Interactive Maths lessons

Interactive Maths lessons Maths Games Offer a New Approach to Learning Maths. ChaptersOnline Maths Games to Make Learning FunHelp with Maths AppsMaths has always been a difficult subject for a large number of students, however, others don't struggle at all and even find it fun!Contrary to popular opinion, there is no such thing as a 'mathematical brain' - it's all down to the personal learning strategies of each learner.Nearly everyone has the ability to conquer maths!A study by Prof. Jo Boaler showed that 98% of the population has  the potential to study maths at a high level.There are many options for those who fear falling  behind in class, such as finding an online maths course or taking private lessons with a one to one maths tutor.Supplemental lessons with a maths tutor help can be delivered online or in person - the internet is a really useful tool for learning as it is full of resources and advice.Price: Free (iOS App Store and Google Play)Our favourite feature:  Ability to track progress in learning and quiz resultsIf you're preparing for upcoming exa ms, this is the app for you.Gojimo is a simply amazing revision app for all subjects and specific exam boards! Whether you want to do some Edexcel GCSE maths revision or AQA A level maths, Gojimo will have tons of maths quiz questions for you.All you need to do is select the qualification, the subject(s) you wish to revise, the exam board and start learning! Gojimo teaches by explaining the answers to math problems in detail, regardless of whether you got them right.You can go back and look at your completed quizzes will overall score, time taken, and the opportunity to review errors. This is a brilliant way of tracking your progress in specific areas of maths.Elevate - Brain Training  Level: Age 10+Price: Free for limited number of features, £36.99 a year for Elevate Pro (iOS App Store and Google Play)Our favourite feature:  Personalised training programmeNames Apple's App of the Year, Elevate is a brain training app which uses games to assess your strengths and weaknesses, offeri ng new personalised activities based on the skills you are looking to improve.Elevate provides exercises and maths drills to help you work on your memory, quick-fire arithmetic and mental maths, speech and reading skills - all in one handy app!Get maths workout training reminders or upgrade to Pro to access games whenever you like!The brilliant thing about these applications is the way they are aimed at different types of learners. From primary-age children learning to count to adults who want to do a bit of brain training, there's a maths app for everyone!

What is it Like to Attend Kenyon College

What is it Like to Attend Kenyon College The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Anna lives in Cleveland and specializes in French tutoring. She is a current student at Kenyon College. See what she had to share about her experiences at Kenyon College: Describe the campus setting and transportation options at Kenyon College. Anna: Kenyon College exists in a very small bubble in rural Ohio. The campus is very safe, but also very secluded from any urban surroundings. The campus has a kind of small-town feel, and farms and fields surround it. Theres a shuttle that takes you into town a few times a week, but the campus is small and most people get around via bikes. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Anna: Ive found that professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants are always extremely available and willing to meet for extra help or discussion. In that way, Kenyon College presents students with opportunities to develop close relationships with their academic higher-ups. How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Anna: The dorms are better than most dorms Ive seen at other schools, and though theres only one cafeteria, the food isnt too bad. Most of the dorms are about five to 10 minutes away from the cafeteria by foot, which can be an issue in the winter; but by having only one cafeteria, theres really a sense of community/family that surrounds mealtime. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported at Kenyon College? Anna: Kenyon College is known for their English program, and from the very first moments you step on campus, thats clear. They also have a fantastic Philosophy program, and a lesser-known Science program that Ive heard to be pretty strong. I am studying English there, which is a large reason I looked at Kenyon College as a prospective student in the first place. The fame surrounding their English program is based in a very rigorous course schedule, and thus far it seems really worthwhile. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Anna: Ive found that the comfortable atmosphere established by the school allowed me to make friends very easily. The Greek life is small and different than at most big state schools, but it still plays a large part in social life. As someone who is not actively a part of Greek life, Ive never found our Greek life to be overwhelming, elitist, or limiting. Socially, the school is very welcoming. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Anna: Ive heard from many that Kenyon Colleges Career Center is strong and has helped many alumni become successful. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Anna: Especially during the winter, students try to make a point to get out of their dorms and study in a more social environment. Theres a coffee shop on campus that is popular among students cramming for exams, and the library has three floors (one of which is a silent floor) to provide ample space for students who may need it. Kenyon College is also known for Ascension Hall, where, on the third floor, a study room exists with velvet couches and oak-paneled walls. Its a beautiful place that is, by nature, kept completely quiet, and students who need a strong atmosphere for studying (or napping) find a lot of comfort in it. Describe the surrounding town. Anna: Between the North and the South side of campus is town, complete with a coffee shop, bookstore, market, deli, and post office. By ways of town, thats what Kenyon Colleges campus has to offer, and its central to the school, so its frequented a lot by students. Outside of campus (about a 5-minute drive), theres a town where you can buy basic goods or go antiquing. Its not a booming city, which is why most students stay on campus and consider going to the deli a meal out on the town. How big or small is the student body at Kenyon College? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Anna: The student body has about 1,600 students, so in comparison to a typical state school, its very small. The size does have its advantages, though, including fostering a comfortable and welcoming community as well as allowing an individual course size of about 12 students at most, which gives much more one-on-one time with professors. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Anna: My first semester, I took an English class with Professor Matz about the art of writing the mind. It was a fascinating class, and it fit the mold, to me, of what a college class was going to be: discussion-based and encouraging of independent thinking. At the end of the semester, the professor invited the entire class to his house across the street, where he had prepared an amazing meal for us and allowed us to stay for hours roaming through the historical knick-knacks of his home and talking intently with his partner. I was scared of this entire interaction going into teachers houses seemed crazy to me but within seconds of being there, I was enjoying myself and completely amazed that a professional was willing to spend his night with all of us, talking about nonsense and getting to know us as individuals apart from our academics. That, to me, defines Kenyon College perfectly. Check out Annas tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Vocal Tips Learning How to Harmonize

Vocal Tips Learning How to Harmonize Suzy S. Its amazing what you can do with your voice!   Unlike other musicians, as a singer you carry your instrument with you at all times.   The opportunities to practice and perform your art are vast, as well as the ways to experiment with different styles, techniques, and of course, harmonies! Similar to a guitar player plucking one note and then building it into a chord, learning how to harmonize will create that rich, full sound when youre singing with a group or a choir. Singing harmonies, however, can be tricky.   Lead lines may come easy to beginner singers, but excelling at harmonies requires an understanding of note relationships and chord formations. Finding a great voice teacher, therefore, is a must if you really want to improve. Check out this quick tutorial from singing teacher Arlys A. for an overview of one way to learn to harmonize- Now check out these additional tips from the Eclectic Musician, another great resource for singers! 1. Put on some music and start experimenting with your voice. Harmony is, essentially, multiple pitches at once. One way to proceed is to put on a favorite song and start singing whatever comes to you. Try some high notes, low notes, long tones and short tones. By definition if you are not singing the melody (i.e., the tune) you are singing harmony. 2. If you are having trouble breaking away from the melody, drop the words. Listen to the Beatles Hey Jude. During the first verse, its just Paul singing alone. In the second verse, on the word minute, the other guys come in singing ahhhhh. Think about how much easier it is to just pick a note and stick with it, rather than come up with a distinct harmony line! Still, its completely legit. You can add aaahs and la la las to just about anything to practice. 3. Learn existing harmony parts. If you have the opportunity to sing in a choir, you will learn a specific harmony part to sing against the melody (unless your part actually is the melody). This is a great way to experience how singing harmony is supposed to feel, and develop the independence to stick to your part even when someone else is singing a different part. Also, seek out the harmony parts in the music you listen to. You might start with call-and-response type songs (if youre not Gladys Knight, youre a Pip can you pick out your part?) and then try out some closer harmonies where two or more parts are moving together in the same rhythm. If its not fun, youre doing it wrong pick stuff you really like. Continue reading the article for additional tips here. Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of prescreened teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for safe, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by wstryder.

School Magazine Features Heart Math Tutoring

School Magazine Features Heart Math Tutoring School Magazine Features Heart Math Tutoring School Magazine Features Heart Math Tutoring December 2, 2015 Amanda Saunders, a second grade teacher at Billingsville Leadership Academy, shared the impact of Heart Math Tutoring’s volunteers on her students in the latest issue of My School Rocks! magazine. “We do some of the same activities in math class, and it’s great to hear some of the kids say ‘Oh, I practiced that last time with my tutor,’” Saunders says in the article. Click here to download a copy of the article. My School Rocks! is a free magazine distributed to pre-K through fifth graders in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. It publishes nine times a year, with a circulation of approximately 80,000.

Voluntários que não sabem Inglês devem ser selecionados

Voluntários que não sabem Inglês devem ser selecionados tungphoto / FreeDigitalphotos.netEstamos vivendo um momento que tem tudo para ser efetivamente revolucionário. No entanto, enquanto existem pessoas gritando pelo cancelamento dos grandes eventos que o Brasil vai receber, outras pessoas são da opinião de que, agora que o dinheiro já foi gasto, o importante é focar no que está programado, para que o investimento seja recuperado.Uma das formas de batalhar para que os eventos aconteçam sem grandes problemas é apostar no recrutamento de voluntários que se encaixem nos parâmetros necessários ao trabalho a ser desempenhado. Afinal, já que o comitê decidiu que ao invés de contratar iria angariar voluntários, é preciso que faça um bom trabalho na hora de selecionar essas pessoas.Contudo, como a gente está no Brasil e, de vez em quando, as coisas não funcionam bem, durante a Copa das Confederações pessoas reclamaram essencialmente da dificuldade de comunicação com os voluntários que, por norma, falavam apenas Português .  De acordo com uma notícia que li há algumas semanas, Rodrigo Hermida, gerente do programa de voluntariado, afirmou que não era obrigatório saber falar Inglês para ser selecionado como voluntário para a Copa das Confederações e que, provavelmente, esse parâmetro vai ter que ser alterado para a Copa do Mundo.Particularmente, não entendo como é possível que não achem imprescindível ter voluntários que tenham domínio de, pelo menos, um idioma além do Português, tendo em conta que estarão lidando com pessoas de todo o mundo que vêm ao Brasil para os eventos.  Porém, em um país onde o ensino de idiomas é delegado aos cursinhos ao invés de ser incutido nas escolas, de forma consistente, desde os primeiros anos de estudo como algo essencial para a vida profissional e também como uma fonte de conhecimento, podemos esperar qualquer coisa.Apesar do erro de cálculo, o lado positivo é que a Copa das Confederações, como evento de teste que foi, mostrou o erro para a organização e é possível que para a seleção de voluntários para a Copa do Mundo saber ou não falar outro dioma se torne um elemento obrigatório.E para você, voluntários que não sabem Inglês devem continuar a ser selecionados?

Why Babysitting is the Perfect Summer Side Gig in College

Why Babysitting is the Perfect Summer Side Gig in College Image via Pexels.com Sometimes you get paid to sit It’s not always an easy job. The children’s ages will definitely determine how you spend your day. You might be changing diapers or chasing hyper toddlers up and down the hallway. Or you might end up arguing with a cranky 8-year-old. However, there is one glorious activity that most children take part in: naps. In some instances, parents might ask you to put their kids down for a nap while you’re on babysitting duty. Getting them to sleep can be tricky, but once they’re asleep, you get some free time. “It’s a job that takes a lot out of you, but it also innately understands that even the most gung-ho babysitter needs a break from time to time,” according to Thought Catalog writer Ella Ceron. Keep an eye on them, and don’t take a nap yourself, but relax a little bit. If you’re allowed, you can watch some quiet T.V. Read a book. Sometimes even just sitting there is a nice, well-deserved break. There may be times when the kids just want to play on their own, too. As long as you keep checking on them, you have more chances to take a breather for a little while. You’ll never be short on references Have you ever filled out a job application and found yourself at a loss for references? You already wrote down your old coach’s name, your part-time boss’s name, and maybe even a friend’s name. Who else can fill that last spot? It can’t be your own parent’s name. But, it can certainly be someone else’s parent. Image via Pixabay.com Every time you babysit for a new family, you have one more person who can confirm that you’re a responsible worker. This is why it’s so important that you take the job seriously. Be nice to the children and be respectful to their guardians. Babysitting is a wonderful way to network in general. If you’re a medical student sitting for a doctor, then you can probably bet they’ll be willing to talk you up at the hospital. Parents will be happy to help you out in exchange for good child care. If anything, you’ll at least be able to network within the babysitting world. Parents will tell their friends how much their kids love you. Before you know it, you’ll have more families asking you to babysit, and a much larger network of professional contacts for later on. Skills, skills, and more skills Babysitting will teach you how to do so many new things, from everyday tasks to creative projects. If you have long shifts, you’ll probably need to know how to cook some basic meals. You’ll also need to keep the kids entertained, so you’ll have opportunities to get crafty (Pinterest has tons of ideas for fun activities). You can also develop skills on a professional level from babysitting. You’re probably thinking, “How professional can it get when I’m hanging out with a 5-year-old?” Well, as a babysitter, you have a huge sense of responsibility. You also show a great deal of time management skills and trustworthiness. Employers look for these skills. Image via Pixabay.com If you think you might want a future career working with children, babysitting is definitely the place to start building your resume. For example, you can take CPR classes to better yourself as a babysitter, and it’ll help to list CPR as a skill down the road. The American Red Cross offers babysitting classes to help you improve. Become a role model The children you babysit look up to you (literally and figuratively). Their parents will appreciate you setting a good example for them, and your job will be a whole lot easier if you get along well with the kids. Always encourage your kids to do the right thing and follow their dreams. You should let them see that you’re doing the same. Hearing a little kid say, “I want to be just like you when I grow up” is such a confidence booster. Plus, it’s a definite win if they tell you you’re their favorite babysitter. Babysitting is the best way to make some extra cash this summer and build your character. Are you considering babysitting for your side gig? Here are 7 ways to get the job.

Newsletter April 2012

Newsletter April 2012 Our Achievements Although our performance in March wasnt as record-breaking as in February but still the analysis of our results shows the stable growth of all main indicators of our business. In fact, April is about to become the all-time record month in terms of referred tutoring jobs and new tutor sign ups.  The total number of tutoring profiles listed on TutorZ.com has exceeded 40,000 tutors and we’ve served more than 16,800 tutoring jobs since 2010. We’re working hard trying to update our web-site with the new features which will make our service even more useful for our highly-estimated customers. Two New Videos Our educational-video department was very productive in March. We released two new videos on our YouTube-Channel. The more popular video was on Solving the Rubiks Cube. The other videos teaches beginners how to play the guitar.  Besides, our CEO Dirk Wagner  has posted an exciting video about his trip to Dubai. Best Educational US Cities In March Dariya has launched a new initiative in our blog: She is going to introduce to our readers the best educational cities in US. It is really surprising how little we may know even about our native city. And we may know nothing at all about city located on the other end of the country. She is going to review the educational resources and benefits of all main US cities. The first two articles from this series about Spokane  and Raleigh are already in our in our blog. Tutor of the Month As usually we are more than glad to grant status “Tutor of the month” to a tutor whose contribution into our monthly performance was the most significant. Although we highly appreciate all our tutors but still each month we can choose one who was the most successful during last 30 days. So in March this honorable status was rightly deserved by Dr. Jose Antonio Delatorre. He was extremely popular and active in March. His qualifications in Biology, Pharmacology and Spanish were in great demand. And we thank you to Dr. Delatorre for his good work! No Employee of the Month We’re happy to announce that all members of our team was working hard and were equally productive this month. It’s not possible to select anyone so let’s consider March to be the month of friendship and team spirit that reign in our company. Sincerely, The TutorZ.com Team