Finding The Right PhD Program - How To Get Help For Any PhD Degree

Finding The Right PhD Program - How To Get Help For Any PhD DegreeFinding the right Math teacher can be tricky. It is just as difficult to find the right graduate degree program, but that can be done quite easily. Here are some of the tips for finding a great PhD in Polynomial Algebra. I have listed several ways to do this below.First, when you are looking for a new PhD program, ask your professor or advisor about any potential funding options that might be available to you. Some may require you to live in the area where you want to teach, but for others, you could ask if there is a grant to help pay for tuition and living expenses. Second, do your research! By reading reviews on the university and reviewing transcripts, you will be able to get a good idea of what type of grad school will be right for you. Finally, make sure that you are comfortable with all aspects of the PhD coursework, including research methods, techniques, and mathematical tools.One of the biggest mistakes that PhD students make is using math terminology they do not understand. If you do not have a foundation in mathematics, it is likely that you will not know how to address any math questions that arise during lectures or labs. It can also be difficult to communicate effectively with instructors if you do not speak their language, so make sure that you are ready to learn the subject matter that is associated with your PhD program.Another way to find out if a Graduate Math program is right for you is to talk to other PhD candidates and see how they did in their programs. Do not worry about their personal experiences, as most PhD candidates do not share their experiences, but rather are very selective about who they tell their stories to. After all, if they had a great experience, that should speak volumes about their program, which is why you should focus on your own personal achievements.When you are looking for Graduate School in Mathematics, some places will conduct a review of your app lication with the administration prior to it being sent out. This gives you the opportunity to add items that you think will make you stand out from the rest. It is important to make sure that you include a portfolio or two, as well as academic letters.In addition to theses, you can get some additional help to craft a more impressive resume, including a few math related topics. Ask your advisor about any math resources that you might be interested in.Final, if you can, take time to visit a few graduate schools before choosing one. It is often surprising what a good choice can do for you, as long as you have decided on the right program and made a few accommodations. You can find out more about graduate schools online.

Embrace Mental Math Throughout Everyday Life

Embrace Mental Math Throughout Everyday Life Improving Academic Performance “I would like to make a case for raising the importance of mental math as a major component in students’ tool kits of mathematical knowledge. Mental math is often associated with the ability to do computations quickly, but in its broadest sense, mental math also involves conceptual understanding and problem solving.” -Cathy Seeley, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics President 2004-2006 Every standardized test you’ll have to take has a mathematics component: the ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc. Of course, in high school and college, there are almost always core math classes everyone must take. And even if you’re the quintessential “English” person, and as a result desire to become to an English teacher and forget about math forever, most states require that you pass a basic skills test, and that has a mathematics section. MyGuru has seen its fair share of highly stressed out prospective teachers who are having trouble passing the mathematics portion of Illinois Test of Basic Skills for prospective teachers. So, in the broadest sense, if you desire to improve your academic performance, achieve higher grades and test scores, and get admitted into better high school, colleges, universities, and graduate schools, the more advanced your math skills, the better. That’s probably obvious. Beyond school, as you’re making small purchases and considering the attractiveness of two different coupons, considering a large financial decision, or any number of other daily tasks, it’s impossible to get away from mathematics. I have always considered myself “OK” at mathematics, in the sense that I’ve done every well in math courses and “OK” on standardized tests, but have never felt comfortable in real-life, working with numbers to calculate a tip or the price per square foot of a condo (for example). That’s just me. But, I’ve worked to get more comfortable. It turns out that one easy way to build your overall math skill set is simply to embrace mental math skills in everyday life. I find the above statement intuitive based purely on my own experiences, but scientific research has been done which shows that, in fact, employing mental math skills when completing simple arithmetic engages the brain in such a way that it is more likely and/or easier to build more advanced mathematics skills over time. Put more simply, every time you decide to add 12+66 or calculate 20% of 35 in your head instead of plopping the data into a calculator, you are increasing your chances of understanding more complex mathematics and ultimately scoring higher on standardized math tests in the future. “These data reveal that the relative engagement of brain mechanisms associated with procedural versus memory-based calculation of single-digit arithmetic problems is related to high school level mathematical competence, highlighting the fundamental role that mental arithmetic fluency plays in the acquisition of higher-level mathematical competence.” Why Mental Arithmetic Counts: Brain Activation during Single Digit Arithmetic Predicts High School Math Scores Gavin R. Price,1 Michèle M. M. Mazzocco,2,3 and Daniel Ansari, The Journal of Neuroscience, January 2nd, 2013 What could this mean? Instead of shying away from calculating the tip at a restaurant, or figuring out exactly how much you’ll save by using that 15% coupon, choose to consistently engage and do this type of math in your head. If you’re looking at a clock, pick two numbers, and then add, subtract, multiply, and divide them. Do this type of thing once a day for 30 days, and you’ll be surprised how much more comfortable with numbers you become. You are slowly building your math skills, paving the way for more advanced skills and general comfort and confidence with math. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, 'f08a3c58-464f-4164-a82e-313b7951bbb2', {});

Learning These Words Can Help YOU! - Private Tutoring

Learning These Words Can Help YOU! BobbiM May 6, 2014 Have you ever read a book in which the vocabulary was so elevated you could barely understand what was going on?  I have and I wanted to quit on the second page.  Learn these words and that is less likely to happen. Dearth; n. A scarcity or lack of supply. During the war, there was a dearth of food storage. Diminutive; adj. Very small; tiny. (Diminutive is occasionally used as a noun. It refers to anything that is small or the name given to suffixes on words that indicate smallness. For example, the suffix let is a diminutive. When it is added to a noun, it indicates a smaller version of that noun, such as a booklet or starlet.) She is a diminutive baby, weighing only 4 pounds. Infinitesimal; adj. Immeasurably or incalculably small. I never thought wed be able to study the infinitesimal nucleus of an atom, but with new technology, we can. Insignificant; adj. Of little importance or power. My problems seem insignificant when compared to others. Small and not important. The scratch on the paint was insignificant and the owner of the house didnt make us repaint it. Lilliputian; n, adj. Noun: A very tiny person or thing. Compared to the tall basketball player, the children were Lilliputians. Adjective: Small or trivial in size. The Lilliputian house was perfect for the small family. Not important; petty. The discussion was Lilliputian in the midst of the emergency. Meager; adj. Scarce in quantity or extent; in short supply. After camping for two weeks, we had a meager supply of food. Deficient in richness or fertility. The soil was meager and so the crops barely grew. Minuscule; adj, n. Adjective: Extremely tiny; very small. She used a minuscule amount of frosting on the cake so as to not overpower the people who ate it. Noun: Small, ancient, cursive script. The minuscule writing was hard for me to read. Lowercase letters. A term for lowercase letters is minuscule. Minute; adj. Exceptionally small or insignificant. The way he looked at me seemed minute but my friends told me it was significant. Characterized by precise and close scrutiny. I did a minute inspection to make sure they had cleaned properly. Mite; n. A very small sum of money. To a widow, a mite may seem like unto a large sum of money to others who have more. A very small creature or object. The small child was a mite compared to the big football players. Negligible; adj. Not considered important enough to be worth bothering about; insignificant. The problem was negligible to me, but to the woman next to me it seemed to be important enough for her to cry about. Scintilla; n. A minute amount; barely a suggestion; just an inkling or a spark. For a moment I had a scintilla of hope that he loved me, but then I came back to reality. Trifling; adj. Of trivial or nonsensical importance; not important and easily dismissed. His trifling plan was impossible to make a reality. Trivial; adj. Of little significance or importance; concerned with trivia or inconsequential information; commonplace. I know many trivial facts but I blank on the important ones. Ample; adj. Of a large or great size; fully significant, even more than enough. There is an ample amount of love for you here. Behemoth; n. Something that is enormous in size and/or power. The giant was a behemoth that terrorized all the towns nearby. Colossal; adj. So enormous or gigantic that it seems to defy belief. The colossal monument blew me away. Copious; adj. Containing or yielding plenty; bountiful in amount or manner. I have a copious amount of corn from the harvest. Gargantuan; adj. Of enormous size, quantity, or volume or capacity. I thought Id never climb the gargantuan cliff leading to the path. Humongous; adj. Gigantic or extremely oversized. I was so hungry I ate the humongous pizza. Immeasurable; adj. So vast or limitless in size that measurement is not possible. My love for him is immeasurable. Incalculable; adj. Impossible or too great to be calculated or resolved. Incalculable damage came after the hurricane. Infinite; adj. immeasurably great or large; having no limits or boundaries. The teacher displayed infinite patience even though the students were rude and restless.

Maths tuition and reasoning exam papers

Maths tuition and reasoning exam papers Our tutors for GCSE Maths and A-level Maths are gearing up for a busy academic year ahead, with lots of new students lining up for extra help in one of the curriculum's key subjects. As we mentioned in Monday's blog post, it is vital for pupils to get to grip with Maths, especially if they are sitting entrance examinations for state or independent schools, because Maths is a core subject when it comes to testing aptitude. But did you know that a good grasp of Maths can also help with other entrance examination subjects? Many schools these days have entrance papers in reasoning, which is split into two sections: verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. You may think that something with 'verbal' in the title may be a world away from maths. This is not the case! Verbal reasoning typically consists of tests on alphabet reasoning, word patterns and codes as well in straightforward tests on spelling and word meanings. Regular Maths tuition will certainly help when trying to spot word patterns and crack codes. This is not just because of the Maths itself but also because of the logical, sequential ways in which a mathematically trained brain can think. Similarly, non-verbal reasoning may consist of tests on patterns, layering and other tests of logic. Again, a brain trained by Maths tuition will be able to tackle these well. Why not find out how a Maths tutor can help your child?

8 Must-Read Collections of Poetry on Kumons Recommended Reading List

8 Must-Read Collections of Poetry on Kumon’s Recommended Reading List 8 Must-Read Collections of Poetry on Kumon’s Recommended Reading List April is a big month for literature lovers! Not only is it National Poetry Month, but National Library Week is celebrated April 8 â€" 14. Help your child enjoy this special week with a trip to your local library for classic books of poetry. Here’s a selection of books from Kumon’s Recommended Reading List to spark your child’s imagination and enjoyment of poems. Read Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young Collected by Jack Prelutsky Great for infants through pre-k America’s favorite children’s poet, Jack Prelutsky, has selected more than 200 poems for every occasion, every talent, and every experience that a young child encounters. From waking up in the morning to going to bed at night, all the poems are written by popular and well-known 20th century poets. Each poem is artfully brought to life in bright, playful illustrations. My Very First Mother Goose By Iona Opie Readers between pre-k and 2nd grade From “Hey Diddle, Diddle” and “Pat-a-Cake” to “Little Jack Horner,” these are all familiar verses that have been passed from parent to child for generations. My Very First Mother Goose captures the simple joy and sly humor that are the essence of Mother Goose. Parents and children will find themselves exploring this volume together, savoring delightful details and funny surprises on every page. Here’s a Little Poem Compiled by Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters Readers between kindergarten and 2nd grade This exuberant celebration of poetry is an essential book for every young one’s library. Here’s a Little Poem offers a comprehensive introduction to some remarkable poets, even as it captures a very young child’s intense delight in the experiences and rituals of every new day. A Giraffe and a Half By Shel Silverstein Readers between 2nd and 4th grades Featuring rhythmic verse and iconic illustrations, A Giraffe and a Half will leave every reader, young and old, laughing until the very end. Beloved for over 50 years, this classic captures Silverstein’s signature humor and style. This book is also great to read aloud to preschoolers and young students. Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices By Paul Fleischman Readers between 3rd and 5th grades From the Newbery Medal-winning author, Joyful Noise is a collection of irresistible poems that celebrates the insect world. Funny, sad, loud, and quiet, each of these poems resounds with a booming, boisterous, joyful noise. Archy and Mehitabel By Don Marquis Readers between 7th and 9th grades Taking place in New York City, this classic book of poetry presents the tale of Archy the cockroach and Mehitabel the alley cat. Both have led previous lives, and the poems capture their stories, past and present. It is Archy who records their experiences on the boss’s typewriter late at night, but he is unable to hold down the shift key to type capital letters. Best read aloud, the content is light, but also thoughtful. Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe By Edgar Allan Poe Readers in high school The melancholy, brilliance, passionate lyricism, and torment of Edgar Allen Poe are all well represented in this collection. Here, in one volume, are his masterpieces of mystery, terror, humor, and adventure, including stories such as?The Tell-Tale Heart,?The Cask of Amontillado,?The Black Cat,?The Masque of the Red Death,?The Murders in the Rue Morgue, and?The Pit and the Pendulum, and his finest lyric and narrative poetryâ€"The Raven?and?Annabel Lee, to name?just a few. 101 Great American Poems By Various Authors Readers in high school In 101 Great American Poems readers will find a selection of verse representing a wide range of poetic styles and voices, mostly from the 19th and 20th centuries. The authors include famous poets such as Edgar Allan Poe, Walt Whitman, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Thirteen poems are given as text exemplars for teachers to use along with the Common Core State Standards. Discover even more parenting tips and student success stories! You might also be interested in: Spark a Love for Literature with These  Read-Aloud  Tips Fewer Americans are Reading Literatureâ€"Does it Matter? Happy Read Across America Day! Kick-off National Reading Month by Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday With These Fun Activities Why is Dual Enrollment in Kumon Math and Reading Important? 8 Must-Read Collections of Poetry on Kumon’s Recommended Reading List 8 Must-Read Collections of Poetry on Kumon’s Recommended Reading List April is a big month for literature lovers! Not only is it National Poetry Month, but National Library Week is celebrated April 8 â€" 14. Help your child enjoy this special week with a trip to your local library for classic books of poetry. Here’s a selection of books from Kumon’s Recommended Reading List to spark your child’s imagination and enjoyment of poems. Read Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young Collected by Jack Prelutsky Great for infants through pre-k America’s favorite children’s poet, Jack Prelutsky, has selected more than 200 poems for every occasion, every talent, and every experience that a young child encounters. From waking up in the morning to going to bed at night, all the poems are written by popular and well-known 20th century poets. Each poem is artfully brought to life in bright, playful illustrations. My Very First Mother Goose By Iona Opie Readers between pre-k and 2nd grade From “Hey Diddle, Diddle” and “Pat-a-Cake” to “Little Jack Horner,” these are all familiar verses that have been passed from parent to child for generations. My Very First Mother Goose captures the simple joy and sly humor that are the essence of Mother Goose. Parents and children will find themselves exploring this volume together, savoring delightful details and funny surprises on every page. Here’s a Little Poem Compiled by Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters Readers between kindergarten and 2nd grade This exuberant celebration of poetry is an essential book for every young one’s library. Here’s a Little Poem offers a comprehensive introduction to some remarkable poets, even as it captures a very young child’s intense delight in the experiences and rituals of every new day. A Giraffe and a Half By Shel Silverstein Readers between 2nd and 4th grades Featuring rhythmic verse and iconic illustrations, A Giraffe and a Half will leave every reader, young and old, laughing until the very end. Beloved for over 50 years, this classic captures Silverstein’s signature humor and style. This book is also great to read aloud to preschoolers and young students. Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices By Paul Fleischman Readers between 3rd and 5th grades From the Newbery Medal-winning author, Joyful Noise is a collection of irresistible poems that celebrates the insect world. Funny, sad, loud, and quiet, each of these poems resounds with a booming, boisterous, joyful noise. Archy and Mehitabel By Don Marquis Readers between 7th and 9th grades Taking place in New York City, this classic book of poetry presents the tale of Archy the cockroach and Mehitabel the alley cat. Both have led previous lives, and the poems capture their stories, past and present. It is Archy who records their experiences on the boss’s typewriter late at night, but he is unable to hold down the shift key to type capital letters. Best read aloud, the content is light, but also thoughtful. Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe By Edgar Allan Poe Readers in high school The melancholy, brilliance, passionate lyricism, and torment of Edgar Allen Poe are all well represented in this collection. Here, in one volume, are his masterpieces of mystery, terror, humor, and adventure, including stories such as?The Tell-Tale Heart,?The Cask of Amontillado,?The Black Cat,?The Masque of the Red Death,?The Murders in the Rue Morgue, and?The Pit and the Pendulum, and his finest lyric and narrative poetryâ€"The Raven?and?Annabel Lee, to name?just a few. 101 Great American Poems By Various Authors Readers in high school In 101 Great American Poems readers will find a selection of verse representing a wide range of poetic styles and voices, mostly from the 19th and 20th centuries. The authors include famous poets such as Edgar Allan Poe, Walt Whitman, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, Emily Dickinson, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Thirteen poems are given as text exemplars for teachers to use along with the Common Core State Standards. Discover even more parenting tips and student success stories! You might also be interested in: Spark a Love for Literature with These  Read-Aloud  Tips Fewer Americans are Reading Literatureâ€"Does it Matter? Happy Read Across America Day! Kick-off National Reading Month by Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday With These Fun Activities Why is Dual Enrollment in Kumon Math and Reading Important?

Three Steps to Becoming a Better Tutor

Three Steps to Becoming a Better Tutor Find me a tutor or how can I get online tutor or private tutor or personal tutor are the words often  heard by you. Everyone has a good tutor in themselves. The only thing is to bring out the best  qualities out from you. Unemployment and high commodity prices are on rise in America in recent years; people are finding  more and more ways to increase their income. Being an Online tutor, Private Tutor or Personal Tutor  is one of the good professions to adapt for a handsome income with not working so long. We have  the complete guideline for you. On the very first step you have to identify the areas in which you think yourself you have vast  knowledge. Everyone have their interests, choose the subject(s) that you love to learn and practice  a lot. After choosing the desired subject, do some research in the market and see how much is its  requirement. If prospects are less, keep a backup plan and choose your second favorite subject. Post  on different websites and places where you find it appropriate about Find me a tutor. Find me a  tutor can also be done by registering by some employment agencies. The second step is referred to tutoring. You have to find the best ways to be a good online tutor,  private tutor or personal tutor. The very first key to be successful is being humble and patient.  Students are of many types. Some students are quick learners, some learn slow. Some take some  time to be on your frequency and then perform rapidly. You have to identify the learning skills and  learning method of the student and choose the best possible way to teach them. Just teaching them  verbally is not also enough. If you prepare notes, presentations and other helping material this will  help your student to learn quickly and make your worth. Additionally this will prepare you to teach  other students easily as you’ll have some material in hand already. Step three is deciding tuition fees and teaching schedule. In the beginning you have to keep your  wages low as no one knows you in the beginning. Later you will see how many people will come to  you by asking Find Me a Tutor please. As you see the people getting benefits by your services you  can raise your fees gradually and hopefully you will start earning more than an office job after few  months of giving tuitions to different type of students. You have to find the best places online where you can offer your services as tutor, there are many  websites available where you can feature your tuition services. One of the websites is tutorz.com  that provides all the possible areas in which you can be a Private Tutor, Personal Tutor or Online  Tutor. You can provide the services according to the subject timeline or per hour. Most of the people  providing services of Online Tutor provide their services by charging per hour rates ranging from US  $20 to US $100 per hour depending on the subjects and tuition experiences. We really hope you find this article motivating and interesting and believe that you have started to  think in the right direction after reading this.

Thanksgiving Study Catch-Up Time - TutorNerds

Thanksgiving Study Catch-Up Time - TutorNerds Catch-Up on Your Studies This Thanksgiving The Thanksgiving holiday is an opportunity to rest and relax as well as spend time with family and friends. However, some students who are in their college application process need some of this time to catch up on important materials. Some students will have the entire week off, while some school districts only offer Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday as a holiday (READ: 7 Tips For Studying While Traveling). Students sometimes find themselves staying up late, cramming the night before a big exam, or frantically writing papers just before they are due. Many students find that they can use the Thanksgiving holiday to get caught up. Here are the top five ways to get caught up over Thanksgiving without giving up valued family time: One â€" Create an outline Students who are either juniors or seniors have probably already made a study outline at the beginning of the school year, however, now that the school year is nearly half over, many students find that they have veered away from their timeline or have forgotten it altogether. Students can take one hour out of their holiday and create an outline for success that will tell them which days they need to study which subjects. Just 60 minutes of organization can be very helpful when students return to school the Monday after Thanksgiving. Two â€" Work on test prep Seniors have already had their last chance to take their SAT or ACT prior to sending in college applications, however, many juniors are taking the ACT or the SAT in December or February. This week may be a good time to spend a few hours reviewing test prep with your Orange County private tutor. For students who have the entire week off, spending three or four hours on Monday or Tuesday can be very beneficial. For example, Monday would be a good time to take an entire full length practice test and email your tutor your practice score (READ: Cracking the ACT Science Section). Most students dont have time to do a full length test during the week but its important for the tutor to have a practice score to help expedite their students’ progress. Students who dont have the entire week off may consider doing a couple of sections instead of an entire test. Students with less time should consider doing one of each section and adding the scores up to get a possible composite. Three â€" Get organized for AP exams Although it doesnt seem like it, the May AP exams are not that far away. AP students are well into their classes at this point and should have an idea of how difficult the material is. Students who are on the trimester system will also be getting their second trimester grade very soon. It is a good idea for students to use the Thanksgiving holiday to buy test prep books as it only takes a few minutes to order them online and have them delivered to their homes. If students order the books now, they will have a chance to go over a few of the practice prompts or practice exams prior to going back to school. Students who are taking AP classes without the assistance of a tutor should assess whether or not they can still do this all the way until May. If its necessary to call a tutor, theres still plenty of time to arrange for a January study session. Four â€" Work on extracurricular activities Juniors and seniors who are short on volunteer hours needed for graduation can spend some of this time volunteering (READ: Extra Curricular Activities For Your College Resume). Almost every charitable organization needs help serving food to families in need on Thanksgiving Day. There are also charitable organizations that need help throughout the end of December and so its a good time to spend an hour or two doing an Internet search on volunteermatch.com or another reputable volunteer website. Five â€" Rest is also important Some students may find that the best thing they can do to enhance the quality of their schoolwork is to simply rest and relax. Many college prep students spend an insane amount of hours per week preparing for college and simply need a break.   If this sounds familiar, just enjoy the week. Take the five or seven days and use it to recharge. Get eight or nine hours of sleep and, if you live in California, enjoy the outdoors. Eat three regular, healthy meals per day and get some exercise. Some students will find that they go back to school on Monday feeling much better about the remainder of the year. Even students who wish they had more of a break can be reassured that the winter holiday is not far away. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at info@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us post about.