Do Not Give Up For Chemistry Test Results

Do Not Give Up For Chemistry Test ResultsAnyone wanting to study for a chemistry test must have a high grade in high school. Even if you have an excellent GPA, you should still pass the course with flying colors. Before you take your exam, it is essential that you are mentally prepared. You need to keep your score at least equal to the grade required by the school.Once you have received the score from the school, you can do something. You have to ensure that you study for your exam as much as possible. If you are a part of the study group, then it is advisable that you are constantly encouraging one another to make good scores. This will help you in repeating your grade after you get the result.The students in the study group will do better than students who don't. It is important that you teach yourself to put in the time to study for the exam. Make sure that you will have a time where you will be sitting in front of your monitor and reviewing all your study materials. In this way, you can review your answer sheets as well. This is important so that you can get the maximum out of your exam.It is vital that you are also preparing for the test even before you have taken it. You need to prepare for the different questions that you will be asked. This will ensure that you are ready for the actual test.You may also study for these types of questions and answer them on your own. This will also ensure that you are able to come up with correct answers. These types of questions are quite easy to find online.Exams can also be quite tough for some students. These can be quite hard on students that are not comfortable with testing. If you are one of the students that are quite bad in taking tests, then it is a good idea that you spend some time to get yourself mentally prepared.These exams can also be stressful for some students. It is a fact that many students would rather not attend the actual test. Therefore, they just give in and go through the exam.

Photosynthesis Finally Explained by a Qualified Personal Tutor!

Photosynthesis Finally Explained by a Qualified Personal Tutor! With GCSEs now on the horizon, Frank Iâ€"a top GCSE personal tutor at Tutorfairâ€"explains how to crack the dreaded GCSE Biology topic of photosynthesis . . . . Photosynthesis involves chlorophyll pigments, redox proteins, NADPH, the Calvin cycle…. wait, where did everyone go?  You’ve gone haven’t you?  Will you stick around if I just cut out the rubbish and get to the bits that matter? Deal?  Great! Everything that happens on this planet happens because of sunlight. Energy flows through our planet like a river. It comes in as light, leaves as heat, and somewhere in between it drives every single thing on Earth. The rushing wind, pouring rain, fluffy clouds, winter, summer and of course LIFE all come down to sunlight. But wait, people aren’t solar powered! We eat food (sugars, proteins, and fats) that supplies the energy we need to play football, write a blog post, or run in the opposite direction from someone who might try to talk to you about science.  If you’re feeling a bit drained, you can’t just stand in a field and absorb a bit of light energy… but plants CAN! And the way they do it is called photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the gateway through which that river of energy from sunlight pours into the great circle of life.The laugh of a child, the flutter of a butterfly’s wings and the roar of a lion. Just like a raging river, sunlight is always moving (at about 300 million meters per second to be precise). It’s here and then it’s gone. Now we’ve got a problem. To survive, all living organisms require a constant supply of energy every second of every day. Even if plants could live directly off that river of light, what happens at night, or in the dead of winter, or on any of the 364 days of the year in England when the sun doesn’t shine? They need to trap it. Plants need to be able to dip a bucket into that river of light, fill it up, and keep it aside for later. How? Photo(light)-synthesis(making). Making what? Plants reach out and grab carbon dioxide from the air and water from the soil and use them to build their “buckets” of energy, namely sugars, fats, and proteins. This energy is then locked into the bonds between atoms of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Light energy has now been trapped as chemical energy that the plants can store until they need it. Oh, and in the process they spit out a bit of oxygen as a waste product… cheers plants! OK. So what’s this got to do with the laugh of child, the roar of a lion, blah blah blah? Well, that lion eats a zebra and steals its energy buckets (sugars, fats, proteins). Of course the zebra had just nicked those buckets of energy by eating . . . you guessed it . . . Plants!â€"which of course used photosynthesis to pour light energy into those buckets in the first place. Humans are just like the lions except we’ll eat anythingâ€"plants, other animals, even Marmite. Now there’s no point in stealing those buckets of energy if we can’t empty them back out when we need them.  And that’s called respiration which would take me AGES to explain.  Take photosynthesis, turn it around, and run it backwards.  That’s respiration.  Actually, that didn’t take long it all! So, the next time you’re in the shops, peering at the calories on the back of a packet of biscuits, just remember, those calories (energy) come from those little photosynthetic buckets: sugars, fats and proteins. When you’re counting those calories, you’re counting rays of sunshine. And when that burst of chocolate rolls across your tongue, you’re tasting starlight. Nice one plants. Fancy private biology tuition? Visit the Tutorfair website for Biology tutors. Frank  also  tutors science and maths in London. Please  check out his personal profile page on Tutorfair’s website. Leaves Photograph from  www.flickr.com  CC-by Illustrated Diagram from  en.wikipedia.org  CC-by

How to Write Effective Supplemental Essays

How to Write Effective Supplemental Essays ACT SAT Prep and College Admissions Blog I recently spoke with a former college admissions officer who mentioned that a lot of applicants fail to give supplemental essays their proper attention. Instead, these students focus all of their energy on the main essay. While it’s obviously important to have a knockout personal statement, overlooking the supplemental essays could be a fatal error in judgment. Every individual piece of your application matters. Here’s how to maximize the positive impact of your college application supplemental essays. FILL IN THE BLANKS The personal statement isn’t your life story â€" it’sonestory, hopefully with a lot of character and detail, but still â€" just one story. The supplements allow you to mine from other stories in your life â€" various skills, interests, or challenges you’ve overcome. Use your quirks, your passions, and your unique life experiences to give your application greater depth. It’s an opportunity to share another side of yourself â€" something that wouldn’t necessarily be on your resume. Doing so will give the admissions committee a fuller picture of who you are. Your supplemental essays should help illustrate the many facets of your personality, and you’ll leave the impression of a real person instead of just grades on a page. DECLARE YOUR INTENT The most common supplemental essay question is “why this school?” or some variation of it. In this essay it is crucial that you illustrate your familiarity with what makes the school unique â€" and how your own individual strengths will complement it. By combining those two points, you demonstrate how you will thrive as a result of being a part of the school’s community and how the school will benefit from adding you to their student body. Be specific (always! Specificity is the key to avoiding the trap of being forgettable) about aspects of the school that appeal to you, and about the qualities you possess that make you a good match for the school. ANSWER THE QUESTION There must be substance to your supplemental essays. It’s easy to write something vague in these answers â€" you don’t have a lot of words to work with and not, having been to college yet, it might be difficult to articulate what aspects of a school truly matter to you. That’s why it’s important to do the research and to answer the question as directly and succinctly as possible. Being vague or generic reads as insincere â€" like you’re just filling out another application. Colleges want individuals who bring something to the table and who know what they want to get out of a great education. Always ask yourself “Why?” â€" why do you believe this answer to be true? Come up with concrete answers. The more you refine your “why” statements, the better. CHECK YOUR TONE If you can’t come up with specific, exciting reasons to be there, why are you even applying to the school in question? Are you excited about the school’s curriculum and its opportunities for growth or leadership in both academic and social realms? Don’t focus on what’s expected of you by other people â€" like following in your family’s footsteps or the earning potential a degree from the school will give you. Focus on your individual growth potential. Show them you want to challenge yourself to become a better person by the time you graduate, and how you believe the school will help you achieve that goal. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, 'a519c073-790d-4c67-b0fd-7095f1869478', {});

The 2019 Kumon Student Conference Application Period is Now Open

The 2019 Kumon Student Conference Application Period is Now Open The 2019 Kumon Student Conference Application Period is Now Open Kumon North America is excited to announce that the 2019 Kumon Student Conference will take place in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, July 10, 2019! The Kumon Student Conference is a prestigious learning opportunity for Kumon Students who are studying at least three years above their grade level. The goal is to bring to life our founder, Toru Kumon’s, vision of developing responsible people who will use their skills and talents by contributing to their communities around the world. Kumon Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to submit an application: Platinum Award (Advanced Student Honor Roll 3) Grade 4 or higher Level G or higher in Math and/or Reading Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from each other through a variety of enjoyable activities that will foster team building, group discussion, critical thinking, and creativity. In this unique learning environment, students will also hear from inspirational former Kumon Students who reached Level J by 6th grade and completed the Kumon Program. Excelling in-an-out of the classroom, these speakers will demonstrate the value of the Kumon Method and the long-term benefits of Kumon Study. Important details to remember: The application period opens on January 16th and ends on February 8th at 11:59 pm ET Finalists for the next round will be contacted by April 1st to provide additional information Accepted students will be notified by April 15th Kumon North America will pay round-trip economy class airfare for the accepted student and two parents/guardians along with two nights at the Sheraton Grand Chicago from July 9-11. Speak to your Instructor today about your interest in applying for acceptance to the 2019 Kumon Student Conference! You might also be interested in: Inspired by a Kumon Program Completer, This Student Became One Himself Motivated by his Peers, this Kumon Student Wants to be an Architect and a Doctor Motivation is the Key to this Kumon Student’s Success How Developing Discipline in Kumon Helped This Student Succeed The 2019 Kumon Student Conference Application Period is Now Open The 2019 Kumon Student Conference Application Period is Now Open Kumon North America is excited to announce that the 2019 Kumon Student Conference will take place in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, July 10, 2019! The Kumon Student Conference is a prestigious learning opportunity for Kumon Students who are studying at least three years above their grade level. The goal is to bring to life our founder, Toru Kumon’s, vision of developing responsible people who will use their skills and talents by contributing to their communities around the world. Kumon Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to submit an application: Platinum Award (Advanced Student Honor Roll 3) Grade 4 or higher Level G or higher in Math and/or Reading Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from each other through a variety of enjoyable activities that will foster team building, group discussion, critical thinking, and creativity. In this unique learning environment, students will also hear from inspirational former Kumon Students who reached Level J by 6th grade and completed the Kumon Program. Excelling in-an-out of the classroom, these speakers will demonstrate the value of the Kumon Method and the long-term benefits of Kumon Study. Important details to remember: The application period opens on January 16th and ends on February 8th at 11:59 pm ET Finalists for the next round will be contacted by April 1st to provide additional information Accepted students will be notified by April 15th Kumon North America will pay round-trip economy class airfare for the accepted student and two parents/guardians along with two nights at the Sheraton Grand Chicago from July 9-11. Speak to your Instructor today about your interest in applying for acceptance to the 2019 Kumon Student Conference! You might also be interested in: Inspired by a Kumon Program Completer, This Student Became One Himself Motivated by his Peers, this Kumon Student Wants to be an Architect and a Doctor Motivation is the Key to this Kumon Student’s Success How Developing Discipline in Kumon Helped This Student Succeed

Inspirational Quotes and Sayings ~ Seneca, about Gratitude

Inspirational Quotes and Sayings ~ Seneca, about Gratitude Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart. Lucius Annaeus Seneca, known as Seneca or Seneca the Younger (c.4 BC 65 AD), Roman philosopher, tragedian, statesman, orator, tutor and advisor of emperor Nero. Seneca was one of Romes leading intellectual figures. For several years between 54 and 62,  during the first phase of the emperor  Nero’s reign, Seneca  had strong influence on the young emperor  and was virtual ruler of the Roman world. However, he lost influence and favor with his former student over time. In 62 AD Seneca  withdrew  from public life and devoted his time  to philosophy and  writing. During this time he wrote some of his best philosophical works, including  the  Letters to Lucilius.  In 65 AD Seneca was accused of being involved with the Pisonian conspiracy  against Nero and was forced to commit suicide.

4 Ways to Cope With Stress

4 Ways to Cope With Stress imgrum.com 1. Yoga Ive already written an article dedicated to yoga, but I briefly want to reiterate how amazing yoga is for the body and for the mind. Sadly, my schools yoga instructor (who is also a professor at the college), does her yoga class at a time that I am not available, but that does not stop me from rolling out my yoga mat once in a while before bed after I get off work. Just taking the  time to only breathe and stretch really slows down the time when it feels like you dont have enough hours in a day. It will clear your mind and it can even help you be more creative. Even if you only spend 15 minutes a week, its more time than not doing it at all. 2. Taking a hot bath My moms remedy for everything when I was younger was to either take some Ibuprofen or take a bath. I really enjoy taking baths now as an adult, especially with bath salts, bath fizzers, or even bath crayons. It really is relaxing to get the chance to draw on the walls, especially since it isnt something that you are supposed to do. Even if I just sit in a bath with shampoo bubbles, I can still somehow end up staying in the tub with a good book or some Netflix on my phone for an hour and a half. pexels.com 3. Patience As Im getting closer and closer to being able to rent this house, my mom keeps reminding me to only look at the next step. Dont look ahead, and only think of the next thing or two to do. I apply this strategy to a lot of little things, like homework and what I need to do at my serving job for that shift that day. Being patient about things will really slow down the time, and will even be rewarding later on. Patience has been a word that I have been thinking a lot about in February, and its been helpful so far. 4. Become a better planner Instead of ignoring your stresses with yoga or a hot bath, manage stress the same way you would manage your meals or how you spend money. Plan out your days in a planner, or on a calendar. I prefer the bullet journal method, as it allows for a creative outlet, which can also help relieve general stress. Pick up your abandoned Pinterest account and try out a few pages to see how you like it. Everyone copes with stress in different ways, and these are a few of the ways that I try to handle it. Stress is never going to go all the way away, though, and dont forget that stress can be a good thing  if you manage it properly.

Tips for Babysitting Pre-Teens

Tips for Babysitting Pre-Teens Image via Pixabay The pre-teen years, or “tween” years as they are often referred to, are exciting times in a child’s life. For one, they are growing up and getting ready to launch into that period of life that parents both anticipate and dread. Two, they are still learning not only in school but in other areas such as friendships and responsibility. Some parents find themselves in a very tough spot when it comes to parenting pre-teens. One reason for this is that they are not quick to change their view of their growing offspring from “little child” to “almost adult.” It is important to understand this when someone asks you to “babysit” their “child” who actually is an active or creative 12-year-old. It is also important to understand the pre-teen’s point of view, too. If you’re past this stage of development as I am, you probably remember being told that you’re “acting grown” or firmly put in your place when you expressed an opinion that was different. Being seen as a “child” can be frustrating to an almost adult. Pre-teens seek to exert themselves in some situations and prove themselves in others. That’s part of growing up. Caring for pre-teens is not the same as caring for a baby, young child, or teenager. Understanding the characteristics of children at this age can help you to develop good relationships with those you care for and win their parents’ thanks. Here is some advice: Get to know the pre-teen Even though pre-teens, in general, share a certain set of characteristics, no two pre-teens are the same. Some pre-teens prefer to work or play alone while others want someone else to be involved. Some are more creative while others are studious. It is important to get to know the pre-teen on his or her level. Ask them questions. Talk to them in a language they can understand. Find out what interests him or her and be willing to let his or her personality direct the activities you both engage in. Treat the pre-teen like a person He may only be 11 or 12, but he is a human being and should be treated as such. What he says, does, and thinks about is important and you should be careful to make him feel loved and valued. Your attitude and actions will help him or her to know that. Many young children do not mean to be disrespectful; they simply want to be heard. For those whose parents are super busy or who do not have siblings or many friends, you can be that pair of ears the young child needs. Be a friend and a role model Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Sabina Dosani writes in her book “Parenting Pre-Teens,” “You need to be a friendly authority, not a friend. This means that you are someone the pre-teen can talk to, play with, and take advice from, but you have boundaries and rules for his or her safety. Like any young child, pre-teens will test the limits and your patience but you have to strike that careful balance between friendship and authority figure. While you play games and do activities, you want to be in control of the situation and set an example for the young person to follow. Many pre-teens don’t need a boss as much as they need a role model. Give them space Pre-teens need boundaries, not rooftops. As they get ready to become teenagers, they are learning the joys of autonomy and independence. Don’t curb that or take it away from them. However, remember they are not fully mature and do not know as much as they think they might know. As a sitter, it is okay to allow the pre-teen to explore in his independence especially if the parents have already approved. But you are still responsible for ensuring their safety and that of your own. A pre-teen may be allowed to play whenever he wants, but that is not in his best interest if he has homework to do. Obey the parents rules This one isn’t a hard one except for when pre-teens want you to bend the rules. It can seem easy to just do whatever the child wants because you want to be liked or because the child is a little strong-willed. But it is important to obey the rules established by the parents. In the long haul, the pre-teen will respect you more and learn to follow rules on his or her own. Stephanie Felzenberg, editor of How to Be the Best Nanny Blog stated, “The parents need to instruct the sitter or nanny and the children clearly about the rules of the house. Its essential that parents and caregivers work together to make the rules of the home consistent.” Avoid being overbearing Pre-teens don’t need a dictator. When I was 11 and 12, my mom had a 15-year-old girl “babysit” us while she was at work. I was best friends with the girl’s younger sister who was the same age as me. However, the babysitter was bossy and had a do-as-I-say type of attitude. For me, that did not work because I am the oldest of seven children and had long been responsible for watching over my younger brothers and sisters, setting schedules, enforcing rules, helping with school work, and even cooking meals. So she and I did not get along too well and after two sitting sessions, she was out. The point is, some pre-teens need a bit more oversight while others are able to self-manage and self-direct. Be careful to respect the difference. For those who need more oversight, look after them appropriately. For those who are advanced in their thinking and behavior, come alongside them and serve as a support system. Sitting pre-teens can be a rewarding experience all the way around. The parents get cheap assistance and peace of mind. The pre-teens get a playmate, listener, or homework assistant. And the sitter gets to put his or her skills to work and make some money along the way.