What Does the Maths Tutor do?

What Does the Maths Tutor do?An English Language tutor is a professional who has a degree in a specific subject or area and has completed a one to four year course. A tutor may also have received an alternative qualification for teaching. Many of these courses will be in a particular subject, which will come in handy when the student comes for further education and the course is in the language of the country they live in.The tutor is usually trained in the classroom, so when it comes to teaching the students, they are experienced and most likely have first hand experience with the rules of the classroom. This means that they have a sound understanding of how the whole procedure goes and what type of messages they should convey to the students. They must also be a good communicator and be able to make sure that the students understand everything. It is the job of the tutor to give the students the advice and education they need.One of the jobs of a tutor is to keep track of the other students and to ensure that all the students are in a class for the required time. In the beginning, this may sound like a very hard job, but one thing the tutor must keep in mind is that the student has to learn new things every day. The tutor needs to keep the pace and ensure that the student is not kept behind because of the teacher who takes too long to teach. The good news is that the tutor can usually keep their job when a student does not have a fixed timetable, but must still do the lesson.The tutor will help with many different things, from writing letters to the students to taking part in other activities like asking them to write essays. The tutor will also help the students when it comes to testing, as this is a very important step in learning. When tests are needed, it is essential that the student is able to pass the tests without much difficulty. When tests are to be taken, a tutor is always there to help with the test papers and answers. The tutor can help in any wa y they can, whether it is answering questions in a lesson or with the written assignments.Lessons are usually held once a week. The tutor can help the students with their assignments during lessons and will also explain them to the students. As a tutor, they will be the one who will work on the tests and instructions and will also find out what the student has learned from the exams. This is a great time for the students to get their homework finished and ready for the exams to come. For the students, being tested is the way to know whether they are getting a good grade or not.Tutors are very popular nowadays because of the increase in the number of students who are studying and those who are on their way to going to college. It is extremely important for them to have knowledge and experience, as the skills learnt in the classroom cannot be transferred to the exams. Some students need the tutor to have knowledge of a certain subject. They want to know that the tutor knows their subj ect, and they are not wasting their time.These tutors are available for people with an English language qualification, as this is the main topic of study at universities today. Teachers who teach in schools and colleges also use tutors, but their level of knowledge is slightly lower than the tutor's. The tutor is a great option for someone looking for an alternative way to learn and it should not be taken lightly, as the education one gets is invaluable.

Italian Grammar Exploring Cognates and False Cognates

Italian Grammar Exploring Cognates and False Cognates Suzy S. Italian grammar can be a tough thing for beginners to master. Below, Italian teacher Giulio G. gives a brief lesson in recognizing Italian cognates and false cognates Although  English and Italian belong to two different language families, they have lexis similarities. In fact, it is estimated that around 30 percent of the English vocabulary comes from Romance and Latin sources. Its for this exact reason why  it is possible to find many cognatesor words that sound or are spelled the same or in a similar waybetween English and Italian. Learning these cognates can help you improve your Italian grammar as well as expand your vocabulary. Below is list of Italian cognates broken down into several different categories. 1. Words that  are different due to the final  letter Acrobata-Acrobat Altare-Altar Concerto-Concert Errore-Error Dollaro-Dollar Moderno-Modern Problema-Problem Poeta-Poet 2. Words that  have a different vowel at the end Cura-Cure Futuro-Future Minuto-Minute Nativo-Native Paradiso-Paradise Senso-Sense Temperatura-Temperature Universo-Universe 3. Words that  end in â€"ale in Italian and end in â€"al in English Accidentale-Accidental Artificiale-Artificial Canale-Canal Finale-Final Naturale-Natural Originale-Original Vitale-Vital 4. Words that end in â€"bile in Italian and end in â€"ble in English Adorabile-Adorable Impossibile-Impossible Miserabile-Miserable Terribile-Terrible Responsabile-Responsible 5. Words that  end in ­â€"ente/-ante in Italian and end in â€"ent/-ant in English Diligente-Diligent Ingrediente-Ingredient Recente-Recent Eloquente-Eloquent Tollerante-Tolerant 6. Words that  end in â€"ia  in Italian and end in â€"y in English Archeologia-Archaeology Democrazia-Democracy Lotteria-Lottery Melodia-Melody Sinfonia-Symphony As any Italian teacher will tell you, its important to be careful with cognates. Languages can sometimes be tricky and also present false cognateswords that look similar between two languages but have different meanings. Below are a list of common Italian false cognates. Candido-clean Crudo uncooked Genitori-parents Magazzino-store Assistere-to be present Attendere-to wait for Confrontare to compare Intendere- to understand Tastare to touch Avviso warning Attico penthouse Estate-summer Firma-signature Pace-Peace When beginning to learn Italian  grammar, its important to familiarize yourself with  these cognates and false cognates. This way, you will be able to  avoid making an embarrassing mistake when speaking with a native Italian. Unfortunately, theres no easy way to remember Italian cognates and false cognates;  rather youre best bet is to try to  memorize these words by using them as often as possible or playing  Italian grammar  exercises. Post Author:  Giulio G. Giulio  G. teaches in-person Italian lessons in New York City. He is originally from Florence, Italy and is currently a student at the University of Florence for Languages and Intercultural Relations. He has been teaching lessons since 2009.  Learn more about Giulio  here! Photo by  vic xia 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

Slope Definition Math

Slope Definition Math Slope is calculated by the change of y axis co-ordinates over the change in x axis co-ordinates. Slope is defined as rise over run. Slope of a straight line gives the orientation of the line with respect to the co-ordinate axes. The slope of a line is the same for all the points on the straight line. The slope of the line is used in different formulas such as slope intercept form, slope point form etc. which help in writing the equation of the straight lines. Example 1: Find the slope of the straight line passing through the two points (2, 3) and (9, - 4)? Solution: Given are the two points (2, 3) and (9, - 4) from a straight line. Slope = change in y coordinates / change in the x coordinates. Here for the given two points slope = (-4 (3)) / (9 (2)) = -4-3/ 9-2. Slope = -7/ -7 = 7/7. Simplifying slope = 1/1 Hence slope of the straight line passing through the given points = 1. Example 2: Find the slope of the straight line passing through the two points (5, 6) and (8, 7)? Solution: Given are the two points (5, 6) and (8, 7) from a straight line. Slope = change in y coordinates / change in the x coordinates. Here for the given two points slope = (7 (6)) / (8 (5)) = 7 - 6 / 8 5 = 1/3. Hence slope of the straight line passing through the given points = 1/3.

How To Solve For y

How To Solve For y Lets take an algebraic equation to show the steps to solve for y. Example 1: - Solve the equation 2 y + 9 = 10 for y. Solution: - 2 y + 9 = 10 (1) Instruction Solution Try to free the L.H.S. from the constant. So subtract 9 to both sides of the equation (1). (2y + 9) 9 = 10 9 2 y = 1 (2) Remove the coefficient of y. Therefore divide both sides by two of equation (2) 2 y / 2 = 1 /2 y = 1 / 2 Therefore y = Question 2:- If 4 y + 2 = 6 y 3, find the value of y. Solution: - 4 y + 2 = 6 y 3 (1) Instruction Solution Try to free the L.H.S. from the constant. So subtract 2 to both sides of the equation (1) (4 y + 2) 2 = (6 y 3) 2 Or, 4 y + 2 2 = 6 y 3 2 Or, 4 y = 6 y 5 (2) Try to free the R.H.S. from the variable i.e., y. Therefore subtract 6y to both sides of the equation. 4 y 6y = (6 y 5) 6y -2 y = - 5 (3) Remove the coefficient of y. Therefore divide both sides by - 2 of equation (3) -2y / - 2 = - 5 / - 2 y = 5 / 2 Therefore y = 5/2

Enjoy Online Tutoring by Getting Complete Guidance from the Educational Experts

Enjoy Online Tutoring by Getting Complete Guidance from the Educational Experts 0SHARESShare May it be any industry; Internet is playing a key role in influencing our lifestyle. Till few years ago, the potential of the Internet was not predicted that it would facilitate education in the way it has been reached today. Today, the internet is widely used for spreading knowledge and learning. The number of students resorting to the Internet is increasing day by day learn important topics and do their regular homework. The online tutoring  website offer resourceful education to students of all age groups. Learning is a continuous process that requires thorough understanding of topics and concepts. School education is comprised of curricular activities and academics where students often fail to pay enough attention. The learning that includes distraction results into bad performance. The study says that online tutors  enhance the concentration of students with fun based learning activities. The student learns faster when learned from an online tutor. Often, good tutoring websites are interactive to involve the students. The student is welcomed into playful learning ambiance where each topic is presented in a unique interactive mode that interests the students. A playful tutoring does not realize student when he learned the most difficult topic. Slide show, presentation, movies, documentaries has become a standard part of the virtual classroom. A history lesson is taught like narrating a story and Math concepts are learnt using puzzles and interactive games. The internet is accessed right from the home gives a lot convenience to students, parents and tutors. It saves a lot of time traveling here and there for local tuition classes. They get better guidance from well qualified experienced tutors. The students from K-12 grade to college grads can get complete guidance from the educational experts all across the world. The tutors offer guidance on the subjects that form the part of the curriculum. [starbox id=admin]

Congratulations! 96% of Heart Students Meet Growth Goals

Congratulations! 96% of Heart Students Meet Growth Goals Congratulations, Heart Students and Tutors! 96% Meet Growth Goals Congratulations, Heart Students and Tutors! 96% Meet Growth Goals June 19, 2015 By Emily Elliott, Executive Director With school wrapping up and students away for the summer, we want to reflect on and celebrate what has been accomplished by Heart’s 236 students, with the help of their tutors, this year. Students are enrolled in Heart based on the recommendation of their teachers. Typically, these students are one to two years below grade level in math and are missing foundational math concepts (counting, more vs. less, base-ten, place value). These concepts form the building blocks of understanding how numbers work. Research shows that gaps in any one of these concepts can prevent student growth and cause them to fall further and further behind. Gaps in these foundational concepts become especially apparent in higher levels of math. They can ultimately be gatekeepers to high school graduation, post-secondary education, and employment. At the beginning of the year, each Heart student goes through a 30-minute, one-on-one, research-based assessment â€" “count this… explain this… compare this…” â€" diagnosing which specific building block concepts are weak or missing. Students take the same assessment at the end of the year. Here is the cause for celebration: At the beginning of the year, Heart students showed mastery in 678 building block skills, collectively, or 32% of the building block skills needed, based on grade level standards. At the end of the year, after 4,248 hours of volunteer-delivered, one-on-one instruction, Heart students showed mastery in 1,311 building block skills, or 63% of the total needed â€" an increase of 31% towards closing the gap for meeting grade level standards. If a student can show growth in two or more of the building block skills, meaningful growth has been accomplished, according to our advisors at UNC Charlotte and in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Elementary Math Department. This is our program goal. This past year, 96% of Heart students met this program goal, growing in two or more building block concept areas. On average, students grew in 4.3 concept areas. Newfound skills, combined with the boost in confidence that comes from having a personal tutor, can be an extremely powerful formula. Heart students, tutors, and staff measure and celebrate the growth throughout the year. The icing on the cake comes in May with an excited text from a third grade teacher â€" “EOG scores are in! My Heart students did amazingly!” or from a student herself, telling her tutor at fifth grade graduation â€" “I passed!” Thank you to each and every one of the 265 volunteers who came week after week to act as cheerleaders and guides, making a tremendous difference to our inspiring students who are finding out they are not “bad” at math after all.

Applying for University

Applying for University Preparing your application for university? Here at Tutorfair we are here to support you with your next big step! Completing  your application   With over 37,000 courses on offer through the UCAS system alone putting together an application for university can feel exceedingly overwhelming. However, it's important you choose a subject that you will enjoy and presents the best opportunities for you. To find out more about each course, why not have a look at what modules you'll be taking and what the course entails. Looking for tips on university applications? Ex-deputy Headmistress Sarah C has written a blog post with her top tips on how to apply for university, which includes some great resources that will help with your application! Make note of key dates To ensure you don't miss out on applying to your top choice, ensure you make a note of application deadlines and other requirements. For the majority of courses the application deadline is on 15 January 2020. However, for some subjects such as medicine, veterinary medicine/ science and dentistry, or for some universities such as Oxford and Cambridge, applications are required in October 2019. For more advice on studying a degree at university, college or a conservatoire you can visit the UCAS website. It is never too late to seek out some extra help. Here at Tutorfair we have a host of fantastic tutors who offer tuition in various subjects at university level.

Independence and Confidence are the Key to this Future Engineers Motivation

Independence and Confidence are the Key to this Future Engineers Motivation Independence and Confidence are the Key to this Future Engineers Motivation Shrishant, 12-years-old,MathLevelM Reading Program Completer 12-year-old Shrishant isprepared to take on any challengethat is thrown his way.Whetherhe’scompeting ina schoolspelling bee,enteringa creative writing contest, or evenparticipating inaspeechcompetition, Shrishantalwaysremains confident.Heis dedicated to giveit his all,no matterthe challenge. Confidence and independence have fueled Shrishant’s motivation beyond the classroom.Hecredits Kumon forpaving his path to success. “Kumon has helped mebeyond academics by boosting my confidence in just about anything I do,” saidShrishant. “The ability to study independently allows me to be proactive and assists me in the pursuit of my goals.” Shrishant aspires to become a mechanical engineer.To prepare for his future in engineering,hecompeteson a teamin theFIRST Lego League Robotics Challenge(FLL). The FLLempowersbright students to researchreal-world issuesand developsolutions. The solutions developed by teams include basic STEM applications, critical thinking, presentation skills, andcreativity.In 2017,Shrishant and histeam won the regional competition,andtheycontinue to take pride in their creations. Shrishant’s accomplishments don’t stop there.Hewas one of 56 studentsselected for Kumon’s 3rdAnnual Student Conference in Chicago, Illinois. “I wasoverjoyedand proud of myself when I found out I was selected,” said Shrishant. “The Student Conference was very inspirational, and my favorite part was listening to former Kumon Students.” Shrishantand the rest of the attendees had the opportunity to learn from each other through educational activitiesdesigned tofoster team building, group discussion, critical thinking and creativity. Heshareshighlights from his Kumon journey andrevealswho his inspiration is. What do you enjoy most about Kumon? The thing I enjoy most about Kumon is when Iam working on a new math concept. It’s also so exciting to complete alevel!I feltsucha sense of accomplishment when I completed theKumon Reading Program. How has Kumon helped youacademically? Kumon hashelped me academicallyandI’m now ahead of my peers in school. I can easily understand and grasp concepts quickly. What is the most beneficial thing you’ve learned in Kumon? The most beneficial thing I’ve learned in Kumon is to not procrastinate. Procrastination just leads to more work the next day. Kumon has taught me to remain disciplinedand dedicated to my education. If you could sum up your Kumon experience inone word,what would it be? Inspirational. Who’s your biggest inspiration and why? My biggest inspiration has always beenmy family. My mom, dad, and sister have always supported and motivated me. They give me so many new ideas and I LOVE being around them. They inspire me to do so many things! What was your experience like at the2019 KumonStudent Conference, and what was your favorite part? The Student Conference wassuch an inspiring event. My favorite part was listening to the guest speakers and hearing how Kumon made an impact on their lives. What advicewould you give to kids just starting Kumon? Don’t give up.Yourjourney has just begun. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: Motivation is the Key to this Kumon Student’s Success Future Programmer Embraces the Value of STEM Education Discover How This Young Student Has Gained Independence in Math Meet Elina, a Dual Program Completer Who Has Developed Independence in Kumon Independence and Confidence are the Key to this Future Engineers Motivation Independence and Confidence are the Key to this Future Engineers Motivation Shrishant, 12-years-old,MathLevelM Reading Program Completer 12-year-old Shrishant isprepared to take on any challengethat is thrown his way.Whetherhe’scompeting ina schoolspelling bee,enteringa creative writing contest, or evenparticipating inaspeechcompetition, Shrishantalwaysremains confident.Heis dedicated to giveit his all,no matterthe challenge. Confidence and independence have fueled Shrishant’s motivation beyond the classroom.Hecredits Kumon forpaving his path to success. “Kumon has helped mebeyond academics by boosting my confidence in just about anything I do,” saidShrishant. “The ability to study independently allows me to be proactive and assists me in the pursuit of my goals.” Shrishant aspires to become a mechanical engineer.To prepare for his future in engineering,hecompeteson a teamin theFIRST Lego League Robotics Challenge(FLL). The FLLempowersbright students to researchreal-world issuesand developsolutions. The solutions developed by teams include basic STEM applications, critical thinking, presentation skills, andcreativity.In 2017,Shrishant and histeam won the regional competition,andtheycontinue to take pride in their creations. Shrishant’s accomplishments don’t stop there.Hewas one of 56 studentsselected for Kumon’s 3rdAnnual Student Conference in Chicago, Illinois. “I wasoverjoyedand proud of myself when I found out I was selected,” said Shrishant. “The Student Conference was very inspirational, and my favorite part was listening to former Kumon Students.” Shrishantand the rest of the attendees had the opportunity to learn from each other through educational activitiesdesigned tofoster team building, group discussion, critical thinking and creativity. Heshareshighlights from his Kumon journey andrevealswho his inspiration is. What do you enjoy most about Kumon? The thing I enjoy most about Kumon is when Iam working on a new math concept. It’s also so exciting to complete alevel!I feltsucha sense of accomplishment when I completed theKumon Reading Program. How has Kumon helped youacademically? Kumon hashelped me academicallyandI’m now ahead of my peers in school. I can easily understand and grasp concepts quickly. What is the most beneficial thing you’ve learned in Kumon? The most beneficial thing I’ve learned in Kumon is to not procrastinate. Procrastination just leads to more work the next day. Kumon has taught me to remain disciplinedand dedicated to my education. If you could sum up your Kumon experience inone word,what would it be? Inspirational. Who’s your biggest inspiration and why? My biggest inspiration has always beenmy family. My mom, dad, and sister have always supported and motivated me. They give me so many new ideas and I LOVE being around them. They inspire me to do so many things! What was your experience like at the2019 KumonStudent Conference, and what was your favorite part? The Student Conference wassuch an inspiring event. My favorite part was listening to the guest speakers and hearing how Kumon made an impact on their lives. What advicewould you give to kids just starting Kumon? Don’t give up.Yourjourney has just begun. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: Motivation is the Key to this Kumon Student’s Success Future Programmer Embraces the Value of STEM Education Discover How This Young Student Has Gained Independence in Math Meet Elina, a Dual Program Completer Who Has Developed Independence in Kumon

?? 5 Inspirational Young People You Should Keep an Eye On

?? 5 Inspirational Young People You Should Keep an Eye On 5 Inspirational Young People You Should Keep an Eye On At Tutorful, we firmly believe that youngsters get a bad rep. They’re often unfairly labelled as lazy or selfish.This International Youth Day, we decided to prove those stereotypes wrong.Here are 5 amazingly inspirational young people who will make you sit up and take notice.1) Greta Thunberg (16 Years Old) By European Parliament from EU - Greta Thunberg at the Parliament, CC BY 2.0Greta is a Swedish activist. At the tender age of 15, she led a protest outside the Swedish parliament building about the impending dangers of climate change.The support for this protest grew incredibly quickly, resulting in over 1.4 million students protesting around the world in March this year.Greta has garnered several accolades in just one year. She’s been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, featured on the cover of Time Magazine, and granted the Ambassador of Conscience Award by Amnesty International.She’s had a real-world impact too. The EU boss, Jean-Claude Juncker, announced a new plan to spend hundreds of billions of Euros in an attempt to combat climate change.Greta is proof that young people care for far more than themselves, and that they have the ability to achieve anything, no matter their age.2) Cori “Coco” Gauff (15 Years Old) By si.robi - CC BY-SA 2.0Coco is an American tennis player. She recently made sporting headlines when she received a wildcard entry to the Wimbledon tennis championships. The world watched as Coco defeated her heroine, Venus Williams, in the first round. In fact, the 15 year old made it all the way to Round 4.Coco is the youngest ever player to reach the main draw at Wimbledon, and she became such an inspiration that her third round match was played on Centre Court.The media and Coco’s fellow players congratulated her on her performance and maturity throughout the tournament.Coco has likely inspired hundreds of kids to pick up a tennis racket, and she’s showing the world that young people can be equally as determined and mature as their elders.3) Rishab Jain (14 Years Old) By Andy King for Discovery EducationRishab is an American researcher, scientist, and inventor. Oh, and he’s only 14. Last year, he created an AI algorithm that will help doctors accurately treat the pancreas in cancer patients.Previously, the pancreas has been difficult to pinpoint. This is due to other organs blocking the way, and the fact that breathing can often move it out of position.Rishab’s algorithm will help track the location of the pancreas, so that radiation can be applied exclusively to it. This lessens the danger of killing perfectly healthy cells that are nearby, and improves the efficiency of the treatment.The project, for which Rishab was awarded a $25,000 prize, was mainly inspired by a family friend who died of cancer.Rishab is a stark reminder that the youth of today are the innovators of tomorrow, and that they have the creativity and knowledge to make the world a better place.4) Marley Dias (14 Years Old) By narratively.comMarley is an American activist and feminist. She first ventured into the limelight aged just 11, when she created the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign.After complaining to her mother that the books she read were always about white boys, she became inspired to do something about it.Her campaign is a book drive that originally aimed to collect books featuring black, female protagonists. In just a few months, she had collected 9,000 books, and raised a lot of discussion about the lack of diversity in children’s literature.Since then, Marley has written and published her own book, and is currently the youngest editor at elle.com.Marley has shown the world that young people not only care about the injustices of the world, but have the strength and willpower to do something about it.5) David Hogg (19 Years Old) By Barry Stock - CC BY-SA 2.0David Hogg is a writer and activist from the USA. He was enjoying a normal day at schoolwhen a gunman entered and killed several of his fellow students. During the shooting, Hogg used his TV production experience to interview other students, and update the outside world.Fortunately, David survived the attack. He then went on to co-found Never Again MSD, a gun control advocacy group, with 19 other students.Along with his co-founders, David helped sign up 50,000 young people for the midterm elections, and frequently campaigns for tighter restrictions on gun sales in the USA.He also co-wrote a book with his sister that made the New York Times Bestseller list. All of the proceeds from the book are being given to charity.David is a prime example of how young people are able to turn the most harrowing of experiences into something positive that helps to make the world a better place.They Are the FutureThe kids of today will be making the world of tomorrow. In f act, it seems they’ve already started.The young people in this article are just 5 of thousands others like them. They’re creative, intelligent, empathic, curious, and determined. They’ve learnt from the mistakes that previous generations have made. All they want to do is make the world a better place.Maybe it’s about time we let them...