fields School, in North London. 15 tutors worked in small groups with 50 students helping them learn about selecting a course; choosing a university; writing their personal statements; and financing their degree. The four areas had professional worksheets with guidance for the tutors and handouts for the students. It was split into tight 20 minute focus groups with the students moving between the classrooms. After a nervous first session with everyone still finding their feet the sessions quickly warmed up… The small group setting enabled the students to get personal attention and feedback. Shy students were encouraged; nervous tutors quickly found their feet; and the dreams and expectations of these promising students could be bought together ready for their UCAS applications. HFS had done an amazing job helping students do work experience and encouraging them to think about their degree courses when choosing their A-levels. Several of the students were part of voluntary organisations, clubs and charities and were hungry for the support and encouragement the tutors provided. In the personal statements group students walked away with the structure and materials to really sell themselves. The aim was to emphasise why they wanted to study a particular subject and demonstrating â€" rather than just asserting â€" why they are suitable for it. The finance session covered the government’s student loan program, scholarships and way’s of living cheaply. The difference between £50k of cash, a £50k loan and £50k of student debt â€" was not lost. Choosing a university and choosing a course were more about opening up options: filling in the blanks about foreign cities and hearing the tutor’s personal stories about the courses they enjoyed and the friends they met along the way.

English Conversation Classes Talking About the 2011 Economy

English Conversation Classes Talking About the 2011 Economy We have been listening to reports and talking about the economic crisis for a few years now but how will things change in 2011? What is your view? Do you have a positive or negative outlook on the state of your country’s economy for the year ahead?Let’s learn some vocabulary that expresses how we feel:Positive Outlook I am hopeful because Consumer confidence will be restored and public spending will increase.Investors will regain (recover) their faith in our market and resume manufacturing here.The local economy will be boosted by strong exports.Government cutbacks will start to take effect.Interest rates will be reduced.Restructuring of banks will help reduce their debts.Negative Outlook I am doubtful things will improve because…The dollar remains high against local currency.Unemployment is now at record levels. A brain drain (emigration of new graduates) is causing young talent to leave the country because of the shortage of jobs.International markets have lost confidence in our currency and we might be forced into devaluation. We might not be able to pay back our loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and as a result could default on our  payments (or be unable to make payments on time).Lets look at the following cartoon on the economic crisis. See if you can answer the following questions based in it:Do you think this cartoon is showing the economic situation in a positive or negative light?What point is the cartoonist making?Do you agree or disagree?If you had to draw one more picture to finish the cartoon what would it show?Did you find this class helpful? Feel free to share it on Facebook and Twitter.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

?? How Much Does An SEN Tutor Cost

?? How Much Does An SEN Tutor Cost How Much Does An SEN Tutor Cost? The average cost for an SEN tutor in the UK is £23.74, when you factor in location and the type of support needed. London is the most expensive area, with an average hourly rate of £32.22. Dundee is on the other end of the scale, with an average cost of £18.45.What are the SEN tutor prices near me? City Average Hourly Cost ( £) London £32.22 Oxford £29.93 Cambridge £27.21 Nottingham £26.08 Birmingham £25.25 Leeds £25.20 Southampton £25.07 Chester £24.91 Manchester £24.08 Lincoln £23.97 Bristol £23.85 Coventry £23.57 Glasgow £23.56 Sunderland £23.44 Bradford £23.35 Plymouth £22.91 Newcastle £22.65 Derby £22.56 Leicester £22.16 Edinburgh £22.08 The table above gives you an idea of the average cost of an SEN tutor for areas across the UK. The reason for the change in price is generally due to the affluence of each area, and the demand for SEN tutors.How much does each type of SEN tutor cost?The nature of SEN tutoring can vary depending on what needs your child has. Here’s a rough breakdown of average hourly rates for SEN tutors depending on the support required.Autism â€" £23.35Aspergers â€" £23.74Dyslexia â€" £23.29Dyspraxia â€" £23.99Dyscalculia â€" £24.32What factors affect the cost of an SEN tutor?The cost of an SEN tutor depends on a variety of different factors. We’ve already covered the location of the tutor, and the type of special needs they support.Two other main factors are how much experience a tutor has, and any accreditation or certifications they hold.SEN tutors are a little different to subject-based tutors in that SEN requires a lot more experience. It goes without saying that the more experience a tutor has, the more support they’ll be able to provide for your child. That experience is generally reflected in the SEN tutor’s hourly rate.When choosing a tutor, it’s also worth checking that their experience is with the exact needs your child has. While there are similarities between the needs, each requires its own approach.Have you considered online SEN tutoring? A lot of parents are starting to choose online SEN tutoring for their child, as opposed to in-person teaching.One of the main reasons for this is that neither you or your tutor need to travel to lessons. For you, it means no fitting travel time into your schedule. For your tutor, it means no fuel costs. The lack of travel costs can often be reflected in the tutor’s hourly rate.Another pro of online tutoring is that your child can be taught from the comfort of their own home, where they may be better focused and feel less nervous.Online tutoring platforms like Tutorful have a range of features that improve your child’s learning experience. These include video chat, screen sharing, and an interactive whiteboard.Get a quote from an SEN tutor near you!We have lots of SEN tutors willing and ready to help provide your child with the support they need. Use the link below to receive some personalised quotes.Find an SEN tutor

10 Reasons Why We Need Math - ALOHA Mind Math

10 Reasons Why We Need Math 8 Likes So often as parents, you tell your children to study because they would rather be doing anything else. Here are 10 reasons why they should study to be able to use their MATH skills: Math helps you figure out if you have enough money to buy the newest (insert toy, game, or electronic device of choice). Remember they must add tax at xx% of the cost. Math helps you figure out how to use a recipe for cooking or baking, whether you need to double or halve a recipe to serve more or less people for which the recipe was created. How far it is to the after-school sports field and calculating how long it will take to arrive there is a regular reason to use math. Learning to play an instrument and playing music requires the use of math to keep the appropriate beat and rhythm when playing with other people in a band or orchestra. Math helps you calculate tips on restaurant meals and/or whether you have been accurately charged for your meal. Math helps you calculate the amount of raise you will receive if a 5% increase is associated with your Excellent review. Knowing basic math principles keeps you from having to carry around a calculator because good use of math allows you to do many calculations in your head. Check out our Mind Math Junior program here. Building a tree-house, doll-house, dog-house or family house requires the use of geometry and trigonometry related to the accurate use of square footage and angles to roofs. When it is time to buy their first car, math will be important to calculate the amount they may pay to borrow the money through a loan. Being able to do math, or doing math very well is the difference between what type of job you will be able to secure when you are out of school. We will discuss those jobs in a future article. What other reasons can you add?

Math Tutor in Seattle, WA

Math Tutor in Seattle, WA Meet our new Tutor Mr. Steven X. He lives in Seattle, WA and specializes in Computer Basics, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, History, Science, Test Prep: ACT Math, GRE, PSAT, SAT. Steven has designed complex spacecraft systems and rocket engines throughout his early aerospace career. He is able to use this expertise to tackle even the toughest of mathematics and physics problems. Steven has an passion and commitment to helping others learn about math and science. He wants to distill his personal knowledge and experience down to his students. His strategy for teaching is to break down the problem into smaller steps and explain the process behind why it is needed. Steven supplements with drawings and diagrams as required. He follows up with the student by asking questions about what they have learned. If that does not work, he explains the problem in a different point of view or approach the problem with a different solution. Steven and other Tutors at TutorZ.com would be glad to work with you to bring back the joy in learning challenging subjects.

June Language Challenge Video Pledges

June Language Challenge Video Pledges See Whos Taking June Language Challenge If you are taking June Language challenge were  giving away 50 free ITC if you make a video challenge pledge. 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.  So use peer pressure to your advantage!  So help out your fellow language learners participating in the challenge!  Leave them words of encouragement on their notebook entries!  And dont forget to sign up for yourself, and get the summer of to a great start! Click the links below to see: June Language Challenge Video Pledges 2 June Language Challenge Video Pledges 3 June Language Challenge Video Pledges 4 Janie    from Thailand is learning Spanish and Italian Janie has been learning Spanish and Italian with our native teachers on italki for a while, she had took part in our New Years Language Challenge and cant wait for another exciting challenge. Janie will be participating in our June Language challenge and continue to improve her Spanish and Italian! Cheer her on by leaving a note on her notebook entry. Autumn   from Nova Scotia, Canada is learning French Autumn has been teaching English on italki for 4 years, and shes also been a student learning on italki at the same time. As a teacher and student she thought its great that you can only have to pay a 100 ITC registration fee and if you finish the challenge you end up winning 300 ITC (and improve your language ability as well) !   Autumn is traveling to French speaking Canada so decided to take our June Language Challenge to improve her French! Sylin   from Paris, France is learning Croatian Sylin speaks 30 different language!  How inspiring! If you missed it, she send an inspiring video of her speaking 30 different languages on italki!   Right now shes learning Croatian and hope that she can manage to reach B2 level in this language. Give her some love by writing on her notebook. Cassie from Newcastle, Australia is learning French This is Cassies second language challenge.   Her Public Pledge this time is pretty unique because her ultimate goal is to be able to teach bread-making completely in French.   Check out her video below and also learn the basics of bread-making!   Shes also got a cute daughter that distracts her!   Support her by leaving a message in her notebook entry. Pierre Bredle from Brazil is learning English Pierre Bredles has done our language challenge 4 times!   Hes also won the language challenge all four times.   We expect that he will also complete this language challenge.   Hes taking this challenge to bring it to the next level!   Cheer him on by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Aurore from France is learning Japaneses Since being a student on italki, Aurore has made an amazing progress by learning Japanese on italki! Give her some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. Claudia from Italy is learning French Claudia is a Italian teacher on italki.   Claudia speaks very fluent French and shes participating our June Language Challenge to improve her French. Cheer her on by leaving a quick message in her notebook. Jonathan from France is learning Spanish Jonathan is participating our June Language Challenge. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. David from Sweden is learning Japaneses and German David speaks pretty decent Japanese, he lived in Japan for 2 years. Now hes talking June Language Challenge in order to maintain his Japanese and also improve his German!   Support him by leaving a message in his notebook. Amanda from the United States, is learning Turkish Amanda is learning an interesting and beautiful language-Turkish! This is her June Language Challenge public pledge video. Give her some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. Philip from Germany, is learning Turkish Philip is a language enthusiast and hes learning Turkish at the moment even he hasnt learned any before except few words, but he can still speaks pretty good Turkish! Give him some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. Thomas from Germany, is learning Spanish and improving his Englsih Thomas is learning Spanish and also improving his English! His ultimate goal is at least have 5 minutes conversation with his friend in Spanish! This is his June Language Challenge public pledge video. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. June Language Challenge Video Pledges See Whos Taking June Language Challenge If you are taking June Language challenge were  giving away 50 free ITC if you make a video challenge pledge. 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.  So use peer pressure to your advantage!  So help out your fellow language learners participating in the challenge!  Leave them words of encouragement on their notebook entries!  And dont forget to sign up for yourself, and get the summer of to a great start! Click the links below to see: June Language Challenge Video Pledges 2 June Language Challenge Video Pledges 3 June Language Challenge Video Pledges 4 Janie    from Thailand is learning Spanish and Italian Janie has been learning Spanish and Italian with our native teachers on italki for a while, she had took part in our New Years Language Challenge and cant wait for another exciting challenge. Janie will be participating in our June Language challenge and continue to improve her Spanish and Italian! Cheer her on by leaving a note on her notebook entry. Autumn   from Nova Scotia, Canada is learning French Autumn has been teaching English on italki for 4 years, and shes also been a student learning on italki at the same time. As a teacher and student she thought its great that you can only have to pay a 100 ITC registration fee and if you finish the challenge you end up winning 300 ITC (and improve your language ability as well) !   Autumn is traveling to French speaking Canada so decided to take our June Language Challenge to improve her French! Sylin   from Paris, France is learning Croatian Sylin speaks 30 different language!  How inspiring! If you missed it, she send an inspiring video of her speaking 30 different languages on italki!   Right now shes learning Croatian and hope that she can manage to reach B2 level in this language. Give her some love by writing on her notebook. Cassie from Newcastle, Australia is learning French This is Cassies second language challenge.   Her Public Pledge this time is pretty unique because her ultimate goal is to be able to teach bread-making completely in French.   Check out her video below and also learn the basics of bread-making!   Shes also got a cute daughter that distracts her!   Support her by leaving a message in her notebook entry. Pierre Bredle from Brazil is learning English Pierre Bredles has done our language challenge 4 times!   Hes also won the language challenge all four times.   We expect that he will also complete this language challenge.   Hes taking this challenge to bring it to the next level!   Cheer him on by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Aurore from France is learning Japaneses Since being a student on italki, Aurore has made an amazing progress by learning Japanese on italki! Give her some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. Claudia from Italy is learning French Claudia is a Italian teacher on italki.   Claudia speaks very fluent French and shes participating our June Language Challenge to improve her French. Cheer her on by leaving a quick message in her notebook. Jonathan from France is learning Spanish Jonathan is participating our June Language Challenge. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. David from Sweden is learning Japaneses and German David speaks pretty decent Japanese, he lived in Japan for 2 years. Now hes talking June Language Challenge in order to maintain his Japanese and also improve his German!   Support him by leaving a message in his notebook. Amanda from the United States, is learning Turkish Amanda is learning an interesting and beautiful language-Turkish! This is her June Language Challenge public pledge video. Give her some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. Philip from Germany, is learning Turkish Philip is a language enthusiast and hes learning Turkish at the moment even he hasnt learned any before except few words, but he can still speaks pretty good Turkish! Give him some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. Thomas from Germany, is learning Spanish and improving his Englsih Thomas is learning Spanish and also improving his English! His ultimate goal is at least have 5 minutes conversation with his friend in Spanish! This is his June Language Challenge public pledge video. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. June Language Challenge Video Pledges See Whos Taking June Language Challenge If you are taking June Language challenge were  giving away 50 free ITC if you make a video challenge pledge. 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.  So use peer pressure to your advantage!  So help out your fellow language learners participating in the challenge!  Leave them words of encouragement on their notebook entries!  And dont forget to sign up for yourself, and get the summer of to a great start! Click the links below to see: June Language Challenge Video Pledges 2 June Language Challenge Video Pledges 3 June Language Challenge Video Pledges 4 Janie    from Thailand is learning Spanish and Italian Janie has been learning Spanish and Italian with our native teachers on italki for a while, she had took part in our New Years Language Challenge and cant wait for another exciting challenge. Janie will be participating in our June Language challenge and continue to improve her Spanish and Italian! Cheer her on by leaving a note on her notebook entry. Autumn   from Nova Scotia, Canada is learning French Autumn has been teaching English on italki for 4 years, and shes also been a student learning on italki at the same time. As a teacher and student she thought its great that you can only have to pay a 100 ITC registration fee and if you finish the challenge you end up winning 300 ITC (and improve your language ability as well) !   Autumn is traveling to French speaking Canada so decided to take our June Language Challenge to improve her French! Sylin   from Paris, France is learning Croatian Sylin speaks 30 different language!  How inspiring! If you missed it, she send an inspiring video of her speaking 30 different languages on italki!   Right now shes learning Croatian and hope that she can manage to reach B2 level in this language. Give her some love by writing on her notebook. Cassie from Newcastle, Australia is learning French This is Cassies second language challenge.   Her Public Pledge this time is pretty unique because her ultimate goal is to be able to teach bread-making completely in French.   Check out her video below and also learn the basics of bread-making!   Shes also got a cute daughter that distracts her!   Support her by leaving a message in her notebook entry. Pierre Bredle from Brazil is learning English Pierre Bredles has done our language challenge 4 times!   Hes also won the language challenge all four times.   We expect that he will also complete this language challenge.   Hes taking this challenge to bring it to the next level!   Cheer him on by leaving a quick message in his notebook. Aurore from France is learning Japaneses Since being a student on italki, Aurore has made an amazing progress by learning Japanese on italki! Give her some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. Claudia from Italy is learning French Claudia is a Italian teacher on italki.   Claudia speaks very fluent French and shes participating our June Language Challenge to improve her French. Cheer her on by leaving a quick message in her notebook. Jonathan from France is learning Spanish Jonathan is participating our June Language Challenge. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in his notebook. David from Sweden is learning Japaneses and German David speaks pretty decent Japanese, he lived in Japan for 2 years. Now hes talking June Language Challenge in order to maintain his Japanese and also improve his German!   Support him by leaving a message in his notebook. Amanda from the United States, is learning Turkish Amanda is learning an interesting and beautiful language-Turkish! This is her June Language Challenge public pledge video. Give her some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. Philip from Germany, is learning Turkish Philip is a language enthusiast and hes learning Turkish at the moment even he hasnt learned any before except few words, but he can still speaks pretty good Turkish! Give him some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook. Thomas from Germany, is learning Spanish and improving his Englsih Thomas is learning Spanish and also improving his English! His ultimate goal is at least have 5 minutes conversation with his friend in Spanish! This is his June Language Challenge public pledge video. Give him some support by leaving a quick message in her notebook.