A Unit Conversion For Chemistry That is Easy to Do

A Unit Conversion For Chemistry That is Easy to DoIf you are interested in a unit conversion for chemistry, you can now use the internet to find the program that is right for you. There are now thousands of science and math programs on the web.Programs may vary in price. Some of them may be as simple as a textbook with online software. Others offer more extensive programs with some online tutorials.Many online programs are designed to be viewed on a PC. You will need an Internet connection to do this. Some students prefer this because it allows them to create worksheets. You can record a lecture for future reference.Most of these are divided into several units or subjects. The curriculum will teach you how to convert all of the units you know into a smaller number of units. For example, all you have to do is learn one unit. You do not have to memorize that many different units.It is important to know that some conversions are much easier than others. For example, the conversion from mass to mass or fluid ounces to the weight. These conversions are more difficult to make using computer software.Unit conversion is important for any student who wants to become a scientist. They need to understand how to convert elements to others. Other students will want to get an understanding of the principles of chemistry and how these relate to the real world. This is why the unit conversion for chemistry is becoming so popular.As a student you may find it a good idea to learn this. It is not required for graduate school but it can give you an advantage. It can also help you graduate with a high grade if you are planning to go into a related field.

Ask an Admissions Expert Joie Jager-Hyman

Ask an Admissions Expert Joie Jager-Hyman Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Joie Jager-Hyman is known internationally for her expert advice on the college admissions process. She is a graduate of Dartmouth Collegeand served as the Assistant Director of Admissions for the university later on. Joie is also the author of Fat Envelope Frenzy: One Year, Five Promising Students and the Pursuit of the Ivy League Prize, a book on college admissions that was positively recognized by the Wall Street Journal, and has another book that is planned to come out in 2013. VT: How far ahead of time should a student begin working on his or her college application? Joie: I suggest that students start working on their common applications in the summer before their senior year of high school.July is a good time to work on the main personal statement and the short answer.August is a good time to start the supplements for Early Decision/Action schools. VT: What are the best ways to go about selecting a terrific essay topic? Joie: Understand the application componentsgrades, test scores, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendationand ask yourself, What is missing?What can you say about yourself that will add something to your application? Dont just write about your activities because those are already in your application.Think about what makes you unique and go from there. VT: Are there any essay topics you get tired of seeing or would warn students to stay away from? Joie: Very few topics are off limits but there are certain topics that are very common and writing about one of them will make your essay a little less likely to stand out.These topics include: sports (especially I won the big game), community service, and trips/vacations.Because these are so common, it can be hard to write something original about them. In no circumstances should you write your college essay about writing a college essay.The only thing the admissions officer knows about you is that you are applying to college so that does not add anything to their understanding of who you are and how you will contribute. VT: What is the biggest mistake a student can make on a college application? Joie: Not working on it enough.One draft isnt going to cut it here.Really think about how you are using the space and make sure that you are making the best possible case for how you will contribute to a campus. VT: What is the typical process an admissions officer goes through to evaluate applications? Joie: Academicsgrades and test scoresare most important. If a student is qualified academically, then the question becomes: how will this person contribute to the school? What will he or she add to the community?What makes him or her unique? VT: What do you think is the single most important thing a student should make sure they present in the best possible way on their application? Joie: Academics are the most important part of the application. VT: How should students go about determining the culture of a university, and whether they would be a good fit? Joie: If possible, it is always great to visit.However, I truly believe that the best way to get to know a campus is not just to go on a tour but to talk to real students.Theyll give you the scoop on the colleges pros and cons. VT: Early-action, early-decision, binding/non-binding, regular decisions...With so many choices when applying, what do you recommend to students? Joie: Early Decision can give students who a nice boost in the application process.So if you have a first-choice college, its always good to apply Early Decision, especially if you dont need to shop around for financial aid.Students who do want to compare financial aid offers should consider applying to some schools early action, which is not binding. VT: How important are grades and standardized test scores when admissions decisions are being made? Joie: Academics are the most important part of the applications. VT: What tips do you have for students asking their teachers for letters of recommendation? Joie: Its always a good idea to keep a folder of excellent work throughout your junior year of high school so that you can go back and reference what you have done when you ask a teacher for a letter of recommendation. The more details, the better the letter so feel free to communicate with your teachers about how you feel you have excelled in the classroom. Visit Joies website, College Prep 360, to check out her admissions consulting services.The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Every Child has a Right to Education

Every Child has a Right to Education Tutorfair’s  intern, Hannah, explains how her experience on the VSO  (Voluntary Services Overseas)  ICS (International Citizen Service) programme in Malindi, Kenya has influenced the way she views everyone's right to education internationally and in the UK. To provide some context to this piece, ICS is a government funded 12 week programme for young people aged 18-25 to contribute to long-term projects in a developing country as part of a cross-cultural team. “Education is the most important weapon which you can use to change the world” - Nelson Mandela. This is indeed one of the most powerful statements in the world and one of the most true. My time in Kenya certainly taught me a great deal about the value of education because I saw how much children enjoyed learning and the opportunity it created for them. It definitely confirmed to me that going into teaching is the right step for me and I am very excited to be starting Teach First in June 2014. In the meantime it is my pleasure to be working with Tutorfair to broaden my knowledge about education in the UK and see the wonders that their one-for-one charity promise provides. My experience in Kenya however also made me aware of the issues that are preventing education from taking place. Based in Malindi, a popular tourist destination, we as volunteers soon realised the advantages and disadvantages tourism can bring. One of these disadvantages is the impact on school attendance because children instead work on the beaches to bring income into the family. There are many other factors which influence this such as a lack of sexual reproductive health awareness leading to teenage pregnancies and, despite primary education being free in Kenya, parents still struggling to pay for school uniform and additional costs. Hannah launching a peer education project (which aimed to combat the issue of school drop-outs) at the primary school in Jimba, a village outside of Malindi, Kenya Yet, without an education, children are unlikely to get the jobs that they aspire to have. And, children certainly have these aspirations. When working in a primary school in an outside village called Jimba, we asked the students what they wanted to be when they grew up. The list was incredible and varied from lawyer to pilot to policeman. Our job was to then teach them about why education was important to reach these desired careers. It is a human right to receive an education and every child should be able to exercise that right. Our primary education awareness day in Malindi, named ‘Right to Education’ aimed to highlight this by celebrating children and the importance of education with around 500 students, teachers and parents. Mural painting at VSO Cycle 5’s Community Action Day named ‘Right to Education’ - Central Primary School, Malindi, Kenya Of course, Malindi is just a small pocket of the world where children are struggling to go to school. Across the world, there are 57 million primary aged children who don’t get the chance to go to school. Despite this staggering figure, developing regions have made significant strides in expanding access to primary education. Since the United Nations’ Millenium Development Goal to provide universal primary education was set in 2000 to 2011, the enrolment rate grew from 83 per cent to 90 per cent, and the number of out-of-school children dropped by almost half. The problem is that international aid to basic education fell in 2011, which has hindered the progress to reach the  millennium goal by 2015. The fight is therefore on to make educational development central to the post-2015 agenda. UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation) Director-General Irina Bokova writes in the foreword to their latest report  â€œas we advance towards 2015 and set a new agenda to follow, all Governments must invest in education as an accelerator of inclusive development” and donors shouldn’t “step back from their funding promises”.[1]  For her, the report’s “evidence clearly shows that education provides sustainability to progress against all development goals. Educate mothers, and you empower women and save children’s lives. Educate communities, and you transform societies and grow economies”.[2]  Sadly however, the list of barriers preventing universal education is vast. The nearest school might be too far away; many children need to stay at home earning money for their families; or in war-torn zones, attending school, or making the journey there, m ay be hazardous. Then there are the children in school but still not receiving a good education. Perhaps the class sizes are too big, or the school doesn’t have sufficient learning resources, or the teachers haven’t had sufficient training. According to the same UNESCO report, “around 250 million children are not learning basic skills- even though half of them have spent at least four years at school.”[3] This is why the report proposes strategies to overcome this by providing the best teachers for all children. But again this requires more funding. This picture shows how lucky we are in the UK to have an education system that is free for all and generally easily accessible. Of course, I know and you know that it is nowhere near perfect - with huge educational inequality across society. In the UK, nearly 50% of students claiming free school meals get no passes above Grade D at GCSE and just 16% of these young people will progress to university, compared with 96% of those from independent schools. As I have discovered whilst working at Tutorfair, many of these privileged children will have received the benefits of private tutoring. And that is why I love the way Tutorfair works. For every student who pays for a tutor in London through Tutorfair, a disadvantaged child gets tutoring for free. Tutorfair  works with schools where high percentages of children are on free school meals, supporting the children identified as having the greatest need and are consequently working to narrow our own education gap here in the UK, like many other organisations are doing. One of those is Teach First, whose programme I will be starting in June this year. Now the biggest graduate recruiter in the UK, it trains enthusiastic graduates to teach in schools in challenging circumstances to help achieve the vision where no child’s background should limit the opportunities they have in education and in life. Education is powerful and we need to work to spread its power both internationally and in the UK. So I challenge you to do your bit for education at home and globally. Can you donate your time by volunteering at a local school or abroad? Can you donate some money to international aid or to UK educational charities? Can you share your passion for education by spreading the word, campaigning for more change or by even sharing this blog post? Development in education is working but it needs more support and everyone can do their little bit to make a huge difference. [1] http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/leading-the-international-agenda/efareport/reports/2013/ Is cited in article here:  http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=47034Cr=educationCr1=#.UvtMLPRdVPK [2] Ibid [3] Ibid

Custom URL Lets Students Find You

Custom URL Lets Students Find You Results are now behind us and a new academic year in front. In the coming weeks, preparations for university and school applications, not to mention additional entrance exams, ramp up. September is the month for private tuition demand. From a parent's perspective, finding a tutor that matches the needs of their child is no simple business. Hiring  a tutor  is based on reputation, and if you do not know a good tutor for a given subject, it can be difficult finding someone suitable for your child. For this reason it is important as a tutor to display  markers of professionalism and competency. Experience, references, DBSâ€"these are all important for making a good impression. From my perspective, I aim to find clients locally. Less travel means less rushing. It also means greater reliability for the client. Losing lessons due to a bicycle puncture or, indeed, a tube strike is in nobody's interest. Towards both aims of the parent and the tutor, I recommend local advertising. Targeted flyers and business cards in neighborhood  coffee shops, supermarkets and artisan shops can be a low-effort, high-reward method for  reaching new clients. Being local is another sign a tutor can use  to demonstrate that they are a good bet. When it came to producing my flyers for this year’s intake, I decided to include my Tutorfair profile. If you haven’t seen this yet, it’s now possible to create a short (memorable!) link to your profile page. So why include the link? After all, most parents will  use conventional methods of communication. Well several reasons! Firstly, a reputable website link is more professional than a generic free email account. Secondly, a lot more information can be stored on the Tutorfair profile pageâ€"hopefully answering any questions a parent may have. Thirdly, greater exposure of Tutorfair encourages more local clients onto the site. Fourthly, and finally, even if you aren’t a good match for the client, there might  be another opportunity  nearby. Not convinced? Check out these articles on choosing the perfect tutor: Finding a Tutor: It's a Cut-throat World How Do You Find a Good GCSE Tutor? How to Choose a Tutor Written by Mark Brown.

International School in Kuwait

International School in Kuwait International School in Kuwait Our International School is a modern, 12,000 square meter facility. The Founding Director came on board October 2012. Support staff which included a finance office, an admission/registration office, purchasing office, and administrative assistants began work in early 2013. The first phase of the facility, the elementary building opened September, 2013. The teaching staff of 24 teachers, 11 co-teachers and 39 staff members were on board to support grades Pre-K through grade 5 and the 68 students for SY 2013-2014. The end of year enrollment was 103 students and the student population represented 11 nationalities. The second year (SY 2014-2015) saw 270% growth and the addition of the Middle School operating on the upper floor of the Elementary School Building. That second year, the teaching staff increased to 52 teachers, 23 co-teachers, 52 staff members and a student enrollment of 383 students. There were 28 nationalities represented in the student population. Additional personnel to assist and reinforce teaching and learning were added: Middle School Principal and Assistant Principal, Elementary Assistant Principal, Curriculum Specialist, Swimming Coaches, Information Management Officer, and other administrative support staff. The Schools third year, Fall 2015, represented a facility milestone as the Middle School building opened for the 137 students in grades 6-9. Grade 9, which was called at the time Freshman Academy, occupied space in this facility awaiting the finishing touches of the High School (HS) building. With a total student population of 524 students representing 34 nationalities, staff requirements increased to 112 members of faculty. For SY 2016-2017 the High School building opened to grade 9-10 students. The student population reached 769 and thefaculty increased to 133. The enrollment for SY 2017-2018 is 901 with the addition of grade 11. During that year, the faculty enrollment increased to 165. For the current school year 2018-2019 grade 12 is added, faculty increased to 174 and the enrollment reached 1045. The school achieved International Accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS) on February 2018, and by the Middle States Association of Colleges Schools (MSA-CESS) for the period May, 2018 to May 2018.

Al Shomoukh International School

Al Shomoukh International School Al Shomoukh International School Al Shomoukh International School (SIS) is a new KG to Grade 12 global school in Muscat.Established by GlobalEducation Services (GES) the school opened for the 2015/16 school year in Al Hail. A new school has been constructed and, combined with an international curriculum and excellent staff, the school intends to become one of the outstanding international schools in Muscat. It will draw students from both the local Omani and expatriate community. Both will be rewarded with an education experience of the highest order. The school will be a beacon of international educational excellence for local and expatriate male and female students using English as the medium of instruction. Classes will be a maximum of 25 students. The school offers the National English Curriculum. At senior levels, i.e. Year 10 on, the school will offer and prepare students for UK and US examinations including IGCSE, A level, and SATs. The school will ensure that all local Omani curriculum requirements are met to obtain an Omani Graduation Certification. At our school all can achieve.

How does technology help kids - ALOHA Mind Math

How does technology help kids Children of the present time are well aware of all the technology around them, and are very quick learners when they need to figure out how to play that new game. Is there a way that we can use this enthusiasm in a structured way, so that along with gaming, they can also learn something along the way? It used to be “a child with a new toy”, now it could probably be edited to “a child with a new gadget/game”! Along with parents getting the latest devices on the market, the kids too are keeping up with all the new interfaces and games available. Though I would not advise their online or gadget time to be completely about concepts and learning, as that would make it a bit less approachable for the child, I am all in favour of inserting some hints even into the playing of the game that keeps it fun as well as makes it educational for the child. For e.g. while playing that eternal favorite Angry Birds, if the child were to start thinking about the trajectory and how it impacts the results, he would get better at the game as well as learn something. Teachers and educators who form the educational leadership the world over have taken to technology for supporting learning. While at school too, there are many learning aids that are becoming prevalent from smart boards to using the internet which are taking education to the next level. Educators need to make a detailed plan for teaching and learning with technology to keep our children and our education system relevant and current. Most young children already know that information in books, that could sometime become dated, is available in a much more updated and easily accessible form on the internet. It is of great use for assignments and to get ideas for creative projects when they need them. This does not necessarily mean that we leave computers or iPads to be the babysitters, and leave it all to technology. We as parents and teachers, should never feel threatened by technology, and instead need to provide that invaluable regulation and the human aspect to learning too. It is only then that the child can learn to appreciate the ways in which technology can be used in a focused manner, and not just get addicted to information for the sake of it.

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day! On this special day, say I love you to someone in a new language. Or better yet, send a loved one an italki Gift Card!  With italki Gift Cards, you can  transfer or gift ITC to a friend using your existing ITC! Also if you send a  Gift Card  to a friend who has not registered on italki,  you’ll get the 50ITC referral bonus if your friend continues with a future ITC purchase.  Our Gift Cards actually gift you right back! We also wanted to share with you Bodo Wartkes Multilingual Love Song. This talented singer is able to sing this song in over 88 different languages! Happy Valentines Day! Love, the italki Team Happy Valentines Day! On this special day, say I love you to someone in a new language. Or better yet, send a loved one an italki Gift Card!  With italki Gift Cards, you can  transfer or gift ITC to a friend using your existing ITC! Also if you send a  Gift Card  to a friend who has not registered on italki,  you’ll get the 50ITC referral bonus if your friend continues with a future ITC purchase.  Our Gift Cards actually gift you right back! We also wanted to share with you Bodo Wartkes Multilingual Love Song. This talented singer is able to sing this song in over 88 different languages! Happy Valentines Day! Love, the italki Team

Finding a Tutor in Chester

Finding a Tutor in ChesterIf you are a student that is looking for an English tutor in Chester, Pennsylvania then it is time to start your search. If you have considered a tutor in Chester, then this article can help you find one. You do not have to settle for the traditional way of booking a tutor. Here is a quick guide to find a tutor.The most popular way to book a tutor is online. Although many people like the idea of meeting in person, a lot of people are still wary of the experience. An advantage of online tutoring is that you can learn from the comfort of your own home.When you find a tutor you would like to take the time to meet them. The benefit of meeting the tutor face to face is that you get the chance to ask questions and discuss things with the tutor. You may also feel comfortable enough to confide in the tutor about your needs.Once you have found a tutor that you like, schedule a meeting with them. You can make it more formal if you wish. Just a few minutes at the begin ning of the meeting will go a long way to ensuring a good session.If you find yourself having problems and it does not get better, then you should consider the possibility that your tutor is not good. If you feel uncomfortable with a tutor, you should reconsider your choice. If you are an aspiring student who would like to have some additional help in taking your English skills to a higher level, then you should really consider a tutor in Chester.If you have already established a relationship with your tutor, it is time to talk about the next step. You have to decide how much time you need to spend with your tutor. For example, if you are only expected to spend a few hours a week, then it would be better if you only take a tutor once every week. You should also consider whether the tutor has time for your other activities as well.There are many ways to find a tutor in Chester. Whether you look on the internet or look in the phone book, you will find that there are many local busines ses that offer English tutors. These tutors are likely to be independent contractors that work off of a commission. The way you handle your commission will depend on whether you want to work with a single tutor or whether you want to take the time to find a tutor that works for you.