Algebra Made Easy

Algebra Made Easy In algebra we have number of shortcuts to do the math in the smartest way. We can use this process in multiplication of numbers. For example, ab is a number and cd is a number. To find the product, we first add ab + d and then can find the product of b and d. We can write the result in the unit place before ab+ d. Example 1: Find the product of 13 and 12 by hard way and smarter way. Solution: First we need to discuss about the hard way. That is 13 X 12 2 6 1 3 x 1 5 6 So the product of 13 and 12 is 156. Now we can discuss about smarter way to find the product of 13 and 12. First we can add the 13 and 2, its equals to 13 + 2 = 15. But we can take 15 as 10s digit and 100s digit numbers. This means we need to fill units digit. Next we can take the product of units digits, That is 3 x 2 = 6 We can write the number 6 That number is 156. Example 2: Find the product of 17 and 11 by hard way and smarter way. Solution: We know 17 x 11 = 187 Now we can discuss about smarter way to find the product of 17 and 11. First we can add the 17 and 1, its equals to 17 + 1 = 18. But we can take 18 as 10s digit and 100s digit numbers. This means we need to fill units digit. Next we can take the product of units digits, That is 7 x 1 = 7 We can write the number 7 That number is 187.

College Search Tip Keep and Use a Calendar

College Search Tip Keep and Use a Calendar If you are embarking on that challenging college search, there is one major aspect that must constantly be on your mind: deadlines, deadlines, deadlines. Without keeping track of these, you might as well say goodbye to an easy decision-making process now. Regarding your campus visits, early-decision time frames, SAT registration periods, and so much more you probably havent even thought of yet, youre going to be very sorry later on if you didnt document these down somewhere outside of your mind. Here is some great strategy tips for college applications and admissionsthat you may find useful as well. First things first, settle on a specific material for this schedule-keeping of yours. It doesnt necessarily have to be a formal calendar although if that works for you, go right ahead! You could use a classic 12-monther hanging from your wall, a hand-held planner, a reminder application on your smart phone, or a virtual calendar on your computer. The options go on and on. Pick a format that you understand. If you attempt to organize all of your information in a system that appears extremely complex, dont expect good results to come easily. Why pile on more work than you have to? Select a method that is aesthetically pleasing as well. Even if you are not a neat-freak who loves things to always look their best, this is still important. This isnt about style, its about making your schedule simple to read and comprehend. No one has an easy time making sense of something that is difficult to look at. Plus, if youre having an ally help you out with this college search, youll want them to be able to look at your deadlines and understand them without your help every second. This is all about setting a helpful foundation for you to work off of. Once youve got the basic calendar/planner picked out and ready to use, go through a few steps so you can map out the journey of your college search accurately. You may also want to check out these tips on how to prepare for the college search.1. Organize your deadlines one category at a time: As previously mentioned, there are going to be tons of deadlines for things that havent even crossed your mind yet. Take some time and figure all of those out ahead of time. Check the application deadlines for every school youre even remotely thinking about. Moreover, get down every deadline each of those schools has. You never know when you might get confident about a college and want to apply Early-Decision at the last moment. If you havent taken the SAT and/or ACT yet, research where they are offered in your city and when. Dont just bank on one date; give yourself time to take it again if you need to and more importantly, plan a time to take it again before all of your application deadlines.2 . Set up a reminder system: Sometimes its not enough to just write/type all of those deadlines down. Its also not always enough to write/type them down just once on the actual due date. Think about it if you look at the calendar day by day and therefore dont see the application deadline for XYZ University until the day that deadline has occurred, that calendar system is not going to be of much help. It is crucial that you set up a way for you to be fully aware of when these deadlines are approaching, not just when they happen. Maybe that means you need to write down warning deadlines a couple of weeks beforehand? Maybe you should set additional alarms along the way to keep things progressing smoothly. Do whatever it takes.3. Make this calendar your best friend: Seriously, learn to love this planner of yours. The effort put into it will be a waste if you dont treat it with the attentive nature it deserves. More specifically, this is the attentive nature you deserve in order to be pr oductive in your college search. As much as you are consulting books, websites, other students, and campus tours about your big decision, none of those factors will be able to be put into play if important deadlines are carelessly passed over. When you figure out how to make this calendar an integral part of your life, you wont miss a beat of the adventure that is your college search. You may also want to check out these 6 habits to help you become a more organized student. Think of this as the anchor for your university exploration. You cant sufficiently get started without it. Organization will never have felt so good.

GCSE Religious Studies What is Pancake Day

GCSE Religious Studies What is Pancake Day Who’s looking forward to Pancake Day tomorrow? Everyone of course! But who knows why we celebrate it, and how it’s relevant to your GCSE Religious Studies..? Take some time out from pancake-tossing competitions and filling-creating battles to find out. You can even use this tutorial as some easy-going revision material. Pancake Day’s proper name is in fact Shrove Tuesday. ‘Shrove’ comes from the word ‘shrive’, meaning confess and receive forgiveness for your sins. Shrove Tuesday is a day of penitence and confessing of sins to cleanse the soul before Ash Wednesday when the Christian fasting period of Lent begins. What is Lent? Lent is the period of 40 days leading up to Easter. During this period, Christians reflect on Jesus Christ’s withdrawal into the desert just after his baptism, when he fasted for 40 days. During Lent Christians often try to follow Jesus’ example by giving up luxuries, practicing more self-discipline and devoting time to prayer. Lent is also a preparation for the self-sacrifice Jesus made at Easter. Whereas the Easter feast celebrates the resurrection (rising from the dead) of Jesus, the Lent fast considers the events leading up to his death on the cross. This pattern of a fast leading up to a feast is found elsewhere in Christianity - the most well-known example being Advent and Christmas. The number 40 is important elsewhere in Christianity too: in the flood (the one with Noah’s Ark) it rained for 40 days and nights, and the Israelites lived in the desert for 40 years after the Exodus from Egypt before entering Canaan. Count up the days between Shrove Tuesday (4th March) and Easter (20th April); do they actually add up to 40? Can you figure out why not? What has Pancake Day got to do with all of this? Shrove Tuesday is a day of celebration because it is the last chance to indulge yourself before Lent starts. Traditionally during Lent, Christians would not eat foods such as meat, fats, eggs and milky foods. And of course, these foods need to be used up so that they don’t go off during Lent.  What uses up eggs, fats and milk, with a just a little bit of flour?…PANCAKES! As it happens, in the Northern hemisphere Lent coincides with a period when these foods tend to be in short supply anyway… Elsewhere, Shrove Tuesday is known as Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, because of all the rich fatty foods eaten up. So, whilst you've been  tucking into your pancakes this week (we may still be eating some in the office!)  think about the religious meaning behind them and impress your R.E. teacher or tutor with all your inside knowledge. Why not have a go at giving up something yourself for Lent? All of us at the Tutorfair office will be. You don’t have to be religious. It’s a good opportunity to test your willpower and give up some of those unhealthy snacks that your body probably won’t miss for 40 days, or some of those bad habits that do nothing for your concentration. (No, giving up your GCSE revision does not count!) It will definitely make you look forward to Easter even more! Need some extra help in preparation for your Religious Studies GCSE exam? Here’s a selection of some of Tutorfair’s tutors who could help you out!

So You Want to Study Physics

So You Want to Study Physics When I tell people that I have my degree in physics, I get a wide range of reactions. There is a lot of awe, a lot of people don’t really know what was involved, and a lot of people get intimidated. But when people ask me why I did this for my degree, I cannot stress strongly enough how rewarding a subject it can be. Physics is the science that describes the fundamentals of everything, the how, why and what in every situation. It describes behaviors on every scale, from the subatomic to the intergalactic. But what kind of person will find physics the most enjoyable?The traditional image of a physicist is an old, frizzy haired white man with thick glasses and a forehead full of wrinkles. But physics is a very open and accepting field. Some of the leading researchers in the most exciting fields of physics fly straight in the face of that stereotype. There are so many exciting fields of research that anyone with a curious mind and the ability to ask the right questions can excel in it . Anyone can be a great physicist, so what do you need to do in order to get ready to study physics?Physics has often been described as math with an application, so having a strong fundamental understanding of math is important. A lot of college physics courses will start with an advanced math class to help incoming students solidify their understanding of algebra and calculus. In truth, a lot of people with a practical mind will find that calculus makes a lot more sense when you have a practical use for it.Aside from a strong math basis, prospective physics majors would be well served to take both the AP Physics 1 and 2 exams in order to prepare to take the SAT Subject Test in Physics. The breadth of subjects required to study physics at college is substantial, and the SAT Subject test covers a large majority of these fundamentals.The great thing about the range and diversity of physics is that there are many different areas to find your passion. You mind find that studying the for mation and collision of galaxies makes your pulse race, or that the collision of photons in a particle accelerator is what makes you tick.Whatever you find that strikes your interest, there is a field of physics for you!  AJ Tutoring has a fantastic physics team, and if you would like support to advance your physics career please don’t hesitate to reach out to us today!

Switching from Private to Public High School 5 Tips

Switching from Private to Public High School 5 Tips 5 Tips for Switching from Private to Public High School 5 Tips for Switching from Private to Public High School Some kids will start out in a private school setting from the time they are young and then find themselves transitioning to a public middle or high school. This transition is something that can be done successfully, but it can also be a challenge especially if kids dont know what to expect. Although each school situation will be different, there are a few universal situations that can help a student prepare for the impending transition. 1. Classroom size One of the major differences between a private and public high school/middle school is the number of students in the classroom. A private school will serve a small to a moderate number of students who hail from the surrounding towns. A public school however, will serve any and all students who live in the local area. When transitioning from private to public school students should be aware that they will likely be 1 of 40, not 1 of 15. If they want the same level of participation they had at their previous school, they should sit in the first two rows and visit the teacher during extra help hours (READ: 5 Things That Can Ruin Your Study Space). 2. Attention from your teacher Because a private school teacher may have as little as 15 students in the class, they can generally get to know each student -and their learning style, their strengths, and weaknesses- individually. This means that a student who is starting to falter will get prompt attention whether they want it or not. More supervision can equal higher grades in some situations. A teacher who has 40+ students in class may not be able to logistically attend to the individual needs of every student, as a result, transitioning students are encouraged to take the initiative to speak up and let their teacher know if they didnt understand an assignment or if they need extra help with a specific concept. All teachers are there to help, but its important to ask. 3. Campus size In addition to a larger classroom size, students who will be starting at a public school will often find themselves navigating a much larger campus than they are used to. During this transition, students can feel overwhelmed or even lost. Some public high schools are as big as a small college campus. Its a good idea to take a tour of the campus before the first day of school and figure out where each class is located. Additionally, students should locate the library, lunch area, and front office. Middle school students will likely have an assigned buddy to take them around the first week, but high school students will probably be left to their own devices (READ: 4 Differences Between High School and College). 4. Core curriculum Because the state mandated public school curriculum, they are relatively inflexible. Students will have a choice of elective class and perhaps a choice between honors and standard classes, but for the most part their schedule will be chosen for them. This can be a big change if a student was used to petitioning into an alternate class with a favorite teacher or being excused from one class for another. 5. After school activities In general, both public and private schools offer extracurricular and after school activities. Students who are adjusting to a new social setting should consider joining a club or group so they can make a few new friends straight away. Because changing schools can be a bit overwhelming, getting to know new people can be a big benefit! Making the transition from private to public high school is challenging. Make the adjust smoother with the help of a private Irvine academic tutor. Call us today for more information. 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.

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Test 2. Common entrance exams,11+/13+ Here is our second test for you to practice for the common entrance exams. Questions by courtesy of Galore Park for the ISEB board. At a funfair there was a stall where people could roll a die. (courtesy of Galore Park) ROLL THE DIE 1 to enter Choose your own die Roll a six and win 6 Tim thought about this and decided to have six tries, knowing that he'd spend 6, and thinking that he'd be bound to win 6 on one of his six rolls, so he couldn't lose! Since blue is his favourite colour, he choose a blue die and rolled it six times. He was dismayed to discover he didn't roll a single six. The numbers he rolled were: 5, 2, 3, 1, 2, 4 Tim claimed that the die must be biased! (a) (i) What do you think about Tim's strategy? (ii) Do you think the die was biased? The stall holder told Tim to choose another die and try again, free of charge. This time Tim chose a large gold coloured die and rolled 1 six times. (b) Do you think that this second die is fair? (c) Describe a sensible way to finding out if a die is biased. (d) Suggest a way in which the stall holder can be fairly certain that he will make money. Give an example of an event which: (a) is impossible (b) is very unlikely (c) is unlikely (d) has an even chance of happening (e) is likely (f) is very likely (g) is certain to happen

5 online resources for Biology tutors

5 online resources for Biology tutors Students of Biology don't need to restrict their exam revision to the lab. There are lots of handy online resources that private tutors and home tutors can access to help their Biology students brush up on the subject. Here's our pick of the bunch: 1. Mark Rothery's Biology Website. Mark is a science teacher who has thoughtfully put together this selection of revision aids and past papers. Students can mark themselves online. http://www.mrothery.co.uk/ 2. Edexcel is one of the UK's leading providers of qualifications. This is their GCSE Biology page, which brings together an assortment of resources for teachers and students including past papers and a definition of scientific terms. http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse-leg/science/biology/Pages/default.aspx 3. St Peter's School in Cambridgeshire has put together this charming site to help pupils of both GCSE and A-Level Biology. There are lots of exercises and fun resources to bring the subject to life. http://www.smallmonkey.co.uk/bioweb1/page31.html 4. Get Revising lets students share revision resources and form online study groups. Registration is compulsory but free and will allow you to enjoy these great biology notes. http://getrevising.co.uk/resources/biology_revision_notes 5. First Tutors recommends a number of textbooks and resources for Biology students that can really help with homework and exam revision. https://www.firsttutors.com/uk/learning-resources.php