Chemistry PowerPoint Presentation - How to Make it Easier For Your Business?

Chemistry PowerPoint Presentation - How to Make it Easier For Your Business?Chemistry PowerPoint Presentation is one of the most common presentations that you can have in your presentations for your firm. This is the reason why your clients are coming to you. A PowerPoint is simply a tool which you can use to present your speech in a more effective way. To get the best results, I would suggest that you should start making your presentation with the help of some free and useful resources.You should start by selecting the slide of your presentation. If you do not know what type of slide to choose, then it is time for you to get the right image. If you are going to create a report, you need to make the slide according to the purpose of the presentation. You can make the slide according to the content of the presentation or you can make it according to the company that you are representing. You can get the slides from the Internet or you can use one of the free resources available online .After you have selected the slide, the next step is to prepare the presentation itself. The very first thing that you need to do is to write the title of the presentation. Then you need to add the title of the slide with the titles of the paragraphs. You need to write the titles of the sub heads and then write the titles of the paragraphs. In order to make sure that you have put all the keywords, you can use the search engine to find out the free resources online.After you have typed the titles of the paragraphs, then you need to put a sub head after the title of the paragraph. The next step is to add the summary in the slide. The summary can be your opening statement and it will be the first paragraph of the slide. It will have a heading with the title of the slide and a closing head.You need to add the title of the slide in the last paragraph of the slide. After finishing the presentation, you need to run the presentation. You can use a popular presentation program such as PowerP oint or Keynote to get the presentation.If you want to make your presentation more effective, you need to take the help of some free resources online. However, if you do not have the PowerPoint Presentation software, you can take the help of any of the free tools available online. You can download the software from the Internet.It is also helpful if you can make use of a color paper, a color pen, a white board and even a ball point pen to bring out the best effects of your presentation. However, you can make the best effects only if you use the proper tools.

Explore the Fretboard With These 5 Essential Pentatonic Scale Shapes

Explore the Fretboard With These 5 Essential Pentatonic Scale Shapes Megan L. Knowing your pentatonic scales on the guitar will open up a new world of possibility when it comes to improvisation and soloing. Guitar teacher  Milton J.  explains why The guitar is a wonderfully rewarding instrument to play. Its versatility lends itself to a variety of melodies and chords that make the instrument welcome in many musical genres. As we find all of the wonderful ways the guitar will bring musical joy to your life, an essential part of learning the guitar is understanding the pentatonic scale and how to find it on the fretboard. The Pentatonic scale is a musical mode made up of five notes per octave, which contrasts to the normal heptatonic, or seven-note, scale such as the major scale and minor scales we learned early on in our guitar lessons. Understanding the construction of the major pentatonic scale is made easier by using the circle of fifths. One construction takes five consecutive pitches from this circle of fifths starting on C, these being C, G, D, A, and E. Transposing, or rearranging, these pitches to fit into one octave gives us a major pentatonic scale: C, D, E, G, A. However, most commonly used for blues and lead guitar scales would be the relative minor pentatonic scale, derived from the major pentatonic. The scale tones, or notes within the key numbered 1 through 8, would be 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7 of the natural minor scale. Using A minor as a example since it is the relative minor of C major, the notes would be A, C, D, E, and G. With that said, the following represent the 5 main pentatonic scale shapes for guitar, which can be transposed across all minor keys. 5 Pentatonic Guitar Scale Shapes Much like playing the piano, each finger has a purpose on the fretboard. As you read the tabs above, understand that each number corresponds with the fret and each line corresponds with the string your fingers should be placed upon (the bottom string being the low E string, and the representing the high E string). From there, your fingering should also correspond to the numbers, as each fret has a corresponding finger. When the tab calls for a skip of a fret, you also skip a finger. In Example 3, the first two notes call for an A on fret 5 and a B on fret 7. Use your first finger to fret the note on the fifth fret. For the second note, use finger 3 (ring finger). That means your fingers numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4 correspond to the frets 5 through 8 on the guitar. Maintain this alignment as finger 1 needs to be moved across the fretboard; for example, when finger 1 acts as a barre in example 4. When practicing these pentatonic scale shapes, be sure to practice using these fingerings to build muscle memory in your left-hand fingers! Now, it is important to note that routine practice and memorization of these five shapes will allow you to use scales effectively for your lead guitar solo lines and melodic improvisations. To understand more fully how beneficial these pentatonic scales can be for your guitar playing, now is the time to begin guitar lessons with your local TakeLessons teacher today! Happy practicing! Milton J. teaches guitar, piano, singing, music recording, music theory, opera voice, songwriting, speaking voice, and acting lessons in  Corona, CA. He specializes in classical, RB, soul, pop, rock, jazz, and opera styles.  Learn more about Milton here! 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 Photo by  Nicolás Giorgetti

How to become a great tutor...fast!

How to become a great tutor...fast! We've had an amazing 2015 here at Tutorfair thanks to our fantastic community of tutors and students!  We asked a few of our favourites to share their adventures with us.  Here, Charlie tells us how to become a great tutor. Charlie s   My name is Charlie, I’m 22 years old and my core subjects are Psychology, Statistics, and Primary education. I was introduced to Tutorfair in September 2015, and being a part of the community has already proven to be amazing! For someone who is studying a highly demanding course, it is a great way of earning an income whilst also knowing you’re contributing to a good cause. Since starting out on Tutorfair, I have been quite successful in attracting a respectable number of clients in a short space of time. Although it may be partly due to beginner’s luck, I think a big reason for the success is because I am willing to go the extra mile for my students. Accommodating for their individual needs is essential to getting established, which can be easily achieved by having some key principles of your own… Flexibility and availability â€" Quality and quantity are both important! The more lessons you advertise; the more potential bookings you can get. Additionally, the more spread out they are; the more needs of potential clients you will be meeting (so more bookings by different clients!) Honesty â€" Always be straight with your students and Tutorfair. If you know you’ll be late to a lesson, or may have to cancel, tell the client ASAP (adding an apology with a smiley face helps!). Advertisement â€" Don’t be afraid to ask past teachers or students for a reference! You rarely buy something before reading a couple of reviews, so fish for the compliments and stand out. It is important to play on your strengths. Everybody is different, and in my case I am often described as funny, enthusiastic and energetic, all of which I use in my teaching style. Lastly, if you enjoy what you’re teaching, your students will enjoy learning it (trust me, I tutor stats!)   Want to book Charlie for Psychology revision?  Or perhaps you want to sign up as a tutor? There's something for everyone at Tutorfair!

The ADHD and Math Connection

The ADHD and Math Connection Kids with ADHD often struggle with math. Difficulties with sustained attention, working memory (manipulating numbers in your head), organization and planning all interfere with math learning and performance. Starting from an early age, kids with ADHD struggle to memorize math facts and are prone to making errors on simple math problems (3-2=6). As they progress through school, they may struggle with word problems and more complex calculations by missing key details or having difficulty sequencing problem solving steps. As a result, its not uncommon for students with ADHD to be performing at least one year below grade level in math even when they dont have a specific learning disorder. This can be incredibly frustrating for parents and teachers, and the student themselves especially when they know that they are capable of doing better. The relatively recent introduction of Common Core math has added another layer of complexity for kids with ADHD. Unlike older models of math instruction, which focused on rote memorization of math facts and mastery of basic computational models, Common Core math emphasizes the teaching of problem solving strategies. Students are often required to solve a single math problem in multiple ways so they learn different strategies for obtaining the answer. They may also be required to explain their process and strategy in writing. While a solid argument can be made for the value of the Common Core problem solving approach over traditional memorization and computation, students with ADHD often find the process tedious, redundant, and lengthy three factors that severely tax their ability to stay on-task, focused, and motivated. Although math may not come easily to kids with ADHD, most can perform at grade level with modified instruction and additional support. Pushing kids with ADHD to reach their full potential in math is important! Studies show that students who complete higher levels of math in high school fair better in the job market and earn higher salaries. So, while it may be tempting to let your child slide in math and allow him or her to focus instead on subjects that come more easily, you will help your child in the long run if you provide the math support he or she needs now. Here are a few tips to help get your child on track and keep him or her going: Identify your childs math learning style. Is he or she a visual learner? Does he or she learn best by doing? Does he or she benefit from drawing or mapping out the process, or from having tangible items that can be manipulated? Do they need someone to verbally talk him or her through math logic and reasoning in a one-on-one or group setting? Then work with your childs teacher to put strategies into place that match your childs style. Have your child memorize basic math facts. Have your child overlearn these facts so he or she can recall them quickly and easily. This will help him or her work through math problems more quickly, more confidently, and with fewer errors. Its never too late to commit math facts to memory. So, if your child didnt master them in elementary school, help your child do it now. Kids with ADHD may find it easier to memorize math facts using an app, like Sushi Monster or Math Board. Help your child connect with math. Kids with ADHD find it easier to stay focused and motivated when they are interested in a subject. So, help make math interesting for your child! Math is essential to almost every aspect of our lives, including every sport, music, art, and technology-related interest that your child may have. Do search the web with your child to learn how math is important to the things he or she enjoys most. The University of Cambridge has some great online resources that really bring math to life. I especially love: Wild Maths, Plus Magazine, and the Math and Sport Millennium Mathematics Project. Get extra support. Some kids with ADHD simply need extra support at school or afterschool from a learning center or tutor. Request an assessment and extra support from your childs school if you think your child is not keeping up with his or her peers in math. If possible, find a learning center or tutor to provide extra support after school. Just make sure they have experience working with kids who have ADHD. With extra support, encouragement, and motivation kids with ADHD can succeed at math, and may even learn to love the subject along the way! ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

Babysitting vs. Nannying Jobs What to Expect

Babysitting vs. Nannying Jobs What to Expect Image via. https://pixabay.com/en/ducks-toys-baby-bottle-diapers-1426008/ If you are looking to make some extra money and love children, you should definitely look into babysitting. When thinking about the expectations of babysitting, it really depends on family-to-family, but you can gauge the expectations of babysitting using the following criteria: (1) number of children, (2) age of child/children, and (3) time of day in which you will babysit. If you are babysitting an infant and/or a toddler, you need to expect to run around a lot and stick to a very strict schedule when it comes to eating and naps. If you are babysitting kids between the ages of 1 and 6, you will be on your toes a lot and you will have to watch these kids like hawks. You will have to play with the kids and, if there is an infant, you will have to hold the infant and help the infant if he/she is crying. If you are babysitting kids 7 and older, you will still have to be vigilant, but not to the same extent as you would with younger children. You will still have to feed them and watch over them, but you won’t really have to worry about them putting small objects in their mouths. Let’s now talk about time of day. If you’re babysitting the kids in the morning and early afternoon, you will either have kids who sleep in, in which case your life is made a lot easier, or you’ll have kids who wake up early and will be rambunctious. You will need to make sure the kids have breakfast, a snack, and lunch. If you are looking after an infant, you will probably need to put them down for a nap. If you are babysitting from later afternoon into the evening, you will follow a similar schedule, but the evening will definitely be more relaxed and you will need to make sure that you get the kids ready for bed. If the kids are younger, expect to read them a story or two and be sure to check on them a few times. If you are babysitting an infant, consider rocking him/her to sleep and follow the parents’ directions on how to best get the baby to go to sleep. When I babysit infants, I check on them very regularly (just in case). Okay, you learned a lot about babysitting, but let’s talk about nannying. Nannying is a full-time job (it’s a career). Parents hire nannies to stay with their kids the majority of the day, if not all day/night. Your responsibilities are similar to babysitting, but you will be expected to be more mindful of the cleanliness of the house/apartment as well as the kids. You may have to drive kids to and from camp or school and take them to after-school activities. Babysitters aren’t usually expected to drive the kids they look after around to various activities, but sometimes you may have to pick up the kids from school or camp. Nannies are usually with a family from the early beginnings of kids’ lives until very late in the lives. Sometimes, nannies are also trained housekeepers, which definitely helps with making some more money. The more you do for a family, the more you will get paid. Nannies are paid much more than babysitters because they have much more responsibility and are usually with a family for a very long period of time, while babysitting is usually temporary. Image via. https://pixabay.com/en/girls-children-kids-friends-young-462072/ Well, there you have it. The differences between babysitting and nannying as well as the expectations. However, the expectations and payment truly vary from family to family, so be sure to sit down and talk to the family you’re working for so that there are as few surprises as possible when you are with their child (or children). I loved babysitting and highly recommend babysitting and/or nannying if you love child care.

Aspiring Architect Reminds Himself To Never Give Up

Aspiring Architect Reminds Himself To Never Give Up Aspiring Architect Reminds Himself To Never Give Up Rodean, 11-years-old, Math Level M, Reading Level III 11-year-old Rodean loves the game of basketball and looks to his favorite professional player for inspiration. Kyrie Irving, point guard for the Boston Celtics, set a precedent early in his career. Performance analysists often praise Irving for his exceptional ball handling skills and quick cross overs â€" proving he has a high level of focus in every game. It’s not just Irving’s superior athleticism he’s known for, it’s his commitment through any challenge. Irving’s current and former teammates say he is a leader, whether he’s in practice or playing in the NBA Finals â€" raising the morale of the team even through defeats. Looking up to his role model, Rodean is always determined to never give up, especially during challenging moments. During one of Rodean’s basketball games, his teammates wanted to give up when they were on the brink of a loss, but Rodean was not going to let his team down. “During this tough game, I noticed my teammates were on the verge of giving up,” said Rodean. “It was that very moment when I remembered what I was taught in Kumon â€" to never give up. I knew I couldn’t give up during this moment. I motivated my team and they followed suit, leading us to victory.” Rodean began his Kumon journey when he was only 7-years-old and has since transformed into a strong-willed student that can take on any challenge. Already studying above grade level, he has an academic edge over his peers. In the Kumon Math Program, he is further developing his algebraic skills working on the Pythagorean Theorem and multiplication of polynomials. Thanks to the Kumon Reading Program, he is reading more advanced novels and has strong comprehension skills. Rodean has analyzed high school-level literature such as Ray Bradbury’s notable dystopian novel, Fahrenheit 451 and Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. Whether he’s solving a challenging quadratic equation or working on his layups in basketball â€" he is determined to always work through it. He often recalls his Kumon Instructor Virgil Raban  and his parents encouraging him saying, “never give up!” When Rodean is not dribbling up and down the court, he enjoys swimming, playing baseball, and skiing. As a budding musician, Rodean is disciplined in his practice, currently preparing the level 4 piano curriculum through the Royal Conservatory of Music. The Royal Conservatory of Music sets a national standard for young musicians, putting them on the path for musical excellence. The curriculums for each level include a range of advancing repertoire, techniques, musicianship, and music literacy â€" elements considered to lay down a successful foundation in musicians. Rodean’s hard work and discipline didn’t go unnoticed, as he was one of 55 students selected to attend the 2018 Kumon Student Conference in Calgary, Canada. We had the opportunity to speak to Rodean about his Kumon journey. How has Kumon helped you academically? Kumon has helped me academically because I am now ahead of my peers in school. I have become an independent learner, which helps me get through my school work more efficiently. If you could sum up your Kumon experience in one word, what would it be? Amazing. What do you enjoy most about Kumon? I love that I am always learning something new in Kumon. What keeps you motivated in Kumon? My Kumon Instructor and parents always continue to motivate me, and I use that as a constant reminder to myself if I want to give up. What did it mean to you attending the Student Conference? Attending the Student Conference meant a lot to me. My hard work has paid off and I now see the success! What advice do you have for other Kumon Students? My advice for other Kumon Students is to not give up just as I did. You will have challenging moments, but it will help you grow and lead you to having a successful future. Rodean’s academic ability and unwavering determination will aide him in his future aspiration of becoming an architect. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: This Young Kumon Reading Program Completer is an Aspiring Computer Engineer This Aspiring Diplomat Learned to Never Give Up Motivated by his Peers, this Kumon Student Wants to be an Architect and a Doctor Determination And The Will To Never Give Up Has Helped This Guitar Player Achieve Greatness Aspiring Architect Reminds Himself To Never Give Up Aspiring Architect Reminds Himself To Never Give Up Rodean, 11-years-old, Math Level M, Reading Level III 11-year-old Rodean loves the game of basketball and looks to his favorite professional player for inspiration. Kyrie Irving, point guard for the Boston Celtics, set a precedent early in his career. Performance analysists often praise Irving for his exceptional ball handling skills and quick cross overs â€" proving he has a high level of focus in every game. It’s not just Irving’s superior athleticism he’s known for, it’s his commitment through any challenge. Irving’s current and former teammates say he is a leader, whether he’s in practice or playing in the NBA Finals â€" raising the morale of the team even through defeats. Looking up to his role model, Rodean is always determined to never give up, especially during challenging moments. During one of Rodean’s basketball games, his teammates wanted to give up when they were on the brink of a loss, but Rodean was not going to let his team down. “During this tough game, I noticed my teammates were on the verge of giving up,” said Rodean. “It was that very moment when I remembered what I was taught in Kumon â€" to never give up. I knew I couldn’t give up during this moment. I motivated my team and they followed suit, leading us to victory.” Rodean began his Kumon journey when he was only 7-years-old and has since transformed into a strong-willed student that can take on any challenge. Already studying above grade level, he has an academic edge over his peers. In the Kumon Math Program, he is further developing his algebraic skills working on the Pythagorean Theorem and multiplication of polynomials. Thanks to the Kumon Reading Program, he is reading more advanced novels and has strong comprehension skills. Rodean has analyzed high school-level literature such as Ray Bradbury’s notable dystopian novel, Fahrenheit 451 and Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. Whether he’s solving a challenging quadratic equation or working on his layups in basketball â€" he is determined to always work through it. He often recalls his Kumon Instructor Virgil Raban  and his parents encouraging him saying, “never give up!” When Rodean is not dribbling up and down the court, he enjoys swimming, playing baseball, and skiing. As a budding musician, Rodean is disciplined in his practice, currently preparing the level 4 piano curriculum through the Royal Conservatory of Music. The Royal Conservatory of Music sets a national standard for young musicians, putting them on the path for musical excellence. The curriculums for each level include a range of advancing repertoire, techniques, musicianship, and music literacy â€" elements considered to lay down a successful foundation in musicians. Rodean’s hard work and discipline didn’t go unnoticed, as he was one of 55 students selected to attend the 2018 Kumon Student Conference in Calgary, Canada. We had the opportunity to speak to Rodean about his Kumon journey. How has Kumon helped you academically? Kumon has helped me academically because I am now ahead of my peers in school. I have become an independent learner, which helps me get through my school work more efficiently. If you could sum up your Kumon experience in one word, what would it be? Amazing. What do you enjoy most about Kumon? I love that I am always learning something new in Kumon. What keeps you motivated in Kumon? My Kumon Instructor and parents always continue to motivate me, and I use that as a constant reminder to myself if I want to give up. What did it mean to you attending the Student Conference? Attending the Student Conference meant a lot to me. My hard work has paid off and I now see the success! What advice do you have for other Kumon Students? My advice for other Kumon Students is to not give up just as I did. You will have challenging moments, but it will help you grow and lead you to having a successful future. Rodean’s academic ability and unwavering determination will aide him in his future aspiration of becoming an architect. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: This Young Kumon Reading Program Completer is an Aspiring Computer Engineer This Aspiring Diplomat Learned to Never Give Up Motivated by his Peers, this Kumon Student Wants to be an Architect and a Doctor Determination And The Will To Never Give Up Has Helped This Guitar Player Achieve Greatness

Nanjing Foreign Languages School Xianlin

Nanjing Foreign Languages School Xianlin Nanjing Foreign Languages School Xianlin The Nanjing Foreign Languages School (NFLS) Xianlin is partnered with Tower Bridge International Education to operate an international early childhood education program for grades PreK Primary. NFLS, also known as Nan-Wai, is one of the seven oldest Foreign Language Schools in China and is regularly recognized as one of the best schools in China. Established in 1963, NFLS currently operates 3 campuses offering diverse international programming. The main campus is renown for preparing students to study abroad and is rated amongst the top 20 schools in China for sending students overseas for higher education studies. Founded in 2002, NFLS Xianlin is the first branch campus opened by NFLS and hosts students from PreK- 12 on multiple campus centers in the Xianlin University City in the Qixia District. The early childhood education program is known as a top program in Nanjing, where the school focuses on whole child development in a bilingual learning environment. The NFLS Xianlin kindergarten campus is located within the Nanjing Xianlin University City, where over 10 major universities and dozens of K-12 schools are located. It is a high-energy academic district filled with undergraduate and graduate students passionate about learning and a diverse mix of local and foreign educators. University campuses filled with modern architecture and green space compliment nearby parks that scatter the vast complexes, setting a unique environment for learning and leisure. Nearly 15% of all enrolled university students from the Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces attend university in this area. The youthful energetic environment, expansive urban green space, and community focus on academics, combine to make Xianlin an ideal place to live for both experienced and new to China foreign teachers. The NFLS Xianlin international early childhood education program is focused on Pre-K Primary school aged students. Teachers will be responsible to develop creative and engaging lesson plans delivered in a US style classroom. Lessons are high-energy, fun, and create a welcoming environment where students love to show up each day. Our teachers must have a deep love to work with and academically emotionally support young students. Teachers that excel in NFLS Xialin are comfortable designing and executing curriculum as part of a small teaching team. Those who are dynamic, love working with young students, are highly collaborative, have strong cross-cultural acumen, and are committed to professional growth will succeed at the school. View our Brochure

Irvine PSAT Tutoring Dont Stress About the PSAT - TutorNerds

Irvine PSAT Tutoring Dont Stress About the PSAT - TutorNerds Tips from an Irvine PSAT Tutor: Don’t Stress About the PSAT Tips from an Irvine PSAT Tutor: Don’t Stress About the PSAT If you are considering taking (or have already taken) the PSAT, you might be wondering how important the test and your scores on it are. PSAT stands simply for “Preliminary SAT,” so its predominant purpose is to be an introduction to the standardized testing style of the SAT. The PSAT is a full-length, proctored, standardized test administered by College Board (the same group that makes the SAT). As such, it’s a good early simulation of the conditions and pacing that you can expect on the SAT book your private Orange County PSAT tutor today. That being said, I will take a somewhat controversial opinion in stating that the PSAT is not very important or significant for students. You should not worry and stress about getting a good PSAT score or not. You don’t need to study specifically for the PSAT. You also do not have to seek out and pay to take the PSAT if your school is not giving it to you for free (or requiring it). Here’s why: 1. PSAT Scores Do Not Improve SAT Scores It is relatively well-known that students who take the PSAT tend to have improved scores on the regular SAT when compared to students who never took the PSAT. This is one reason why many schools offer the PSAT for free or require it to be taken â€" they believe it will boost their students’ eventual SAT numbers a year or two later. However, the exact same effect is seen when taking any official SAT practice test: the first test you get a lower score, then the next test (even if it’s taken only a few days later) your score “magically” jumps up by 100 points or more. This is simply because students are not used to this type of test until they try it. In the first practice test they learn about the question types, they read the instructions, they get an idea of how fast they need to go, etc. If you have never taken a practice test, then the PSAT will have this same effect for you. However, a practice test is just fine, and arguably better since you will have the test to go over and review what you got wrong. There’s nothing intrinsically special about the PSAT test itself that brings your scores up. It’s just practice. 2. The National Merit Scholarships Aren’t as Common as You Think A very common reason given for taking the PSAT is the opportunity to win a national merit scholarship for your score. These scholarships are given to students who score particularly well on the test, and it is a reason that many people give for taking the test. While I do agree that every opportunity to earn potential scholarship money is valuable, the National Merit Scholarships tend to be blown out of proportion for how available they are. Using the official 2017-2018 annual report, we can find that 1.6 million students took “eligible” PSAT exams that year. Of those students, about 2% got a nice “good job” certificate for their high scores. No scholarships for them. Only 0.5% of students earned a scholarship for their score. Many blogs say you need to take the PSAT to potentially be a merit scholar, but students should recognize that only about 1 in 200 test takers earn one. 3. The PSAT Is Not the Best Practice The PSAT is objectively easier than the SAT. It is also shorter but gives you more time per question for some questions. It also does not have an essay. These differences are not huge, but they are significant. If you are preparing for the SAT for college applications, you want your practice to mimic the real thing as closely as possible. Easier tests might leave you over-confident before the real test. Taking shorter practice tests might not prepare you as well for the length of the actual SAT. This becomes significant if you are planning to do the essay, which the PSAT will not prepare you for. Similarly, the no-calculator section on the PSAT might mess with your pacing since you get nearly 20% more time on PSAT no-calculator math questions. The purpose of this message is not to convince you to not take the PSAT, or to not take it seriously when you take it. On the contrary, I recommend taking it to all of my students. It’s cheap ($17 â€" though some schools make it free and others add on a little more in an admin fee), you might win a scholarship, and it gives you proctored, standardized test experience in a testing environment. Ideally, I think students should take a practice PSAT, then the real PSAT starting in 8th or 9th grade. In 10th grade, you can take the PSAT as well (or again), but you should also be incorporating official SAT practice tests in your studying. The reason for this blog is to reduce the stress associated with the test. If your school doesn’t administer it, don’t worry. You are allowed to take it at a neighboring local school that does offer it, or you can just skip it. You don’t need it to improve your SAT score. You probably won’t be missing out on a merit scholarship. It is not the best way to practice. And if you aren’t happy with your PSAT score, again â€" don’t worry. You can still do very well on the SAT if you start early, use the best, official preparation material and practice tests, and consider looking into an experienced Irvine SAT tutor to guide the way. Michael C. is currently a private math, science, and standardized test tutor with TutorNerds in Irvine and Anaheim. 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.

Tips For Sending Out a Quality Tutoring Newsletter

Tips For Sending Out a Quality Tutoring NewsletterIf you want to know how to send out a quality tutoring newsletter, you may be a little confused on how to do it. There are tons of different ways to do it, but the best way is to figure out what it is that you would like to do and how you want to do it.You want to send out a newsletter to your students that tells them about upcoming tutoring events and special offers for their school or community. You will need to design the newsletter to make it unique and have a theme that will allow you to add in the way you want to. With that in mind, you will need to set the pace for the newsletter and take some time to think about how you want to write it.What should you put in the newsletter? The information you need to include in your newsletter includes where you tutoring is and when you tutoring is being offered. You can also provide a map of the area you are tutoring in.Of course, you will need to be sure that you have the right wordings fo r each area. Make sure that your tutoring is classified as an off campus event. You want to make sure that your newsletter does not go over each tutoring event with the student.You will also need to include a section for any special offer that you have. That way, students can find out the discount that you are offering by going to your website. You may want to give special discounts to alumni or have a link to one of your other tutoring websites in the newsletter.It is important to give the students a chance to sign up for your newsletter. If you cannot get a response to the newsletter, you will be losing students that are interested in what you are offering. So, do not give up!When you are finished with your newsletter, make sure that you print it out and make copies for everyone that has signed up for the newsletter. Give each person a sheet of your newsletter and let them keep the copy. That way, they can read it and decide if they want to subscribe.