Organic Chemistry

Organic ChemistryOAC organic chemistry is very easy to learn, and a wonderful way to test your skills. There are no labs at all, and all of the lectures are based on real life examples that are laid out in a step by step fashion. They will give you a good foundation in chemistry, and this will lead to much better and more enjoyable chemistry lessons when you take your first real chemistry class.These courses are based on real life examples from situations that most people have faced. For example, suppose you do a bit of an experiment with a fruit you've bought from the supermarket. You add it to water and find that the taste is somewhat disagreeable. The idea here is that we'd all like our food to taste as good as possible, and if that does not happen, then we're in some trouble.What would happen if you started substituting table salt for the fresh juice? You could use table salt with many fruits and vegetables, and the result would be better than some juices. So we begin to see how our favorite foods work together in a chemical reaction.The ability to make these mistakes is part of the fun of pure organic chemistry. It's like taking a ride in a car. If you drive carefully, then you could make those careful turns, without getting into any accidents.However, when you get involved in pure organic chemistry, the focus of the work is on exploring the properties of the molecules involved. It is, to a very large extent, like riding a bike in a physical sense.The most important thing is that you must be able to differentiate the things that seem very similar to each other. This requires both observation and experiment. So, even though it can be very challenging, you must understand that you must be able to do experiments that involve various combinations of chemicals and also follow the rules for labeling them. One example of this is giving a mixture of a name and taking measurements about its properties.The best part of OAC organic chemistry is that it is available t o you online for free. All of the lectures and a selection of the labs are accessible, and it is possible to learn the material using the internet.

Improve your Vocabulary English Words and Phrases connected to Winter

Improve your Vocabulary English Words and Phrases connected to Winter When you hear the word winter what do you normally think of? The most common English words and phrases connected to winter are snow, Santa, Christmas, dark  nights, wrap up warm, hot chocolate.Well, we are here again and what a quick year it has been! The clocks go back  (the time is  adjusted to winter time), depending on what part of the world you are in, on Saturday night/Sunday  morning (28th /29th October) so we will now be faced with  (you will now experience) dark evenings as  the nights close in  (days become shorter and the nights become longer) and winter begins.The  upside  (advantage) for many is that we enjoy an extra hour in bed! So all is not so bad!We usually have many jobs to do to get ready for the winter.For me I have to get out  (take out of  storage) the winter clothes.Put away  (put into storage) the summer tee-shirts and shorts replace  them with warm jumpers, shirts and thick socks. The winter hat and heavy coat are also ready and in  case we have early snow o r lots of rain the winter boots are also cleaned.The heating will be turned on in most rooms and the radiators checked to make sure they are  working. I have already switched  (changed) my breakfast so I am now enjoying a warm bowl of  porridge with honey instead of the muesli I eat during the summer.The car is also checked and again depending on where you live you may be considering putting on  your winter tyres. This can be a little troublesome  (difficult).You have to take the spare wheels/tyres  from the balcony or storage room, pack them into the car and then go to the service station to get  them changed. This involves waiting in line (queuing for a while) until it is your turn.Of course, if  you are really well prepared you might have made an appointment  (fixed time) and so avoid  standing in line too long. Once the car is checked and the wheels changed you are all set. Thoughts  then switch to a winter holiday perhaps? English Idioms connected to Winter Here are some useful English words and phrases connected to winter:CHILL OUT   We use this when we want to relax or unwind after a difficult day.ex. I love to chill out in front  of a warm fire and a glass of wine.SNOWED UNDER   Used to refer to the fact we have lots to do and have no time for anything else.ex. I  would love to go to the match with you but I am snowed under at work and have no time.PUT IT ON ICE When we want to delay something for a little while.ex. That idea is great but we do not  have time to do it now. Can we put it on ice until the new year?ON THIN ICE   Where you are in a little bit of trouble,not sure of your point or at risk of making a  mistake.ex. He had missed his wife’s birthday as he was on a business trip,if he missed their anniversary  he would be on very thin ice!TO WRAP UP WARM   To put on warm clothes (hat, scarf, gloves) against the chill of winter.ex. Its cold outside, wrap up warm!Don’t forget your personal check up. Vitamins and exercise ar e essential for a healthy winter. English Words and Phrases connected to Winter English Vocabulary Words the clocks go back the time is adjusted to winter time to be faced with to experience somethingthe nights close in days become shorter and the nights become longerupside -advantageto get out take out of storageto put away put into storageto switch to changetroublesome difficultwaiting in line queuing for a whileappointment fixed time

Support Heart Math Tutoring During #GivingTuesdayCLT

Support Heart Math Tutoring During #GivingTuesdayCLT Support Heart Math Tutoring During #GivingTuesdayCLT Support Heart Math Tutoring During #GivingTuesdayCLT November 10, 2015 After battling the crowds and getting amazing deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, wouldn’t it feel great to do something for “good”?  Here’s your chance: Giving Tuesday on Dec. 1 is a global day dedicated to giving. In Charlotte, Heart Math Tutoring is celebrating #GivingTuesdayCLT with 107 other local nonprofits. Together, we’re working to raise $2 million for our community! #GivingTuesdayCLT is presented by Google Fiber and powered by Share Charlotte. How can you best help Heart during #GivingTuesdayCLT? If you make a financial gift to Heart now through Dec. 1, your donation will be matched. The amount Heart will receive is based on the percentage of the total funds raised. If Heart raises 5% of the total GivingTuesdayCLT funds reported, we will receive 5% of the matching funds. Thanks to the organizations making the $45,000 in matching funds possible: Knight Foundation ($25,000) Reemprise Fund ($10,000) Foundation For The Carolinas ($5,000) Bank of America ($5,000) This is going to be an amazing day of giving, unlike any Charlotte has seen before â€" and you can help! Make a donation from now through Dec. 1 and Heart will qualify for matching funds. Share our social media posts to help raise awareness. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #GivingTuesdayCLT. Check out GivingTuesdayCLT.org for more ways to get involved. Thank you for playing a part in making #GivingTuesdayCLT â€" and Charlotte â€" better than ever!

Palestinian Teacher Awarded $1M Prize

Palestinian Teacher Awarded $1M Prize A Palestinian teacher Hanan al-Hroub has been awarded the $1m Global Teacher Prize for her contribution at a star-studded ceremony in Dubai. The ceremony took place at the Global Education and Skills Forum. There were 10 finalists from the United States, UK,  Pakistan, Kenya, Palestine, Japan, Finland, Australia and India. They were invited on stage by a video message from physicist Stephen Hawking and congratulated by video messages from former US president Bill Clinton and US vice-president Joe Biden. The winner was announced by Pope Francis via video message. Prince William  sent a video message  saying  A good teacher holds the power to influence, inspire and shape a young person’s life for the better. Hanan al-Hroub  specialises in supporting children who have been traumatized by violence. She went into primary education after her children were left deeply traumatized by a shooting incident they witnessed on their way home from school. Al Hroub uses an approach with children that she developed herself  to  build  trusting, respectful and affectionate relationships and encourage children  to work together. I am proud to be a Palestinian female teacher standing on this stage. I accept this as a win for all teachers in general and Palestinian teachers in particular, Al Hroub said. The ceremony was attended by Hollywood movie stars, Salma Hayek and Matthew McConaughey as well as Indian movie stars Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan and Parineeti Chopra. Hanan al-Hroub  will receive  $1m and will be asked to serve as a global ambassador for the Varkey Foundation, non-profit organisation set up to improve the standards of education for underprivileged children throughout the world. TutorZ team wants to congratulate  Hanan al-Hroub and  thank  every teacher/tutor who works with us and helps children  to overcome their study  difficulties.  Each tutor on TutorZ provides a welcoming, safe environment which enables students to achieve high standards and make good academic progress. Thank you for your hard work!

Preschool jobs in Singapore!

Preschool jobs in Singapore! Attention preschool teachers - Teach Away is recruiting for preschool jobs in Singapore! Candidates interested in applying should hold a Bachelors of Early Childhood Education and have 4-5 years of preschool experience.Jobs in SingaporeThe current positions are for a brand-new American international school in which the student body is composed of both expatriate and local children. The one-year contract includes the following benefits:Subsidized accommodation (housing allowance)Round trip airfare providedHealth insurance provided by the employerVacation time of school breaks plus national holidaysPerformance bonusTax incentivesFor full job details, as well as a list of available positions, please view the original job posting to teach in Singapore.Teach in SingaporeThis American international school seeks motivated, adaptable teachers with a degree in Early Childhood Education and 4-5 years of experience. Previous experience teaching overseas is preferred, but not required.Singapore is one of the world's safest, cleanest cities, but remains an exciting place to live abroad due to its rich mixture of Chinese, Malay, and Western cultural influences. Educators who teach in Singapore will enjoy its comfortable environment while being able to explore the city-state's diverse influences in culture, food, and language. Interested teachers should apply online to teach in Singapore.

The Perception of Math Venus vs. Mars

The Perception of Math Venus vs. Mars The Perception of Math: Venus vs. Mars Mathematics Anxiety” a Cause for Underrepresentation of Women in STEM Fields Performance, social acceptance, preference. There have been many debates on why women are often underrepresented in the male-dominated science, technology, engineering and math fields (STEM). According to one recent study, girls across the globe are experiencing more “math anxiety” than boys, resulting in negative emotions and overall avoidance of math topics. What’s even more concerning? It’s affecting all girls. Even in countries with higher gender equality. You must be wondering, why? Scientists aren’t sure, but signs are pointing towards social conditioning. Parents appear to play a huge role, with the study finding that girls weren’t as likely as boys to say that their parents taught them the value of math. In fact, these findings aren’t totally newâ€"a 2007 study  found that stereotypes could impact academic performance. They tested “stereotype threat” in a classroom setting, with two sets of female students each receiving the same math education, but with one set being taught by an instructor that would mention the stereotype that women aren’t as good at math as men. The result? The class exposed to the stereotype performed noticeably worse on math tests than the controlled class. Whether it be in school or in society, girls may hear gender stereotyped messages about math skills. However, with Kumon, all students, regardless of age, grade or gender, have the opportunity to prove to themselves how capable they are in math on a regular basis because the program allows students to work up to their ability level. The self-confidence that comes with Kumon study can increase a girl’s resilience to the stereotypes and social conditioning, as they typically develop a strong sense of their own capabilities. Kumon’s mission is to discover the potential of every child and develop his or her ability to the maximum. Whether your children need additional support to reach their grade level or a little extra challenge outside of the classroom, Kumon’s self-learning method helps build the confidence required to succeed in school and in life. You might also be interested in: Common Core and School Math Fear of math word problems? Why developing reading ability may be the solution to help your child. What is the Kumon Method? 4 Fun Ways to Perfect Your Child’s Mental Math Skills The Perception of Math Venus vs. Mars The Perception of Math: Venus vs. Mars Mathematics Anxiety” a Cause for Underrepresentation of Women in STEM Fields Performance, social acceptance, preference. There have been many debates on why women are often underrepresented in the male-dominated science, technology, engineering and math fields (STEM). According to one recent study, girls across the globe are experiencing more “math anxiety” than boys, resulting in negative emotions and overall avoidance of math topics. What’s even more concerning? It’s affecting all girls. Even in countries with higher gender equality. You must be wondering, why? Scientists aren’t sure, but signs are pointing towards social conditioning. Parents appear to play a huge role, with the study finding that girls weren’t as likely as boys to say that their parents taught them the value of math. In fact, these findings aren’t totally newâ€"a 2007 study  found that stereotypes could impact academic performance. They tested “stereotype threat” in a classroom setting, with two sets of female students each receiving the same math education, but with one set being taught by an instructor that would mention the stereotype that women aren’t as good at math as men. The result? The class exposed to the stereotype performed noticeably worse on math tests than the controlled class. Whether it be in school or in society, girls may hear gender stereotyped messages about math skills. However, with Kumon, all students, regardless of age, grade or gender, have the opportunity to prove to themselves how capable they are in math on a regular basis because the program allows students to work up to their ability level. The self-confidence that comes with Kumon study can increase a girl’s resilience to the stereotypes and social conditioning, as they typically develop a strong sense of their own capabilities. Kumon’s mission is to discover the potential of every child and develop his or her ability to the maximum. Whether your children need additional support to reach their grade level or a little extra challenge outside of the classroom, Kumon’s self-learning method helps build the confidence required to succeed in school and in life. You might also be interested in: Common Core and School Math Fear of math word problems? Why developing reading ability may be the solution to help your child. What is the Kumon Method? 4 Fun Ways to Perfect Your Child’s Mental Math Skills

AP Exams and the DBQ How to Improve - by TutorNerds

AP Exams and the DBQ How to Improve - by TutorNerds Tips From an Irvine Test Prep Tutor: AP Exams and the DBQ: How to Improve Many students have started studying for their DBQ essays that will appear on their AP exams in mid May. Many students struggle with the DBQ (document based question) essay because they have to combine both reading comprehension and writing skills while under a tight timeframe. Most students can write a high quality DBQ essay if they are given any amount of time to finish (assuming they had an adequate amount of practice). However, when the clock is ticking on the actual exam day, many students simply dont finish on time or they write a poor quality essay because they rushed. Its critical that students dont waste months of study because they needed more practice on one section of the exam (READ: Ask a Nerd! Taking the AP Exam). 1. Practice makes perfect Students should never attempt to do their DBQ essay for the very first time on the day of the test. Some AP classroom teachers will have focused heavily on the DBQ while others will not. Regardless of the amount of time spent in the classroom, students absolutely have to practice on their own to make sure they can write an essay in the amount of time given. The first thing students should do is buy a reputable test prep book that has multiple practice tests. Students can also rely on their tutor to provide additional questions or even create a mock DBQ essay. Students can start by writing a high quality essay without worrying about time constraints and then learn ways to cut down on time with their tutor. Without having mastered the skill of writing a quality essay, cutting down on time is fruitless. 2. Learn about yourself Each writer is different. No student will automatically fall into a category; it’s important that each AP student has an individualized study plan to put them on the right track. Some students will rush through an intro and conclusion thus making the entire essay of poor quality, while others will suffer from writer’s block and won’t even be able to get started. Its critical for students to know about themselves as writers so they can talk with their tutor about an individualized academic plan. 3. Content over style Before working on the style of the essay students need to master content. Part of mastering the content on a DBQ essay is learning how to find particular supports from each document. Students should highlight and underline as they go so they don’t have to search for this information a second time. Students who are practicing are encouraged to color code or use an organizational system that will help them separate one document from another (READ: Last Minute AP Style Guide). 4. Reading comprehension and speed reading Theres a fine line between effective speed reading and simply scanning a paragraph without picking up the information. This is another situation where practice makes perfect; students taking AP exams this May should work on this technique for several weeks prior to the exam date. Its crucial that students read the documents as quickly as they can while still maintaining a full comprehension of the information given. This is another example of the importance of individualized education and something students should work on with their Irvine test prep tutor. Organization and mental presence are the keys to success on this particular portion of the AP exam. 5. The visual DBQ Many DBQ essays have a photograph or painting in addition to written documents. Unfortunately, its one of the most overlooked documents in the DBQ portion and many students are not able to adequately interpret the visual document or write about it. Students should learn the difference between making a reasonable inference and an assumption that goes too far. They will also need to be able to understand the time period of a photograph or painting and put it in context. For example, a photograph from 1910 will have a different connotation than a painting from 1730. This is another thing that students should discuss with their tutor. If need be, students can write a short summary about each visual document explaining what they were able to comprehend. Students can then show this to their tutor to see how accurate their interpretation was (READ: AP Exams without the class?). In short Although many students find the DBQ essays to be difficult and have trouble cutting down on their time, it’s possible to do so with enough practice and guidance. However, students tend to get into trouble if they leave their test preparation to the last minute. Start early and keep practicing. Dont wait too late to book your Orange County AP tutor! 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 post about.