Chemistry Quizlet Chapter 4, An Online Quiz to Succeed at Chemistry

Chemistry Quizlet Chapter 4, An Online Quiz to Succeed at ChemistryI've made this Chemistry Quizlet chapter 4, which may be the last chapter of my book. The third and fourth parts of my 'books of formulas' are available for free online at this page. I know a lot of people want to have this chemistry quizlet when they can't find the books themselves. I am sorry about that.I do write in English, French and German also. I need to learn French too, as that is one of my objectives for this book.To those who are still interested in the online version of my English language books, the online version may be of great help. If you prefer the hard copy version I will offer it to you at an alternative time.So far I have four Chemistry Quizlets from the six books of formulas, of which two are completely written in English. I have three more to go in English. My next two books are written by other authors, with my input, so they are not yet completed.If you would like to purchase a Chemistry Quizl et, the book is available for the download from the link below. This is a word document, so it is ideal for printing. Please be careful about the spelling as some words are misspelled in the eBook. The answers to the quizzes are in the same style as the book.If you can do an electronic version of the Ql, there is a link from the book online to your screen if you purchase the book. The quiz will require you to fill in your email address. At the end of the quiz, I will send you an email with a link to the online version of the book.There is no charge for sending the email address. I look forward to your responses.

Time To Get Real New Rocksmith Game Hooks Up To Actual Guitars

Time To Get Real New Rocksmith Game Hooks Up To Actual Guitars Suzy S. Ever since Rock Band and Guitar Hero were released, there have been opposing sides arguing for and against using the game as a learning tool â€" after all, players dont use actual instruments or use correct finger placements for chords. But that controversy can be put to rest with the newest music game, Rocksmith â€" and we can’t wait to try it out! Rocksmith allows users to hook up their guitars directly to a PC, Playstation 3 or Xbox 360 through an output jack.   The program features mini-games (a “Guitarcade,” if you will) to help improve your guitar skills, including games focused on fret placement, scale patterns, harmonics and slide technique.   Advanced players can take advantage of the Technique Challenge, in which specific techniques must be repeated back, and sections that need work are highlighted and slowed down. This release got us thinking what other music games made a big impact on the industry?   CNN recently wrote up a list of Top 10 Music Games Of All Time, and here a few that caught our eye: 1978: Simon Behind the music: Launched on May 15 at Studio 54, this Jurassic forerunner to todays touch-sensitive Nintendo DS featured four colored buttons (red, green, yellow and blue) and three simple variations on its gameplay. A great memory is crucial players have to repeat back a randomized or user-created sequence of lights and tones with a simple poke. Named after the childs game Simon Says and created by Ralph Baer who also invented home console gaming with the Magnavox Odyssey in 1972 it quickly became an American institution. Why it rocks: Besides single-handedly popularizing handheld electronic entertainment and directly influencing every subsequent system from the Game Boy to the PlayStation Portable (PSP), its pattern-based action formed the basis for nearly all music-themed titles to come. 1997: PaRappa the Rapper Behind the music: A far cry from what was going on with PCs at the time, this quirky PSOne Japanese import challenged players to bust a move by pressing buttons in time to featured beats. Do it correctly and you drop mad science on martial arts masters, moose driving instructors, Rastafarian frogs and chickens that pass for chefs.   Captivating domestic audiences with its sing-song vibe, hypnotic play and psychedelic cardboard-cutout aesthetic, its still one of the freshest interactive approximations of emceeing hip-hop heads will find. Why it rocks: PaRappa brought the rhythm game category home to North American shores, which eventually gave birth to countless hip-wiggling rivals from Unison to Bust-A-Groove. And of course… 2007: Rock Band Behind the music: The first game to combine all aspects of the virtual music-making experience (singing, pounding drums, playing guitar or plucking bass) was also the initial offering to deliver peripherals for all (including microphone, plastic drum set and faux ax) in one kit.In total, over 100 million digital songs have been downloaded for the Rock Band family of games, with more than 2,700 tracks from 900 artists including Metallica, The Ramones and Fleetwood Mac available across all retail and downloadable installments, including digital distribution platform the Rock Band Network. Thousands of masters, re-recordings or alternate tracks (all playable) by artists like Rush and Weezer, not to mention countless fans who can perform as cohesive four-man bands online should ensure it remains a house-party icebreaker of choice. Why it rocks: Providing the now-defunct MTV Games a then-marquee entrée into the gaming universe, it also laid the foundations for groundbreaking tributes (The Beatles: Rock Band), cutting-edge online innovations (Rock Band Network) and future motion-controlled games (Dance Central) to come. Here at TakeLessons, were all for any games that gets kids hooked and interested in music.   Of course, the best way to learn is to work one-on-one with a music teacher, who can tailor the lessons specifically to you and your goals.   (Need help finding a teacher?   Click here to search by zip code and lesson type!) Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

Play Thousands of Songs Using these Guitar Chord Progressions

Play Thousands of Songs Using these Guitar Chord Progressions Megan L. Did you know there are a handful of common guitar chord progressions that are repeatedly used throughout hundreds of songs? If youve spent much time on YouTube, you might be familiar with the Axis of Awesome. In their popular video, the Axis of Awesome performs a compilation of around 50 songs in under six minutes, all while using the same guitar chord progression. The video is very entertaining as it creatively reveals a secret that professional musicians have known for decades. Guitar Chord Progressions to Play Thousands of Songs Although most popular songs are based on just a handful of guitar chord progressions, sometimes the chords are modified (adding a 7th or 9th for example). They can also be played in a different order, or using different instruments and grooves. So to the untrained ear it may be hard to detect the same underlying chord structure. Once you understand how the most common guitar chord progressions work, it will open the door for you to play thousands of songs easily. Lets start by learning about some of the most basic guitar chords. 5 Basic Guitar Chords If youre just getting started on the guitar, youll want to learn a few basic chords first. The chord charts below show five of the most common open chords. Open chords are chords where some of the strings are played open, without holding down any of the frets. To read the chord charts, imagine that the top line of the chart is the nut, where the neck of the guitar meets the headstock. Each of the six vertical lines represent a guitar string, with the low E string at the far left and high E at the far right. Each horizontal line represents a different fret on the fretboard. The numbers along the bottom of the chart let you know which finger on your left hand should fret each string. Your left hand fingers are numbered one through four, starting with your index finger. For example, to play the A chord as pictured above, hold down the D string with your middle finger on the second fret, the G string with your ring finger on the second fret, and the B string with your pinkie finger on the second fret. Now, strum from the A string down. The X at the top of the diagram indicates that you should not strum the low E string. Understanding Guitar Chord Progressions A chord progression is a pattern of usually three or four chords that is repeated throughout a song. Some songs use a couple different guitar chord progressions, switching back and forth for the verse and the chorus. You might find other songs that use a single chord progression the whole way through. Many musicians use what is known as the Nashville System to talk about chord progressions. For example, lets look at the common chord progression C-F-G, also known as I-IV-V in C. On the Nashville number system, each note in the scale is given a number one through seven, written as a Roman numeral. The root note of the scale is I. In our example, C is I, the root note. F is the fourth note in the scale, IV, and G is the fifth, V. The Nashville system encourages musicians to focus more on the relationships between notes rather than the notes themselves. This is particularly helpful if you are playing with a singer or another musician and they ask you to change the key you are playing. Rather than scrambling to transpose the song, using your familiarity with the relationships between guitar notes, you can quickly and easily switch keys. I-IV-V Chord Progressions Common guitar chord progressions like G-C-D, A-D-E, and E-A-B are all examples of the I-IV-V chord progression in action. So the next time you are looking at a song and you see one of these sequences, you will know you are looking at a I-IV-V chord progression. The I-IV-V chord progression forms the foundations of countless classic songs and contemporary favorites. According to Ultimate Guitar, the I-IV-V progression, with slight variations, can be used to play the following songs: Imagine by John Lennon or Everybody Talks by Neon Trees (I-IV) The Gambler by Kenny Rogers or Where Everybody Knows Your Name from Cheers (I-V) Basket Case by Green Day or Youre Beautiful by James Blunt (I-IV-V-I) All the Small Things by Blink-182 or Born This Way by Lady Gaga (I-V-IV-I) I-V-vi-IV Chord Progressions Want to learn to play all the songs from the Axis of Awesome video we shared about? Just get familiar with the I-V-vi-IV chord progression and you will have all 50 songs (and many more) in the bag! You can play all the songs from the video using the chord progression C-G-Am-F, plus: Journeys Dont Stop Believing Jason Mrazs Im Yours The Beatles Let It Be ii-V-I Chord Progressions These progressions are commonly seen in jazz standards, though they do creep into pop songs from time to time. Using an ii-V-I progression, such as Dm-G-C, you can play songs ranging from the jazz favorite Autumn Leaves to Justin Biebers Boyfriend. SEE ALSO: Easy Guitar Tabs to Play Now Practicing Guitar Chord Progressions Now that you are familiar with the most common guitar chord progressions, memorizing the chord patterns and practicing will help you get to the point where you can easily learn hundreds of songs. If youre just starting out on the guitar, changing from one chord to another quickly and smoothly might be challenging for you. Choose a chord progression and practice strumming each chord slowly and evenly for four counts. Try to keep your transitions on tempo with the pace you are playing. Once you feel comfortable changing chords, try playing one song in a few different keys. As you play, sing or hum along to hear the difference. Try playing Amazing Grace as pictured above in the key of C and then move it to the key of G. Changing keys helps you to hear the relationships between notes, which makes it easier for you to develop your ear. Write Songs of Your Own Another great way to apply these guitar chord progressions is in writing your own songs. Dont feel like you have to use only these chords. Instead, use them as a starting point to explore your musical vision. If youre just beginning to write your own music, it helps to know which chords will sound good together. Try taking one of the tried and true chord progressions youve just learned and put your own spin on it by adding or subbing a new chord, or playing it with a funky rhythm. For more help with guitar, private lessons with a qualified instructor are the best way to sharpen your skills. The right teacher will give you the personal attention you need to make your dreams a reality. TakeLessons guitar teachers are qualified, pre-screened, and can help you understand more about guitar chord progressions. Search for your perfect guitar teacher today! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo source  LSkyora

Speak Italian by Studying in Italy

Speak Italian by Studying in Italy Learn to Speak Italian through Studying Abroad ChaptersTest your Grammar and Spoken ItalianPrepare for Your Study of the Italian LanguageFinancial Aid for Learning ItalianResources for Italian OnlineWhile studying in a language course can be frustrating, attaining a new language skill is something many university students aim for. If you’ve always dreamed of taking the words and phrases you’ve learned in your language school or in university courses and applying them to real life situations, studying abroad may be the perfect choice for you!If you have been taking an Italian course and want to take your studies a step further, you’re not alone â€" in fact, there are many different ways in which you can learn Italian in Italy.While studying abroad has become an integral part of many a student’s university study, it does take a certain amount of organization. Here are some tips on how to prepare for your study abroad in Italy and towards your journey to speak Italian.Improve your speaking skills with the Italian language co urses here.Let Italy be your language school DanielaItalian Teacher 5.00 (9) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LuciaItalian Teacher 5.00 (4) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarilùItalian Teacher 5.00 (8) £22/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarcoItalian Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AntonellaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GiusyItalian Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EnricoItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FedericaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsTest your Grammar and Spoken ItalianSo you’ve decided to you’d like to speak Italian, and you want to experience language learning in a foreign country? Congratulations! The first step in your journey to speak a new language should involve preparing for the way in which you will learn Italian. In other words, start by testing you r skills in the language.While this may seem like the last step you’d perform before going on a study trip to Italy, many Universities require students to have a level B2 of the language. Beginners and experts alike, if not born in Italy, will have to prove their Italian vocabulary, conversation and grammar skills by an official document.The European Counsel, in fact, publishes reports regularly on what types of language lessons and levels you should have in order to work or study in different countries around Europe.While this may seem unfair for the beginner, keep in mind that while studying abroad, you will have to learn basic Italian verbs and vocabulary in order to communicate with the locals. Taking language lessons isn’t just an important step in appreciating Italian culture and life to the fullest, it also shows respect for the country in which you will live and protect you against being taken advantage of financially, politically and socially.Luckily, there are many tes ts at your disposal that will test your level of Italian grammar, listening comprehension, pronunciation, and basic knowledge of verbs. Here are the tests that are at your disposal:CILS: The Certificazione di Itliano come Lingua Straniera) is recognized throughout Italy. Obtaining a language diploma from the CILS involves exams at four levels, that correspond themselves to the linguistic aptitudes of the speaker: daily situations, specific professional conditions, etc.CELI: The Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana is recognized by the Minister of Foreign affairs and is delivered by the University of Perugio. The diploma involves exams at six levels, from level A1 to C2.While there are many ways in which to learn free Italian, taking a language aptitude test and receiving certification do involve a fee. For these two diplomas, not only studying but internships and jobs will be open to you. Generally, the price comes out to around 100 euros, but could go up to even 180 euro s, depending on the level of language the candidate would like to test for.Prepare for Your Study of the Italian LanguageIn order to take advantage of the opportunity to learn Italian culture, and even more Italian words, there is a certain amount of preparation that comes with living abroad. While you should be excited about learning a new language abroad, you should also make sure to complete all the necessary tasks before you leave home.To start, in order to stay in Italy, you will need some form of identity card. Similar to many countries around the world, you will need your passport to enter to all of the local institutions: the bank, the doctor, to rend an apartment, etc.This will be directly linked to getting a codice fiscal. This fiscal identity number is free and will allow you to open a sign up for a phone plan, rent an apartment, find a job, open a bank account. If you’re worried that your Italian lessons didn’t cover enough material for your experience with the Itali an administrative system, don’t worry. You don’t need to be fluent in speaking Italian to attain the codice fiscale.Language lessons can make your daily life in Italy easy!The VisaBefore leaving to study in Italy, you will most likely need to obtain a visa, depending on your citizenship status. A tourism visa or a student visa are both are determined by the motivation of entry into the country. If you are planning to stay more than 90 days in Italian territory, a student visa will be necessary. In any other case, a tourist visa should suffice.The student visa can only be issued by the Italian consulate (or by the consulate section of the Italian embassy), depending on the territory of the country of residence that you are applying to the visa from. It will be helpful at this point if you have started to learn to speak some Italian phrases, as you will most likely encounter only Italian speakers throughout this process.Whether you are applying to a student or tourist visa, it is important that each candidate acquire these documents:A valid passport of at least 3 monthsA round-trip plane ticket (or other method of transport) that is attesting to the start and end date of your journeyProof of sufficient financial means for your stay in ItalyConfirmation of a hotel or other lodgingsHealth insuranceAll of these documents should validate your study visa, as well as the document attesting to your acceptance into a particular study program. Learn to understand administrative phrases, as they will go a long way in your communication with the Italian consulates during every step of the application process.LodgingFinding accommodation in Italy should not be too painstaking of a process, as there are a lot of different options depending on each person’s lifestyle.If you are studying abroad, you will have a very important option at your disposal, which is: student housing. Talk to your advisors at your home school and your future, Italian university in order to revie w the options for student housing. While every university normally has a limited space for foreign students, you shouldn’t have a problem attaining one if you allow plenty of time for the application process.If you would like to live outside of a student residence, one solution is to find an apartment or a flat share. In Italy, landlords and roommates often require a month of rent as commission, and between 1 and 3 months rent worth of security deposit. You should make sure to include this into your monthly budget. For example, a studio in a big city like Rome can cost you between 400 and 600 euros a month.InsuranceThe first step you should take for finding health insurance in Italy is to look into the European insurance card â€" which is free and valid for one year. This will allow you, while you are a European student, to benefit from some free treatments.The next step is to sign up for the Azienda Sanitaria Locale. Functioning similar to a national security service, becoming pa rt of this will allow you to benefit from treatments like locals.Financial Aid for Learning ItalianConcerning finances in general, it is worth noting that while Italy tends to be cheaper than the UK, the cost of living is about the same. Tuition fees, normally between 1000 and 1300 euros on average, should be taken into account in conjunction with about 1000 euros worth of monthly expenses.While this may sound like a lot of money, learning how to speak foreign language doesn’t have to be pricey. If you are worried that your quest in taking Italian courses will not be financially possible for you, there are some scholarship programs that exist for international students.These include programs such as the Erasmus scholarship. There are many students who are empowered to study because of this scholarship, which aims to facilitate the cost burdens of studying abroad and taking language courses. The Minister of Foreign Affairs also has some scholarships geared towards students studying abroad and is worth checking out.These types of scholarships, awarded by the Italian government, can reach up to 700 euros a month. The scholarship is, at its core, a research scholarship, destined towards foreign students who study specific disciplines.Take advantage of conversational practice in Italian to improveResources for Italian OnlineBefore departing for Italy, it might be helpful for both the new and experienced language learner to understand that fluency in a language will depend on the level of immersion within the language and culture. There are many online classes that are at your disposal to practice your conversational Italian speaking skills before you start your journey.If you’re worried about what life will be like as a local, there are also many sites online that aim to give advice and information for people who are moving to Italy. Whether you’re looking for professional opportunities or more information on your study abroad, be sure to check out:The websit e for the UK’s foreign affairsThe site for European Health InsuranceCultural institutes of Italy in the UKWhile completing all of these tasks may seem discouraging in the face of what you thought you would be doing on your stay in Italy, namely all the adventures and foods you’d be having, understanding what kinds of administrative tasks you will need to complete will help you later on. Ultimately, completing all of these tasks beforehand will help you profit from la dolce vita once you’re there!

Bust The Biology Myths With Biology Homework Help

Bust The Biology Myths With Biology Homework Help 0SHARESShare The essence of life and procreation is all biology is about and it is a life science with immense applications in higher grades. Get biology homework help to score high and shot up your GPA! The theory of evolution, analysis of life forms and procreation â€" biology is a wondrous subject that demystifies life forms and has interesting research options like genetics, genome mapping and bioengineering. These subjects have immense scope and bright career prospects and for all of this one would need a good foundation in the basic concepts. This may not be possible only with the learning one gets from school. The number of students in a class is just too high today for the teacher to accord individual attention. Even if he or she manages to do so, it would still be impossible to ensure proper understanding of each and every child in the class given the complexity of the subject and the different needs of each student. This is why seeking  online biology tutor could be of immense advantage. Not only that, one also gets to exploit the advantages of the internet medium with online help. Round the clock availability of tutors, studying from the comfort of one’s own home and the safety aspect of it; all these make this the best platform for learning. Also, one gets to interact with subject experts/ scholars and this kind of exposure puts you on the right path to an illustrious career. Enlist the help of an online biology tutor and score high! [starbox id=admin]

Simple but Powerful Test Taking Strategies Part 2

Simple but Powerful Test Taking Strategies Part 2 GRE/MAT Graduate School Blog In part one of our “Common Test Taking Strategies” series, we noted that strategy is an intrinsic part of preparing for standardized tests, and that without the proper strategies even the most advanced students find themselves performing below their full potential. We discussed several proven test taking strategies, including using official test prep materials produced by the same company administering the exam (i.e., the Real ACT Prep Guide if you’re taking the ACT), focusing on what the question is actually asking, scanning all potential answers before choosing one, assuming nothing when deciding which answer is best, and making abstractions concrete. In part two, we’ll cover five additional test taking strategies: Reading and retention “pauses” for long reading comprehension passages Answering easy questions first Time management Providing overly structured responses Test “mentality” Reading Retention During reading comprehension sections, when you encounter a particularly long passage, pause after each section to quickly summarize the preceding paragraph in a single sentence. This will help you to internalize the main ideas as your progress through the reading, rather than reaching the end only to realize you retained very little of what you’ve just read Answer the Easy Questions First As tests are timed, rather than spending a lot of time struggling with a hard question, skip it and use this time to answer many easier questions, coming back to it if you have time. This simply allows you to answer more questions correctly, which will boost your score. Note, however, that not all tests allow you to use this strategy. For example, the GMAT is “computer adaptive” and only lets you move on once you answer a given question. To help you visualize this scenario; if you were picking apples and you only had 5 minutes to pick as many apples of possible, would you waste time climbing a ladder in an attempt to reach fruit on the tallest branches or would you remain firmly on the ground where apples are in plain sight and reach? Managing Your Time Standardized tests produce time pressure, and the need to answer questions both quickly and correctly can be quite anxiety inducing. Utilizing a time tool to pace yourself on these exams has been shown to improve time management while simultaneously lowering anxiety. Time management used in tandem with previous tips on answering easy questions first or reading the questions first in reading comprehension can prove beneficial. However, a relentless need to check your watch should not create another layer of anxiety. Don’t get bogged down in keeping a specific pace-per-question and looking to the clock incessantly, time management is most beneficial once you learn the art of balance. Don’t consult your time tool too often or infrequently. It is most constructive to recognize if you are ahead, on time, or behind schedule and to modify your pace accordingly. If you get accustomed to working at an almost uncomfortably swift pace, once you encounter tougher questions you have padded your time a bit by working quickly and can spend a little more time on the most challenging questions. Give a Structured Response The Writing section can trip-up even the best, most well equipped writers. Contrary to what you may believe, this not the time for complex writing. It is more beneficial for you to write succinctly and in a highly structured fashion. This accomplishes a couple of things; structure helps you organize your thoughts, ensuring you write clearly and concisely. Giving a structured response also helps your grader follow your train of thought/argumentation, ultimately leading to a higher score. If you attempt to write a complex essay under the time constraints of the test, you may simply not have enough time to flesh-out your point and provide adequate examples. Similarly, graders only spend a few minutes on each test, without structure, an essay is hard to follow and this lack of clarity will assuredly kill your score. Keep it simple; be sure to provide a clear thesis (this is the most important - what are you arguing?), introduce your idea/stance, explain why, provide examples and conclude. Mentality It’s pretty simple: the better you feel, the better you perform. Be sure that you are your best-self on test day. You should be: well rested and nourished and both physically and mentally,present and poised. Pay attention to your posture and breathing, don’t let nerves get the best of you. Confidence is key, this does not begin on test day, but in the days, weeks and even months leading up to it. In order to get your mind right, you must feel confident in your prep. Give yourself adequate time to prepare; don’t cram, as this only increases anxiety. Your preparation will bolster your confidence come test day. Recognize as you prepare, that there will be times where you feel stressed and possibly overwhelmed. You have to learn to accept these feelings and work to move beyond them, learn from your mistakes and adjust your methods accordingly, putting your full energy into prep. Visualize yourself performing well on the test and the future opportunities that it will bring you. Lisa Alvarado is a Managing Tutor with MyGuru. She is a graduate of the University of Texas (B.A.) Purdue University (M.A.) and is currently obtaining her Ph.D in History from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has worked professionally with university athletics departments tutoring college athletes. Her particular strengths are History, English, Government, Essay Writing, and Public Speaking.

Exam Techniques, Tips and Tricks

Exam Techniques, Tips and Tricks A Winning Formula Thinking back to the time when I took my GCSEs, I remember the restless sleep the night before; standing outside the school gym in alphabetical order and my classmates clutching their revision guides desperately hoping to cram in more over the next 5 minutes.   There can’t be many students who look back on exam term with fond memories, and there’s no one who’d say they didn’t find it somewhat stressful and overwhelming. After all, years of study will be assessed over the next hour or two, so it’s time for you to shine! Which in itself is enough pressure. Over the next few years I discovered a formula, some exam techniques, tips and tricks that helped me through my A-levels and University exams. You may find them useful, you may not!   If you have any others to add, please leave a comment below. Preparing for the exam Make a Revision Plan I know what you’re thinking, “this tip always comes up!”, I know it does, but there’s a reason for that - it’s a very good tip! Making a plan will help you stay on track and keep you focused. Sitting down and making the plan itself can be a daunting exercise. You will be mapping out the start of your revision in half-term and Easter holidays when your exams are months away! But trust me, it is well worth organising your time and starting early. Try and make the plan yourself, be realistic and allow for regular breaks. Try and plan to study 2-3 different subjects a day so you don’t get bored, and break down the hours in the day by the number of topics. If you’re struggling, attempt to make the plan yourself, then ask your teacher or tutor to help. Engage with the subject Sitting there reading through your notes over and over is not exactly the best way to revise. The more you engage with the subject you're revising, the more you’ll remember! Get creative, make timelines, mind maps, summarise your notes on cards, make up mnemonics (rhymes, acronyms, phrases, images etc. anything that helps you to remember). I still remember the mnemonic I made for remembering the first 10 elements in the periodic table: Hybrid Hedgehogs Like Being Boastful Carpenters Nibbling Oxo Flavoured Nectarines It isn’t particularly good... but it means something to me because I made it up - hence why I still remember it! The first two letters of each word are the same first two letters of the element. Hydrogen, Helium, Lithium, Beryllium, Boron, Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Fluorine, Neon Get your verbal, visual and auditory muscle memory working! Get active. Have a go at making your own mnemonics! Get your hands on lots of past papers Ask your teacher and/or tutor to give you as many past papers as possible, and work through them. Afterwards, look at the mark schemes to understand what the examiners are looking for. If you are stuck on a question don’t be afraid to ask your teacher or tutor for help! Another great way to get more exam question practice is for you and your friends to write questions for each other and discuss the answers together. In your last week of revision you should just be doing timed practice papers, get yourself used to the time constraints and working within those limits. “Exam term” will mean LOTS OF WRITING. Start practising now, it sounds silly but you need to “train your hand” to write for longer, as it can be tiring and your handwriting must be legible for the examiner. The day before the exam Get a good night's sleep If you’re up past midnight the night before cramming, then I’m sorry to say, but you’ve already failed. Last minute cramming doesn't work, you will be tired and stressed the next day during your exam, making it very difficult for you to perform at your best. Try and go to bed a little earlier than usual, especially if you have more than one exam the next day. If you can't sleep, don't panic. The most important thing is to let your body rest, just close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Eat protein not carbohydrates Eat brain food, foods that will slowly release energy. Try eggs and fish (maybe not together!) Stay away from coffee and energy drinks like Red Bull. Filling yourself up with sugar is a bad idea, you may feel energised for an hour or so but then you will experience a sugar low and become very lethargic. Look over the facts The day before the exam is not a time to cram in new information; you won’t remember it. Instead, look over the key points in your notes â€" I suggest making flash cards with the answers on the back. Test yourself, test your friends and refresh your memory. Exam Technique Planning Spend a few minutes reading the questions, plan which ones you are going to do, especially if it’s an essay topic with a few options. Plan how much time you have for each question e.g. is a mark a minute? Don’t be tempted to answer question 1 because you feel you know more about the topic, it could be a really really tough question. Look at Question 2 too, it could be a harder topic but a much easier question. Once you have chosen, make a small plan of the main points you will make. This will help you keep on track and organise your thinking. Write your plan in your answer booklet, and once you’re done with it cross it out with a single line. This is a great tip if you happen to run out of time as you may get a few marks from the bullets in your plan. Look at the marks. Is it a 5 mark question? They would probably like you to make 5 key points. Jot these down in your plan; there is no point in writing a long answer that only makes 2 points. Read the question properly. Seems obvious I know, but you will feel tempted to jump ahead due to the time pressure and make assumptions. Read the question twice if you have to! Also scan ahead. Sometimes there are clues in the next question which can help with the previous question, so you could gain a bit of insight into what the examiners are looking for. Answer the easy questions first Do the easiest questions first. This doesn’t just mean the 1-2 mark questions at the front of the paper.... Look ahead, there will be certain topics you are really confident with. Do these first. By answering the easy questions first you will gain some confidence and feel less panicked about the harder questions later on. It is a great feeling to have gained a few easy marks at the beginning. Also, easy questions will take you less time to answer, as you don’t need as much thinking time. This will leave you with some extra time to answer the more tricky questions later on! Move on, don’t get stuck. If there is a question you can’t answer, move on. There are easier marks to gain in this time, you can always go back to it. It may be a case of writers block, and you’ll be amazed what comes back to you in half an hour! Show your workings Another obvious one, but due to time constraints many students don’t write down their workings. Showing your workings is especially helpful in maths, economics, science etc. where you’ll have longer equations, bringing in a few answers from previous questions. You may come to the wrong answer at the end, but your method may be correct so you’ll gain a few marks, which is better than none! If you don’t show your workings, the examiner can’t give you any credit for what went on in your head. “I’m running out of time!” Imagine that you’ve kept an eye on the time and realised you only have enough time to answer 1 of 2 questions left, what do you do? Most of the marks to be gained in a long/large mark question are earned at the beginning of the question. Answer: Do the first half of both questions! If you don’t even have time to write sentences, then write bullet answers. If you don’t have time to do the equation, then bullet what calculations you would do. Examiners can give you marks for your method. Don’t ever leave the exam early Firstly, I have never left an exam early and I really can’t think of a reason why you ever should! If you have powered through an exam and finished a little early, then take this time to go back through your paper and check your answers. -                   Have you explained your workings? -                   Written the correct units? e.g. minutes, kilos, moles, Celsius? -   This is a great time to check any calculations -                   Check the key points in your answer, do they correlate with the number of marks? - Does your introduction set out the journey your essay will cover, and your conclusion look back at the original question? I hope you’ve found these exam techniques, tips and tricks helpful! Good luck from us all here at Tutorfair :)

5 Tips for Choosing a Foreign Language in College

5 Tips for Choosing a Foreign Language in College Tips from an Irvine Foreign Language Tutor: 5 Tips for Choosing a Foreign Language in College Tips from an Irvine Foreign Language Tutor: 5 Tips for Choosing a Foreign Language in College The majority of students will have to take a year of foreign language in college, but some students are unsure which language to take.  Many students studying at a US university forget their foreign language skills relatively quickly. Whether this is because of the way they are taught or the fact that American students dont really have a chance to use their foreign language skills as much as people in geographically smaller countries, is contrary to the fact that each student should be strategic when making their foreign language credit decision. Students can choose to take a class in a language that they feel they will actually learn and be able to use in business or travel, or they can choose a course they can achieve a good grade in. 1. Do you speak a second language already? Some students already speak two or more languages by the time theyre in college. They may have been paying extra close attention when taking their high school courses, they may come from a family background that spoke multiple languages within the home, or they may simply have a knack for languages.  Either way, a strategic way to get an A in a foreign language course is to take the course in a language youre already well versed in.  If you aced French in high school, and got a 5 on your AP French exam, why not continue to perfect your fluency at the college level while earning an excellent grade? Alternately, students who speak Japanese because that is how they generally converse with extended family will likely do very well in a college level Japanese course (READ: 5 Tips When Making a Final Decision About College). 2. Do you plan on traveling internationally on a regular basis? Students who are thinking about doing a lot of traveling after college should consider where they might like to spend the majority of their time.  For example, students who plan to spend a year traveling South America would probably benefit from classes in Spanish or Portuguese. On the other hand, students who are thinking about spending a good amount of time in Northwestern Europe may wish to look into French or German. It’s much easier to be a world traveler if you speak more than one language. 3. Do you plan to work for a large corporation with offices all over the world? Some students have aspirations to work for a large corporation that may eventually move them to a variety of different offices. Although most American employees will probably be somewhere within the large geography of the United States, there may also be offices in Tokyo, Paris, Berlin, Geneva and so on. Students who have specific corporations in mind are encouraged to do some research or talk with a current manager to find out if foreign language skills might help them get hired (READ: 5 Campus Resources You Shouldnt Miss). 4. Do you find that you have a knack for languages? Some people simply have a knack for languages, meaning they can pick up on the intricacies of foreign language skills more easily than most people. Students who are naturally gifted with languages should consider taking more than one language in college and using the third language as one of their elective credits. This may sound crazy to students who struggle with languages, but might be a great idea for their peers. Students who want to pick up a second and third language while in college may consider sticking to one category of languages, either the Germanic languages or the Romance languages for example, as they tend to be similar and follow the same basic grammar rules and sentence structure (READ: 5 Ways to Make New Friends as a Transfer Student). Once youve decided on a foreign language, dont hesitate to book a private Irvine foreign language tutor! Call us today for details. 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.

Six More Principles of Homework

Six More Principles of Homework Six more principles of homework are a succession to my Three Principles of Homework article. This article has been a huge success. Especially parents of elementary-school aged children found these three homework tips quite useful. They appreciated the concise and powerful advise. To summarize this article, here are these three principles again: 1. You cannot force your child, he must want to do it. 2. Your child probably does not like to do homework. 3. Your childs brain must engage. These three principles lay out a part of the theoretical foundation of doing homework. In this article we discuss six practical and workable principles which complement the first three. Principle 4: Establish a Work Routine. Work on homework at the same time every day. Whether it is right after your child returns home from school or after she had a break playing or texting with her friends. The important point is consistency of your routine. Most certainly let your child have a say on when this study time takes places. He or she can choose to study before or after dinner, or even to wake up early in the morning. Let her also know once the time is set we will stick to that schedule. Children thrive on structure even if they protest at first. It takes about 30 days for the routine to become a habit. Be persistent. When you study with your child on a regular basis you demonstrate the value of education to her. Remind your child about five minutes before the study time is approaching that it is time to start. Bring your childs current activity to an end. Clear the study table and prepare the books, supplies. Now it is time to begin. Principle 5: Offer Support for Hard Problems While it is crucial for your child to be doing the home work himself, there will come a time when he is stuck on a problem. If she says mommy, I cant do this. you respond act as if you can. Let your child visualize solving the homework task. Then she will give it another try and hopefully succeed the second time. If she still cant cope with the problem, offer help by asking rather than on telling. These are examples of questions to ask: What parts do you understand? Can you give me an example? How can you find out? On the other hand, if you child is on her way to succeeding with the task leave the immediate area. If she completes the homework item she just scored a huge success: a growth experience, success while facing adversities. Principle 6: Love and Praise are Worth More than Money Often, parents reward her students with ice cream, a new toy or money. While kids certainly do respond to incentives, this type of reward is more like bribery, thus has only short term gains. Yet, your child does not develop the joy of learning from material incentives. A better reward system is your attention, love and praise. Make verbal comments that focus on describing a specific thing done well. For example: You followed the directions exactly and finished in 10 minutes. I notice you stayed up late last night working on your term paper. I know it wasnt easy, but your efforts got it done. All your letters are right between the lines. Ill bet your teacher will like your writing. Principle 7: Establish a Positive Environment Noise from the street, neighbors or somebody talking on the phone are a real distraction from the study. Make sure the TV is off, the windows are closed (unless no noise comes from the outside). Put otherwise important tools outside of reach or even better out of sight from your student. Or else he will be reminded how nice playing games would be right now or whether he already got a text message from his best friend. Have all text books, supplies or tools ready on the table. If you have to look for it while solving a problem it can break your childs concentration. Make the environment beautiful such as having plants or flowers near by the desk. Or put your favorite mantra symbol on the counter, perhaps a statue of Buddha or your sons favorite comic book character. Principle 8: Be a Role Model While your student is working on the home work get some of your own responsibilities handled. Do the dishes, fold laundry, or write thank you notes. Perhaps you have started to learn Spanish or to began to learn another computer application? This is the time for you to study also. Just make sure youre not working on the hardest computer app. Tackle an easy task so that you can interrupt yourself to check about the progress of your student. By doing so you create an atmosphere of industry and shared dedication to ones own work. Principle 9:  Hire a Tutor Another important consideration is the whether you should hire a tutor or not.  Good reasons are: The concept of the homework exceeds your knowledge level You and your child had a big fight. Tutors are  trained in the art of homework. Your tutor typically arrives in regular intervals.  This makes principle 4 easier. You can choose your own tutor from the list of reliable and pier-reviewed tutors:  https://www.tutorz.com/find-me-a-tutor.