Calculator vs. No Calculator How to Prep for Math on the New SAT

Calculator vs. No Calculator How to Prep for Math on the New SAT With the recent rollout of the new SAT (March of 2016), many students and educators may be feeling a bit in the dark. High school brings with it a variety of tests, terms, and tribulations, so amended versions are understandably difficult to process. Fortunately, most can be taken in stride. For now, well explore preparing for the Math section of the new SAT, answering the age-old questioncalculator or no calculator? A Math section overview One of the most significant changes to the SAT is that the Math section is now weighed more heavily than it once was. A strong math score can now contribute toward a much higher composite score. Otherwise, the new SAT Math section offers more multistep problems, a portion without a calculator, some trigonometry questions, and more emphasis on interpreting data and graphics, equation-solving, algebra, and realistic prompts for questions. Overall, there is less focus on geometry. The Math section of the SAT includes two portions with a total of 58 questions. One portion allows the use of calculator, while the other does not. In the portion where you are required to work without a calculator, you will have approximately 1.25 minutes to spend on each question. There are 20 questions. In the section where you may use a calculator, there are 38 questions over 55 minutes, allowing for about 1.45 minutes per question. The topics in the Math section of the SAT are as follows: Heart of Algebra Problem Solving and Data Analysis Passport to Advanced Math Additional Topics in Math Make sure youre looking at dates When you begin preparing for the new SAT, it is important that you check the dates on your study material, as you may be working with an older version of a test. While the subject material may still be relevant, it may also be outdated, so make sure youre checking. This is an easy mistake to make if youre combing practice tests, so make sure theyre currentfor now, March of 2016 represents the most recent date youll look for. Establishing a study routine Because much of the subject matter remains unchanged, many students will follow similar prep routines as those who came before them. Youll want to identify areas where youre struggling and those where you excel. An important step here will be to identify why youre having a hard time in certain areasis it the content or the actual doing of the problems? Youll want to practice these areas, keeping track of mistakes youre making and attempting to identify patterns. [RELATED: 4 Most Challenging Questions on the New SAT] Calculator or not? Youll want to practice using a calculator sometimes, but because youre required to complete one portion without it, you should practice without too. The process of solving problems without a calculator may help you identify where youre just using it as a crutch, which can actually take more time than necessary. Practicing without will likely improve your performance on the calculator sections as well. Overall, you should attempt to use the calculator as little as possible and take care to practice using it before the test. Become familiar with the machine itself, and make sure to double-check your entries. Stick with a kind of calculatoryou know well (and that is allowed in the testing center), but stilllearn to operate without ityour score will ultimately be better.

CMA Certified Management Accountant

CMA Certified Management Accountant Are There Benefits To Having A CMA Qualification? ChaptersWhat Does A CMA Do?What Exams Do I Need To Pass To Become A CMA?Is The CMA Qualification Right For Me?If you’re looking for a career in accounting, then the CMA qualification may be a perfect fit for you.Specifically, the Certified Management Accountant qualification, known as the CMA for short, is issued by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), which is based in the US. As such, the CMA is typically known as a US qualification, but it’s worth noting that the CMA is internationally recognised, so management accountants in the UK can also study for the qualification as well.Globally, there are over 70,000 members of the IMA in over 100 countries, so if you do decide to pursue the qualification, you’ll be in good company with thousands of other people!Preparing periodic cash flows;Budget analysis; andCommunicating financial data and its implications to department heads who don’t work in finance.Management accountants also typically liaise with other members of a company’s finance team.Note that the role of a management accountant differs from other positions in the accounting and finance world, such as an auditor. An auditor’s job, for example, is to review a company’s accounts to assess a number of things, including whether they are materially correct and not materially misstated.However, it’s not solely management accountants that work towards becoming a CMA. For instance, a variety of other positions may contain people who are CMA qualified, such as:Financial controllers;Cost accountants;Financial analysts;Treasurers; andChief Financial Officers.Undecided about your choices? Find out what a Certified Financial Analyst does...Management accountants with a CMA qualification can provide real insight into the inner workings of businesses. (Image Source: CC0 1.0, geralt, Pixabay)What Exams Do I Need To Pass To Become A CMA?If you think that the CMA qualification may be right for you, it’s important to be aware of the various requi rements that you’ll need to meet before you can achieve the qualification.For example, you will have to meet requirements such as:Having a current IMA membership;Meet the relevant professional experience requirements; andComplete both parts of the CMA exam.For a full list of the requirements, please refer to the CMA’s website.When it comes to the examination portion of the requirements, the curriculum of the CMA is broken down into two separate parts.Part One is concerned with “financial reporting, planning, performance, and control.” Part Two, on the other hand, looks at financial decision making.Overall, it should take around a year to a year and a half to complete both parts of the CMA, although you’re allowed up to three years to complete both parts’ examinations. This means that it should be possible for most candidates to find the time to fit the study demands of the CMA around their work and social life.While the exams are by no means a walk in the park, the IMA n otes that there is a 50% pass rate worldwide, which means that the exams are passable, provided you put in the time to study, develop good exam technique and have the aptitude for the materials taught.Good preparation is always key when it comes to passing an exam; to that end it would be beneficial to engage a finance tutor.If you try to study regularly, keep yourself motivated by thinking about the benefits that a CMA designation could have on your career, and remember that you won't be studying forever, then you may find the process of preparing for the exams less stressful.How about becoming an ACA Chartered Accountant?Whether you decide to study the CMA qualification may depend on where in the world you would like to work. (Image Source: CC0 1.0, n3otr3x, Pixabay)Is The CMA Qualification Right For Me?In the accounting and auditing profession, there are a number of different qualifications, each of which brings its own benefits. Therefore, doing your research to understand which qualification will suit your specific circumstances is really important.For instance, there is another qualification that management accountants based in the UK like to pursue, which is issued by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).When it comes to choosing between studying for a CIMA qualification or the CMA, it can often be a difficult decision to take. This is because both have been around for decades, and both are internationally regarded and can often improve your career prospects and earning potential.What benefits are there to having an ICAEW Chartered Accountant Qualification...However, while each qualification carries its own recognition, there are a few instances when a CMA may be preferable over a CIMA and vice versa. For instance, where you’d like to work in the world may influence whether you see the CMA or the CIMA as more preferable.If, for example, you see yourself working in the UK for the vast majority of your career, then the CIMA qualifica tion may be preferable to you.However, if you’d like to work over in the United States, then the CMA may be just what’s needed. Ultimately, it will depend on your own personal circumstances, and which qualification you think will best give you the knowledge and skills to succeed throughout your career.Note that this dilemma doesn't just appear when thinking about whether to take the CMA or CIMA qualification. In fact, some prospective candidates also find it difficult to choose between the CPA and the ACA or ACCA. As above, completing the CPA exam and meeting the other CPA  membership requirements is more commonly a route seen in the United States, while those planning on working in the UK tend to study towards the ACA or ACCA.Do you know how to put your CPA qualification to good use?Many CMAs have solid numerical skills. (Image Source: CC0 1.0, Luiz-Jorge-Artista)Are There Other Qualifications I Should Be Aware Of?There are plenty of accountancy or business qualifications out t here, such as the:CPA;ACA;ACCA; or evenAn MBA.As a result, it can be really confusing if you’re looking at entering the accounting or auditing sector, as it can be difficult to decide which qualification is the best.Ultimately, when it comes to deciding between a qualification such as the ACA and the CMA/CIMA, it is worthwhile thinking about the kind of career that you’d like to follow. If you think that you might want to become an auditor, or work for one of the “Big 4” professional services firms â€" Deloitte, KPMG, PWC, or Ernst and Young, an ACA qualification may be better than the CMA.However, if you know you’d like to work within the area of management accounting, the CMA may be preferable, as the syllabus is more focused on this line of work than the ACA, which is wider in scope.If you do have any questions about which qualification(s) could be worthwhile for you, it may be worthwhile talking to your careers adviser at school or university if you do need any extra a dvice.You may also consider specialising as a Certified Fraud Examiner...It may also be worthwhile noting that most qualifications also require an element of continuing professional education (CPD)  even once you have become a member of that respective organisation or body. The idea behind having CPD is that you keep your knowledge and skills up to date, for example with matters such as changing accounting policies.It's also likely that, as part of your pathway to membership of these bodies, you'll have to learn about ethical behaviours or ethics more generally.Ultimately, the choice of which qualification - if any - you'd like to pursue is a matter of your own personal choice, but often people who want to work within the accounting, business or finance industries find that relevant qualifications can help boost their career prospects and future earning potential.As a result, if you feel as though you would like to ultimately have a career in an area such as management accounting, b ut want to check that your numerical and accounting skills are up to par, it may be worthwhile hiring a tutor from Superprof to help ensure that your knowledge is where it should be.Regardless of whether you're currently studying at school or university, Superprof has a range of tutors across subjects such as mathematics, economics, business, and accounting, who can provide a variety of questions and test examples to help put you through your paces and give you the knowledge you need to succeed.It’s just a case of entering your postcode to find a tutor that is local to you if you would like to have individual or group accounting tuition online or in person. Alternatively, if you would prefer the convenience of studying from home, there are also tutors that are willing to work with you remotely to achieve your intended learning outcomes.Now discover the many ways your accounting degree can work for you...

The Surprising Benefit of Learning Guitar Without Sheet Music

The Surprising Benefit of Learning Guitar Without Sheet Music Suzy S. Weve talked about how to read chords and tabs before on the blog but what about a new approach of learning guitar without sheet music at all? Here, Austin, TX teacher Samuel B.  explains his teaching technique During my college years, I was given a brief introduction to instructional methods common to Japan. Specifically, I was told that playing the shamisen or the koto (two native stringed instruments) is a skill learned by way of the student facing the teacher and playing what the teacher plays. I continue to use this teaching technique, and feel it has many little-known benefits. I should begin by making it clear that I’m a kinesthetic learner I learn by doing more naturally than I do by seeing or hearing. I didn’t even know that I was kinesthetic until I was in my early 30s. Up until that point, I knew of only two orientations (visual and auditory) and I had no idea which one I was. I began learning guitar the blues, specifically by hearing the music of Delta artists such as Mississippi John Hurt and Robert Johnson while I was in my teens, and I began developing my adaptations of their techniques simply by building on basic first-position (first three frets) chord patterns, which most of my students master in fewer than five lessons. I picked out various riffs that now seem to me to have been more like tributes to these giants of the form than actual attempts to imitate them. In reality, I was just experimenting. How I Teach My Students These experiments have given way to effective instructional techniques based squarely on factors such as your coordination and the development of your left-hand muscles.  F in first position is a good example. Given that the chord involves holding down two strings with one finger, I taught my first student to play each half of the chord (the index finger holding the first and second strings, the third and fourth fingers holding down the third and fourth strings). Several go-arounds of playing each half of the chord solidified her understanding of it to the point of her now playing it as proficiently as I do. Learning guitar doesnt have to include sheet music. In fact, I’ve never actually taught with it, because I regard it as an emotionless third party to my very personal teaching style, which is tailored as closely as possible to your individual needs and rate of progress. Im committed to focusing squarely on your gradual accumulation of knowledge, confidence, and personal initiative beginning literally on the very first note.  I believe that sheet music widens the distance between you and I, producing weaker results that the ones achieved by imitation. As a former classroom teacher (who still retains a New Jersey-based K-8 certificate), I’m a veteran of alternative education that provides exactly this fluid individualized instruction with minimal deadlines that develops your personal strengths rather than your ability and/or willingness to assimilate. Im remembering a scene in the film Hoosiers in which the coach reminds the team that the dimensions of the hoop and the backboard (width and distance from the floor) are EXACTLY the same on the state championship court as they are in the small-town gym back home. Similarly, I will remind you of the following: The progression of triads in the middle of the neck are the EXACT SAME chords you will have learned in first position during your introduction to the blues. As you are learning guitar with me, you will learn Sweet Home Chicago and How Long Blues (or similar tunes) involving the first-position versions E, A, and B7.   Afterward, the fifth-position triad version of Mailbox Blues will be taught. Any scale can be transposed to another key in another position. Its easy to lose sight of the identical fingering of a scale in first position (which typically involves playing open strings) and its counterparts elsewhere, which involve using the left index finger to play the transposed versions of the open-stringed first-position notes. As you may have guessed, I will merely be teaching you different versions of the same thing and/or the same thing in different keys. My body of musical knowledge is not exclusive to only one genre. I specialize in folk, rock, blues, and (some) jazz. I consider it fitting to create a space where you can explore your preferences of genres, playing styles, and hand-strengthening processes, in a space squarely conducive to the development of all three. You cannot teach (a person) anything, said Galileo. You can only help (the person) find it within. Samuel B. teaches beginner  guitar lessons in Austin, TX. He teaches lessons face-to-face without sheet music, which is his adaptation of Japanese instruction (involving a call-and-response method). Learn more about Samuel here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Nadia Blagorodnova

What Are the Different Types of Art and Design Degrees

What Are the Different Types of Art and Design Degrees Everything to Know About Studying Art and Design ChaptersTypes of Art Degrees and ProgramsTypes of Design SubjectsTypes of Jobs You Can Get with an Art DegreeWhile many people believe that they have the capacity to define what art is, it is much harder to pin down than it might seem. The general definition of fine arts says, only, that it is the production of “beautiful objects.”To add more substance behind this definition, we can look at the three most common branches of art: visual arts, performing arts, literature. While there is a lot of borrowing that occurs between the three disciplines, it is the first two that are often used in referring to a master or bachelor of the arts.You can check for the best art classes near me here. 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Like the definition of fine arts, the subjects that these degrees over is also quite broad. People who are receiving degrees in this field can be anything from art theorists to ceramics-makers.Fine Arts DegreesBeing a scholar in the fine arts will often mean encountering both new movements as well as new artists that challenge your ideas, giving you access to a wide array of ideas. This is reflected in the diversity of subjects within fine arts programs.Here are some ideas of some fields that you can specialize in and can help you narrow down your future college of art:SculpturePrintmakingArt designDrawing and PaintingStudio artsArchitectureDigital mediaA career path in fine arts is often interdisciplin aryFilm School DegreesWhile specializing in film can come with the same title as other fine arts degrees, depending on what kind of university you attend, film school degrees offer an incredible range of art programs. While some young artists choose to attend art universities dedicated to film and film production, students can also receive degrees in subjects like film theory from liberal arts colleges.The types of degrees you can expect from film schools cover traditional topics like editing, other technical skills, and screenwriting â€" or some other, contemporary subjects like game art.Some programs that might be worth checking out if you’re interested in what film school can offer you are:Computer animationFilm and television productionPhotographyArt History DegreesArt history degrees are ideal for people who are interested in curatorial work, museums, galleries or art auctions. While many people often think of art degrees as pertaining to creative fields, it can also mix with subjects such as business, finance and history. If you are interested in how these two worlds interact, specializing in art history â€" regardless of your artistic inclination â€" can be for you.Art history degrees and the courses they offer will differ from program to program. Some degrees structure their degrees around specific movements in art while others allow for more of a focus on one specific period in art history. It is a field as broad as any in the art world, so make sure to identify which moment in art history â€" baroque, pop art â€" interests you the most.Types of Design SubjectsGetting an art and design degree can be different from regular degrees in fine arts because of their highly interdisciplinary nature â€" coordinating subjects like the visual arts and physical composition. Because the majority of design products are physical, many young artists who go into this field can also open up their own retail or artisanal store.Here are some of the most common programs you are likely to be awarded if you go to a college of art and design.Fashion DesignWhile fashion design subjects can seem like a narrow field, composed of only designing and producing apparel â€" fashion design degrees encompass everything related to the fashion industry. The subjects that it covers can range anywhere from jewellery making and graphic design to illustration and printmaking.While you are likely to find courses within schools of art that are related to the fashion world, many students interested in this field normally choose to attend a university that is specifically for fashion design. One such example is the London College of Fashion, which offers undergraduate degrees in subjects like design or product and furniture design.Make sure to check out the educational requirements of design programsInterior DesignWhile you may not realize it, the design of everything from hospital rooms to malls have been designed with a specific purpose or goal in mind. The rooms and spaces you encounter on a daily basis are studied in the subject of interior design.Interior design requires the study of many different subjects, and is closely linked to the field of project management. The Royal College of Art offers courses like 3D design or branding and communication.PhotographyThanks to the explosion of ever-more affordable smartphones, photography is now one of the most accessible fields. The advantageous part about studying photography relative to other arts subjects is that many beginners courses and art programs in high school or at the undergraduate level can sometimes lend cameras and equipment out to their students.Depending on what type of photography you’d like to pursue, you’ll have to get different equipment. For example, the types of cameras needed for wildlife photography are naturally going to be different from the ones used at an event’s photography company. Falmouth University and the University of Gloucestershire both offer bachelor prog rams in photography,AnimationStudents who study animation can come from a wide range of subjects. Some students who major in film only discover, through the course of their program, about their passion for animation. Regardless of the motivation, students who enrol in animation programs will be taking courses like graphic design, multimedia and more.If you’re interested in getting a degree in animation, it can be useful to start by checking out De Montfort University or the University of Edinburgh. Majoring in animation is also a great idea if you’d like to study abroad, as many of the world’s greatest universities have reputable programs in animation.Graphic DesignGraphic design is one of those jobs that bleed into many different aspects of our lives. For example, while there is a team of graphic designers working behind the latest video game â€" they can also be found working for companies and organizations.This art program is also great for people who enjoy freelancing. Som e of the best universities for graphic design are the University of Brighton and Arts University Bournemouth. Graphic design is for people who are seeking to combine their two passions: computer software and visual arts.ArchitecturePrograms in architecture will be slightly different from any of the other art and design degrees. While many people don’t often consider architects to be fine artists, architecture has often either followed or preceded all of the major movements in art. Incidentally, this is also why architecture is so important for art history.Getting a degree in architecture will mean that, for the majority, you will be awarded with a Bachelor of Science (BS), dependent on what field you decide to specialize in. Some of the topics you will be able to study in this field are Sustainable Design, Metropolitan Design or Industrial Design. If you’re interested in checking out some degree programs in the UK, make sure to check out the University of Sheffield and Newcastle University.Attaining a design degree can mean pushing the boundaries on the traditionalTypes of Jobs You Can Get with an Art DegreeIt can be difficult to find out what you’d like to do as your career, especially because of the fact that today’s economy is influencing people to have more than one career over the span of their working lifetime. What is always good to be, however, is prepared â€" be sure to check out what types of jobs and salaries your degree can get you with the right preparation.Exhibition WorkThe dream for many artists is to be able to live off of their art alone. This can include having their artwork on display for galleries or museums, of simply collaborating with local coffee shops and businesses. If you are interested in selling your own work, running your own gallery and collaborating with other artists, this might be a good field to look into.One thing to note is that there is a very small percentage of artists that manage to support themselves on their artwork alone. As with any other artist, like performing artist, it is often necessary to have more than one job if you decide to try and live off of your art in order to earn a decent income.Arts AdministrationWhile you may have never heard of the field of arts administration before, you have definitely been at the receiving end of their services. Jobs in this world can be found anywhere from NGOs, galleries to museums. This field doesn’t so much deal with the production of your own art but of facilitating the movement of art from people and places to another.Some of common careers you are likely to encounter in this field are in art institutions, national libraries, or galleries. Arts administration can combine your love of art and other subjects such as finance, project management and art history.While it is impossible to go through all the possible careers you can attain with an art and design degree, here are some more jobs you will likely encounter on your job hunt:Art teach erFilm industryPerforming Arts industry

I Heard It Through The Grapevine Explaining The Saying With Help From Marvin Gaye

I Heard It Through The Grapevine Explaining The Saying With Help From Marvin Gaye Many students of mine have asked me about the saying:I heard it through the grapevine.“What does this mean,” they ask me, bemused. “It makes no sense.”Well, actually it does make sense to English speakers. To hear something through the grapevine means to hear some news or gossip verbally, or in an informal fashion.We say “I heard it through the grapevine” generally when we want to protect our sources and don’t want to reveal where  our information came from.The grapevine was informal slang for the telegraph, a word-of-mouth communication network that was used in the US in the late 19th century.The telegraph was soon christened the ‘grapevine telegraph’ because it physically looked like the twisting grapevines found in a vineyard due to poor workmanship in hoisting the telegraph poles and cables.Saying information came from the ‘grapevine’ also suggests it is gossip among the lower classes who were generally found working in vineyards.There was also the suggestio n that information coming ‘through the grapevine’ wasn’t the most reliable since during the US Civil War messages carried by word of mouth were often intercepted and changed.Lets listen to the song that made the saying famous sung by Marvin Gaye.What news do you think he heard through the grapevine?What were the consequences of what he heard?

Colegio Diocesano de Sao Jose 6

Colegio Diocesano de Sao Jose 6 Colegio Diocesano de Sao Jose 6 Colégio Diocesano de São José6 (CDSJ6) is a co-educational Catholic secondary school in Macao (also spelt Macau)currently serving around 400 local students from Form 1 through 6 (grades 7-12 in the US). CDSJ6 offers its students both a Chinese-medium section and an English-medium section. CDSJ6 is part of a network of independently-operated primary and secondary schools established in 1931 under the CSDJ name. Additionally, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ), exists in conjunction with the primary and secondary systems, with CDSJ6 sharing its campus in Ilha Verde (Green Hill) with the university. CDSJ6 provides a comprehensive educational experience with various clubs, extracurricular activities, and academic programs to help enrich student learning and perspectives.Additional information on the school can be found at the website, www.cdsj6.edu.mo, as well as on the Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/CDSJ6/. Education in Macao is overseen by the Macao Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ), though many schools, including CDSJ6, are operated by Catholic organizations and the diocese. The mediums of instruction are Cantonese and English, with schools offering instruction in one or both languages. Students go through 6 years of primary education (Primary 1-6), 3 years of junior secondary education (Form 1-3), and 3 years of senior secondary education (Form 4-6). During their senior secondary education, most students are streamed into arts, commerce, or science tracks. In their final year, many students sit for entrance exams to local and international universities. Historically, Macanese students have performed well on international tests and the majority of secondary students move on to higher education both local and abroad, including to universities in China and Taiwan. Macao (also spelt as Macau) is a Special Administrative Region (S.A.R.) of China, existing under the one country, two systems principle since its handover from Portugal in December 1999. The official languages are Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) and Portuguese, though English is widely spoken throughout the city and government institutions, and is becoming increasingly prevalent. The majority of the population speaks Cantonese as a first language, though the recent influx of immigrants and workers from Mainland China has amplified the usage of Mandarin Chinese in schools and in everyday life. Macao is famous as a resort city, with world-renowned gambling and casino offerings, making tourism and retail the largest parts of its economy and international image. In terms of socioeconomics, Macao boasts one of the highest GDP per capita figures in the world, and its local population enjoys relative prosperity, stability, and autonomy. Please contactrecruit@cdsj.edu.mofor any inquiries on available positions.

Five helpful tips for new teachers - Tutor Hunt Blog

Five helpful tips for new teachers Five helpful tips for new teachers Five helpful tips for new teachersSchoolsThere is an abundance of literature covering different ways to study, giving advice to students who may be preparing for an exam, or writing a dissertation. There are even youtube videos detailing study time to break time ratios, promising to maximise information retention; and there are books providing timetables for long term revision plans, ensuring students cover with equal attention each part of their syllabus before their exam. There are fewer resources it seems to me that give advice on how to teach. Of course every primary and secondary school teacher will have undertaken a year in the classroom, working as an NQT (newly qualified teacher), during which they will observe lessons, and learn the techniques of their profession. Teaching is not an activity that can ever be mastered of course, its a broad set of skills the practitioner will (one certainly hopes) develop and evolve throughout their working life. A student may get a perfect mark in their exam, attaining 100% thanks to their own hard work, and their teacher`s guidance, but there is no such thing as an ideal way to teach. I was a teacher for nearly 20 years, and during good lessons I really would, though it may sound clich d, find myself learning things from my students. As I was teaching English literature, my classes often involved discussions of certain texts, and I recall feeling that, when the lessons were going best, I felt myself on the same level as my students. During these moments they weren`t looking to me specifically for guidance, I merely facilitated their own interest and exploration in the subject. Even though I don`t think there is any way to really `teach` someone how to be a good teacher, I do have a few pieces of advice that may be helpful to anyone starting out on the pathway to this extremely rewarding profession: 1 - Be prepared.The Boy scouts must have been onto something with their slogan, as it applies to so many different fields. I`ve certainly heard tales about teachers who managed to breeze through their lessons without any preparation, being able to improvise one or two hour classes on the spot, but I simply don`t believe this to be possible. When you are standing in front of thirty children you need to know exactly where you want to be going with your lesson. Any sign of hesitation, confusion, any indication that you are floundering, and the class will see this as an opportunity, a sign that the disciplinarian is losing their authority. A calm and well behaved class can descend into pandemonium in only a few moments. Make sure you have your lessons plans in good order, make sure you know what part of the curriculum you are supposed to be teaching that day. These may sound like basic pieces of advice, but when you have taught maybe 3 classes that day, it can be easy to lose sight of ex actly where you got to with the class you might not have taught since last week. 2 - Be Positive.Of course you want to keep your class under control, but that doesn`t mean you have to deliver your entire lesson in a stern and commanding tone. Imparting an interest in the subject is just as important as delivering the information. If you can engage your pupils` curiosity, you will encourage them to teach themselves about the subject, to seek out details of their own accord, outside of the lesson. 3 - Be Organised.This could certainly be the most important piece of advice. Being a teacher means being a lesson planner, and a marker, and a host of other things, that together require a lot of paper work. A few decades ago I heard that the profession would be going paperless in just a couple of years - and I still see my teacher friends today lugging around reams of files and documents! If you can`t keep all these in order they will overwhelm you - you will drown in the paperwork. From the outset you will need to develop some kind of system - perhaps you will try and do your planning and marking at certain times of the day. You will probably need to invest in some kind of organiser or planner, though I believe there are some useful apps that are helpful in this regard. Do not let the paperwork get on top of you - every day means more things to do, so you will need to be organised. 4 - Be creative.Of course you will be bound by the curriculum, but it`s up to you how you actually want to teach the lessons. This is where your true abilities as a teacher will show. Children respond to the novel and new - they are after all at the very heart of the culture where freshness and vibrancy is paramount, be that novel slang terms, new music or fashion. If you can engage with them in an original and interesting way, teach them your subject in a way that appeals to them, then they will absorb your lessons. If you are teaching balancing equations in algebra, you could perhaps set up a working see saw on your desk, and have objects of different weights to represent the x and y values. My philosophy has always been that a child cannot fail to understand something they are interested in. If you can teach your class in a captivating way, then you will ensure your students learn. 5 - Consult with your colleagues.Teaching can feel like a lonely profession at times. Standing in front of a whole class of students, the only adult in the room, being very aware that you have the legal role of in loco parentis as long as your lesson lasts. If you have any concerns, perhaps about a particular student`s behaviour, or about how to deliver a certain lesson, talking about it with one of your colleagues may offer a lot of help. They might teach the student themselves, and might have some tips as to dealing with them, and they may even have advice on how to construct your lesson. Besides these points, by consulting with your colleagues, you will be reminded that you are part of a larger team, and that you are all there to help one another. 3 months ago0Add a Comment

11 Ways to Honor a Veteran

11 Ways to Honor a Veteran Veterans Day is coming, an annual opportunity for communities and families to honor former U.S. service members! If you want to thank our soldiers and veterans for their service you can do it in different ways. Here are just a small list of what you can do to honor people who have served and protected our country: -Say thank you! It’s such a small and,  lets admit, simple gesture that takes just a moment, but soldiers really do appreciate it. -If you are a teacher get children involved in the day. You can ask them to make thank you posters and put them up around town. -Publish a post on Facebook  thanking our veterans. -Wear red, white and blue today to support our soldiers and veterans. -Buy some groceries or bake some sugar free cookies and bring them to a veterans home. -Lay flags and flowers on the graves of veterans to give honor to the dead. -Visit a local retirement home and have a chat with some aged veterans who will love to share their stories with you (I cannot listen to them without tears filling my eyes). -If you have a business, offer a special Veteran’s Day discount. -Take a veteran for lunch or pay for his meal if you saw him at a restaurant. -When you spot a soldier, just give him a wink, smile, or thumbs up. Let him you highly appreciate their sacrifice. -Remember to honor American heroes all year long- not just on Veterans Day! Do you want to know more about Veterans day and history of the US ask our history tutors. They are experts in their field and will help students prepare for their next history class, test or assignment. God Bless you all God Bless America!