A Review of LibreTexts Chemistry

A Review of LibreTexts ChemistryLibreTexts Chemistry is a free online chemistry course. This is an integrated approach to the study of chemistry. The curriculum consists of two parts: a laboratory module and an interactive text module. The interactive modules include lessons from common textbooks, rather than lecture-based teaching that is commonly found in chemistry.Using HTML5 technology, the course works without having any background in programming. It also offers enhanced security features to its students. Its format makes it possible for anyone with access to the Internet to take part in the lessons and interact with the teacher.The course is developed by LibreTexts - an Australian company. The curriculum has been carefully researched to give students a quality education. The text modules can be used by teachers as well.The course offers a comprehensive treatment of a number of important topics that are of interest to all students of chemistry. It is intended to help students ac hieve their goals of becoming chemists. Some of the topics covered include: amino acids, gases, solid state reactions, solids, and solubility. For students who are familiar with the subject, there are modules on reactants and reagents, spectroscopy, and spectrophotometry.The course is open to students of all age groups, both in and out of universities. The course covers elementary and intermediate level subjects, but is not intended for students who are new to chemistry. For those looking for a challenging course that includes advanced topics, the program is a good option.The course is entirely self-paced, and students have the full online experience. Students can study at their own pace, as long as they make at least five hours of study each week. The course materials are available at the main website, so students have access to the course as soon as they register. For those who want to learn more about the course, they can access the tutorial videos and FAQ pages.Online education allows students to study independently, which can be useful for some students. The course can be taught to students who do not have access to the Internet. If you would like to take the course, but have never taken a chemistry class before, the course is worth considering.

New 9-1 GCSEs Factfile

New 9-1 GCSEs Factfile Struggling to work out the new 9-1 grading system? Check out our GCSE Results Day FAQ. With the first results of the new GCSEs coming out, many parents will be concerned about the new 9 to 1 system and how it will affect their child’s grades. This guide may help answer any questions you might have on GCSE results day. Which one is better: 9 or 1? Just remember: nine is fine! For further information about how the grades match up, please see the table based on information from Ofqual, the independent exams regulator. As grade boundaries are always subject to change depending on the performance of a particular cohort, the table may not be 100% accurate but it gives a good idea as to how the new GCSE marking system will match with the previous one. How will I know if my child has passed? As you can see from the table above, to pass in English or Maths your child would need to get a 4, which is equivalent to a low-middle C. Back in February, Education Secretary Justine Greening outlined the difference between a ‘standard’ pass, a 4, and a ‘strong’ pass, a 5. If your child, achieved a 3 or lower then they will have to retake their exams next year if they decide to continue in further education. If this happens, then an English or Maths tutor will be able to help prepare your child for the rigours of the new exams, teaching them sound exam techniques and give them access to high-quality revision resources. However, it is still unclear as to how further education institutions will react to the changes with many setting a 4 in core subjects as their minimum requirement for entry while others are insisting on a 5. As many as twenty percent of HR professionals are reported as still being unsure as to whether a 1 is good or bad. (hopefully, they’ll read this blog and find out!) Which subjects will be affected by the changes? The only subjects that will have a number grade this year will be core subjects Maths, English Language and English Literature. Other subjects including Ancient languages (Greek, Latin), Art and Design, Drama, Food Preparation and Nutrition, Music, Physical Education, Science, Biology, Chemistry, History, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages, Citizenship, Computer Science and Religious Studies will switch from letters to numbers in 2018. Ancient History, Business, Classical Civilisation, Design and Technology, Media Studies and Psychology will follow suit in 2019. This means that up to 2019, students will receive a mixture of letter and number grades with letter grades being phased out within the next two years. What’s the difference between a 9 and an 8? The idea was that introducing a 9 at the top would allow employers and universities to be able to identify the academic elite among high-achieving A* students. This was originally envisaged as the best 5%, however, according to Ofqual’s latest predictions, this could turn out to be very different on results day. The top 3% are predicted to achieve a 9 in Maths as opposed to 7% achieving an A* in 2016 while the best 2% will get the top grade in 2017 for English Language with the top 4% getting an A* last year. The bottom line is it is much harder to get a top grade with only a ‘few hundred’ predicted to get 9s across the board in the three qualifications. Will A levels change as well? Some A levels have been reformed recently with changes made to syllabus and grading criteria, but the letter system of A*-E remains intact and there are currently no plans to change that. How has the new Maths GCSE changed? According to expert tutor and qualified Maths teacher, Beth, the questions in the new GCSE rely much more on the mathematical intuition of the pupil, are more open-ended, and generally more demanding. There is a greater emphasis on problem solving, meaning that teaching to the test is no longer a viable option. Finding the right Maths tutor will ensure that your child has the requisite skills and knowledge to approach the new exams with confidence. There are still Foundation (1-5) and Higher (4-9) tier papers with some topics from the old AS level being included in the Higher exam and many Higher topics now filtering down into the Foundation paper. Overall, it is a more challenging paper. How have the new English GCSEs changed? There is no longer a Foundation or Higher tier paper, but one paper for all where students are expected to be able to understand, analyse, compare and evaluate unseen nineteenth-century fiction and twentieth-century nonfiction extracts. However, many pupils have found it challenging to complete the exam in the time allowed. In English Literature, there is not only a greater emphasis on critical writing style and spelling, punctuation and grammar but there is also much more content to revise including closed book exams on a nineteenth century text, fifteen poems, a modern play/novel and a Shakespeare text. Some pupils might need an expert English tutor to be able to make sense of all of that content and to be able to formulate coherent and convincing essays. Coursework and controlled assessments will not feature in the new qualification as the grades are based purely on how pupils perform in their Summer exams. Students’ speaking and listening ability is still evaluated by their teacher but students merely need to pass the test and the results no longer contribute towards the final grade. Essentially, the main changes are less teacher intervention in the evaluation of grades and higher demands on pupil literacy. What’s Progress 8? This is a new measure being introduced by the government this year to measure the progress pupils make across a range of subjects in individual schools. It has nothing to do with your child’s results this year but it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of teaching at a particular institution for those looking to change their child’s school. Why the new 9-1 system? These are the brainchild of former Education Secretary Michael Gove with the idea being that exams would be more rigorous and that the new 9 grade would help differentiate the top-performing students. However, as to why it had to change from letters to numbers remains a mystery. How can a tutor help? If your child has not gained the qualification they need to get into the college of their choice, then it may be worth contracting the services of an expert tutor who knows the exam system inside-out. An expert tutor in English and Maths would be able to help your child with past papers, difficult concepts and time management, so that they are successful the second time around.

Phrasal Verbs With Do, Does, Did and Negative Forms

Phrasal Verbs With Do, Does, Did and Negative Forms Phrasal verbs are tricky in English, then we add in auxiliaries and other rules and students get confused and intimidated. Dont be! Phrasal verbs are just like regular verbs when it comes to questions and negatives in English.If you know how to form questions in English and negatives in English you shouldnt have any problems using them with phrasal verbs. Here is a quick video about using auxiliaries with phrasal verbs in English. Do you know what the phrasal verbs mean? Take the quiz below to test your skills.Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb:I dont ____ ____ pranks.Your daughter is sick. Did she ____ __?Dont ____ that ____ away, I really like it.Does she ____ ___ in class?I am not _____ __ to his pressure.He didnt ____ ___ well with his words. Ilka I don’t care for pranks.Your daughter is sick. Did she get better?Don’t throw that thing away, I really like it.Does she go well in class?I am not bothering with to his pressure.He didn’t deal very well with his word s. LOIEnglish IlkaIm giving you the same advice as Luca. Look up the following phrasal verbs: fall for, throw up, and doze off. luca lattarini 1- i do not fall in pranks 2-your daughter is sick. Did she comes off? 3-Dont you give that book away, I really like it 4-Does she come off in class? 5-i am not falling for his pressure 6-He didnt fall for well with his words LOIEnglish Lucayou had some problems. I recommend looking up these phrasal verbs: fall for, throw up, doze off Navila Rosales 1 fall for 2 throw up 3 give away 4 doze off 5 giving in LOIEnglish Good work Navila. raman i want to ask you now how learn speaking LOIEnglish Take our classes with our English teachers. You will get 55 minutes of English speaking time with a skilled teacher.

Extended practice test schedule for spring 2014

Extended practice test schedule for spring 2014 Taking full-length practice SATs and ACTs is an integral part of any students serious test preparation.  Taking a four-hour test requires concentration and stamina, and most students could use some practice in those qualities in a world of Snapchat and instant gratification.  To support our students test prep efforts, AJ Tutoring offers free proctored practice tests every weekend at our Menlo Park, Palo Alto, and San Jose offices.  These practice SATs and ACTs are open to current and prospective students and are proctored just like the actual test day.In addition to our Saturday morning practice tests, AJ Tutoring is now offering Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning practice SATs and ACTs on certain weekends.  Saturday tests are available from 8:30-12:30 and 1-5, and the Sunday test runs from 8:30-12:30.  For more detailed schedule information, please consult our website.  If you have any questions, feel free to email AJ Tutorings practice test coordinator at testcoordinator@a jtutoring.com or call us at (650) 331-3251.

Irvine Tutoring Tips Why Summer School is Awesome

Irvine Tutoring Tips Why Summer School is Awesome Tips from an Irvine Tutor: Five reasons why summer school is actually awesome Many kids attend summer school these days to keep up with stringent educational standards in Southern California. Most view it as something that takes away from their free time during the summer; however, summer school can provide some great elements to a student’s overall education. Summer learning can make the school year easier, help push students towards their college dreams, and allow them to concentrate on one subject theyve been struggling with our private Irvine tutoring will help you succeed in your summer school classes. 1. Create balance Kid’s who get caught up to grade level with academic tasks over the summer have more of a healthy life balance during the school year. Perhaps geometry has been a challenge the entire year, or maybe their reading comprehension skills have been causing extra stress. When students try to tackle a difficult subject, their mind becomes tired, and its harder to enjoy learning other subjects that they excel in. By focusing on these topics during the summer, students create a balance for themselves during the year, so they continue to love learning in general and maintain a high GPA. 2. Get one-on-one attention in a difficult subject Every student has that one subject they struggle with. This can either end up being a detriment to their overall education and cause stress thats unnecessary, or it can be an opportunity to improve. Students can work with a one-on-one tutor over the summer and get extra attention to turn their weakness into a strength. One-on-one tutoring helps students move through the steps to success quicker and easier, so they feel confident once they go back to the classroom in the fall (READ: Why You Should Take an Online Class This Summer). 3. Socialization Some summer school programs offer students an opportunity to work on academics in the morning and socialize in the afternoon. This is a great way to combine summer school and camp allowing kids to get enjoyment out of the summer months. Also, it gives students an opportunity to socialize in a semi-structured environment so they can continue to make friends and improve social skills while they work on academics. Learning to get along with others and maintaining friendships is a big part of any student’s overall educational experience and should be viewed as an important element of growing up. 4. Reaching college goals Many students opt to attend a summer college prep program to achieve admittance into their dream and target schools. These days, applying to college should be an entire subject in and of itself, and the overall process takes up a lot of a student’s time. Students need to prep for the SAT or ACT (or both), they need to work on personal statements and essays, and they need to determine which colleges will be the best fit for them. There are tons of summer prep programs that help students navigate this process and get ready for entrance exams. Students can also work one-on-one with an in-home tutor to determine their strengths and weaknesses. 5. Grades One of the more obvious positive elements of summer school is that it helps students improve their GPA. If a student can tackle core subjects over the summer, theyre more likely to keep their grades up during the year. Of course, its important for students to have time to rest and recharge during July and August but its also important for them to have the academic tools necessary to do well on assignments and quizzes throughout the year. Even a short summer school program helps students improve their grades and feel more confident about their ability to study, organize, and learn. The start of the school year is just around the corner! Get the summer rust off and start the year right with the help of a private Irvine back-to-school tutor. Call us today for more information. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

ACT Tutor From Cambridge University

SAT/ACT Tutor From Cambridge University Meet our new SAT/ACT tutor Prof. Thomas M. from Brighton, MA. He specializes in ACT English, ACT Reading, SAT Reading, SAT Writing. Prof. Thomas is a university professor of philosophy with more than 17 years of experience teaching students the critical, analytical, and expressive skills that are tested on the SAT and ACT reading and writing sections. He taught his first class at Cambridge University, then taught for 7 years as a PhD student at the University of Texas at Austin, and has taught as a professor for the last 10 years at Boston College. Thomas is a passionate teacher with the skills to teach any student how to improve their writing, reading and critical thinking. His student evaluations have consistently established him as the highest-rated professor in the department, with 75% rating him excellent and another 20% rating him very good. Thomas works carefully with students to improve their ability to comprehend complex readings and arguments, to recognize a thesis and the textual passages that support it, and understand the best grammatical choices to express ideas clearly. The nations top colleges recently pledged to revise their application requirements to emphasize the daily ethical engagement and genuine character of the applicant. Thomas can help you navigate these new requirements. He is an expert in college admissions with years of experience teaching students how to comprehend the college admissions process and how to get the most out of college. Thomas is a published author with a book on college admissions, currently under review by Macmillan Press. Feel free to contact Thomas or other SAT/ACT tutors on TutorZ. com if you have any questions. Our tutors are all highly qualified and passionate. They are here to help you succeed.

Teach in paradise what you need to know about Hawaii

Teach in paradise what you need to know about Hawaii The islands of Hawaii are a place of dreams for many. With their combination of awe-inspiring scenery, great weather, and a laid-back lifestyle, plus the ease of traveling there for U.S. citizens, it’s not hard to see why. But what if your dream vacation destination could become your actual home? If you’re a licensed teacher (or want to become one) you’re in luck because the Hawaii Department of Education is on the lookout for teaching professionals who want to live and work in Hawaii. Where do I sign up for a teaching job in Hawaii? As the exclusive recruiter for the Hawaii Department of Education (HIDEO), Teach Away has several job vacancies available here. HIDEO also organizes out-of-state recruitment fairs throughout the year. If you are not already a licensed teacher, but you have a degree and are a U.S. citizen, check out Teach Away’s alternative route into teaching in Hawaii here. How to prepare for a move to Hawaii Apart from the scenery, weather, and lifestyle, there are many reasons go to Hawaii. How about unique culture inspired by a diverse population that can be found nowhere else in the world? Or the fact that it’s a paradise for surfers, divers, and hikers? Or all the delicious poke you can eat? This all sounds dreamy but, as you know, moving somewhere is not the same as going on vacation there. As well as ticking items off your tropical island bucket list, a move to Hawaii will also mean some apartment hunting, weekly shops, laundry, finding new friends, andâ€"â€"of courseâ€"â€"teaching! Although these aspects of life are decidedly less glamorous they will be the mainstays of your time in Hawaii and might just prove to be the source of a real and rewarding life in the Aloha state. So, how can you make a move to Hawaii go more smoothly? And what will it be like to teach there? Glad you asked... 7 things you can expect when you move to Hawaii to teach You’ll get into the great outdoors... This factor might be the very reason you’re keen to pack up and move to Hawaii in the first places â€"â€" beaches, ?? sunshine, and ?? good vibes! And you’re sure to find all that. Hitting up the beach after work will definitely be an option and there is plenty to keep surfers, snorkelers, and hikers busy. However, you won’t find as many of the kinds of cultural activities you would in big urban centers in mainland U.S., such as theatres, new restaurants, and big exhibitions. Hawaii also doesn’t really have seasons in the way many other states do. In Hawaii, you’ll experience a hot summer and an almost equally as hot winter. If you’re big into winter sports or enjoy big city culture as a way to relax, make sure you’re ready for a change in pace when you move to Hawaii. You might have to give up some living space Hawaii is made up of six main islands and their resident population is around 1.4 million. On top of that, there are millions of tourists from all over the world who visit every year. While all those people in a relatively small space make for a unique and exciting cultural mix, the reality is that lack of space means you’ll probably have to downsize your living space if you’re moving to Hawaii from the U.S. mainland. Living on an island also means that may have to reduce your travel horizons a little too. If you feel like a change of scenery when the weekend or the school holidays roll around, instead of road tripping to another state the most realistic option is going to be… visiting another Hawaiian island! Again, this doesn’t sound like much of a chore, but a few months into your Hawaiian life you might start to crave a little something different. Keep in mind that there is plenty to explore in Hawaii and each island has its own characteristics. Get ready to spend some $$$ Hawaii is an expensive place, even if you’re not living it up in a five-star resort, and you might find high prices in places you wouldn’t normally expect them. For example, milk can be surprisingly expensive, as well as fruit that isn’t grown on the islands (like grapes) can also cost a lot. This is because food and many other products not produced on the islands are imported by sea or plane, driving the cost of living up to two-thirds higher than the rest of the U.S. You’ll eat plenty of Hawaiian food Hawaiian food can provide a few surprises for new inhabitants on the islands. First up, spam is very popular! In fact, Hawaiians consume more spam than any other U.S. state. You’ll find spam served with eggs, in fast food restaurants and even in sushi! Due to the need to import foods not produced on the islands, staples like pizza or pasta can be harder to find in Hawaii than in mainland U.S. But in their place, you’ll find plenty of Hawaiian food and Asian food that uses tasty local ingredients like fresh fish and tropical fruit . Delish! You’ll make a difference at work Every teacher knows there’s no such thing as an “easy” school. Each classroom comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. In Hawaii, the main challenge is that schools are underfunded compared to other U.S. states. On top of this, teacher turnover throughout Hawaii is high as many teachers only work there for a year or two before returning to their home state. These factors, along with a general teacher shortage in the state, mean that teaching in Hawaii can be challenging. But you are also sure to make a difference in a place that truly needs you. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. You’ll learn a new classroom culture Teaching in Hawaii also presents an opportunity to get to know a whole new culture through your students. Although you’ll still be in the working in the U.S., Hawaii has a strong cultural identity of its own brought about by its unique history, location, and diverse population. As well as English, Hawaii has its own official language (Hawaiian) as well as Hawaiian Pidgin (or Hawaiian Creole English) which is a blend of expressions from many different cultures that have played a role in Hawaii’s history, namely Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, and Portuguese among others. Social culture is founded on the values of Aloha (acceptance) and ‘ohana (family). The island’s strong Asian influence also means that values such as duty, honor, and non-materialism are prized. These cultural differences are not just something you’ll have to come to grips with in your free timeâ€"â€"you’ll also come across them in the classroom. Formally, the Hawaiian Studies Program and the Hawaiian Language Immersion Program, both introduced in the 80s have aimed to integrate Hawaiian culture history and language into the state curriculum. You’ll find your Hawaiian community Whenever you move somewhere new, it always takes time to find your community and a set of people you can truly rely on. In Hawaii, this feeling is somewhat amplified as it’s such a remote place with a distinctly different culture from the rest of the U.S. This means not only is it physically harder for you to go home or for your loved ones to visit you, but also there may be moments where you feel you stick out like a sore thumb (or a clueless tourist!) in your new home. Making an effort with your local colleagues, getting involved in social groups and paying close attention to the Hawaiian way of doing things should all help you overcome this. Although it’s not always easy, finding friends and adapting to a new way of life will be an enriching experience that’s sure to stay with you for years to come. And if you’re really lucky, whether you teach in Hawaii long term or just for a year or two, you’ll find your own version of the aloha spirit to take with you wherever you go. Feeling inspired? Check out current vacancies in Hawaii here. Find out how to qualify for a Hawaiian teaching license here.