Should I Use Monitorial Tutoring For My Child?

Should I Use Monitorial Tutoring For My Child?Having your children earn their college degree at the same time as you are having them managed in the home is not always an easy task. It is critical that your child's academic and personal needs are taken into consideration when making this decision.Monitorial tutoring allows you to meet these needs without you having to sacrifice your own, and in some cases, without having to miss school. You can still give your child a strong foundation in the subjects they need to excel at while also giving them a teaching opportunity while on the clock. This is a great benefit for working parents.Monitorial tutoring is a kind of pre-college preparation course which takes your child from the very start of their education to where they are now. It is there that they are introduced to important subjects like algebra, calculus, and physics and all the other academic subjects that will form the basis of their future career plans.Monitorial tutoring can be a class they do at home or at a community college or even a college. This type of study is designed to help your child prepare for college admissions test and in many cases they may receive credit. With monitoring tutoring, there is more than just an educational benefit for your child; there is a sense of accomplishment as well.Because the programs are designed to make your child feel better about themselves, they often work with the student's family. The program may send a letter home with your child for the letters page. They offer up some useful hints or show the parent how to write their own letters that will fit the student's needs and help them prepare.Monitoring your child is really a great idea. After all, you have been paying their tuition and have probably bought them a lot of necessary books, so why not make sure that they receive the care they need in their studies?How you handle this type of situation depends on how you and your child fit together. If you really can't afford this option, or if it is simply too hard for you to commit, there are alternatives to monitoring tutoring. Some students attend community colleges, vocational schools, or even correspondence schools.

4 Tips for a Strong Common App

4 Tips for a Strong Common App The following piece was written by Linda Abraham. Linda has been featured in ourAdmissions Expert seriesand is the President and Founder of Accepted.com. College applicants have you looked at your calendar today? Its already NOVEMBER! Its time to crack down, get serious, and crank out one uncommonly great Common Application. The following four tips will help you manage your apps over the next few weeks: 1. Give yourself time Well-crafted, thoughtful essaysdont just pop into existence on the eve of your deadline. Rather, they require time and attention usually in the form of multiple drafts and careful revision. The 500 words in your Common App personal statement allow you to showcase your personality and talents, and if your college doesnt request an additional essay, then those 500 words are your sole opportunity to do so. Dont rush this important process. Start now and give yourself time to polish your gem. 2.Think how others will view your application Once youve filled out your applications forms and boxes and have a good working draft of your personal statement, its time to step back and think about how the college adcom will view your data. Are all of your test scores and transcripts accurate? Are your job descriptions and extracurricular activities clear? Have you focused on achievements and not just on descriptions of responsibilities? Is your personal statement interesting and persuasive? Have you made effective use of examples? Does it provide key information about who you are? 3. Proofread, proofread, proofread! You may think youre done with your application once youve ensured that all sections are filled out and that all data is accurate. But is your personal statement well-written? Have you checked your grammar and spelling? You need to edit all sections of your application, with a strong focus on your personal statement. Read your essay aloud to listen for errors that your eyes may have missed. Ask a teacher or parent to review your writing. View the final document to ensure proper formatting. 4. Submit before the dinger Submitting your application may take more time than you realize, so waiting until the very last minute is not wise. Leave yourself time to troubleshoot as well as to avoid last minute panic and missing the deadline. Browsers crash. Servers overload. Technical glitches beyond your control happen (especially this year when the Common App website and healthcare.gov have something in common: bugs). Submit early. VisitAccepted.comor find them onFacebookandTwitter. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Huntington Learning Center Curriculum Now Fully Aligned with Common Core State Standards

Huntington Learning Center Curriculum Now Fully Aligned with Common Core State Standards Huntington Learning Center Curriculum Now Fully Aligned with Common Core State Standards Throughout our 36-year history, Huntington Learning Center has stayed in tune with the needs of our students. As American education has evolved and changedfrom standards-based education reform evolving throughout the 1980s and 1990s to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 making waves in the 2000sHuntington has adjusted its curriculum as appropriate in order to ensure our students receive the tutoring support they need to be successful students. Today, Huntington remains at the forefront when it comes to supplemental education. Three years ago, the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Initiative was introduced, and those standards have since been adopted and implemented by schools and school districts in most states. We too have aligned with the CCSS in all of our academic, SAT/ACT and other preparatory programs. And in December 2013, our curriculum implementation was complete. What does this mean for the families we serve? It means that Huntington stands ready to help students meet the challenges of these new, more rigorous educational standards. As schools curricula and assessment testing evolve, students will need help that extends beyond the type of support they may have needed previously. Huntington is prepared and excited to embrace those challenges together. Here are several ways Huntington has adjusted its curriculum and operations to prepare for tutoring and test prep in the Common Core era: Updated math curriculum and skill matrices that adhere to CCSS mathematics standards. Updated reading/writing curriculum that adheres to CCSS English-language arts standards. Trained Huntington teachers who understand how the Common Core State Standards impact teachers, schools and teaching strategies and are prepared to teach to the more rigorous standards. A refined focus on college and career readiness throughout Huntingtons programs. A greater emphasis throughout Huntingtons programs on key CCSS objectives, including better problem solving, enhanced critical thinking, etc. As always, Huntington is dedicated to delivering the best possible education to our students and today, that means helping students navigate the significant changes taking place at their schools and in their classrooms. For questions about Huntingtons CCSS-aligned curriculum, visit Huntingtonhelps.com.

Jaws! A Classic Movie English Listening Exercise

Jaws! A Classic Movie English Listening Exercise Today I discovered a great channel on YouTube that I didnt know about before, Movieclips. This channel has clips from many famous American movies, including lots of classics.For todays listening exercise, I selected a great moment from a movie that I really loved when I was young, Jaws! After seeing this movie, I was afraid to swim in anything other than a swimming pool for a long time. Watch the clip below, then try answering the listening questions. This clip has a lot of phrasal verbs. You can study them here. Answer the questions in comments, and well respond.1. Quinn talks to someone on the radio. Who is trying to contact them? What does he tell them? (The conversation takes place in the first 55 seconds).2. What is Orca?3. Go ___ ___! What for?4. I need to have something in the foreground to ____ ___ ___ ____.5. Hooper! __ __ up, will you?6. Hooper, ____ __ __ now, tie it on.7. Alright! Lets see how long that barrel takes to ___ ___ __.

Gifts from the World Over 50 Surprising Foreign Words Used in English

Gifts from the World Over 50 Surprising Foreign Words Used in English Gifts from the World: Over 50 Surprising Foreign Words Used in English When you look closely at it, English is practically a foreign language in and of itself.Try squinting.Youll notice that an awful lot of  English words that come from other languages!But thats just friendly sharing! We all do it.In all languages, word origins are diverse and varied.Some word origins are pretty obvious. For instance, it probably will come as no surprise that burro  comes from Spanish, as does its beloved sister word, burrito.Other word origins are less expected, though. While the origins of some words are still hotly debated, the potential origins are intriguing to consider.Here, well share 50+ foreign words used in the English language that are bound to surprise you! Why Does English Use So Many Foreign Words?There are many very logical reasons why languages (including English) borrow words from each other.For instance, sometimes English will borrow a word from another language in order to describe things for which an English word doesnt yet exist. This happened a l ot when English settlers arrived in the New World. After all, there were countless things that English speakers had never encountered, but which indigenous groups and earlier Spanish explorers had already given names to. Whenever theres cross-cultural interaction like that, new words are bound to pop up between languages.Additionally, English often uses foreign words to name culturally specific things, like food. The Italians already gave pizza a great name, so when English speakers started enjoying the food, there was no need to change it. Why waste time renaming when you could be eating?Finally, theres a long history of languages borrowing words from each other. This has been happening for thousands of years. For whatever reason, some languages just have a particular pull across cultures. Its not just English that borrows words. Take, for instance, the French word bistro. On the surface, it seems quintessentially French. Hearing it probably makes you crave cassoulet. However, the word was actually taken from the Russian word  ?????? (fast), which Russian soldiers would shout in order to get quick service during the 1814 Battle of Paris.Regardless of how they wound up here, the fact remains that there are quite a few words in the English language that you might have never guessed are actually foreign.Gifts from the World: Over 50 Surprising Foreign Words Used in EnglishWithin this list youll find some of the most unexpectedly foreign wordsâ€"the sort of words that you would never guess stem from these languages. Go ahead: ask your friends what language they think any word on this list comes from. Theyll probably struggle to answer. To stay on good terms, be sure to offer them a cookie (or a burrito) after the ordeal.ArabicArabic contributed many words to the English language. Some of these words also passed through other languages before making their way into English. Most notably, Arabic contributed much vocabulary related to math and science.AdmiralAdmiral comes from ???? (pronounced amyr and sometimes translated as emir), which refers to a leader.AlcoholAlcohol is derived from the word ????? (alkahal), which meant the kohl, which originally referred to a powder.AlgebraAlgebra comes from  ????? (aljabar), which originally referred to putting together broken parts.AverageAverage originally came from  ???? (eawar), which referred to damage to goods. Merchant-marine law changed the meaning.LemonComing from the word  ????? (leemoon), it passed through French before making its way to English.SofaSofa likely started as the Arabic word  ???? (sofa) before entering the Turkish language, then the French language, then the English language. Thats quite a journey!ZeroZero comes from the word  ??? (sifr), though it passed through Spanish, Italian and French before it entered the English language.ChineseBrainwashingIt might not sound Chinese, but theres a very good explanation for that. Brainwashing is actually a literal translation of the Chinese word  ?? (xi nao). It originated in Chinese during the Korean War, referring to the practice of coercion and mind control. It took off in the U.S. soon after.KetchupKetchup may seem as American as burgers and cookouts, but the word itself may come from the Cantonese word ?? (qié zhi), which means tomato sauce.Chin-chinThis drinking toast stems from the Mandarin word ? (qing), which means please.TyphoonTyphoon likely comes from the Cantonese word  ?? (tái feng).FrenchFrench has played a huge influence on the English language, and there are countless French words used in English. This is due, in part, to the Norman conquest of England in 1066. A dialect of French became common among the upper class and was widely used for trade, permanently changing the face of the English language.Here are some highlights that might surprise you.ArtWhile the word originated in Latin, it came to English through Old French.BeefBeef came to English from the Old French word  boef. But thats not the on ly meat name with French origins! Mutton, veal and pork are all thought to be derived from Old French.CountryOriginally from Latin, the English word country likely comes most directly from the Old French word  cuntree.DanceDance likely comes from the Old French verb  dancer.Dragon An awful lot of animal names (mythical and otherwise) can be traced back to French, but lets face facts: dragon is the most fun. Other animals who owe their names to French include griffin, phoenix, dolphin, squirrel and more. You can guess which ones are real.FruitThe word fruit passed through Old French (as  fruges) before making its way to English.LibertyWhile liberty is a popular word in the US, it isnt an original English word. It started in Latin before passing through Old French.MusicThe origins of music go back to Greek and Latin, but before hitting the English language, it passed through Old French as  musique.PeopleThe Latin word  populus  transformed into the Anglo-Norman French word  poeple, wh ich later became the English word people. My, how far weve come.VeryYup, even a simple word like  very came through French. It likely originated with the Old French word  verai, which meant true.GermanNot only are English and German related languages, there are also many  German words used in English. These can relate back to German innovations and/or the wave of German immigrants who settled in the U.S. Either way, German has had an undeniable influence on the English language.HamburgerThis traditional American cookout food actually comes from the name of the German city, Hamburg.NeanderthalThe word Neanderthal comes from another German place name.  Thal  used to mean valley, though now its spelled as  Tal. Therefore,  Neanderthal  refers to the Neander Valley, which is where some of the first fossils of Neanderthals were discovered.NixThis comes from the German word  Nichts, meaning nothing. So the next time you ask your server to nix the ketchup on your hamburger, youve just used two German words and one Chinese word.PoodleEveryone knows the word dachshund comes from German, but theyre not the only German dogs on the block. This canine name originally came from the Low German word puddeln, meaning splash in water.ItalianItalian words have shaped the English language, particularly in the areas of music and food. Here are a few words you might not have guessed came from Italian.AllegroAllegro and most other musical terms like tempo markings came from Italian. In Italian,  allegro  means cheerful.AltoIn English, alto often refers to a female singer with a lower voice, though the word actually comes from the Italian word  alto, which means high.ApartmentApartment likely comes from the Italian word  appartamento  (though it also passed through French before entering the English language).BroccoliBroccoli comes from the Italian word  broccoli,  which is the plural of  broccolo.CartoonCartoon likely comes from the Italian word  cartone, which were full-scale drawi ngs used to prepare for paintings or frescoes.CauliflowerCauliflower comes from  cavolfiore, which literally means flowering cabbage.CelloCello comes from the Italian word  violoncello, which is the diminutive of  violone, a type of double bass.PianoPiano is a shortening of the Italian word  pianoforte.SopranoThis one is pretty straightforward.  Soprano comes directly from the Italian word  soprano  and has the same meaning between languages.ViolinThe word violin came to English from the Italian word  violino, which is a diminutive of  viola (a slightly larger stringed instrument).JapaneseThough not as common as ones from many other languages, some Japanese loanwords  have made their way into the English language. Here are a couple you might not have guessed.HonchoThe Japanese word  ?? (hancho) refers to a chief or leader in both Japanese and English.SkoshYou might use the word skosh without even noticing where it came from. Its used to refer to a small amount and comes from either the Japanese word   ?? (sukoshi) or the word ??? (sukoshi), both of which mean a little.PortugueseCashewCashew is derived from the Portuguese word cajú, which likely came from the now-extinct Tupi language.CobraCobra is a shortening of  cobra de capello, a Portuguese phrase meaning snake with hood.FlamingoWhile some may claim flamingo has Spanish origins, theres also an argument that it may have come from Portuguese. The bright pink birds have not yet weighed in on the conflict.RussianBelugaThe type of sturgeon comes from the Russian word  ?????? (beluga), while the type of whale comes from ?????? (beluhka). Both ultimately trace back to  ????? (belee), which means white.DisinformationDisinformation comes from the Russian word  ????????????? (dezinformatsiya), which was the name of a KGB propaganda department.MammothMammoth comes from the Russian word ?????? (mamont), which likely had Siberian roots.ShamanThis word for a tribal priest comes from the Russian word ????? (shaman), whi ch likely comes from the Evenki language of Siberia.SpanishA lot of English-language words can be traced back to the Spanish language. This is particularly common with ranching vocabulary. Names for foods, places, animals and weather patterns found in the Americas also have often passed through Spanish, though they also usually have indigenous roots. Here are a few words you might not have guessed have Spanish roots.SavvyThe word savvy likely originates from the Spanish word  sabe, which means knows.TobaccoWhile the word is likely influenced by native languages, the English word tobacco was most likely derived from the Spanish word tabaco.VanillaThe English word vanilla likely comes from the Spanish word  vainilla, which itself comes from the Latin word for pod.So whether or not you would have been guessed it, youve been using foreign words in your daily vocabulary since you were a small child. Whod have thought?

Maths tutors in high demand

Maths tutors in high demand We're proud of our whole range of tutors here at First Tutors. There really is a specialist in every subject on our site. But did you know that some of our most sought-after tutors are our Maths tutors? Maths tuition is becoming increasingly popular. We've certainly noticed a rise in demand over the past couple of years. Why is this? Firstly, for some reason, Maths is seen as one of those subjects that you either get or you don't get. Children assume at a young age that they either can or can't do Maths and accordingly apply themselves or give up as a result. Now, there is no need for this, as Maths is of course a subject that everybody can understand - especially with the help of quality Maths tuition. One-to-one Maths tuition is invaluable as it gives a child quality time with a private Maths tutor to work through all of areas of the subject that they may not understand. With understanding comes confidence, and a renewed trust in the subject, whether at GCSE or A-level. Secondly, it is unfortunately becoming more and more competitive to get your child into a good school, and that's true of both the state and independent sectors. Maths is of course one of the key subjects for entrance examination papers. Children sitting entrance exams need to be comfortable with all areas of Maths and that's something that a dedicated Maths tutor can help with. Why not find out how your child can benefit from Maths tuition?

St. Patrick School of Santo Domingo

St. Patrick School of Santo Domingo St. Patrick School of Santo Domingo St. Patrick School of Santo Domingo, an American type English school, was founded on March 17th, 2005 located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. One of our main objectives is to support and reinforce the guidelines of the education system in the Dominican Republic and to provide through an American Curriculum, the education necessary to succeed in all areas of development. We focus in providing an integral, modern education for students starting in Preschool all the way through High School. In 2007, motivated by the need to continue to promote the strong principles that are an intricate part of our educational beliefs, we decided to adopt the Catholic identity and include in our curriculum, specific subjects as well as special activities to promote the highest human values that frame our identity as a school: Integrity, Loyalty and Commitment. The school fulfills the standards of the North American Curriculum, supported by the Common Core Standards and it follows the official programs, academic calendar and requirements of the Ministry of Education in the Dominican Republic. The commitment to offer excellence in education granted us the accreditation by the Accrediting Commission International (ACI) and the membership to the International Schools Association (ISA); . Both international organizations certify our school as an educational institution with high standards. We also have the permissions and recognitions required by the Dominican Ministry of Education to operate as a private school. In the year 2014 the school underwent the renewal of its mission and vision statements taking into consideration our community to offer an innovative cultural and academic program based on offering 21st century skills. New values were introduced as well that clearly defines a new mission of Forging enterprising leaders. With this new mission the school also adopted The Leader in Me Program based on Franklyn Coveys book, 7 Habits of Highly effective People. Our Vision To be recognized as the leading educational institution through our commitment to academic excellence, society and the holistic development of our student. Our Mission We are an educational community forging enterprising leaders through an innovative and international program, incorporating holistic development of our students and respect for diversity, while honoring ones identity. View our Brochure View our Brochure

Physics For The Common Man

Physics For The Common ManThere is a term in physics called dead chemistry. This is the perfect example of physics for those of us that are not familiar with the field. It means nothing as far as the laws of physics are concerned, but it has the same effect as making everything 'dead' to a physicist.For high school students, this may mean that the experience of learning something new can be fun and exciting. Physics has many disciplines and all of them can be a bit mysterious at times. Physics for example is about the interaction of matter and energy, and it's the most commonly used science in the world today. Students will find that it will help them understand how and why things happen.The same holds true for college level physics. There are many concepts that will be unfamiliar to college students. The most common among those that they are probably least likely to use is the concept of dead chemistry. Many physics courses will have students studying dead chemistry, but at first th ey will often only be learning about it as an application for their experiments.Those who enter high school will often find that their chemistry classes will come with a professor that helps to introduce them to chemistry. The chemistry will be involved in their experiments, so it is in some ways like dead chemistry, which is where the element is being dissolved in water, not when the experiment begins. However, there are differences between the two, particularly as it relates to students.The difference between dead chemistry, as described above, is that dead chemistry is essentially dead at the beginning of the experiment. It just gives the student some context and some useful information to work with. Dead chemistry, on the other hand, is when the chemistry actually starts to react with one another and forms compounds.Chemistry is most popularly known for being used to build up compounds. This is why so many teachers in high school choose to use chemistry as part of their classes. Chemistry is a science that helps students study all the different elements of the periodic table and works to build up the compounds that we use in all areas of our lives today.There are a few common elements that are used in both chemistry and physics. One of these is oxygen. Oxygen is used in medicine, and it is what we breathe in our everyday lives. So there you have a nice and simple explanation of dead chemistry.

Chemistry Matter and Change by Thomas D. Le Wharton

Chemistry Matter and Change by Thomas D. Le Wharton'There is always a catch,' was the formula by which Professor Sanford le Wharton developed chemistry matters and change. This epigraph tells us that chemistry is something as old as the human race, something which grew into and grew out of the artifacts and sources of knowledge that gave form to civilization, which, indeed, came to be defined by chemistry. The concept of chemistry, le Wharton was careful to point out, has been around for a long time.It comes as no surprise then, that the first time we ever encountered a molecule, it was as nothing more than a spattering of atoms. In fact, that is how much we were unprepared for the concept. We didn't realize that the entity which had been perceived as just a bunch of atoms and molecules was really an object that could interact with other entities and change them into something new.Chemistry really started with the chemist, and le Wharton's version of chemistry, 'Acres of Diamonds,' w as taken from his laboratory notebooks. It describes how he came to define chemistry. Le Wharton's relationship with the materials which would eventually become the paper that brought his chemistry to public attention was not just a coincidence. He was, in fact, really determined to write a book on chemistry.In essence, this book was a small but very big idea. The principles and concepts of chemistry were his big idea, the behavior of substances and their reaction to one another was his big idea, and the function of a molecule as a working unit was his big idea. Even though he lived hundreds of years before Einstein and Schrödinger, the basic ideas of chemistry were really what set him apart.Another interesting fact about his chemistry is that he did not, unlike Newton, think of chemicals as being the cause of change. He thought of molecules as mere containers for chemical reactions, he didn't consider chemical substances to have any inherent properties or characteristics of their own. Of course, as in our understanding of light and colors, there is really no such thing as a 'red' molecule, just as there is no such thing as a 'blue'green' molecule. That kind of dichotomy did not fit into his understanding of chemistry.What le Wharton found was that everything that is made up of matter and energy can change, that nature is constantly changing, and that it is through the motion of matter and energy that we create the environment in which we live. His views, however, did not center entirely on the dynamic interplay between matter and energy, though he did embrace the idea that the basis of matter was matter. He also thought that the electron was not the basis of all particles and that the 'elements' or groups of matter were not actually substances at all.Le Wharton's philosophy was much more significant than the way he approached the chemistry of his day. His understanding of the interplay between matter and energy is still relevant today. It is the reason that we can study the evolution of the life on earth through the chemical interactions that occurred in the environment, it is the reason that we can study the rise and fall of civilizations, and it is the reason that we can study the processes by which nature takes on the forms of buildings, cities, nations, and countries.