Teaching About the Act

Teaching About the ActYou can find a large number of organizations, whether private or public, that offer tutoring for the act. This is for the purpose of enhancing the capabilities of students.These organizations, usually privately owned, serve students from the lowest income families. Some of these institutions are government run and others are non-profit. But the majority offer free tutoring to students.In some instances the tutors may be some of the local schools that also operate courses and clinics in the locality. Some of these tutors can even take the place of medical practitioners, nurses and other health care professionals. Some companies may even provide tutoring for the act that will substitute the work of medical personnel in hospitals.The most important question is to what extent this form of tutoring should be used. Many organizations do not differentiate between good and bad tutors and they refer to all of them as tutors. It would therefore be helpful if parents could go through the list of tutors and check which ones they feel can actually improve their child's academic performance.The very first criterion should be the interest of the tutor and his general confidence in his ability to teach. Some of the top experts in this field have been assigned by the federal government as well as the state governments. These tutors must have some level of education and be qualified. The quality of tutoring must not be compromised because this may not be considered in any way fair.It is the responsibility of parents to investigate the aptitude of the subject for tutoring for the act. The child should not be placed in front of a particular topic, but it is important that he is familiar with the topic and he should be able to access it.It is important that parents ask for appropriate books and workbooks for their child and ensure that the tutor is up to the mark. It would be better if parents would be able to help them choose a perfect tutor, even after knowi ng all of their qualifications and experience.

Advanced Calculus Problems

Advanced Calculus Problems Calculus is a very important branch of mathematics. The different branches of mathematics have been enriched a lot by the application of calculus. Branches of Advance calculus: - 1) Differential calculus Real number Function Limit Continuity Differentiation Second order derivative 2) Integral calculus Indefinite integral Method of substitution Integration by parts Integrals of some special form of functions Definite integral 3) Differential equation Order and degree of differential equations Differential equations of the first order and of the first degree Linear second order differential equations with constant coefficients 4) Application of calculus Significance of derivatives Tangent and normal Maxima and minima Definite integral as an area Velocity and acceleration Few examples of advance calculus problem: - Example 1: - Find the derivatives of y w.r.t. x when y = (x + 1) (x 1) Solution: - Differentiating both sides w.r.t. x, dy / dx = (x + 1) d / dx ( x 1) + (x 1) d/dx (x + 1) = (x + 1) [ d / dx (x) d / dx (1)] + (x 1) [d/dx (x) + d/dx (1)] = (x + 1) (1 0) + (x 1) (1 0) = (x+1) + (x -1) = x + 1+ x 1 = 2x Therefore dy /dx = 2x Example 2: Evaluate x ^4 dx Solution: - x ^4 dx = x^ (4 + 1) / (4+ 1) = x^5 / 5 Therefore x ^4 dx = x^5 / 5

Online Estimate Quotients Tutors

Online Estimate Quotients Tutors Estimate quotients are basically to find out the quotient by the different methods. It can be done by simple division method or by the formula, that is, dividend = divisor x quotient + remainder. This formula needs to be applied in consideration to the PEMDAS rule. Some of the expressions may have zero remainder, but it always have definite remainder. This is can be better clarified by taking suitable examples and examples are as follows:- Question 1:- Find the quotient if dividend equals to 20, divisor equals to 3 and remainder is equal to 2 by the suitable means. Solution 1:- Given dividend = 20 Divisor = 3 And remainder = 2 We know that dividend = divisor x quotient + remainder 20 = 3 x quotient + 2 Subtract 2 from both sides of equation, we get 20 - 2 = 3 x quotient + 2 2 18 = 3 x quotient Now to find out the value of quotient, we need to divide both sides by 3 Therefore quotient = 18/3 = 6 Question 2:- Find the quotient if dividend equals to 30, divisor equals to 3 and remainder is equal to 0 by the suitable means. Solution 2:- Given dividend = 30 Divisor = 3 And remainder = 0 We know that dividend = divisor x quotient + remainder 30 = 3 x quotient + 0 30 = 3 x quotient Now to find out the value of quotient, we need to divide both sides by 3 Therefore quotient = 30/3 = 10

10 Twitter Accounts Every Parent Should Follow

10 Twitter Accounts Every Parent Should Follow Social media is a fantastic way to stay current on educational news and trends. Twitter in particular is a great social media tool, as it allows you to consolidate all of your news updates into one place. Here are 10 Twitter accounts every parent should follow to stay informed about his or her childs education. 1. The College Board - @CollegeBoard The College Board posts information related to student success, college selection, and the transition from high school to college. This is a great Twitter account for your high school junior or senior to follow, as well. 2. The SAT Program - @OfficialSAT This official SAT Twitter page will help you keep track of all things SAT from test dates, to SAT test taking resources, to exam changes. As with The College Board, your high school student can benefit from following this account. 3. AP for Students - @APforStudents Get study tips, as well as test and curriculum information, for your student who is considering or participating in Advanced Placement (AP) courses. This is also a helpful page for your student. You may also want to consider these 5 questions before taking an AP course. 4. ACTStudent - @ACTStudent Find ACT test details and college admissions tips through this helpful Twitter page. Students on Twitter who plan to take the ACT should follow this account. 5. United States Department of Education - @usedgov Stay in the know on any education policy changes in the United States that may affect your childs schooling experience. 6. Federal Student Aid - @FAFSA Keep an eye on Federal Student Aid happenings, such as impending due dates, to help finance your childs education. You may also want to considering asking your college these three questions about financial aid. 7. Arne Duncan - @arneduncan Arne Duncan is the United States Secretary of Education. He maintains an active Twitter feed for updates on policy, trends, and accomplishments related to education. 8. U.S. News Education - @USNewsEducation The education section of U.S. News and World Report offers Tweets related to education news. Also, this publication frequently shares college and program rankings. 9. Gates Education - @gatesed The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation seeks to improve education in the United States by ensuring that every high school student graduates fully prepared for college. Follow this Twitter page for information on educational opportunities and programs related to the Gates Foundation. For instance, watch out for postings related to scholarships that your student may be eligible to apply for. 10. Your states Department of Education Visit your states Department of Education website to find its Twitter account. Many have a social media profile that you can follow. This is the go-to place for policy updates and proposals that directly impact you and your student. Following these Twitter accounts gives you immediate, mobile-friendly access to Tweets related to education all in one place. As you follow these pages, explore the other education accounts that they Retweet. These may also be applicable to your students path. Dont forget to Retweet helpful articles and posts so your own followers can get this content for their students, as well. And be sure to follow @varsitytutors on Twitter for more educational tips, academic updates, and scholarship opportunities. Happy Tweeting!

A Day in the Life at Brigham Young University

A Day in the Life at Brigham Young University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Lia is a New York City tutor specializing in ACT prep tutoring, Reading tutoring, Biology tutoring, and more. She is a 2009 graduate of Brigham Young University with Bachelors degrees in both Visual Art and Physiology Developmental Biology. See what she had to say about her alma mater: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Lia: Brigham Young Universitys campus is set in a archetypically picturesque location, with looming overhead mountains grandly displaying the seasons, and nearby Sundance serving as the perfect vista for winter or summer past-times. The surrounding town, Provo, is small and extraordinarily friendly. A stroll down University Ave toward Center Street acquaints you with many of the small businesses and locals. After freshman year, most students live off campus, with many commuting mostly by bike or by foot. South of campus is full of BYU-approved housing, including apartment complexes and multiple-room houses; large apartment complexes and resulting communities abound all around the edge of campus as well. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Lia: Depending on the program, of course, almost every professor, TA, and adviser is as available as you proactively seek them to be. Every professor and TA holds office hours, and some classes hold regular extra labs or office hours during which TAs guide you through difficult problem sets or offer other coaching. English and writing tutoring is regularly available in the library through the English department. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Lia: The dorms mostly consist of freshmen, and many of these freshmen form strong groups, usually within their church ward, that last throughout college. Every dorm building has its own culture, with some offering more socialization than others (for example, those that include six students per unit and have individual kitchens usually have less social functions; those that include 1-2 students per unit, without individual units, usually have more). VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Lia: I double majored in Visual Arts: Studio Art and Physiology Developmental Biology, with a minor in Chemistry. I began college intending to apply to medical school, but decided to join the Visual Arts program my junior year and fulfill both degrees. I found that the programs were incredibly different; where the Physiology Developmental Biology program (underneath the Biology department) circulated a large number of students every year and had lectures with student bodies ranging from 50-200, the Visual Arts Department was extremely intimate with classes ranging from 5-20 students. As a result, I was able to get a lot more support in my Visual Arts classes than I was in my science classes, as well as develop stronger mentor relationships. While BYU has an excellent variety of programs and support is available when asked for, its good to do research on class and program sizes to gauge what would best meet ones needs. VT: 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? Lia: There arent any sororities or fraternities on campus, but church wards often provide a lot of social structure. As a freshman, its almost essential to live in the dorms and attend an assigned ward to really live out the social experience. There are also a lot of campus functions and activities, often specifically geared toward freshmen, but these are also often attended by ward groups. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Lia: BYU has a top ranking business school and thus attracts a lot of attention. The Career Center is available as a general support, but usually refer students to specific departments for more specific advice and support. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Lia: The Harold B. Lee Library is an enormous resource with an incredible selection of books, periodicals, and digital resources. Because the H.B.L.L. is so enormous, there are many different rooms for students to reserve for study groups and areas to study individually, as well as computers for use. The student center and dorm lounges are also spacious and comfortable, but most students group in the library. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Lia: Provo, Utah is a small town with several larger, settled businesses and many small businesses. While campus is situated just a half mile or so from the center street of downtown Provo, many students congregate mostly on or within campus. Downtown Provo is a rich, cultural community, however, with great gallery strolls, small businesses, and a thriving music scene, and the students that explore it often integrate into it quickly. Other than the downtown area, which is easily traversable by foot, many students enjoy hikes, bike rides around Utah Lake, weekend trips to Southern Utah, and shopping in Salt Lake City, which is an hours drive north. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Lia: BYU has approximately 30,000 in its student body, lending to large class sizes in most general courses. While the class sizes werent always frustrating, it was also a high priority for me to find courses that offered smaller group sizes for purposes of discussion and stronger support. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Lia: My favorite class at BYU came in my last semester there: Special Problems in Art. In the midst of this course, I was able to make proposals for art exhibits that were particularly experimental and receive approval to install them. One such experience involved a sound art installation, in which a fellow student and I placed recordings of various familiar sounds in ceiling tiles, and set the recordings to play at an interval of four minutes or so. It was amazing watching casually as passersby heard lawn mowers, scrapes, and breaking glass as they walked to class! Check out Lias tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Learning Styles - Private Tutoring

Learning Styles BobbiM Mar 26, 2014 Now lets talk about different learning styles. Learning styles? Yep. The different ways people learn. For me personally I learn easier by seeing things visually. Read these descriptions of each learning style and decide how you learn best. Visual learners: those who learn best by watching or seeing. Visual learners like to be shown how to do things and often learn best through diagrams or by using imagery. If you are a visual learner,(like me!) if someone asks you how to spell a word, you probably have to write it down yourself first, rather than simply trying to spell the word in your head or out loud. Are you a visual learner? Auditory learners: those who learn best by listening or speaking. Auditory learners can learn easily through listening to lectures or by talking information over with a peer. If you are an auditory learner, you probably rarely miss a class lecture and you may participate in study groups for many of your courses. You may rehearse information by saying it over, either to yourself or out loud. Are you an auditory learner? Kinesthetic learners: those who learn best by touching or movement. Kinesthetic learners generally learn best through writing or even typing things out. If you are a Kinesthetic learner, you may rehearse information by writing it several times. You also may enjoy lab courses where there is a hands-on approach to learning. Are you a Kinesthetic learner? Excerpt from College Success Strategies by Sherrie L. Nist and Jodi Patrick Holschuh.

SAT Math Solving Impossible Math Problems

SAT Math Solving Impossible Math Problems ACT SAT Prep and College Admissions Blog The SAT sometimes approaches math a bit differently than we’re used to in math class. One of these differences in approach is in the way some SAT math problems ask us to solve for relationships between variables, rather than the value of one particular variable. These problems can seem very challenging, or even downright impossible, at first glance, because they often give us multiple variables but only one equation. One thing we learn in math class when studying systems of equations is that in order to solve for 2 variables, we usually need 2 separate equations; to solve for 3 variables, we need 3 separate equations; and so on. Certain SAT math problems will appear to violate that general rule and ask us to do something that’s supposed to be impossible, like solving for 2 variables with only 1 equation. When we look more closely at such problems, though, we realize that the SAT is not really asking for the value of each individual variable involved. Instead, we’re asked to find the value of the sum, product, or some other relationship involving 2 or more variables. Let’s look at an example of such a problem: If 4x + 7y + 1 = y â€" 2, What is the value of 2x + 3y? A. -2 B. -1.5 C. -0.5 D. 2 E. 4.5 Explanation and solution: We’re given only one equation, but it involves 2 unknowns: x and y. We really don’t have enough information to solve for the value of x and/or the value of y, but fortunately, that’s not what the question asks us to do. Instead, we are asked to find the value of a sort of relationship that involves both x and y together: 2x + 3y. To do this, we algebraically manipulate the equation that’s given. Instead of trying to isolate x or isolate y, we try to isolate the quantity “2x + 3y”. To do this, we can first subtract y from both sides of the equation, and then subtract 1 from both sides, so that the equation now looks like: 4x + 6y = -3. To finish isolating “2x + 3y”, we divide both sides of the equation by 2 and obtain: 2x + 3y = -1.5. So the correct answer choice is “B”. Let’s look at another example: If the average of x, y, and z is 12, what is the value of 3(x + y + z)? A. 12 B. 24 C. 36 D. 72 E. 108 Explanation and solution: To obtain the average of x, y, and z, we would need to add the 3 numbers together and then divide the resulting sum by 3. Since we are told that their average equals 12, we can express the information as an equation: (x + y + z)/3 = 12. Multiplying both sides of the equation by 3, we obtain: (x + y + z) = 36. To find the value of 3(x + y + z), we can again multiply both sides of the equation by 3 and find that 3(x + y + z) = 108. The correct answer choice is “E”. Notice that in the problem we just solved, we did not solve for the individual values of x, y, or z; that would have required more information than we were given.