Google Tricks

Google Tricks These are not sites to help you study. As mentioned before in a previous post, the Internet is potentially a huge distraction. But if you insist on having your browser open, just have www.google.com open. These next few Google tricks can be huge time savers. None of them require you to leave the google homepage (or search results page), which means less distractions and more work done! Note: everything in quotation marks is an example of what you would type into the google search box. * Word definitions (no need to waste time finding a dictionary) Even defines some foreign language words for you Define: laconic Define: caliente * Historical persons lookup (who is this Winston Churchill my textbook keeps mentioning?) Define: Sitting Bull Define: Ronald Reagan Define: Charlemagne * Quick calculations (no need to find that calculator, which probably has dead batteries) sqrt(5) pi*8 e/7 i^2 * Unit conversions (when youre doing those pesky chemistry problems) Weights, lengths, volumes: you name it, Google can convert it. 85 psi in atm 62 kg in mg 5 liters in cm^3 * Movietimes lookup (when youve finished studying and want to meet up with friends) Simply type into the Google search box a movie title and your zip code. Try it! Avatar 90210

Free Math Help At Your Desktop

Free Math Help At Your Desktop 0SHARESShare We support students to learn and become confident in their knowledge! We are an online tutoring website set up to assist students acquire a deep understanding of every subject and, achieve the expected grade. We understand that each student is different, with a different pace of learning. Our online tutors are specially trained so that each student gets their complete learning process. Our experts give one-to-one attention to each student. With online math tutoring  you do not need to worry about math homework help. All you need to do is to enroll, browse the list of tutor profiles, finalize one and start the session.  You can refer to the review section; this will help you to select the most appropriate tutor for yourself. To get a free math help you may attain our free demo session. Online Tutoring is a convenient, affordable, private and effective way to improve your expertise in English, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Math and many other subjects. We keep all your information confidential and designed to help students from k-12. Whether you are in primary grade or high school, we can help with test preparation, homework help, or problem solving with any subject. Our fully trained certified tutors are waiting to help you. They provide step-by-step explanations so you dont have to experience the excessive stress that comes with trying to solve intricate problems. Explore our website; you will discover how affordable our services are! [starbox id=admin]

How To Improve Your ACT Score

How To Improve Your ACT Score By now, youve probably heard your older brothers or sisters tales of it and your teachers talk all about how important or difficult it can be. But, the fact that youre reading this post and considering working with an ACT tutor already puts you a step above the rest. And guess what, were going to give you even more help with the following ACTprep tips. Background: Some colleges prefer the ACT over the SAT and vice versa. But, most will consider whichever you score higher on. Unlike the SAT, you cant combine sections from previous tests to create an aggregate score. The ACT has five sections: English, Math, Reading, Science and Writing. The test is scored 1-36, and it lasts about 3.5 hours. There is no penalty for guessing on the ACT; so make sure you dont leave any questions blank. [RELATED: What is an Average ACT Score?] Read everything: Students who score well on the ACT have a great memory, are lightning-fast readers and can process information incredibly fast. If you can master those skills, youll be well on your way to score in the 30s. Reading constantly is the best way to improve in all those areas, and its the golden ticket to a great ACT score. Practice tests: There are two ways to take practice tests: like a zombie just doing them for the sake of it, or with a purpose. When it comes to ACT practice tests, you dont get a lot of bonus points for just showing up and taking them. So, you need to map out a legitimate ACT prep plan. Consider this process: Step one: Take a few practice tests to find out what your weaknesses are. Dont worry about your score, or how quickly you answer questions. Just highlight the questions that gave you trouble. Step two: Bring all those questions to your private ACT tutor. Your tutor has probably seen it all before, and can help you break these questions down into simple problems. Work with your tutor to hammer your weaknesses out. Step three: Once you see some improvement, take a full practice test. Try to mimic the test scenario by sitting down for the full 3.5 hours on a Saturday morning in a crowded room (like a coffee shop or library). This can help your brain adjust to thinking the way it needs to on the test. The homestretch: After this, youre in the homestretch and you just need to repeat this process. Take three months or so, and take a practice test every Saturday morning. Then, work with your tutor to iron out your weaknesses a couple nights week. If you continue this process, youll be amazed at how much you can improve your score. Trust your ear: For the English Section, try to hear each sentence in your head and just pick the one that sounds right. More often than not, this can help you quickly find the correct answer. But, if that doesnt work, youll need to take a deeper look at it and apply grammar rules. Turn math word problems into equations: The word problems are designed to confuse you and force you to spend extra time. But, turning them into mathematical equations can help you dodge both pitfalls. Know the formula sheet: Youll be given a formula sheet, but you can save tons of valuable time if you know it inside-and-out before going into the test. Underline passages: There are a whole lot of words you dont need to read in every passage on the ACT. Thats why its best to read the questions first (to know what youre looking for) then skim the passage and underline whats in the questions. But, you need to read the first couple and last couple sentences to understand the meaning and tone of the passage. You will see four types of questions: big ideas (whats the main thought/topic of the passage), factual-based questions, inferences (what did the author mean by) and tone or mood (is it optimistic, pessimistic, humorous, witty, etc). Science is reading: The Science Section is really just another reading section, focusing on science. So, treat it as such, and youll be fine. Everyone knows how important the ACT is. Thats why were here to help you move forward with your ACT prep process. Contact us today to see how a private ACT tutor can help you boost your score.

Writing and interpreting decimals

Writing and interpreting decimals Writing and interpreting the decimals number is one of the basic concepts in numbers. Decimal number is placing a decimal point between the digits. The decimal number place value is given as follows. The first number next to the decimal point is called the tenth place value. The second number next to the decimal point is called the hundredth place value. The third number next to the decimal point is called the thousandth place value and so on. Example 1: Write seven hundred and forty five thousands as a decimal number? Solution: First write the number according to the whole number place value. This gives seven hundred and forty five = 745 Now the thousandths decimal number is placing the decimal point three place values to the left. 0.745. Here in the decimal number place values: The tenth place value is 7. The hundredth place value is 4 and the thousands place value is 5. Hence, the decimal number representation = 0.75. Question: Multiple choice question (Pick the correct option.) Write five hundredths as a decimal number? a) 5 b) 0.5 c) 0.05 d) None of these. Correct answer: option c. First write the given number according to the whole number place value 5. Now the decimal point at the hundredths place will be placing a decimal point two places to the left of the number. This can be represented as = 0.05 Here in the decimal number place values: The tenth place value is 0. The hundredth place value is the 5. Hence five hundredth of the number is 0.05.

Conic Sections Parabola

Conic Sections Parabola Conic Section parabola is a part of a cone. It is obtained when a 3 dimensional cone is cut. The intersection may be a circle, ellipse, parabola, hyperbola or even a line, point, or line. An parabola is obtained from conic section when the answer to this formula B^2 4 A C is zero and eccentricity is 1. The equation for the conic section parabola is: Y^2 = 4 a x and x^2 = 4ay Eccentricity is always 1 and parametric equation is (a t^2, 2 a t) Example 1: A conic section parabola has a = 2, t = 4. Find the parametric equation coordinates. Solution: In the given problem Parametric equation = (a t^2, 2 a t) Plugging in the values of t and a we get, Parametric = (2) (4)^2, 2 (2) (4) (2) (16), (4) (4) 32, 16 The parametric equation coordinates = (32, 16) Example 2: For a given conic section parabola a = 16 and x = 9. Find the y from the parabolic equation. Solution: For the given problem The parabolic equation is y^2 = 4ax Plugging in the values of a and x we get, y^2 = 4 (16) ( 9 ) y = 2 (4) (3) = 24 The y will be 24 for the given conic section parabola.

Preparing for the 2013 PSAT

Preparing for the 2013 PSAT Every October, most high school juniors (and some sophomores) take the PSAT.   Short for Preliminary SAT, the PSAT is exactly that a shorter version of the SAT that most students take before they take the actual SAT.   Questions on the PSAT are similar to those on the SAT, covering critical reading, math, and writing.     The PSAT, however, is scored out of 240 points, only takes 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete, and does not have an essay.Also, a students PSAT score doesnt count for college admissions.   That last fact is why many of my students tell me that they blew off the test, or forgot their calculator, or gave up halfway through that really boring reading passage on the feeding habits of bats.   Yes, its true, their scores on the PSAT wont affect which colleges they get into.   However, I still encourage students to take the PSAT seriously for several reasons:1) Your performance on the PSAT is a good predictor of your performance on the SAT.When you take the PSAT, the Coll ege Board is giving you a sneak preview of your SAT score.   Because PSAT questions are so similar to SAT questions, you can expect to get about the same score on both tests (just add a zero to the end of your PSAT score).   If you blow off the PSAT, youre giving up the chance to see how youd score on the SAT and adjust your approach accordingly.   Did you get that low PSAT score because you genuinely struggled with the test material, or because you got bored?   Dont underestimate the importance of this feedback!2) Taking the PSAT in a real testing environment boosts your confidence.Even though colleges dont see your PSAT score, most students still feel some nerves and pressure on PSAT test day.   Its inevitable when youre surrounded by hundreds of other students hopped up on adrenaline!   Youll feel the same way when you take the SAT.   The more chances you have to get nervous in a testing environment and deal with your emotions effectively, the more your confidence will increase. (This is why AJ Tutoring encourages all of our students to take proctored SATs at our office on Saturdays!)   If you take the PSAT seriously, allow yourself to get nervous, and take the test anyways, youre that much closer to confidently scoring your best when it counts on the SAT.3) The PSAT gives you valuable experience with SAT questions.Because PSAT and SAT questions cover the same content at similar levels of difficulty, taking the PSAT lets you know what you can expect on the SAT.   Students usually have not encountered anything like SAT questions in their schoolwork, and they can be blindsided by tricky function questions on the math section or convoluted sentences in the writing section.   If youve taken the PSAT and seen those questions before, youll get a leg up on preparing for the SAT and youll know what to expect on test day.4) High scorers can earn National Merit recognition from their PSAT performance.If youre one of those 99th percentile test takers, the PSAT might b e your ticket to a National Merit scholarship and an advantage in college admissions.   The National Merit program recognizes high scores on the junior year PSAT with several designations Semifinalist, Finalist, and Scholarship winner.   Only the top 1% of students from each state are chosen to be National Merit semifinalists.   If you have the potential to score high enough to get National Merit recognition, dont pass up the chance to take the PSAT!Whether you anticipate a stellar performance on the PSAT or youre just hoping to not bomb the test, I encourage you to take it seriously.   Good luck!The PSAT will be administered on October 16 and 19, 2013.   Looking for last-minute PSAT prep?   AJ Tutoring offers a short 3-session PSAT tutoring program to familiarize you with the test.   Email info@ajtutoring.com or call (650) 331-3251 for more information!

When Should I Take the MCAT

When Should I Take the MCAT MCAT Medical School Admissions College in and of itself is a daunting process for most students. Studying constantly for twelve to eighteen hours of course work, juggling extracurricular activities, and trying to maintain an active social life can be challenging. Add in aspirations to attend medical school and suddenly you are overwhelmed. Needless to say, this entire process requires a significant amount of planning. Hopefully by the end of this article you’ll have at least resolved one concern on your list and answered the question of when to take your medical college admission test (MCAT). Evaluate Your Coursework The most important consideration in taking the MCAT is what level of premedical course work you have completed. Pertinent to this is the understanding that the MCAT tests extensively on required premedical courses and additional information not covered in these courses. For example, there is a portion of physiology on the cardiovascular, renal, and genitourinary systems on the MCAT that is not normally taught in premedical prerequisites but might be covered in classes the student takes electively such as anatomy and physiology. Because of the large burden of information, it is ideal to take the MCAT after you have completed all of your required course work and if possible a few extra courses to solidify and deepen your understanding of the content that will be covered on the MCAT. Most schools recommend taking cell biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, and biochemistry to aid with the MCAT as well as the transition to medical school. Some students are particularly adept at t eaching themselves and are able to perform extraordinarily well on the MCAT despite not completing their prerequisites prior to taking the exam. However, this is a small margin of the population of premedical students and not typically advised. Consult the Calendar Another factor to take into account is the timing of the application process. The typical timeframe for application and interviews to medical school is a year. For example, most application systems open in May of the year prior to enrollment and students are admitted up to June of the following year. This requires that the MCAT be taken at latest by May of the year prior to attendance. Backtracking even further, MCAT scores take a month to be released, which means ideally, your MCAT should be taken at latest by April of the year prior to enrollment in medical school. Taking into consideration the fact that many students do not achieve their target score and retake the MCAT means that you should consider having a buffer of time to retake the test if necessary. While this seems a bit tedious or even cautionary, keep in mind that this could cause you to either apply with a noncompetitive score or delay your application by a year. If you do not have a score that meets the standards of ad missions you are investing both money and time in a process that may have minimal or no yields. In addition, you are required to disclose if you have applied to medical school previously which can affect how your application is viewed by an admissions committee. Give Yourself Time Taking these factors into consideration, it is ideal to take your first MCAT in the summer or fall of the year prior to application. For most students this falls in the beginning of their ‘Junior’ or third year of school. Taking the MCAT in the fall allows you to evaluate your score early and make crucial decisions from there. If you end up needing to retake the MCAT this gives you a few months to assess changes to make in your next test preparation period. It also allows you a window to register for the test which can be difficult some years when testing sites are limited and many students are taking the exam. If you end up receiving a score that you are satisfied with, this gives you a good window of time to plan for the application cycle and prewrite essays. This period of time could also be used to address any weaknesses in the student’s application such as volunteer work or extracurricular activities. Be Prepared Finally, realize that the best time to take the MCAT is when you are most prepared and able to perform well on the exam. While most students are anxious to get moving through the long process that a career in medicine requires, realize that a year or two spent working toward your goal will not impact your career in the long run. Put in the time now and perform your best so that you can set yourself up early to do well. About the Author Jordan Salley is one of MyGuru's most accomplished MCAT tutors. Clickhereto learn more!

5 Essential Ingredients in Evidence Based Treatments

5 Essential Ingredients in Evidence Based Treatments Having a child or teen who struggles with ADHD can be challenging. The good news is that Evidence Based Treatments effective treatment programs and strategies that have been tested through rigorous scientific research - are available. These treatments arent going to make your childs ADHD symptoms disappear, but research findings tell us that these treatments (either alone or in combination with medication) should lead to significant improvement. Unfortunately, for many parents it can be difficult to know if the treatment being provided by their childs therapist is actually evidence-based. While I encourage all parents to have a direct conversation with their childs therapist about their training and treatment approach, there are also things parents can look for in the content of the therapy sessions themselves that will indicate whether an evidence-based treatment is being used. There are many specific evidence-based treatments available for a variety of child and adolescent mental health problems (you can find articles and videos about specific treatments here https://effectivechildtherapy.org/therapies/), and all of these treatments for children and teens share five essential ingredients that contribute to their effectiveness. Measurement of symptoms and improvement over time. All evidence-based treatments require therapists to collect initial measures of symptoms and functional impairment. These measures should be completed by the child (if they are old enough) or the teen, as well as by parents and teachers (when appropriate). Measures are administered at the start of treatment and repeated regularly to measure treatment progress. Teaching new skills. All evidence-based treatments focus on learning new skills and strategies, and the emphasis on using these skills starts early. Therapists may spend only a couple of sessions getting to know the child or teen and his or her family before quickly diving in to teaching and rehearsing new skills. As the child or teen learns and practices these skills, the relationship with the therapist continues to grow and before long the child or teen is seeing improvement in symptoms and developing a strong bond with the therapist. Practicing skills in-between sessions. All evidence-based treatments require the child or teen and the parents to use the new skills and strategies at home in-between sessions. Changing thoughts and behaviors takes time and practice, making between session homework and practice an essential component of all evidence-based treatments. Parent involvement. All evidence-based treatments for children and teens require at least some degree of parent participation (more when kids are younger and a bit less as kids get older and grow into teenagers). When it comes to ADHD treatment for younger children, research has shown that parent-focused interventions (like behavioral parent training) are the most effective treatments. They can work so well that sometimes the child never needs to attend a single therapy session! For older children and adolescents with ADHD, evidence-based approaches that combine child or teen-focused sessions with sessions that target parenting skills and the parent-child relationship are typically most effective. When it comes to treatments for other disorders, like anxiety or depression, evidence-based treatments often include more child or teen-focused sessions and fewer parent-focused sessions, however parents still spend at least some time with the therapist, so they can learn about the skills a nd strategies that their child or teen will be using at home. Improvement in a relatively short period of time. Many evidence-based treatment programs last for only 10-20 sessions, with many children and teens experiencing significant improvement after a couple of months. Since ADHD is a chronic disorder, it always requires parents and children or teens to continue to use the skills they learned in therapy even after theyve stopped working closely with their therapist. Many kids and teens also require ongoing medication to manage their symptoms, and most require ongoing booster or maintenance therapy sessions to keep their skills current. If your child or teens therapist is not providing evidence-based treatment and their ADHD symptoms at home and at school are not improving, then its probably time to find a new therapist. In next weeks post Ill share a list of questions to ask a prospective therapist that will help you learn about his or her approach to treatment before you and your child start to work with him or her. Not sure where to begin your search for a new therapist? One of the following therapist directories can be a good starting point: Society of Child and Adolescent Psychology Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies American Psychological Association Psychology Today 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.