How to Help With Algebra Problems Step by Step

How to Help With Algebra Problems Step by StepFinding a method to help with algebra problems can be a very important aspect of your high school education. As an educator, you must always think of ways to motivate your students to work at a higher level, and this can be very difficult when they don't know how to approach the problem. It is essential that you teach algebra concepts in an organized way so that students can follow the steps easily.The first thing you need to do is look into online websites for step by step solutions to algebra problems. There are many excellent websites on the internet that have very good step by step algebra problems that you can take from.The most important part of these websites is that they are step by step, meaning you will be able to follow along very easily. You should always make sure that you are not left confused because you don't know what is going on in each step. Also, when you find the steps too difficult, it may not be helpful to your stud ents.Another great feature of these online websites is that there are videos on them that allow you to see exactly what is going on. This means that you don't have to worry about any of the math that is being presented as being too difficult or confusing, as it is clearly explained.It is very important that you keep track of the students' progress and even track their successes or failures in their algebra problems. This allows you to keep track of the information that you want to emphasize, as well as give you an idea of how the students are progressing in their algebra lessons.The best part about using an online website to help with algebra problems is that you will be able to evaluate the information that you are going to be providing in a fairly short period of time. Because it will be very quick, you can assess the effectiveness of your methods on your students without having to go back and check up on them all the time.There are many ways to keep your students motivated when y ou are working with algebra problems, and one of the most popular ones involves getting them involved in some sort of project. Helping your students to see that they are working at a high level, is one of the best ways to motivate them, and also provides them with the opportunity to learn something.

Critical Reasoning Question Types-Assumption questions - Private Tutoring

Critical Reasoning Question Types-Assumption questions BobbiM Feb 4, 2014 An assumption bridges the gap between an arguments evidence and conclusion.  Its a piece of support that isnt explicitly stated, but that is required for the conclusion to remain valid.  When a question asks you to find an authors assumption, its asking you to find the statement without which the argument falls apart Denial Test To test whether a statement is necessarily assumed by an author, we can employ the Denial Test.  Heres how it works:  Simply deny or negate the statement and see if the argument falls apart.  If it does, that choice is a necessary assumption.  If, on the other hand, the argument is unaffected, the choice is wrong.  Consider this simple stimulus: Allyson plays volleyball for Central High School. Therefore, Allyson must be over 6 feet tall. You should recognize the second sentence as the conclusion and the first sentence as the evidence for it.  But is the argument complete?  Obviously not.  The piece thats missing-the unstated link between the evidence and conclusion-is the assumption, and you could probably prephrase this one pretty easily: All volleyball players for Central High School are over 6 feet tall. Is this an assumption really necessary to the argument?  Lets negate it using the Denial Test.  What if its not true that all volleyball players for Central High are taller than 6 feet?  Can we still logically conclude that Allyson must be taller than 6 feet?  No, we cant.  Sure, she might be, but she also might not be.  By denying the statement, then, the argument falls to pieces; it is no longer valid.  And thats our conclusive proof that the statement above is a necessary assumption of this argument. So, we can use the Denial Test to chick whether a statement is an assumption, but what if we havent a clue about what the assumption is?  Is there a way to track it down?  Sure enough, there is? Compare the ideas in the evidence with those in the conclusion.  If the conclusion has an idea (an important word) but the evidence does not, then youve found an assumption.  A new idea cannot occur in the conclusion, so there must be an assumption about this idea.  Every idea in the conclusion need support-that is, evidence.  While it may not be quite clear what the assumption is, knowing something about it allows us to prephrase and eliminate choices. As weve just seen, you can often prephrase the answer to an Assumption question.  By previewing the question stem, youll know what to look for.  And stimuli for Assumption questions just feel as if theyre missing something.  Often, the answer will jump out at you, as it did here.  But in more difficult Assumption questions, it might not be so obvious.  Either way, use the Denial Test to quickly check whichever choice seems correct. Sample Question Stems Assumption questions are worded in some of the following ways: Which one of the following is assumed by the author? Upon which one of the following assumptions does the author rely? The argument depends on the assumption that? Which of the following, if added to the passage, will make the conclusion logical? The validity of the argument depends on which one of the following? The argument presupposes which one of the following?

2016 State of Our Schools - Heart Math Tutoring

2016 State of Our Schools - Heart Math Tutoring 2016 State of Our Schools 2016 State of Our Schools December 7, 2016 CMS Superintendent Ann Clark recognized Heart Math Tutoringswork at the 2016 State of Our Schools address December 7th. The Superintendent cited the importance of community partners, Hearts strong tutor base, and, most importantly, the impact on students.This was a very proud moment for all Heart supporters present and is certainly a highlight to wrapping up 2016. We are so proud of Heart tutors, supporters, and partners for being recognized this morning by Superintendent Ann Clark at the 2016 State of Our Schools address. 86% of CMS Schools met or exceeded growth expectations in 2015/16, far outpacing many comparable districts and the state average. Great work CMS! #ItAllAddsUp Students who were explicitly told Im giving you this feedback because I believe in you, did better academically one year according to a study Keyon cited. #StateOfOurSchools #ItAllAddsUp Principal of the Year Beth Thompsons formula: Community pours into the people in our schools so together we can pour into our students. Thanks to the Heart community for pouring into our schools!

All About Adjectives, Adverbs and a Food You Literally Cant Overcook

All About Adjectives, Adverbs and a Food You Literally Cant Overcook This weeks riveting lesson takes a look at  how to add enthusiasm and excitement to our speech with adjectives and adverbs.  This is especially helpful for those of us that need to do  presentations at work or school, or need to pitch an idea to our company.  Proper use of adjectives and adverbs also makes our English sound more fluent and our stories more interesting.  So, if you literally cant wait a second longer, lets begin!Note about literally-while its formal definition is in a literal manner of sense/exactly, people very commonly use  this word informallyfor emphasis, while not being literally true.  Adjectives  Modify nounsPossible endings: -0us, -ent, -ful, -y, -ed, and more.Example: I am envious  of her apartment.Often follow linking verbs to describe the subject of the sentence:Be: She is happy today.Look: You look tired.Smell: Dinner smells good!Taste: The soup tastes delicious.Sound: That band sounds horrible.Feel: It feels warm outside.Many of my students have quest ions about adjectives that end in -ed and -ing because they sound like conjugated verbs.  For example, I asked a student, How was school? and they replied, I was so boring!  Was the student a boring person?  No!  He was so bored.  Find out why by watching  this  exciting  video:I.  Use what youve learned to choose the correct answer. Remember to  write your answers in comments and we will respond.My English classes via Skype are very (interested/interesting).The students are never (bored/boring) in our classes.I was (irritated/irritating) that I had to wait 2 weeks to see the movie.He was (embarrassed/embarrassing) that he hadn’t studied his English adjectives.The news that the economy is (improved/improving) was good news to everyone.We are (excited/exciting) that our new video is finished.I think that animation can be very (entertained/entertaining).We plan on having a (relaxed/relaxing) weekend.This month’s results are (encouraged/encouraging).I hope this lesson wasn’ t (confused/confusing) for you.Adjective Exercises:Think youve got it?  Try the quiz here!Have you ever heard the saying, the rich get richer while the poor get poorer?  In this sentence, the adjectives rich and poor become nouns.  Find out how this works with the following video:II.  Time to practice again!  Change the following sentences to use the adjective as a noun. Write your answers in comments and we will respond.The people who live in Spain go to bed very late.It is good to take care of people that are old.The worst season for people without a home is the winter.Things that are unknown, like God and space are very interesting to me.I like dark beer but most people prefer light beer.Try out the full lesson, including a exercise about gentrification in Rio here!Ok, were finally moving on to adverbs!Adverbs: (adjective)+lyModify verbs:  She spoke confidently when she pitched her idea to the team.Change or Modify adjectives: Apartments in Amsterdam are outrageously expensi ve.Alter or Modify other adverbs: She spoke extremely confidently.Common irregulars:Well: He did remarkably well on his exam.Fast: People dont walk fast enough on the sidewalk.Hard: They work hard to improve their English.Now, have  a look at another  enormously helpful video about using adverbs to modify adjectives, and complete the short exercise that follows.  Remember to always write your responses in the comments section.  Were more than  happy to respond with corrections and/or explanations!III.  Choose the correct adverb to modify the adjective below.“How was the test?” “Not good, it was (absolutely/really) difficult.”“Are you hungry?” “Yes. I’m (absolutely/very) starving.”“Did you like the movie?” “No. I thought is was (totally/very) awful.”“Did you have a good vacation?” “Yes. It was (really/very) fantastic.”“Do you like talking about business?” “Yes. I think it is (very/absolutely) interesting.”Check out the full lesson with the incredibly awe-inspiring  TED Talk here!ListeningNow, listen for examples of the adjectives and adverbs that youve learned about today.  Fill in the blanks about this extraordinary video.  Dont forget to share your answers and/or questions with us in the comments section, and well respond!Most foods we cook require _______  attention to cooking temperature and time in order to get ____ results.Theres one food thats __________  _________.Like their higher protein content and ______  flavor, they are ______ in another way.Mushrooms have a _____  texture over a ____ range of cooking times and temperatures.Steamed them in a basket in a _____ Dutch oven.The tenderloin, portobello and zucchini required 186, 199 and 239 grams of force  ____________ to be compressed 3mm.The tasters noted that all of these samples were  ______.This picture changed ____________  after five more minutes of steaming.Tasters found the tenderloin tough and leathery, and the zucchini was ______  ____.The portob ello on the other hand remained _______  _________.Eventually turning a ________  293% tougher, while the zucchini decreased in firmness by 83% and turned _____ and _____________.Tasters still found the mushrooms to be ________ ______.Chitin is ____ ____-______.This ______ structure allows us to _______  sauté mushrooms for just a few minutes, or roast them for the better part of an hour.All the while, achieving ____-_______, _________ ______  specimens.* BONUS CHALLENGE *  Find all of the adjectives and adverbs hidden  throughout this post, and complete the table with the adjective or adverb  and a creative sentence of your own!If you want to really improve your English speaking, try  a class with LOI English, and soon enough youll be speaking English quite  fluently!

What to Expect as a Restaurant Assistant Manager

What to Expect as a Restaurant Assistant Manager via Pixabay Job description As a restaurant assistant manager, your main job is to, well, assist the manager with anything they need. You will be responsible for the operations of the restaurant and know company policies as well as do paperwork. This may include calculating budgets, payroll, and coming up with schedules. You must be knowledgeable of everything that goes on in the restaurant because when the manager is either out sick or on vacation, you will step in and play the role of manager. That means you will be responsible for overseeing the work of a number of people. You will be expected to not only fill in for the manager but also for a waitress, bartender, host, or help in the kitchen. It’s important to know that the role is versatile when needed. You may also be expected to lead training and hire staff. via Pixabay Education requirements Depending on where you apply, you typically do not need a degree or even a high school diploma to become a restaurant assistant manager. The skills and knowledge needed for the role can’t be learned in a classroom but from the experience of working in a restaurant. It can, however, put you ahead of other applicants if you do have a degree in hospitality or management. Expected pay Different than a waitress, restaurant assistant managers are paid salary on average around $36,200 per year. You may be able to receive bonuses and pay raises depending on the company or restaurant. via Pixabay Customer service Just because you are responsible for operations behind the scenes doesn’t mean you get to skip out on offering excellent customer service as a restaurant assistant manager. When there is an unhappy customer and they demand to speak to the manager, this responsibility may fall on you depending on if the manager is busy or not. Your job is to calmly address the situation and satisfy the customer the best you can. via Pixabay Multi-skilled As a restaurant assistant manager, you will be pulled in all different directions throughout your shift. The manager may need you to assist them with some tasks or a waitress may have a complaint about the restaurant that you need to address. It’s essential that you are able to multitask and have multiple skills in order to fulfill all of the necessary duties handed to you. If you need to stand in for a waitress, you must know how to take orders, turn them into the kitchen, and take care of customers at the table. via Pixabay Leadership Holding a higher position in a company requires you to oversee the work of employees and staff. This means that you are responsible for making sure the wait staff and cooks are doing their jobs well and efficiently. Your team should look up to you and respect the authority that you hold. This also means that it is necessary for you to have excellent leadership skills such as listening attentively to your staff, delegating work, and offering a good work experience. via Pixabay Office work If you were working on the floor of the restaurant before, as the assistant manager, you will most likely be in the office more often. Get used to doing paperwork and working on the computer rather than interacting with customers. This part of the job also requires you to be very organized and good at prioritizing tasks. Be prepared to sometimes stay late after the restaurant closes to sit in the office and review numbers from the day while the staff goes home to their families. Room for advancement A benefit of being a restaurant assistant manager is that there is room for advancement. If you enjoy working in the restaurant industry and want to gain more responsibility and an increase in pay, you may look into becoming the restaurant manager. After years of experience in the food industry, you may even decide to open your own restaurant. After working in a management position at a restaurant, this gives you a great advantage for opening a successful restaurant.

Shanghai Expo and May Holidays

Shanghai Expo and May Holidays The World Expo is about to start in Shanghai, and we are excited to be here. Shanghai has been under construction for years in preparation for this event, and now the world will be able to see the results of that work. This years Expo theme is Urban Development, and there will be numerous pavilions dedicated to how we can improve the way we live. We think this theme is very timely, given the level of urbanization in China, and the problems it faces in terms of sustainable economic growth. Events like the Expo present a great opportunity for people to exchange ideas about these increasingly universal issues. italki is also trying to facilitate the exchange of ideas, virtually through the internet. Even though technology has driven the costs of communications to almost zero, language still represents a significant barrier in communication. Its hard to imagine how people can work well together to tackle global issues if they cannot communicate well with each other. If you are coming to the Expo (or are just curious), try posting it on your blackboard or in your notebook. Many italki users are interested in meeting in person, and there are lots of members in Shanghai (where we are based)! If you also happen to be in town (for the Expo or otherwise), please come and stop by we like using Skype, but wed love to meet you in person! The italki Team Shanghai Expo and May Holidays The World Expo is about to start in Shanghai, and we are excited to be here. Shanghai has been under construction for years in preparation for this event, and now the world will be able to see the results of that work. This years Expo theme is Urban Development, and there will be numerous pavilions dedicated to how we can improve the way we live. We think this theme is very timely, given the level of urbanization in China, and the problems it faces in terms of sustainable economic growth. Events like the Expo present a great opportunity for people to exchange ideas about these increasingly universal issues. italki is also trying to facilitate the exchange of ideas, virtually through the internet. Even though technology has driven the costs of communications to almost zero, language still represents a significant barrier in communication. Its hard to imagine how people can work well together to tackle global issues if they cannot communicate well with each other. If you are coming to the Expo (or are just curious), try posting it on your blackboard or in your notebook. Many italki users are interested in meeting in person, and there are lots of members in Shanghai (where we are based)! If you also happen to be in town (for the Expo or otherwise), please come and stop by we like using Skype, but wed love to meet you in person! The italki Team

4 Ways to Come up With a Great Thesis Statement -TutorNerds

4 Ways to Come up With a Great Thesis Statement -TutorNerds Fullerton Private Tutor Tips: 4 ways to Come Up With a Great Thesis Statement Whether a student is writing a paper for a science course or literature class, they will be faced with writing several thesis statements throughout their high school career. It can be a real challenge to stare at a blank piece of paper and formulate a thesis that will earn a student an A paper from the teacher. However, there are some great tips and tricks that will help students in any course come up with a great thesis statement and learn how to refine it so their paper will be clear, concise, and interesting to read our private Fullerton tutoring will help you improve your writing. 1. Start asking questions One of the first things student writers should do is start asking themselves the questions they will need to answer throughout their paper. Why did a particular character in a novel react a certain way? Why did the plot take a sudden twist? There are lots of different ways students can start analyzing a piece of literature, and they can start by asking themselves questions about things they dont quite understand. If students are in a science or history course, they can look into cause and effect or the scientific method. Is students are stuck they can ask themselves who, what, when, where, and why. This can help them get their thoughts organized and get the creative juices flowing. 2. Dont worry too much Many students worry that their initial thesis statement wont be perfect, and this will most certainly be true. Nearly every writer will need to refine their statement into a second or third draft. Students should not be so focused on whether or not their first statement is amazing; rather they should just get something written down on paper to start refining it and move on to the next step. Worrying about being perfect is one of the leading causes of writers block for any writing, but especially academic writing that needs to be well organized and concise. 3. Write an outline Students often skip writing an outline because they feel it is a waste of time. In fact, writing an outline is an incredibly helpful way to start formulating a thesis statement as well as a well-written paper on the whole. Its important that each paragraph goes back to the thesis statement and stays within the confines of the main idea. When students are writing an outline they will be able to go through a checklist to see if their paper meets all of the requirements before they put in hours of writing and editing. Many students can write their thesis paragraph, as well as their entire paper, by expanding their detailed outline. As a result they’ll have a rough draft in no time (READ: Irvine AP Tutor Tips: 4 Ways to Prep for AP Exams). 4. Focus on originality Students are encouraged to think about whether or not a potential thesis has an original spin. If theyre writing something that the teacher has read about over and over again, its hard to make the paper interesting and stick out among the crowd. If a student writer can come up with an original spin, something that has to do with their interpretation of the learning material, they will come up with a much more interesting thesis that will lead to an overall better paper and possibly a better grade. Its not too late to book your spring Fullerton private tutor from TutorNerds. 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.