Find Library Free Tutoring For College Students

Find Library Free Tutoring For College StudentsIf you have children at school, the chances are that you're probably looking for a way to find library free tutoring. Since so many of the new programs and free courses offered by colleges are aimed at helping students get into grad school, college students may be forced to move on to a job without spending the time needed to finish a degree program. The cost of tuition and books can run into the thousands of dollars per year. If you're the parent of a high school student who has found a college degree program that doesn't seem as competitive as you expected, then you may find it difficult to pay for their tuition.There is a lot of free tutoring available, and you might want to consider getting some of the online materials to make sure you're getting the best out of your money. Many of the online learning materials are offered by companies that provide library free tutoring. Often the teachers are local and can offer you help in making t he program work.The online course will require your time and will be difficult for anyone who is used to studying on their own to follow. The web-based school could also mean that you'll need a computer and internet access, which will cost money if you don't already have it. There is some planning involved with getting access to some of the online resources, but you'll probably end up finding something that is more helpful than the traditional high school program.When you've decided to start an online education program, you'll need to decide if you want to use textbooks or use the learning materials offered through library free tutoring. It's usually best to stick with the online program since they are designed for people who are not as familiar with the subject matter, but there is a lot of information out there that you'll need to know before you get started.Online learning programs have many advantages over traditional textbooks, but some people worry about how well they'll learn . The only way to find out is to try them out and see how you perform. You may find that you are able to pick up the concepts just as easily through online tutoring as you do through your traditional high school education.Sometimes it's easier to try out an online program as opposed to trying to find the right time to take it, since you'll be able to continue working while the online course is going on. In fact, many times a library free tutoring can be one of the best ways to stretch your time so that you don't have to delay the completion of a degree program.Your local library may be able to refer you to an online tutor, who can guide you through each step in the right direction. Often, you'll be able to take the online course when you're on vacation or have other obligations. You may even be able to learn through library free tutoring during the summer, since many of the courses are designed to fit into that window.

Should You Join a High School Language Club

Should You Join a High School Language Club Learning a new language can open many doors for students. A high school language class is a great way to learn the basics, but if youre looking for a way to engage further with the language and culture, a high school language club might be the answer. High school language clubs can improve your language skills, build your resume, and connect you with your peers in a creative way. Keep reading to learn if a high school language club is right for you. Joining a high school language club can improve your language skills Joining a language club allows you to explore a language outside of the structure and formality of a classroom setting. You may feel more comfortable speaking in this environment if there are parts of the language you arent grasping. Take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere, and dont be afraid to ask others for tips on learning the language. [RELATED: How to Choose a Foreign Language to Study] Joining a high school language club can prepare you for college admissions Many competitive colleges and universities will look at more than just your academics when making admissions decisions. Taking foreign language classes is a plus, but being able to show your dedication to the language through involvement in a language club can greatly boost your resume. Not only will it showcase your level of interest in the language, it will also illustrate to colleges skills such as collaboration and commitment. [RELATED: How High School and College Students Can Setand AchieveAcademic Goals] Joining a high school language club can connect you with new people One of the most important things you can gain from your involvement in a high school language club is a new community of people. A club provides the potential to meet new people across all grades and interest levels. Utilize this network of people when trying to master your second language. Form study groups or group chats for when you need assistance outside of meeting times. You will begin to feel more confident in the language if you have the support of others with the same end goal. Joining a high school language club can introduce you to different cultures Through your club, you can learn about aspects of the culture that will help you further your understanding. Since some clubs in high school are run by students, you will likely have the opportunity to dive deeper into areas of the language and culture you find most interesting, such as: What kinds of food do other cultures eat, and what significance lies behind those traditions? What sports do other cultures often participate in, and what is the history behind this? In what ways do other cultures dress differently from your own, and why do they do so? Do brief research on the culture associated with the language you are learning, and go into the club with ideas of what you would like to learn. Chances are, others in the group would also benefit from learning more about different cultures. [RELATED: 5 Myths (and Realities) About Study Abroad] Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

Motivate Your Child To Practice With a Reward System

Motivate Your Child To Practice With a Reward System Mac Getting your child to practice anything  can be tough. Its easy for them to get distracted, bored, or otherwise uninterested when faced with a task. In this article, piano and singing teacher  Mariana L.  shares her reward system for kids that works brilliantly on her music students Children can get bored  and easily distracted while trying to focus  on a task. Many of them look like this: As a piano and voice teacher, the number one question I receive from parents is: How do I get my child to practice more? This question usually arises after they find themselves constantly nagging their children to practice. In turn, this causes the music students to become frustrated; they may even  lose the interest and love they felt for their instrument when they began taking lessons. Whats my suggestion for handling this situation? A  reward system. Its purpose is  to encourage students to practice and regain the joy they felt for music when they first wanted  lessons. In my experience, parents are always excited about introducing a reward system for music lessons because its something familiar; most of them already  use a reward system at home for their childrens schoolwork, chores, behavior, etc. What is a Reward System? The concept of a reward system stems from the operant conditioning  studies of psychologist B.F. Skinner.  Skinner studied positive and negative reinforcement as a way of changing or achieving a behavior from an individual. In his laboratory, Skinner placed some rats in a box that had a lever, which, upon pulling it, released  pellets of food. At first, the rats would accidentally push the lever and receive their reward. After several times of getting food by accident, they figured out how to receive the reward (food) whenever they wanted it. For children, practicing their instrument is the lever and the food is  whatever your child gets excited about. Their reward  could be toys, books, games, or even an extra outing to the park its up to you. Setting Up a Reward System I strongly recommend you work with your childs instructor to figure out what both of you would like to achieve from the reward system. For example, you might simply want your child to practice more than fifteen minutes a day, but your childs instructor might also want them to mark their sheet music before coming to the lesson. Work out your goals first, then compare them to the goals of the instructor, and then construct the reward system from there. To prepare your little music student for success, make sure they have the following items: An assignment  chart Tons of stickers Fake money [optional] With my students, I use three sheets to manage the system. 1) The  Point Tracker On this sheet, each colored star has its own point value. All you need to do is assign X amount of points to X amount of dollars and youre good to go! I find it easiest to calculate points per one dollar value. 2) The  Point Earning Guide On this sheet, youll assign a point value to behaviors and/or tasks. You can be as broad or as specific as you want. For instance, you could reward ten points per one minute of practicing, or fifteen points for finishing a unit. In this example, the guide is quite specific because there were certain behaviors my student’s mother and I wanted to correct. 3) The  Reward Menu This part of the process, in my opinion, is the most fun to create! Parents, teachers, and students  can work together to decide what type of prizes the student will receive. My rewards include students getting to play with a box of my percussion instruments, playing a musical game on my iPad, or playing on my keyboard with voices other than the piano (violin, trumpet, xylophone, etc.). Remember to assign a somewhat high cash value to the rewards to ensure the goal is not achieved too early. As a bonus, this is also a wonderful way to teach children about saving money! My Shareable Files I use a free graphic design service called Canva to create sheets for my students.  Below are the sheets that I use. Feel free to change them based on your students needs and desires. Reward Chart Reward Menu How to Keep the System Working After working with a reward system for a few months, parents often  wonder if the system is sustainable. In other words, theyll ask: Will I always have to reward my child in order to get them to practice? To tell you with complete honestly, theres no general answer to that question. Some students develop an almost Pavlovian response to practice, where they no longer need a  reward to pick up their instrument every day; playing music IS the reward. The natural consequence of more practice is, of course, developing an advanced skill to play an instrument. And with enough practice,  being able to play more complex  and interesting pieces of music. If a student is not ready to practice without getting rewarded, its always a good idea to find ways to keep the system fun and fresh; every couple of months, sit down to change the rewards and ways to earn points. Its best to consult with the students teacher first, since certain behaviors and skills might have already been achieved. Conclusion If you can  take anything from this post, its this: remember the joy that music brings to your childs life. Find a way to keep that passionate flame  burning. The last thing they want is to restart piano lessons as an adult, regretting the fact that they quit as a child. For more information about reward systems and encouraging your child to practice, try scheduling a lesson with a private music instructor. A little one-on-one instruction  goes a long way! Know any tricks to get young students  to focus on practice? Comment below! Post Author:  Mariana L. Mariana L.  teaches singing, piano, and Spanish in Maple Grove, MN. Shes holds a Masters of Music degree from The Catholic University of America. Her approach to teaching is speaking in terms that are easy for her  students to understand and remember.  Learn more about Mariana  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

13 Famous Singers With Surprisingly Bad Vocal Habits

13 Famous Singers With Surprisingly Bad Vocal Habits Sign up successful Régine, on the other hand, has trouble hitting accurate pitches in general and tends to go sharp (higher than she intended). Listen to her last note in the song for a good example. How to Avoid Pitchy Singing Like any other skill, learning to match pitch requires practice. If you have a lot of trouble singing in tune, devote five to 10  minutes a day to practicing this. I have my students use Pitch Analyzer  and a keyboard to do this. Just open the app, play a pitch on the keyboard, and try to match it with your voice. Pitch Analyzer helps you figure out if you are flat, sharp, or just right. Nasal Singing Rebecca Black Miley Cyrus Humans can breathe (and therefore sing) through both the nose and the mouth. The soft palate, located on the roof of the mouth behind the hard palate, lifts and lowers to block off the nasal passages from the rest of the breathing apparatus. Singing with a lowered soft palate lets air out through the nose, causing a nasally tone. See this video from Miley Cyrus as an example. How to Avoid Nasal Singing Learn to lift your soft palate. If you have ever “plugged” your nose without touching it (when changing a diaper or jumping into a pool, for instance), you already know how to do this. If not, try making a really nasally sound, then doing the exact opposite. If your soft palate is all the way up, you will not sound any different if you plug your nose with your fingers. Throat Tension Katy Perry Christina Aguilera  (last note especially, at 1:53) Throat tension is not only damaging, it sounds more like yelling than singing. In these videos of Katy and Christina, the vocals often sound closer to yelling than to singing. Note the frayed, pressed tone and the lack of vibrato. If you watch closely, you will also notice that you can see both women’s necks visibly straining. How to Avoid Throat Tension There are two ways to decrease throat tension in singers. First and foremost, try to relax your throat. Work in front of a mirror or place your hand around your neck so you can feel your throat muscles better. You can also move your neck around while you sing (from side to side, as though you are shaking your head “no”) to keep it from stiffening. The second way to decrease throat tension is to focus on the fundamentals of singing. Singers throats usually tense up to compensate for a lack of proper technique. Make sure your breath support is working, your soft palate is up, your posture is relaxed, and your energy levels are high as you sing. Tongue Tension Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) Sarah Brightman Your tongue is a huge muscle that stretches from the front of your mouth all the way back and down, where it connects to the muscles under your jaw. If any part of the tongue becomes rigid during singing, a distinct, clogged sound emerges. The best example of this that I can think of actually isn’t a singer; it’s Kermit the Frog. If you tense your tongue and talk, you’ll find that you sound like the little green guy. For  singers, this clogged sound results in modified vowels, as well as a general distinct tone quality. Both Sarah Brightman and Eddie Vedder’s sounds are characterized by this sound. Singing with tongue tension causes vocal fatigue and can eventually lead to vocal problems, so it’s not something you should ignore. How to Avoid Tongue Tension Many people are completely incapable of consciously relaxing their tongues, even when they aren’t making sound. Start by resting your tongue on your bottom lip, so you can see it well in a mirror, and relaxing it (a relaxed tongue is fat and motionless). Once you accomplish that, put your tongue back in your mouth and learn how to sing vowels without tensing your tongue. (The mirror is your best friend.) When progressing to words, focus on moving your tongue without making it unnecessarily rigid. Jaw Tension Eddie Redmayne Kathleen Battle When singing, the jaw should be loose and free. Tensing the jaw not only makes it harder to sing, it also sounds (and looks) weird. Eddie Redmayne’s clenched, shaking jaw and matching vocals attest to this. Although Kathleen Battle (an acclaimed classical singer) still sounds lovely, it is obvious from watching her sing that her jaw is doing some bizarre and unnecessary work. How to Avoid Jaw Tension Avoid jaw tension by paying attention. Stretch it out before you sing, look in the mirror, and put your hands on your jaw to feel the muscles. If you notice yourself clenching, stop singing, stretch it out, and try again. Always make sure that you are breathing, standing, and resonating well. Just like the throat, the jaw tends to clench when your singing technique is incomplete. Damaged Vocal Chords Mariah Carey Kelly Clarkson Vocal cord abuse and overuse can damage your vocal cords. Singers who perform lots of taxing music often suffer from vocal cord damage, especially after years of performing in tours and concerts. Kelly still sounds good, but the newly acquired raspy quality and her avoidance of high notes are both red flags. In Mariah’s recording, her cloudy tone quality, squeaking, and inability to hold out notes all point to severely swollen vocal cords. Singers can even get calluses (nodes), polyps, or vocal hemorrhaging (bleeding welts) that require surgery. Adele, Sam Smith, Tove Lo, Keith Urban, John Mayer… the list of celebrity victims goes on and on. How to Avoid Damaged Vocal Chords Be kind to your voice! Don’t scream and yell, and don’t overuse your vocal cords. If you suspect that you have hurt your chords already, or if you don’t know how to sing or speak properly for your health, consult  a voice teacher or a vocal therapist immediately. If it hurts to sing or speak, consider taking a few days off and going on vocal rest (no talking or singing whatsoever). It’s amazing what good a few days of quiet can do. While celebrities sing off-key through their noses, you can learn to sing in tune, with a raised soft palate and healthy vocal cords. Find a good teacher, ask him or her about these vocal faults, and practice a little every day. Soon, you might be singing better than some of your favorite famous singers! Post Author:  Elaina R. Elaina R. teaches opera voice and singing in Ann Arbor, MI, as well as through online lessons. She received her Master of Music from  the University of Michigan, and she has a B.M. from the University of Southern California. Learn more about Elaina here! Photo by  Jana Beamer 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

Equivalent Decimals

Equivalent Decimals We can say decimals are a kind of fractional numbers. For example, the decimal 0.5 represents the fraction 5/10. We know 5/10 is equivalent to 1/2. In other words we can say decimal number is a number which contains decimal point. It has whole part and decimal part. We can say digits before decimal as whole part and the digits after decimal as decimal part. We have some rules to write the equivalent decimals. Those are, an equivalent decimal has same digits after the decimal point. If we add a number zero at the end of decimal digits the value of that number will not change. If we add zeros before the whole number the value of the number will not change. And the important thing is the place value of a decimal will not change. Example 1: check the decimal 0.45 is equivalent to 00.4500 Solution: Given decimal is 0.45 We need to find the place values of these two decimals First we can find the place values of 0.45 4 is tenth place and 5 is at hundredth place .(1) Now we can find the place values of the digits of 00.4500 The place value of 4 is tenths and place value of 5 is hundredth ..(2) From (1) and (2), The place values of the digits are same. So the given decimals are equivalent. Example 2: check the decimal 0.5 is equivalent to 00.500 Solution: Given decimal is 0.5 We need to find the place values of these two decimals First we can find the place values of 0.5 5 is tenth place .(1) Now we can find the place values of the digits of 00.500 The place value of 5 is tenths ..(2) From (1) and (2), The place values of the digits are same. So the given decimals are equivalent.

A Day in the Life at Oregon State University

A Day in the Life at Oregon State University Melissa, who specializes in English tutoring, writing tutoring, and a number of other subjects, shared her college experience below. She earned her bachelors degree in psychology from Oregon State University in 2012. Check out what she had to say: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Melissa: I did my undergraduate work at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. The town had around 60,000 people and the school had around 18,000 students. The University was a huge part of the community and public transportation was free for all OSU students. I usually took the city bus or rode my bike around campus. Corvallis is a safe place and OSU has a very nice campus that is both pedestrian and bicycle friendly. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Melissa: Overall, I think the professors and advisers make themselves available, but it depends on the department. I had problems when I was taking statistics with TAs not being available and that was really frustrating. I ended up getting a tutor and did really well, but I really needed the extra help. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Melissa: I lived about a mile off campus. The dining halls were really nice and provided many choices for students and staff. They were almost always busy during day and were a great place to meet friends. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Melissa: The College of Engineering, Business, Geoscience, and Fish and Wildlife were the big programs at OSU. I started out studying business and psychology. While taking general requirements, I didnt feel like there was a lot of support, but within the departments, professors seemed more invested and did a good job of providing support for students. The College of Business had a lot of tools and resources to support students with computer labs, internships, and scholarships. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Melissa: At first it was hard for me to make friends and get to know people. Greek life is huge at OSU. I was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and Sigma Kappa Delta at my previous school and I didnt pledge once I got to OSU. There were a lot of big events, game day activities, and things to do on the quad and at the Memorial Union, but I was really busy with work and school so I wasnt able to fully participate. Over time, I made friends with people who I had classes with a lot and through study groups, which was really nice. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Melissa: The Career Center was always holding big events and recruiting opportunities, but the student support I found most helpful was through the library. The library was open 24 hours a day, and had so many student services including scanning books into digital files, access to online articles, and study rooms. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Melissa: There are so many places to study on campus at OSU! The Valley Library is huge! The coffee shop in the basement was one of my favorite places to study. I also liked the MU. The buildings are all huge and even though they are busy, they provide enough seating to accommodate a lot of students comfortably. Describe the surrounding town. Melissa: Downtown is a short distance from campus and is a popular destination for students, especially on weekends. There are small shops, coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and a river. Just outside of town, there are great places to go hiking like Marys Peak, Bald Hill, and Peavy Arboretum. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Melissa: The student body was big with around 18,000 students. The popular required classes like math and statistics were really big and had between 100 and 150 students per section and those professors usually taught several sections and had several hundred students. In those classes it was impossible to get help from the professors. The upper division classes usually had between 25 and 50. I liked the small classes a lot better. Most of my classes were smaller and I was pleased with the size. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Melissa: My favorite class at OSU was Geo 300. The professor (Dr. Cook) was one of the most informed people Ive ever met and his lectures were awesome. Although the class was on resource management, he touched on every element of life including personal enrichment, history, politics, business, and ecology. Every year he took a group of students to Albania to work in a village, where he had a library and he would personally fund a scholarship for one student from that village who excelled. He encouraged me and inspired me through his teaching. He was an amazing person and an excellent teacher. Check out Melissas tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

The Ultimate Guide to Backpack Essentials

The Ultimate Guide to Backpack Essentials The below post is the first in our 2017 Back-to-School Series. Throughout the month of August, visit the Varsity Tutors blog for back-to-school advice, tips, and tricks for all ages. Buying backpack essentials is a classic back-to-school activity for every grade level. The basic shopping list for all age groups includes items like pencils, pens, erasers, and paper, but students of different ages will also need to fill their backpacks with different items. So what are the backpack essentials that youll need to prepare for this school year? Here is our ultimate guide to backpack must-haves, broken down by elementary school, middle school, and high school. Elementary school backpack essentials TissuesIllness tends to spread quickly throughout schools. Prevent dripping noses by keeping a pack of tissues handy for your student to grab from his or her backpack. WipesElementary school is full of messy pastimes like arts and crafts, recess, and, of course, lunchtime. Wipes make it easy for students to get into the habit of cleaning their hands after they get them dirty or before they eat. Layers of clothingYounger students typically switch between inside and outside time each day. Teach them what clothes they should wear when they go out for recess, field trips, and when they leave at the end of the day so that they stay warm (or cool). SunscreenThis is something else that students should wear when they go outside. Teach your student how to apply sunscreen, and remind them to reapply it throughout the day if they are going outside more than once. Your contact informationElementary school students may still be in the process of memorizing your contact information. While your students teacher has this information, keeping it on an index card in your childs backpack can make him or her feel a little more secure. It is also extremely useful in emergency situations. [RELATED: How Parents Can Help with Elementary Homework Challenges] Middle school backpack essentials USB driveIn middle school, students will start using computers more and more frequently. They may also be required to do homework on their computer at home. Its easy for students to carry around their work on a USB drive. Make sure your student has one in his or her backpack. CalculatorMiddle school students will be doing more complex math and will thus need a good calculator. Check with your students teacher to see what kind he or she recommends. it could be a scientific calculator, graphing calculator, or both. Day plannerA day planner is a helpful tool for middle school students. Buy a planner with large spaces for each day so he or she has enough space to record the days homework with any notes. [RELATED: 4 Ways Parents Can Help Middle School Students Succeed] High school backpack essentials HighlightersHighlighters are often helpful to high school students, who do more reading than younger students. Learning how to highlight and read for important information is an essential skill high school students need for college. USB driveLike middle school students, high school students also need a USB drive to transfer their homework and assignments between multiple computers. Day plannerAlso like middle school students, high schoolers benefit from having a day planner. It can be used to record assignments, test dates, project deadlines, practices, meetings, events, etc. BindersBinders can help keep high school students organized for each class. Help your student label his or her binders, which they can take out of their locker as needed before each class. Be sure your student also has plenty of loose-leaf paper and binder dividers to stay even more organized. [RELATED: 5 Questions to Ask Your Student's New Teacher] Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

Hold On - Phrasal Verb of the Day

Hold On - Phrasal Verb of the Day Todays phrasal verb of the day is: Hold OnInfinitive form: Hold OnPresent Tense: Hold On/ Holds Oning form: Holding OnPast tense: Held OnParticiple: Held OnHold On is an inseparable English phrasal verb. The opposite of hang on is Let Go. It can be used in three different ways:When you wait for a short time. Hanging On can be used as an alternative.1. The operator on the other line told me to hold on, while he gets the supervisor for me.2. Holding on to someone who has apparently let you go is pretty stupid, dont you think? So, wise up and get on with your life!When you hold something tightly so you wont fall off or get hurt.  Hanging On can be used as an alternative.1. How long am I supposed to be holding on to this rail until help arrives? My arms are getting tired!2. Hold on to the rope, your life depends on it!When you hold someone or something tightly to either protect them or prevent them from leaving or being taken1. The kid holds on to his mother tightly as she was leaving th e house. Separation anxiety is pretty common in his age.2. I held on to the sword that the warrior gave me; he told me that one day, he will come back to get it.iframe width=560 height=315 src=//www.youtube.com/embed/kELmSLtEiiI?rel=0 frameborder=0 allowfullscreen/iframeExercises: Write your answers in comments and we will correct them.Fill in the gaps from the video above:You better ____ ___ tight, Spider Monkey.What was the short clip about?Complete the sentences below with the correct form of Hold On.1. Grandma had been _____ __ to my uncles return from the war; however, It has been weeks now since we last heard from him.2. One of the biggest challenges in life is not knowing when to ____ __ and when to let go.3. Did you see that who is _____ ___ to the ledge for his dear life? He needs help.4. Can you ____ __ to this bag for me?5. The suspect was trying to disarm the cop, but he ____ __ to it tightly, and ended up shooting the criminal.Change the example sentences above to negat ive sentences (or positive, if the sentence is already negative). Then change them to questions.