How to Study Biology With Less Trouble

How to Study Biology With Less TroubleThe AP Biology Chapter 6 is one of the main requirements for most biology students. Since it is a prerequisite for any school biology course, it is important to know how to apply it. In this brief article I will present some simple methods that should help you study the material with less trouble. After all, you have spent many hours studying biology during your school years.I've been using the AP Biology freebook and have found it very useful for me as a good review. I would suggest reading this book twice before applying the material to your biology class. Don't make it too easy for yourself. I recommend reading the book for one full week as you will get enough practice to improve your learning skills.If you have taken AP Biology prior to your university course, then you can skip this and focus on Biology. However, if you haven't taken it before, then there are a few things that you should be able to do. The first is that you should take at lea st a weekly Biology assignment. There are some tips to help you write well and incorporate a revision period into your homework. This way you can edit any missing information or incorrect mistakes.The second is that you should learn the names of the different organisms. This will make life much easier for you in the future when you have to give your exam. It will also give you some extra motivation to keep practicing on the things you can remember.The third tip is to learn about the lassiter's species. This is a nice example of how to learn using flashcards. If you need any more information about it, you can refer to my previous article.The fourth tip is that you should familiarize yourself with the types of organisms in the Biology category. For instance, the Gram-negative organisms is one of the most common types of bacteria. But it has been shown that there are more than 5000 types of bacteria, so this doesn't mean you will memorize all of them. You can read about them on your ow n and then use them when you need to.These tips are generally used by the American and British educational systems. The AP Biology Chapter 6 is one of the most popular courses used in both countries. So these strategies should definitely help you.

10 Things Every Great Jazz Guitarist Knows

10 Things Every Great Jazz Guitarist Knows Megan L. Be the next great jazz guitarist with these tips from guitar teacher  Zachary A. To quote the late Frank Zappa, “Jazz is not dead, it just smells funny”. Jazz may not be as big and popular as it once was but if you learn how to play jazz you will be set up to successfully play any genre of music. The great jazz musicians all have numerous things in common, things that set them apart from the crowd and make them legendary. In this article, I will be going over ten of those most important things that anyone playing jazz guitar must know. Remember that as a jazz musician, and really any type of musician, you should be listening to as much music as possible. Listening to great performances really is vital for becoming a great performer yourself. 1. Timing is everything Timing in music is imperative, and especially in jazz. Music itself is the manipulation of time. When you play music with people and you don’t have a good sense for time, the music you create will most likely be a jagged, clustered mess. The people you play with will not know what to play or when to play. Timing is everything. 2. Practice with an external time source A good tip to obtain a little bit more of a jazzier feel to your music is to use  a metronome or even a drum sequencer.  If    if the time signature fits, practice playing on the 2nd and 4th of the beat.  The more you play with a metronome the better your time will be. It is that simple. 3. All jazz musicians have a great ear The most common trait in every jazz musician is that they have an impeccable ear for music. Developing a musician’s ear, as it is referred to, takes time and lots of practice. To help build a better ear for music there are numerous exercises that you can do. Training your ear can involve hearing intervals, lines, chord qualities and chord progressions, and learning all of this in every key, with the ability to decipher what change, what interval, what progression is in what key. Jazz guitarists should also have a great ear while on the bandstand. It is imperative to listen to your band mates while on stage. The better your ear is on stage, the more people will want to play with you. 4. Take every opportunity for a session or gig Take every opportunity for a session or a gig. Every time you play a session or gig it is a learning experience. Through these experiences be sure to take the opportunity to learn from other successful musicians. Always keep an open mind; I am sure that there is something you can learn from just about every musician out there. At times it is easy to get stuck in a narcissistic mind set, trying to find your own solutions to your own problems. Having a handful of trustworthy musicians to go to when you get stuck can be very helpful when youre studying music. Another reason that it is important to take every session or gig you can is because you never know who you will run into at these events. It has been said that music is about being in the right place at the right time. For that luck to strike, you actually have to be out playing and engaging with other musicians. You never know which gig or session will be the one that could change your career. 5. Practice everyday This is pretty self-explanatory. To be a great jazz guitarist, it takes practice and lots of it. Practicing daily, even if it is just for an hour, is way more beneficial than practicing for 8 hours one day and not at all for the rest of the week. 6. Have an extensive amount of heads and changes memorized All great jazz musicians have a back log of themes and heads memorized with the ability to recall them at any time. This knowledge of heads will be extremely beneficial when playing at a jam session or playing a gig. When deciding on what to learn, I recommend start off by learning some of the more well known jazz standards. For example, Autumn Leaves is a well-known song which is played in the key of g minor. Another well-known jazz standard that is essential to have in your repertoire is the song Summertime. A George Gershwin classic, the jazz version was made famous by John Coltrane and has since been covered by many other legendary musicians. Summertime utilizes the major and minor pentatonic scales. Learning this song will help you be a master at these scales. A few more common jazz standards you should learn include Cherokee, All the Things, and Stella by Starlight. When learning these songs transpose them for all 12 keys for complete mastery. 7. Always go back to the fundamentals Jazz is a complex genre, and  it is always important to revert back to the fundamentals when learning jazz guitar.This means spending time reviewing the major and minor scales and practicing the pentatonic scales before breaking out in Frank Zappa’s solo in Black Napkins. It is important to know a multitude of chord progressions and phrasings as well as the different forms these phrases can be arranged. Again, it is important to know all these phrases and chord progressions in all of the 12 keys. Another helpful way to learn and master the fundamentals for anyone playing jazz guitar is by learning and getting a general sense of the piano. 8. Talent is great but determination and perseverance win every time Talent is great but perseverance and determination will triumph every time. Being naturally talented at anything is always a nice thing. The one thing that every jazz musician has in common is that they have spent many dedicated hours in the shed practicing and perfecting their trade. Remember the path to learning one hundred songs begins with learning one. 9. There is no set formula for becoming a jazz musician There truly is no set formula for becoming a jazz guitarist and musician, but there are many different formulas out there that you can pick and choose from. In the end, use what works best for you. With jazz there really is so much information out there. There is always room for improvement. You could always be brushing up on changes, learning old jazz standards, or perhaps learning new scales. It is important to steer clear of the mind set of being overly confident in your abilities. This bottomless pit of a mindset can cause you to become complacent and lose that drive every dedicated jazz musician has. One common thing in jazz is that it will take you years to learn, a challenge that I just love. 10. Set goals and stick with them until completion To avoid getting stuck in a rut, it helps to set goals. Both short and long term goals will help you grow as a musician. Your goal could be as simple as learning one new song a week. There is something though, that is even more important than setting the goals, because in reality setting the goals is the easy part. The hard part, and the most important, is to finish the goals you set. Working with a guitar teacher is the best way to meet your goals and achieve your dreams! Zachary A. is a guitar instructor in Katy, TX specializing in beginning and intermediate students. He is currently earning a degree in  music theory. Learn more about Zachary 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  Antonio Thomás Koenigkam Oliveira

Teaching Latin

Teaching Latin How Can You Teach Latin? ChaptersQualifications for Teaching LatinHow Can You Teach Latin in Schools?How Do You Become a Private Latin Tutor?How Much Do Latin Teachers Earn?“There's no such thing as dead languages, only dormant minds.” - Carlos Ruiz ZafónLatin is the origin of many European languages and half of English vocabulary has Latin roots (either directly from Latin or from French). This is one of many reasons as to why Latin can be useful to learn.If you know Latin, you may want to put your knowledge to good use and become a Latin teacher.Despite what you may think, Latin is still being taught in the UK. Admittedly, it was more popular until the 1960s when it was still a requirement for Law and Medicine degrees. Latin was taught in around 25% of schools. Nowadays, Latin is mostly taught in private schools in the UK.So how can you become a Latin teacher? What do you need to do?In this article, we’ve got what you need to know. Whether you want to be a school teacher or a private tutor, there ar e a few things that you'll need to do, regardless of your subject area.  If you're thinking about becoming a Latin teacher, here's what you need to do. DéborahLatin Teacher 5.00 (12) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Dr. KarisLatin Teacher £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SimonaLatin Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArgiroLatin Teacher 5.00 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JennyLatin Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LucieLatin Teacher 5.00 (5) £75/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DanielaLatin Teacher 5.00 (9) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SophieLatin Teacher 5.00 (6) £45/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsQualifications for Teaching LatinIf you’re interested in teaching Latin, you should start when you’re in school and work towards higher education in the subject. The OCR, SQA, and WJEC exam boards all still offer qualifications in Latin. To become a Latin teacher, you might need to become a student again. (Source: Eliens)Once you’ve got a GCSE and A Level in Latin, you can apply to Latin degree courses at universities in the UK. Generally, you’ll study Latin alongside another subject.  While your degree will probably include another subject alongside Latin (another language or history, for example), you can focus solely on Latin once you’ve moved onto a postgraduate degree. Additionally, once you’ve finished your degree, you can also consider completing a PGCE to become a teacher.The PGCE is a graduate degree for those who want to become teachers. However, different qualifications have different uses and it’ll be up to you to decide what you want to do with your Latin.  There are also different teaching qualifications which can dictate what type of teacher you’ll become.Once you’ve finished studying Latin, you could always become a private Latin tutor. In that case, Superprof can help you with that.How Can You Teach Latin in Schools?While you may think that nobody takes Latin, more students are studying Latin than home economics (food), general studies, applied engineering, art and design (textiles), DT electronic products, and art and design (graphics) so there’s still hope for Latin school teachers. Of course, Latin is significantly more popular in independent schools and boys-only or girls-only schools. As a dead language, it's can't be taught as a second language but rather as a language with subjects like classics and history.Similarly to other languages, when you study Latin, you need to learn more about not just the language, but the surrounding culture, such as literature, and how it was used.  Your end goal, if you want to teach Latin in secondary schools, will be to finish with a PGCE.As we mentioned earlier, this is a postgraduate qualification for those wanting to teach in a secondary school by achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and although it isn’t technically necessary for independent schools, most will ask that you have it anyway.Usually, if you are studying to become a teacher with Latin, you might want to have a foreign language to increase your employability. Fortunately, as we saw before, most degrees with Latin may include another foreign language comp onent.Once you’ve finished your PGCE, which is effectively a master's teaching degree, you’ll need to finish your NQT (newly qualified teacher) year in a school. Once you’ve finished the “induction for newly qualified teachers”, you’re effectively a fully-fledged teacher.If you’re working part-time, it’ll take you longer than a year to complete your NQT period. As a part-time teacher, you could always teach private tutorials in your spare time.Keep in mind that both your PGCE and NQT period won’t be easy!  That said, new teachers should always be striving to improve! Even though you're teaching, you'll never stop learning. The classroom experience is invaluable and whether you teach a single subject or several different curricula, your lesson plans can always get better and you can always learn new pedagogical approaches.How Do You Become a Private Latin Tutor?Whether you’ve got a qualification or not, you can become a private Latin tutor. While it can take a whi le to get all the qualifications you need to become a Latin teacher in a school, if you’ve already got the language and teaching skills, nothing is stopping you from becoming a private Latin tutor. If the classroom isn't for you, you could always become a private tutor. (Source: StockSnap)That said, you should probably get some qualifications as these can act as proof of your Latin skills and understanding of the language. Getting an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in Latin can take 4 or 5 years.Generally, you’ll do the following to become a Latin teacher or tutor :Study Latin at A LevelStudy an undergraduate degree in Latin (often with another subject)Study a master’s degree in Latin, orStudy a PGCEWe can’t stress this enough, but you don’t need a qualification to become a private Latin tutor. You just need to be able to let your teaching do the talking.  If you do a good job, your reputation as a tutor will precede you.There are also Latin proficiency tests you can take to prove your level in the language. Of course, while these qualifications will help your profile look better on Superprof, so will a plethora are stellar reviews from happy students.This profile will need to show potential students that you’re passionate about the language, a good teacher, and professional. Being a Latin tutor is all about wanting to share your knowledge of the language, after all, and, as a private Latin tutor, you need to be a master of the language and also have excellent language teaching skills.Whether you’re going to tutor on a platform like Superprof or find students by word-of-mouth (friends, family, social networks, etc.), there are plenty of places and resources to help you find work as a tutor. If your tutorials are engaging and educational, you’ll have no problem finding students.How Much Do Latin Teachers Earn?Depending on where you teach and the level you’re teaching, your wage can vary a lot. Even in schools, many factors will affect your salary. If you want to get the most out of your career in teaching Latin, you have to seize the day! (Source: FabyGreen)Teachers earn between £23k and £48k a year depending on their superiority and where they teach (wages are higher for those in London and the surrounding areas).Again, these ranges change if you’re a Leading Practitioner, a teacher whose skills and role has been recognised. Additionally, there are other ways to supplement your income:You can set a Special Educational Needs (SEN) allowance of between £2,149 and £4,242 a year.Teaching and learning responsibility (TLR) payments of between £2,721 and £13,288 if you take on additional responsibility.Headteachers earn even more.Of course, these wages are based on your seniority, experience, and your schools. There are a lot of options and ways to advance your salary as a teacher.  You could earn even more if you complete a master’s degree or PhD and work in a university. As you can see, there’s no single salary for Lat in teachers.If you want to teach Latin as a private tutor, your wages will be even more variable. Depending on your experience and the demand for Latin tutorials, you can charge anywhere between £20 and £100 per hour.  If you can manage 25 hours of tutorials, this means you can earn between £500 and £2,500 a week. Good luck!Whether you’re teaching school students, university students, or Latin as a hobby, you need to engage your students with the language-learning process since their future is in your hands.Whether you're interested in early childhood education or secondary education in a state school, a private school, or teaching Latin as a private tutor, a teaching certification or teaching experience is almost essential.While there are no certification requirements for private tutors, having a teaching credential will make finding students easier. Similarly, teaching experience will also help you find tutoring or teaching jobs.  As for teachers, you can't work in state sch ools without teacher training and state certification.It doesn't matter whether your an English teacher, history teacher, music teacher, science teacher, or Latin teacher, you need to know your subject (grammar, Latin literature, etc.), have studied how to teach (basic skills, pedagogy, etc.), and have a passion for teaching.

What is Quotient

What is Quotient Division is one of the 4 basic and most important operations in math. In the process of division of two numbers, one number gets divided by the other number. The answer or the result we get in the division process is known as the Quotient. So quotient is the number which is produced when a certain number is divided by another number. If the given number is being divided by its factor, then in that division the remainder produced will be 0 and the answer is the quotient. Example 1: What is the quotient when the number 48 is divided by 4? Here 48 is being divided by 4, and this can also be written in the fraction form as: 48/4. Here the number placed on the top (or in the numerator) is 48, and the number placed in the bottom (or in the denominator) is 4. Using the long division process, 48 is divided by 4 and the answer is 12. Hence the quotient when 48 is divided by 4 is 12 == 48/4 = 12. Example 2: What is the quotient when the number 63 is divided by 7? Here 63 is being divided by 7, and this can also be written in the fraction form as: 63/7. Here the number placed on the top (or in the numerator) is 63, and the number placed in the bottom (or in the denominator) is 7. Using the long division process, 63 is divided by 7 and the answer is 9. Hence the quotient when 63 is divided by 7 is 9 == 63/7 = 9.

Online Slope Finder Tutors

Online Slope Finder Tutors Slope is found by the change of y axis co-ordinates over the change in x axis co-ordinates. Slope of a straight line gives the orientation of the line with respect to the co-ordinate axes. Slope is defined as rise over run. The slope of a line is the same for all the points on the straight line. The slope of the line is used in different formulas such as slope intercept form, slope point form etc. which help in writing the equation of the straight lines. Example 1: Find the slope of the straight line passing through the two points (5, 2) and (0, - 3)? Solution: Given are the two points (5, 2) and (0, - 3) from a straight line. Slope = change in y coordinates / change in the x coordinates. Here for the given two points slope = (-3 (2)) / (0 (5)) = -5/ -5. Slope = 5/5. Simplifying, slope = 1/1 Hence slope of the straight line passing through the given points = 1. Example 2: Find the slope of the straight line passing through the two points (10, -3) and (6, 4)? Solution: Given are the two points (10, -3) and (6, 4) from a straight line. Slope = change in y coordinates / change in the x coordinates. Here for the given two points slope = (4 (-3)) / (6 (10)) = 4 + 3 / 6 - 10. Slope = 7/-4. Simplifying slope = -7/4. Hence slope of the straight line passing through the given points = -7/4.

Online Math Tutor Help Get Incredible Online Math Tutor Help Now

Online Math Tutor Help Get Incredible Online Math Tutor Help Now 0SHARESShare Ever felt problems in solving technical mathematical questions? Ever felt that even after prolonged efforts and continuous trial, you are still not mastering the subject? Well, it happens many times, math is a subject which needs a good tutor to teach and make you understand the subject matter. For this the online math tutor help is always there for your support. It is often noted that one of the topics that often bug the students is ‘radical expressions’. It is the portion of math which includes roots. The addition and subtraction of roots; could be of square roots, cube roots etc.  It can be learnt easily only when you understand the basics of radical expression. Just like BODMAS, add and subtract rational expression can also be used to solve the complicated equations in a simplified manner. The online math tutor help is available all day round. Problems related to how to multiply radical expression and how to divide rational expression makes the base of solving problems. In fact, Multiplication and division of rational expressions may sound difficult, but eventually becomes easier when learnt in the correct manner. At Tutor Pace, you can learn all the above methods of solving the problem and also  rationalizing  denominators of radical expressions. The  rationalizing  process takes place and gives the answer using the various elements of multiplication, division etc. Tutor Pace helps you to use special  teaching tools of online white board, fresh course contents, latest illustrations and online video calls. The logarithm and exponential topic is also being taught by Tutor Pace to clearly teach the variables and numerals and make you reach the correct answer in the shortest time. The online math tutorials teach you in the best possible manner. So, stop learning with the old ways and roll up with Tutor Pace to guide you in the best manner!   [starbox id=admin]

What Are the Best Drum Kits to Buy

What Are the Best Drum Kits to Buy Buying the Best Drum Kit for the Money ChaptersFactors to Consider when Considering Your KitEntry Level Drum KitsMid-Range Priced KitsElectronic Drum SetsSo far, you’ve had six months of drum lessons and you practise on your drum pad every day.Your drum teacher feels you have proven your commitment to playing the drums and suggests you get a kit of your own to work on between sessions.Those who have never sat on a drum throne or skimmed brushes on a snare might equate the elation you must have felt at that declaration as akin to their obtaining their first ever driving license.But you... you’ve no doubt given a lot of thought to what you want in a drum set: the configuration, the colour and what type of wood the shells should be, how many cymbals and the make and model of each...Before you go licking your chops at that Vintage Gretsch Catalina Maple â€" by some testimonials one of the finest kits you could own, let your Superprof give you some food for thought before presenting drum sets that might also suit your styl e.A standard kit is rather large in size; do you have room for all of those drums? Source: Pixabay Credit: Artistic Operationslifter, a tom holder and a stand for your floor tom.You will have to buy your own cymbals, booms and stands, as well as sticks and throne. You may want to replace the stock Remo heads too, depending on the sound you are going for.However, considering the price of £409, you really couldn’t do much better for an entry-level set of drums!You even get to choose between four colours!Mid-Range Priced KitsIf you have a bit more cash on hand â€" or have a few gigs lined up and know you can pay off your new drum set relatively quickly, you may consider spending a bit more and getting a bit more drum for your money.Do you know all about the different types of drums?Pearl Export SeriesIn a slightly higher price bracket, this series also features a complete kit that includes, believe it or not, Sabian cymbals!Specifically, a crash cymbal, a ride cymbal and a pair of 1 6-inch hi-hats, all with their own stands.However, you’d best have your own sticks, as there are none included with this kit.Find out which drum sticks would serve you best.All hardware, from the drum key to the kick drum pedal, is included.This drum set’s beguiling sound comes from the blend of poplar and Asian mahogany used in its construction, and even the drum heads sound good (when properly tuned).You might treat yourself to this kit for only £689.You could also treat yourself to drum lessons London or in Manchester with Superprof!PDP Main StagePDP has an excellent reputation; you may have read glowing reviews in any drummer forum or magazine, especially of their snare drums.Like the Pearl series already mentioned, these Fusion configuration shells are made of poplar with a 45-degree  bearing edge, and also features Remo heads.Although this kit comes complete with booms and stands for cymbals, you will have to furnish said cymbals yourself. All other hardware and a drum st ool are provided.The entire kit could be yours for just under £700.As we’ve highlighted entry-level and mid-priced kits so far, standard progression dictates that we should feature very expensive kits next, such as that previously mentioned Timeless Timber set, which retails for thousands of dollars.Even though that is perhaps the finest kit available, listing it and others like it defeats the purpose of helping you find a suitable kit before your next gig.To that end, we’ll look at electric drums, next.Find out what else you should know before you invest in your drum kit...If you and your drums are on the road a lot, you may prefer a more lightweight set up, like these electric drums! Source: Pixabay Credit: StockSnapElectronic Drum SetsIf you live in a flat and worry that your neighbours won’t appreciate your acoustic displays of rhythm, you may be best served by such a kit.The Ion Audio Redline drums set comes complete with hi-hat and kick pedals, a four-post, adjustable-h eight stand and an easy-to-use control module. Even the headphones and sticks are included!Did you know you could simply plug headphones into an electric drum kit module to mute the drums altogether?  Naturally, the most important feature of electronic drums is the module which, in this case, comes pre-loaded with over 200 sound ranges: whether you rock out or get your hip-hop on, you will find these drums responsive.And you will be eager too, once you discover this kit’s price of only £173!If you are already scoring gigs and want more of a sedate-looking set to put the focus on your music, you might prefer the Alesis Nitro Kit.This kit more resembles the acoustic drum setup, with the floor toms to the side, the snare prominent by the throne and the cymbals in their usual place.You have your choice of rubber pads, which other drummers report as most dynamic, or you could go for the less expensive mesh pads.You will have to buy sticks and a drum stool if you don’t already have t hem. Other than that, you will be ready to play within minutes of unpacking and assembling this kit!We'll now let you get to it! Let us know how you get on, won’t you?Now join the discussion: how much should one plan to spend on their drum set for every level of playing?

English Phrases Related to Change Talk About Changes in English

English Phrases Related to Change Talk About Changes in English If there was no change, we would not exist.  Change is a necessary part of life and you need to know how to talk about changes in English. Lets have a look at some English expressions and phrases related to change. How to Talk about Changes in English - Phrases Related to Change CHANGE A LIGHT BULBprobably, one of the most common phrases related to change in English. If the light does not work  (electric light)  in your overhead light or lamp  (desk lamp or wall lamp)  then you need to replace it with a new one. We change a light bulb.CHANGE A NAPPYAnyone with children will know all about this. Young children are not toilet trained  (they do not know how to use the toilet)  and therefore we constantly need to keep them clean and dry particularly after feeding them.Old fashioned nappies when my children were young were made of cloth or towelling so not only did you change them but you also had to wash them  (yes,  I know!!).  However,  today we use Pampers or Huggies or some other brand of disposable nappies that once used and disposed of can be replaced with a clean one. So we change a nappy.CHANGE YOUR MINDOnce you have decided on something you might decide on another action and this is known as changing your mind, changing from an earlier decision to anoth er action or event.CHANGE JOBSWe all change our work place several times during our working life. Some people more than others until they find their dream job. So when you move from one employer to another you change jobs.CHANGE CLOTHESWe have different outfits that we like to wear on different occasions. We wear work clothes for work, training clothes for going to the gym and casual clothes when relaxing. I will change my clothes  and be with you in a minute.CHANGE A WHEEL or A TYREWhen you are driving a car and you get a puncture  (there is no air in your tyre) you have to stop and change the wheel.All cars have a spare wheel  in the boot and this is used to replace the punctured or damaged wheel.If the tyre is  ripped  (cut)  then you may need to buy a new tyre and the garage will change it for you. Other Words for Change in English TO ALTERWe alter clothes that are too long or not wide enough. We go to a tailor and they alter  (adjust)  to fit us better.I bought a new suit. The trousers were too long. The man in the shop measured them and promised to alter them in 2 days.TO ADAPT When we move to a new country or change jobs we have to adjust how we work or how we communicate. We adapt to our new surroundings. We get used to a new way of life.  I moved to Germany and it took me a while to adapt to  the new lifestyle.TO CONVERTAlso means to change.Often if someone changes their religion they are said to convert  to another religion.  Protestant to Catholic or Catholic to Buddhism.We can convert currency.  He converted his Euro’s to dollars in time for his holiday or exchanged euro’s for dollars.TO SHIFTAlso means to change. We can change or shift our position. Sitting in one position for a long time you become stiff or tired so you shift your position to become more comfortable.TO VARY Another    for to chang e.To vary is to change something you do.For example,  to vary  (change)  your diet to introduce more fibre, less fat or sugar. Vary the journey to go to work if there is more than one way to go.I varied my journey to work so as to avoid boredom. Other Words for Change - Infographic Other Expressions and Phrases Related to Change We also have some English expressions that include the word change.Have you any loose change?  I need some money for the bus fare? Loose change are usually small coins 10c, 20c,50c  etcThey can be a nuisance when you have too many but always useful for the parking meter or a tram or bus fare.Can you change this please?  Usually an expression you use when you need some notes smaller than say a €50 or €100 note.John  went into the shop to buy a coffee. The coffee cost €3.50 All he had in his pocket was a €50 note. He asked the waiter if he could change a fifty euro note. The waiter was not very pleased.And not to forget to mention Winds of Change forces (forces of nature, or other forces) that have the power to change things or events  â€"  used generally to mean change is going to happen. Have you heard the famous song by  the German rock band Scorpions Wind of Change? Your Homework for now is to practise talking about changes in English and use some of the phrases related to change. And, of course, you can write some of your sentences in the comments below. Have fun!

Importance of the SAT and ACT

Importance of the SAT and ACT Does my SAT/ACT score really matter that much? Thats a question we get a lot when working with exam prep students who are early in their journeys to apply to college. The answer isnt totally simple, however. Lets explore it from a few different perspectives: For the most selective colleges, the SAT and ACT support the overall story of how academically prepared a candidate is for college. For example, consider Dartmouth College, which has an acceptance rate of just 8.7%. Dartmouths required application components include SAT or ACT scores, but the admissions website states that while testing is required, it isnt the ultimate factor in evaluating an application. Test scores are considered in conjunction with students academic record/transcripts and recommendations. For colleges that are less selective, SAT and ACT scores matter, but theyre taken into account alongside other criteria such as class rank, recommendations and perhaps a personal essay. At these schools, its safe to assume that students GPAs and rigorous high school curriculum are at the top of the list of things considered. For colleges that do not require the SAT or ACT, students have greater control over how they present themselves as candidates for admission. Take the University of Puget Sound for example, which leaves the choice of whether to submit standardized test scores up to each applicant. Their stance is that students might have the academic preparation and commitment to excel in college, even if their SAT or ACT scores indicate otherwise. That said, if a student feels that their SAT or ACT score would bolster their application, it might be wise to include it in their application materials. Generally, here are a few things to keep in mind regarding SAT and ACT scores and their importance: Its a good idea to visit a colleges website for details about their admissions requirements. Each college has their own methods for evaluating applicants. When in doubt, visit the admissions website to get an understanding of how they assess students application packages. Check out the class academic profile, if available. Many colleges provide a snapshot of their most-recently admitted students. This is by no means a list of requirements, but can give your teen a sense of the typical student who attends that college. Here, you should be able to find the mean SAT and ACT score as well as other information about the individuals who make up the student body. A holistic admissions process means other factors are weighed. Poke around a colleges admissions website, and you might find a section titled What Were Looking For or something similar. Many colleges explain that admission is a holistic process, which means that all documentation a student submits is reviewed and considered when the college makes its decision. That could include standard criteria like high school curriculum (and rigor) and GPA as well as things like the essay, demonstrated leadership and recommendations. Your teens SAT or ACT scores do matter if he is trying to get into college, but their weight might be impacted by the other factors a college considers in the admission process as well as each colleges selectivity. Bottom line: earning strong scores on the SAT or ACT can only help your teen. It pays to prepare! Questions about the SAT or ACT and how to prepare your teen for success on either exam? Contact Huntington today.