Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Maths Tuition A Guide To Differentiation And Integration

Maths Tuition A Guide To Differentiation And Integration A Maths Tutor Guide to Differentiation And Integration ChaptersWhat Is Differentiation?When And Where Might I Need To Use Differentiation?An Introduction To Basic Differentiation TechniquesAn Introduction To Integration TechniquesOnce you have rearranged the formula, you can then safely integrate on both sides like[`int_{}^{} u frac{ ext{d}v}{ ext{d}x} dx = int_{}^{} frac{ ext{d}(uv)}{ ext{d}x} dx - int_{}^{} v frac{ ext{d}u}{ ext{d}x}dx`]before the final step, which is to simplify the entire formula.This will ultimately leave you with[`int_{}^{} u frac{ ext{d}v}{ ext{d}x} dx = u v - int_{}^{} v frac{ ext{d}u}{ ext{d}x}dx`]If you are a English student too, think of the above process of simplifying the formula as sort of a way to write it in shorthand.Why Do I Need To Learn Integration Techniques?When we have so many pieces of software that can now use Integration techniques to simplify and work out formulas, why do we need to learn about the methods as students?The simple answer is that nobody really knows if they will actually use these tools in the future, but isn't it nice to know how the technology you are using operates and to know that you could potentially do the working out in the event that computers ever become extinct, albeit a little slower (not that we can expect that to happen any time soon!)?While some may think that these techniques have no practical application and are therefore a bit of a waste of time, it is important to remind oneself that the professionals behind the syllabus are merely trying to help you build up an intellectual understanding of complicated mathematical processes while encouraging you to develop logical intuition.Remember also that, while your A Level course may offer a somewhat rigid approach to learning techniques related to Differentiation and Integration, you will have the opportunity in future to learn different patterns, some that may even be self-taught, if you ever decide to follows steps and processes without the aid of a computer. Or you can learn them with maths tut ors who will help you find the technique best suited to your learning style.Whether this is as part of a degree, a Masters degree or during your mathematical career, you will no doubt find some (if not tonnes of) uses for the methods taught during this A Level course.For more Maths lessons, see below:Solving Exponentials and Logs: A guide  Solving Mechanic Forces: A guide

Friday, March 6, 2020

5 Things Online Tutoring Services Wont Tell You

5 Things Online Tutoring Services Wont Tell You Often businesses are not upfront saying what they do not offer. This may lack fulfilling the expectation level of the customer. Let’s check what it is for online tutoring Your child will learn from different tutors: The primary aim of taking one-to-one tutoring is to get personalized care of your child’s need. The personalized care is possible only when your child takes session from one tutor. However, many online tutoring companies do not guarantee that your child will learn from single tutor. The tutor keeps on changing employing various teaching styles. Tutoring online services cannot handle learning disabilities: Often parents of the child having minor development disorders or dyslexia turn around to online tutoring services to fix the problems the child is facing at the school. Some reputed tutoring centers are equipped to handle such disorders, but other online tutors come with the answer that they cannot identify or manage mental disabilities.     So if you have already diagnosed with learning disabilities then look for the tutor who have special skills with advanced learning tools and techniques that manage such disorders. Online tutoring is a cheaper way than others: Often online tutoring services claim that they offer cheap and affordable tutoring. However, if your child is academically good but due to lack of time if your child requires some assistance in daily homework then online tutoring is a costly option. In such cases, your child can definitely take help from peer tutoring at school or get low-cost private tutoring. Online tutoring, one-stop destination for academic help-much like a marketing strategy: Often online tutoring websites boast as one-stop destination for all kinds of academic help. But the question does it provide superior quality of tutoring to the students who requires assistance in all the subjects? Does it guarantee A+ grade in all the subjects? Perhaps, many of tutoring services do not give expected improvement in academic scores for each of the subjects offered. It seems like “Online tutoring-One stop destination” more serves marketing aspect rather than satisfying quality tutoring needs. Just confirm about the quality standards especially for Math, English, Science tutor. Offer scholarships but not upfront about it: None of the online tutoring services offer scholarship or financial aid directly. They do not announce but offer financial aids to children who cannot afford it. Often tutoring companies give some discounts to the children who enroll for some 30-40 hours of tutoring. They even offer more room for discounts on negotiation and client’s financial status.

Special Dorothy was a guest of Meloney Hall on Lights, Camera, HOA - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Special Dorothy was a Catch this short recorded Hangout hosted by Meloney Hall where Im interviewed about insights on Introverts.  I have a chart in it to help you understand that most of us possess both Introvert and Extrovert traits.  Enjoy… OFFICE POLITICS Power-Influence-Office Politics: it comes down to your Strategic Relationships and understanding of how you build each one of these elements. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my video that outlines all of this and meaningful actions you can take today! Start watching now: CLICK HERE! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

Thursday, March 5, 2020

14 Tips to Construct the Perfect Work Resume - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / 14 Tips to Construct the Perfect Work Resume - Introvert Whisperer 14 Tips to Construct the Perfect Work Resume Did you know Google gets around 3 million applications a year but only hires about 7,000 people? With so much competition not just at Google but almost everywhere, even landing an interview somewhere becomes a difficult task. A typical recruiter goes through hundreds of resumes in a single day and skims through each one for only 15-20 seconds. So how does one stand out among his or her peers and surmount these overwhelming odds? Well, the answer is pretty simple. Create a stellar resume that catches the attention of the recruiter. In order to do this, your resume must be well optimized with clear subsections, a clean scannable format, well-optimized bullet points, lots of action words, quantification of achievements and much more. A lot of people tend to use the same conventional format, use the same action words and in fact, list the same set of hobbies that everyone else has added in their job resume. This usually backfires as there’s limited differentiating factor and ultimately leads to rejection. Hence it is no wonder 98% of the applicants, don’t even make the first cut. So, to start with, you can make your resume easily skimmable by implementing the 1-Page Rule. Fitting all the information in one page helps the recruiter go through the entire resume quickly and look for any relevant information. In case you have significant work ex. (8 years+) then a 2-page resume is also viable. Use a standard font like Arial which is legible and easy on the eyes. Be selective with your content. Mention only the most recent and relevant work experience. Same goes with education. Action words are basically keywords that the recruiter is looking for while browsing through resumes. Make sure your resume contains them. And before sending your resume, make sure you have the resume proofread by another person to look for any grammatical or formatting errors. Implementing these few tips will go a long way in improving one’s resume. To make your job easier, we have drafted an infographic which would give you a snapshot view of how to go about a resume which grabs attention. Want more detailed tips? Check out these 23 tips to make a perfect job resume.

Miller Analogies Test (MAT) Review Series Pivot Terms

Miller Analogies Test (MAT) Review Series Pivot Terms GRE/MAT Graduate School Blog In this continuation of ourMAT review video series, we approach working through a standard MAT style Analogy via a technique using the “Pivot Term.” A “Pivot term” is a term that cannot relate to the blank in the analogy; ithelps you correctly determine the relationship between the given terms in the original analogy before evaluating answer choices.It’s imperative to identify thisrelationship before looking to the answer choices, as you will be better able to narrow your focus to pair the blank to one term vs. anything in the list of choices. Key pointers from this video: Identify the pivot term in the analogy Articulate the original analogy and identify the specific relationship between the pair Apply this relationship to help you fill in the blank by eliminating answer choices which don’t fit the relationship The MAT likes to pair one familiar term to one unfamiliar term in the given analogy, which can make it harder to eliminate answer choices. Avoid trap answer choices which offer a simple relationship such as, A is like B C is like D. This video was produced byMyGuruDirector of Online Instructionand expert online MAT tutor Stefan Maisnier. Visit ourYouTube channelfor more MAT analogy videos.

How A Students Mindset Impact Academic Performance

How A Students Mindset Impact Academic Performance Im just not a good reader.  Im not a geometry person.  We hear comments like these from our students all the time at AJ Tutoring, unfortunately.   While these may seem like harmless off-the-cuff remarks, they can reveal quite a bit about a students mindset and attitude towards challenges.Fixed vs. growth mindsets in studentsSome of our tutors and leadership team recently read Carol Dwecks book  Mindset:The New Psychology of Success.  In  Mindset, Dweck, a psychologist, examines the difference between  fixed and growth  mindsets.  According to Dweck, hallmarks of the growth mindset include an openness to learning new subjects, the ability to persevere in the face of difficulty, and the willingness to fail while trying something new.   In contrast, fixed mindset students tend to be afraid of failure, resistant to challenges, and unwilling to put in much effort to master a new concept.   Its possible for students to exhibit a growth mindset in some areas of life, for example athleti cs, while being entrenched in a fixed mindset in academics.Whats wrong with a fixed mindset?A fixed mindset is problematic for both our test prep and academic tutoring students.   Test prep students who have a fixed mindset are often afraid to take risks and try a new approach to a tricky math problem, preferring to try the same old algebra when they could solve the problem more quickly working backwards from the answer choices.   When fixed mindset students get problems wrong, they see the misses as evidence that theyre no good at the SAT and theyll never improve, rather than just a sign that they need to try a new approach or work more carefully.Fixed mindset academic tutoring students often to come us with a closed mind about how successful they can be in a particular class.   Whether they have a history of struggling with math or being behind grade level in reading comprehension, theyre not optimistic about their ability to learn and improve their grades.How can we encourage a g rowth mindset in test prep and academic tutoring students?Praise wisely!   Praise your students process (her effort, strategies, focus, and perseverance) rather than her intelligence or the outcome of a test.Educate your student about the growth mindset.   Tell him that every time he moves out of his comfort zone and tries something difficult, neurons in his brain are forming new, stronger connections.   Just knowing this fact has a measurable impact on students performance![Click image below to view Carol Dwecks TED talk on mindset]

Tips From an Irvine Math Tutor Focus on Math Over Summer

Tips From an Irvine Math Tutor Focus on Math Over Summer 5 Reasons to Focus on Math Over Summer Break Irvine Math Tutoring Summer is in full swing and kids are enjoying outdoor activities and summer camp. Focusing on numbers is probably one of the last things on younger students’ minds right now, but there are lots of great reasons for students to focus on math over the summer break. Kids dont need to spend every single day working on facts and figures, but a little bit of review can make their academic lives a lot easier once school starts up again in the fall. Whether a student is in 2nd grade or preparing to take college entrance exams, math is something best learned one concept at a time and with plenty of concentration our private Irvine math tutors are here to help you get ahead on your studies.. 1.   General review Some students are great at math but forget basic formulas and building blocks over the summer. Doing just a little bit of review here and there can help younger students remember everything they learned in the previous year so they can be successful in the fall. Some teachers have a luxury of doing review the first month of school, but others are required to delve right into new concepts, which can be frustrating for students who dont remember the formulas they memorized last spring. 2. Concentrate on a challenging topic Math is one of the core subjects, and something students will utilize in many future careers, but its also one of the most difficult subjects. Often, students will understand math in general but will get tripped up over one or two different topics within their math courses. This leaves kids at a disadvantage because they become frustrated and dont develop the skills they need to move on to the next concept. Students can work with a one-on-one tutor over the summer to help them master difficult concepts, so they feel confident and positive about math and can be successful throughout the year (READ: 5 Signs You Need a Math Tutor in College). 3. College prep The SAT and ACT exams are pretty demanding when it comes to math competency. Students will need to know how to calculate a ton of different formulas, choose the best answer, and differentiate between different concepts. To make it even, harder students will be doing all of this while the clock ticks towards the end of the test. One of the best ways to make college prep level math easier is to work on it over the summer when students have enough time to concentrate on just one or two subjects. This will not only make life easier in the fall, but it will also give students an opportunity to reach their college dreams. 4. STEM STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. Students who have a chance to work on math over the summer also perform better in classes that utilize STEM skills. There are so many college and career opportunities in STEM, but students will need to understand math at an advanced level to be successful in this broader range of topics. 5. Personal-finance One of the best things students can do before they go off to college is learning how to manage their own money. Although they wont need advanced math skills while still a college student, they should know the basics of personal finance. Students need to know the cause-and-effect of taking out student loans, managing their credit, and balancing a budget without the benefit of a full-time salary. Students who know even the basics of money management will have a lot easier time on campus because they wont be worrying about how to pay tuition or buy groceries, allowing them to focus 100% of their energy towards their education and future career. From pre-algebra to statistics, our private Irvine math tutors are here to help you get ahead this summer. Call us today to learn more. 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.