The E in Chemistry

The E in ChemistryMany people are new to the world of chemistry and in particular they do not understand the E in chemistry. A chemical formula may be given to a student as a 'Lecture Notebook' or it may be described to a teacher as a 'Lecture Course Manual'. Most often however the formula is completely spelled out in black and white and there is no possibility of the student understanding it.This is not necessarily because the student is at all knowledgeable about chemistry but rather because the teacher is too busy to take the time to explain it to the class. Many teachers know that the students are there to learn and not to be told what to do, so as far as the teacher is concerned he is explaining to the class what to do. And the only problem with this is that the student has completely lost his interest in chemistry, as he seems to find it very boring and also too easy. This results in him being unable to comprehend what he is doing and is unlikely to take the course seriously.Th e next step to help one understand the 'E' in chemistry is to understand one's chemical definition of an element. The 'E' in chemistry stands for the element 'Erg', which means ether in Latin. This element is the chemical equivalent of the first atom that formed on the very early earth. And the 'E' stands for Ethyl ether.When these atoms were separated and the space between them filled with water and other gases the 'E' was converted into another chemical element, 'Eth-Hexadecane'. It is this chemical substance that now makes up the most valuable type of fuel and one of the most popular chemicals on earth, namely gasoline. The chemical 'E' in chemistry does not stand for any other chemical element in existence as it is uniquely made up of an oxygen atom and a hydrogen atom.The 'E' in chemistry stands for the chemical equivalent of the second atom that existed on the early earth. The element 'Erg' in this case is highly volatile and can easily be evaporated into the atmosphere, but i n modern times there are two chemical elements that you may call 'E' -eth-ethanol and ethyl ether.As you can see there are three elements that are known as 'E' -one for each element that existed on the early earth. Some chemical elements have been combined to form more powerful chemical substances, such as butane, which can be used as a gasoline additive, trichloroethylene, which can be found in many plastic products and propane, which are a by-product of gas flaring. The discovery of these substances occurred because of the common chemical background of the earth.The point of all this is that one has to be sure to understand the 'E' in chemistry. Chemistry is very complex and there are many different types of compounds, so one will not be able to understand all of it just by reading a book. But one will understand it when he begins to understand what it means in the world of chemistry and how it applies to his life and the life of others.

How to Get Experience When You Have No Experience (Infographic) - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / How to Get Experience When You Have No Experience (Infographic) - Introvert Whisperer How to Get Experience When You Have No Experience (Infographic) As an introvert, one of the most daunting challenges you can face in your career is your first job hunt. Most people will agree that your first job search is often the toughest and this can be even harder when you lack professional experience. This infographic from Trainwest offers some ideas on what you can do to get around the experience issue at the start of your career. 1. Internships Providing a crucial stepping-stone into the working world, an internship is a paid or unpaid position within an organization of which the primary aim is to build work experience. Internships are a great way to develop valuable skills, build a professional network, and to learn how to act within a workplace. An internship may result in a permanent salaried role within the company and it may also give you a better chance of securing employment that is directly related to your studies.   2. Apprenticeships If you wish to have a trade-based occupation, then you may want to consider completing an apprenticeship programme during which you will be employed while also studying. Upon completion, you will receive a recognized qualification and will have built up a substantial amount of work experience. 3. Volunteer Alternatively, you could volunteer for a cause that you care about. Voluntary work is ideal for those who wish to build a career in certain areas e.g. medicine, caring, animal work, politics etc. Not only will volunteering allow you to build practical skills and knowledge, but it will also let you demonstrate your passion and drive to potential employers.   4. Start Your Own Project If you are more of a self-starter, than you may want to look into undertaking a project of your own. With the internet, this has never been easier! You could start an online business, a blog, or even look into remote freelancing.

4 Smart Reasons to Take AP Classes

4 Smart Reasons to Take AP Classes Improving Academic Performance Taking AP classes is almost never a bad idea. While, some AP classes require you to have a particular aptitude in a subject (for example, you can’t just decide to take AP BC Calculus without taking all the pre-requisites), other AP classes, like AP US History, don’t really have pre-requisites at most high schools â€" you simply can elect to take AP US History. The list of AP classes offered by the College Board, by my count, stands at 30. Furthermore, of those 30, I count 13 that probably don’t have too many pre-requisites. Sure, AP classes are harder (sometimes much harder), and require more work, and therefore there are some reasons to decide against taking them. But, we believe that there are three major reasons to take AP classes which overpower any downsides. Earn College Credit AP classes earn you college credit. Armed with that college credit, you may not have to take a given course in college. At my alma mater, Indiana University, it costs an out of state student about $3,000 per course. An AP test costs $89.00. I’m not making this up. Boost Your GPA The second reason to take an AP class is that, generally, it actually provides you with the opportunity to boost your GPA. If you are on a 4-point scale in high school, meaning straight A's = 4.0, often times an AP class will count as 5, so you have the opportunity to throw an average of 5 into the mix, boosting your GPA. Sure, the class may be harder, but at the end of the day, the potential is certainly there to give your GPA a boost. Improve Your College Applications The third reason to take an AP class is that you can improve your college applications by showing colleges that you have taken some of the most difficult classes available. The difficulty of these classes suggests that you are both intelligent and have key critical thinking skills. It also shows a willingness to push yourself. Learn Something Completely New The fourth and final reason to take AP classes is that they provide the opportunity to try something new. For example, high schools don't have an economics track, where you are taking economics freshman, sophomore and junior year. There aren’t too many Psychology courses either. These are two subject to which you probably haven’t been exposed, but you may learn that you really enjoy them (vs. math, physics, biology, etc. which you’ve been taking for years). What are your thoughts on AP classes? hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, '6baac2ae-05a3-4610-9d1f-265c8cbd809f', {});

How to Use Divergent Thinking to Succeed at School

How to Use Divergent Thinking to Succeed at School As a University writing tutor, the most common thing I hear from my students is, “I’m just not good at this.” At some point in the writing process they ask me to accept their apparently fatal (academic) flaws and move on. They try to tell me, as they were once told, that they simply aren’t smart enough to complete their essay. My students’ doubts reflect a history of education that buys into the myth of innate academic ability as the sole predictor of success at school. It’s an idea that has been criticized over and over againâ€"perhaps most famously by education adviser Sir Ken Robinson in the most viewed TED Talk of all timeâ€"but that still rings true for many students. Part of the problem is that students are often told that there is only one right answer, only one right way to get to that answer, and if you’re doing it wrong then it’s game over. In tandem with exam anxiety, this pressure paralyzes students to the point where they’re afraid to suggest any answer for fear of looking stupid. One solution is to do away with the pressure of the perfect, singular answer with divergent thinking. In the words of Ken Robinson, “Divergent thinking is an essential capacity for creativity.” When using divergent thinking methods, the number of interpretations of and solutions for any given problem are endless. Instead of stressing about writing the perfect thesis  or solving the equation in one try, divergent thinking encourages students to explore and record as many options as possible without judgement. Only once every possibility has been delved into is it time to start asking questions and using reason to narrow your focus to the best choices. While this sounds like a simple concept, divergent thinking goes beyond coddling students who don’t like being wrong. Statistically, students who are encouraged to use divergent thinking methods demonstrate greater confidence, improved mood, stronger academic ability, and a penchant for entrepreneurship. According to intelligence scholar  James Flynn, the effect of divergent thinking also reads  on a standardized scale. Since 1930, average IQ scores across the globe have consistently increased. One explanation links this improvement to upgrades in human “mental artillery:” the ability to classify, to use logic on abstractions, and to take the hypothetical seriously. In other words, the ability to produce and analyze hypotheticals, to use divergent thinking, has helped  people become better thinkers. So, how do we teach divergent thinking? Encourage Questions. Instead of evaluating ideas as good or bad, distill the strongest solutions by asking questions about their effectiveness, their relevance to the problem, and their shortcomings. Reframe Failure. Treat failure as the middle of a healthy process, rather than the catastrophic end. As Robinson said, “If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.” Collaborate. Allow students to build off each other, combine their ideas, and foster a creative community. Think Strange. This exercise is popular amongst interviewers. Take an everyday object like a stapler or a paperclip, and ask students to think of as many unconventional uses for that object as possible. Go for quantity: nothing is too strange! Start at the End. Instead of asking students to brainstorm solutions, ask them to formulate a problem. This can be framed however you’d likeâ€"by location, demographic, subject, etc.â€"but work towards problems that are clear, concise and purposeful. Good luck! To learn more about the benefits of divergent thinking, start here: Edutopia’s “Fuel Creativity in the Classroom With Divergent Thinking” InformED’s “30 Ways to Inspire Divergent Thinking” Ken Robinson’s TED Talk, “Changing Education Paradigms” The Creative Education Foundation’s “Divergent Thinking”

GCSE exam results 2017

GCSE exam results 2017 We would like to wish all our tutees the best of luck today as they receive their GCSE exam results. Our tutors no doubt will also be anxious to hear from parents and students with their good news - hopefully! The team at First Tutors love watching the amazing feedback pouring in from students and parents, whilst many tutors update their tutor profiles with their pupil's results. In a few days time we will be posting some of the best summer feedback comments from happy students this year. Due to the changes in this year's GCSE grading system, this year's results can't be compared with those of previous years according to headteachers. There are now three top grades - 7, 8 and 9 - compared to two under the old system - A* and A - with A* results now split into 8s and 9s. This needs to be taken into consideration when interpreting this year's GCSE national data which reveal: The proportion of GCSE entries receiving grade A/7 or above has fallen 0.5% to 20% compared with last year. Overall in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, passes (grades C/4 and above) dropped 0.6 percentage points to 66.3%. In England, the English literature pass-rate fell 2.5 percentage points to 72%, but in maths it rose from 61.5% to 68.9%. Both are the new, tougher exams. Exam boards revealed that 2,000 extremely able candidates got a 9 in all three new exams. There were 50,000 grade 9s overall - two-thirds of which were girls. For those of you who haven't received the grades they were hoping for, we advise being at the school on results day so that you can talk to your teachers for the best advice. If you need to resit GCSE maths or English these exams are available in November but if you need to resit several subjects you may have to wait until June 2018. If you don't get into sixth form or college perhaps studying A-levels isn't for you but there are other types of qualifications available such as BTECs or City Guilds. If you are thinking of finding a private tutor we are here to help. Now, it's easier than ever to register and create a request to contact as many tutors you wish within in few minutes.

Pharmacology Tutor Madhav is Happy with TutorZ

Pharmacology Tutor Madhav is Happy with TutorZ Pharmacology and psychology tutor Madhav is happy to be associated with TutorZ.  In an email to customer service he writes:   I did what you told me to do. Thanks a bunch. Its great to be associated with you. Cheers.. Madhav Madhav is an inexpensive pharmacology and psychology online tutor located in India.

italki Language Challenge and Goal Setting

italki Language Challenge and Goal Setting One of the reasons why we hold the italki Language Challenge is we believe in Goal Setting for language learning. Setting a goal helps you focus and allocate your time and resources efficiently, and can keep you motivated when you feel like giving up. Whether or not you are taking our Language Challenge, we want all our members to understand the importance of setting challenging but attainable language goals.  The graphic above is a great summary of what an effective goal should be: 1. Your Language Goal should be specific! Our Language Challenge lasts for 6 weeks and requires you to take 20 lessons during that week.  Regardless of whether or not you are taking our challenge, you should give yourself a concrete goal: I want to be able to have a simple conversation with a native speaker and also have a deadline and a steps to achieve that goal (i.e.  I will study 5 times a week for an hour at a time). 2. Your Language Goal should be challenging! 20 lessons in 6 weeks is very challenging.  This amounts to 3-4 lessons a week which is difficult but it will make you reach for your goal.  Goals that are too easy dont push people.  We want italki students who take the challenge to feel the pressure so that when you do finish and are successful, you know youve done something that you can be proud of. The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score. â€" Bill Copeland 3. Your Language Goal should be attainable! Our goal of 20 lessons in 6 weeks is a stretch but it is entirely attainable for serious language learners.  Most people probably would not be able to keep this pace up for a long period of time but that is the beauty of the challenge, it will push you for just a short period of time! With a simple pledge of 100ITC, if you complete the challenge we will give you 300ITC as a reward! 4. Your Language Goal should be flexible! 20 lessons in 6 weeks is our specific goal but how you achieve this will be different for everyone.  Some students may have a set schedule that they follow (4 classes a week).  Some students may do double sessions (morning and evening).  Some will use only Professional Teachers while others may mix it up with a variety of teachers and Community Tutors.  Whatever the case, you have a lot of flexibility in reaching your goal! So for those of you who are taking the challenge, get started now!  Your goals are clear and all you need to do is start working towards it!  And the closer you are to your goal, the better your language ability will become. For those of you who arent taking the challenge, we hope that this post helps you understand the importance of goal setting and motivates you to set one.  However, if you are still interested in taking the Language Challenge with everyone else there still is time to apply! Its a great way to get that extra push with clear goals defined for you! italki Language Challenge and Goal Setting One of the reasons why we hold the italki Language Challenge is we believe in Goal Setting for language learning. Setting a goal helps you focus and allocate your time and resources efficiently, and can keep you motivated when you feel like giving up. Whether or not you are taking our Language Challenge, we want all our members to understand the importance of setting challenging but attainable language goals.  The graphic above is a great summary of what an effective goal should be: 1. Your Language Goal should be specific! Our Language Challenge lasts for 6 weeks and requires you to take 20 lessons during that week.  Regardless of whether or not you are taking our challenge, you should give yourself a concrete goal: I want to be able to have a simple conversation with a native speaker and also have a deadline and a steps to achieve that goal (i.e.  I will study 5 times a week for an hour at a time). 2. Your Language Goal should be challenging! 20 lessons in 6 weeks is very challenging.  This amounts to 3-4 lessons a week which is difficult but it will make you reach for your goal.  Goals that are too easy dont push people.  We want italki students who take the challenge to feel the pressure so that when you do finish and are successful, you know youve done something that you can be proud of. The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score. â€" Bill Copeland 3. Your Language Goal should be attainable! Our goal of 20 lessons in 6 weeks is a stretch but it is entirely attainable for serious language learners.  Most people probably would not be able to keep this pace up for a long period of time but that is the beauty of the challenge, it will push you for just a short period of time! With a simple pledge of 100ITC, if you complete the challenge we will give you 300ITC as a reward! 4. Your Language Goal should be flexible! 20 lessons in 6 weeks is our specific goal but how you achieve this will be different for everyone.  Some students may have a set schedule that they follow (4 classes a week).  Some students may do double sessions (morning and evening).  Some will use only Professional Teachers while others may mix it up with a variety of teachers and Community Tutors.  Whatever the case, you have a lot of flexibility in reaching your goal! So for those of you who are taking the challenge, get started now!  Your goals are clear and all you need to do is start working towards it!  And the closer you are to your goal, the better your language ability will become. For those of you who arent taking the challenge, we hope that this post helps you understand the importance of goal setting and motivates you to set one.  However, if you are still interested in taking the Language Challenge with everyone else there still is time to apply! Its a great way to get that extra push with clear goals defined for you!