Why Balance Charges Chemistry Is A Great Choice For Your Educational Advancement

Why Balance Charges Chemistry Is A Great Choice For Your Educational AdvancementFor most people, chemistry is simply an interest in making potions, some magic, or other interesting concoctions. This interest is not one of the most successful, but that doesn't mean it's a bad interest. The real reason you need to consider chemistry as an extracurricular activity is because there are a lot of uses for it that can be very beneficial to your education. Understanding this will help you understand why you need to be willing to work at it in the first place.Chemistry is a science. That makes it different from just making a pot of tea. It's important to note that there is no exact science involved in chemistry. As long as you learn enough to make a potion and to make it safe, it's still a chemistry. It's just that the process involves different ingredients and in different situations, and that means that there is a lot of flexibility in what it can do.For example, imagine you are invited to a party and you've got a particular drink that you want to have your own drinking. But you don't want to make it yourself. Instead, you want to make it at the party with a particular partner who you think is going to enjoy it. Without chemistry, you would probably be at the mercy of a server who isn't going to care at all about how it tastes or even the fact that it doesn't taste good.You would have had a hard time making a drink that was unique because of the many different ingredients. Luckily, chemistry makes you responsible for adding the ingredients to a mix. It's this flexibility that will make it such a great choice for those with a flair for creativity.If you take chemistry, you may find that you are drawn to chemicals. Chemicals make the chemistry and mixing your own make the chemistry. You can make a complex recipe to one that only needs a few components. This makes chemistry great for students who enjoy tinkering with different chemicals and experimenting with them in dif ferent ways.Another reason to consider chemistry is the research you can do. Not only will you be learning how things work, but you will also be researching their chemistry. It can be incredibly useful to go out to a college lab and study the reaction of different chemicals. It might also be useful to go to a library and look up every chemical there is in the world.If you're looking for a fun way to make up for a bad grade in science class, balance charges chemistry could be a great choice. Though chemistry doesn't have to be completely about chemistry, it is very interesting when it is about chemistry.

The Importance of Practice Tests for Effective Test Preparation

The Importance of Practice Tests for Effective Test Preparation Hello AJ Tutoring clients and friends! We hope you all are having a great school year so far. One thing on the minds of many juniors these days is getting ready for the SAT and ACT.Completing full practice tests is a great way for students to get the feel of the test and track their progress. Sometimes, though, a student will come to our next tutoring session with the test partially completed, or not done under ideal circumstances. This ends up partly wasting the student’s time, since we can’t get an accurate idea of how he or she is doing. Which begs the question: what should it look like when students do practice tests for homework?If possible, we always encourage students to take proctored tests offered every weekend at many of our locations throughout the Bay Area. We’ll tell students what to do and when, just like the day of the test. This takes guesswork out of the equation and gives accurate results. Plus, students get their tutoring homework done in one morning. Win-win !But if it’s not possible to come in for a proctored test, students should do the test at home, in an environment that resembles the testing environment as closely as possible (minus all the other stressed-out students). What should this look like?1. NO DISTRACTIONS!This is so important. Most high schoolers treat their phones like extra appendages. You can’t have phones during the SAT, so don’t have them out while you’re taking a practice test. You can use the phone as a timer, but put it across the room. No talking, no texting, no Facebook.2. Do the whole test in one sitting.Yes, this is hard, and yes, it will take about four hours. Yes, we know you have sports and theater and hours of homework to do. But test day is a marathon, not a sprint. Lots of students could get great scores, if only they could split up the test over many days! The SAT is partly testing your ability to focus and think for several hours straight, so you need to practice that. No shortcuts here!3. Time it like the actual test.Follow the timing directions at the top of each section, and set a timer to go off when time’s up. Stop writing when you hear the timer, and don’t fill in more answers.4. Go in order.Don’t do all the math sections at once, or all the reading and writing sections together. Complete sections in the order they’re presented in the test.5. Take the test when you’re feeling rested.Weekend mornings are a great time to take practice tests because the test itself is given on a Saturday morning. Regardless of what day you choose to complete the practice test, don’t start it at 9 o’clock at night on a Thursday night after you finished all your other homework. Practice tests completed at 1 o’clock in the morning don’t end well: trust us!6. Parents: help create a good environment.Make sure your son or daughter has a cleaned-off place to sit and complete the test without distractions. Don’t interrupt to talk or ask questions. Encourage them to do the t est in one sitting, and provide positive reinforcement when they get it done. Put the test up on the fridge after they get the score back (okay, you don’t have to do the last part).Completing several practice tests under testing conditions is one of the best predictors we at AJ Tutoring have found for a student’s eventual score improvement. Implementing the advice above is sure to help you have a great test day when the real exam finally rolls around.If you’d like to sign up for SAT or ACT preparation, or if your student needs help getting ready for the ISEE, SSAT, or HSPT, please give us a call today!

Six Ways Parents Can Help Children Master the Task of Prioritization

Six Ways Parents Can Help Children Master the Task of Prioritization As every parent knows, time management is an essential aptitude that students must have to be successful. At the core of good time management skills, however, is the ability to prioritize: to rank tasks from most to least important. Children who are capable of prioritizing their to-dos are at an advantage in several important ways: They make the most of their time. They have greater control over their schedules. They tend to be less stressed. They tend to have more free time (due to minimized procrastination). Parents: if you want to help your children become better managers of their time, teach them how to prioritize their school work and incorporate this practice into their daily routine. Here are six ways to do just that: Start with the big picture. Your child should have a master to-do list with everything on it that he or she is responsible for. This should include immediate tasks as well as those that are on the horizon (a week or a month out). Divide things up. Armed with the master list, have your child divide homework assignments into three groups: things due tomorrow, things due this week, things due next week or beyond. Create the high-priority to-do list for the night. The first listthings due tomorrowis where your child should focus his or her attention at homework time each night. Before getting started, children should rank everything they have to do for tomorrow from most to least important. Order of importance might be subjective, but it could be based on how early in the day the subject/class falls and whether theres an opportunity to do any work in a study hall or free period before it. Rank items from hardest to easiest. The top priority items are all important, so for some children, its easiest to think about what homework requires the most effort and time. That refined nightly to-do list might look like this: Math - p. 10-11 Most important (1st period) Hard 40 minutes English - edit essay Equally important (2nd period) Easy 30 minutes Social Studies -read Important, could be done tomorrow Medium hard 30 minutes Consider study preferences. Does your child like to work on the hardest homework first, or would checking off some of the less difficult assignments give a sense of accomplishment? Only your child can decide what works best for his or her brain. It might take a little trial and error to figure out those study preferences, but dont worry. The more your child does this, the easier (and faster) this decision-making process will become. Develop a plan for the bigger projects. While the above strategy works well for daily assignments, for more intensive projects, its a good idea to create a workback schedule to keep your child on track and focused on any deadlines. A project due February 1 might seem far away, but a detailed schedule might show your child that there are actually tasks he or she could start doing much sooner. Consider this example schedule for an English paper: Choose topic January 2 Research compiled January 5 Create outline January 8 Finish any additional research January 10 First draft January 13 Review and revise January 15 Second draft January 17 Have parent/peer review/edit January 18 Revise, third draft January 20 Get teacher feedback January 21 Revise January 23 Final edits January 25 Fourth draft January 27 Final review and proof January 28 Submit January 29 Dont we all want to make homework time less stressful and more efficient? The simple task of prioritization helps children establish effective working habits for any homework that comes their way. Rather than waste time fretting about how much is on the plate and procrastinating, a child who is adept at prioritizing will quickly assess what he or she has to do and dive right in. If your child struggles with time management and your efforts to set him or her on a positive path arent working, call Huntington. We can help your child get into a good routine and boost his or her confidence. Call us at 1-800-CAN LEARN today. About Huntington Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader.Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntingtons mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.huntingtonhelps.com. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. 2018 Huntington Mark, LLC. Huntington Learning Center, the three-leaf logo, and 1 800 CAN LEARN are registered trademarks of Huntington Mark, LLC. Each franchised Huntington Learning Center is operated under a franchise agreement with Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.

10USD Referral Promo Month of May Only!

10USD Referral Promo Month of May Only! Hurry this  offer is only valid during the month of May!   Give your friends 10USD to learn a language! During the month of May, italki is running a very special referral promotion.  Simply invite your friends to join italki  and take an online lesson  with any of our 1000s of online language teachers teaching any of 100+ languages,  and  they’ll get 10USD in italki credits. Best of all,  youll get 10USD in italki credits  too! Heres how it works: There’s no limit!    Tell all your friends  about the gift of language that gifts you back! Click Here To Give Your Friends 10USD in italki credits (ITC) Keep Track Your Referrals One of the great things about our referral program is that you can keep track of your referrals.  Youll know which friends have signed up, which ones have gone on to purchase ITC so youll know exactly who will receive the italki credits! On your Referral Page, simply click on View your Referral Account and it will show you the status of everyone who youve referred! 10USD Referral Promo Month of May Only! Hurry this  offer is only valid during the month of May!   Give your friends 10USD to learn a language! During the month of May, italki is running a very special referral promotion.  Simply invite your friends to join italki  and take an online lesson  with any of our 1000s of online language teachers teaching any of 100+ languages,  and  they’ll get 10USD in italki credits. Best of all,  youll get 10USD in italki credits  too! Heres how it works: There’s no limit!    Tell all your friends  about the gift of language that gifts you back! Click Here To Give Your Friends 10USD in italki credits (ITC) Keep Track Your Referrals One of the great things about our referral program is that you can keep track of your referrals.  Youll know which friends have signed up, which ones have gone on to purchase ITC so youll know exactly who will receive the italki credits! On your Referral Page, simply click on View your Referral Account and it will show you the status of everyone who youve referred!

Instructor Spotlight Jennifer Ju

Instructor Spotlight Jennifer Ju Instructor Spotlight: Jennifer Ju Jennifer Ju, Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Edison â€" North, and Helen Kim, Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of East Brunswick As a second-generation Kumon franchise owner, Jennifer Ju, Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Edison â€" North, is carrying on the success of her mother, Helen Kim. “I knew immediately that Jennifer was going to make a great Instructor, and that she was going to bring a new energy to the Kumon Center” said Helen. Jennifer isn’t just a second-generation Kumon Instructor, she brings another unique perspective to her centerâ€"former Kumon Student. She enrolled in Kumon at four years old, and successfully completed the both the math and reading programs by the time she was 15. The love that she developed for math and the sense of confidence that the Kumon Method instilled, inspired her to become an engineer. She was a valuable member of the civil engineering firm responsible for developing E-ZPass, the electronic toll collection system used in most northeastern states. Even though she spent most of her youth in her mom’s Kumon Center, first as a student and then as an assistant, she never saw herself becoming the owner and instructor of her own center. She was on the path of becoming a professional engineer, when life opened a new door. She had the opportunity to takeover one of her mom’s Kumon Centers and become her own boss. Jennifer will continue to live out her mother’s legacy through her instruction and innovation. She was raised as a Kumon child and is now a successful Kumon Instructor with a lot of spunk and personality to share with her students! Learn more about the Kumon franchise opportunity and discover additional franchisee success stories. You might also be interested in: Instructor Spotlight: Rudi Hwang Instructor Spotlight: Alex Tang Instructor Spotlight: Sherman Liu Instructor Spotlight: Ann Quigley Instructor Spotlight Jennifer Ju Instructor Spotlight: Jennifer Ju Jennifer Ju, Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Edison â€" North, and Helen Kim, Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of East Brunswick As a second-generation Kumon franchise owner, Jennifer Ju, Instructor of Kumon Math and Reading Center of Edison â€" North, is carrying on the success of her mother, Helen Kim. “I knew immediately that Jennifer was going to make a great Instructor, and that she was going to bring a new energy to the Kumon Center” said Helen. Jennifer isn’t just a second-generation Kumon Instructor, she brings another unique perspective to her centerâ€"former Kumon Student. She enrolled in Kumon at four years old, and successfully completed the both the math and reading programs by the time she was 15. The love that she developed for math and the sense of confidence that the Kumon Method instilled, inspired her to become an engineer. She was a valuable member of the civil engineering firm responsible for developing E-ZPass, the electronic toll collection system used in most northeastern states. Even though she spent most of her youth in her mom’s Kumon Center, first as a student and then as an assistant, she never saw herself becoming the owner and instructor of her own center. She was on the path of becoming a professional engineer, when life opened a new door. She had the opportunity to takeover one of her mom’s Kumon Centers and become her own boss. Jennifer will continue to live out her mother’s legacy through her instruction and innovation. She was raised as a Kumon child and is now a successful Kumon Instructor with a lot of spunk and personality to share with her students! Learn more about the Kumon franchise opportunity and discover additional franchisee success stories. You might also be interested in: Instructor Spotlight: Rudi Hwang Instructor Spotlight: Alex Tang Instructor Spotlight: Sherman Liu Instructor Spotlight: Ann Quigley

Learning Styles

Study Skills/ Learning Styles Throughout my academic career I was always very busy with various activities and I would procrastinate if I had too much free time, so I had to develop good study skills to help me excel in school. I utilized a variety of learning techniques that I could effectively teach my students to help them succeed in all of their classes.Every student is different so I will teach each student different techniques that will assist them depending on their type of learning style. I think it is very important for students to develop a schedule of everything that they are working on and how much time they have to devote to each class every week. That way each student can see howhours they have available to spend on every assignment and they can visualize the importance of starting certain assignments early. This is especially important if the student is involved in other activities that take a good part of their time after school or if this is a difficult subject for him/her. We will work together and figure out a way that they can spend their time efficiently on each subject and not waste a lot of time.I will also use different methods of teaching depending on each student’s learning style. I am mostly a visual and kinesthetic learner and it helps me when I physically write things down on a white board and then see what I have written. Some students learn more effectively by listening to the concept over and over again and using songs or mnemonics to remember key concepts. I will figure out the best teaching method that works for each of my students to help them achieve their goals.I have also taken multiple standardized tests and I have developed many test taking strategies that I can teach to my students to help them succeed.Effectively managing my time while taking exams has always been something that I struggled with in school and I had to practice taking exams under timed conditions. It is very important students learn not to take too much time on any particular quest ion and not to move too quickly through exams and miss questions that they could have gotten correct. I believe that I can help my students develop these skills in order to improve their test taking strategies on standardized tests as well as exams in throughout elementary school, high school, and college.

Avoiding Drama at Work The Dos and Donts

Avoiding Drama at Work The Do's and Don'ts Image via Pixabay.com If you’re stuck listening to gossip, The Muse suggests having a “go-to escape phrase a polite but firm way to see yourself from a conversation that isn’t going anywhere productive.” Try saying, “I’m sorry, but I need to get back to work.” Rumors are embarrassing. Even if it starts as something innocent, it will get twisted in a game of “Whisper Down the Lane” and damage a reputation. It can even result in someone losing their job. DO keep your work life and personal life separate It’s okay to spend time with co-workers outside of the workplace, and it’s usually encouraged by your bosses (staff bonding, right?). However, there needs to be a limit to how much you let coworkers into your personal matters. It’s never easy to put on a brave face for work when you have too much going on at home, but try your best to leave any problems at the door. You might want to vent to a coworker about your home life in the break room, but you never know who else might be listening with mal-intent. No one has the right to spread your personal business but you. DON’T vent to one coworker about another coworker It’s understandable if you want to get something off your chest. But, it’s better to save it for when you get home. Talk to a friend outside of your workplace. Being close with one or two of your coworkers creates a better atmosphere, but you never know if they’re closer to someone else. When you vent, the person listening might feel obligated to tell their closer coworker that you’re talking about them. They might promise not to tell, but you never know their true intentions. FastCompany points out that “the last thing you want is for your criticisms to  get back to your boss  or other higher-ups.” Avoid any awkwardness or hurt feelings by keeping your thoughts to yourself for a little while. Remember that rumors sometimes stem from venting. DO keep work off of social media Image via Pixabay.com There’s always been controversy about adding employers and co-workers to your social media. Some companies ask for your Facebook name and Twitter handle upon being hired so that they can keep track of you. Its best to avoid venting on the Internet. If you think it might stir up trouble, don’t post it, especially if you’re using a company laptop or phone. Even if you’re careful not to allow anyone from work to see your posts, a friend of a friend of your boss might stumble upon it and get you in trouble. DON’T talk down to anyone The company will work best if everyone in its branches is treated equally. You might be a manager or a vice president, but the people below you shouldn’t feel inferior. You might also just be better at the job than one of your coworkers, but try not to brag about it. Use any power or skills that you have to motivate others. Author Kenneth Blanchard said, “The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.” Bosses, put the well-being of your employees first. Employees, build each other up. You’ll see a surge of success for the entire operation in the long run. DO help your coworkers instead of competing Every type of job has a hierarchy, and positions in the hierarchy are limited. For example, retail generally has a small handful of managers in a store. So maybe you and a coworker are both working hard for a position that only one of you can have and it’s getting intense. Image via Pixabay One of the biggest drama-starters in a workplace is a sense of competition. Instead of sabotaging each other or pointing out each other’s mistakes, try helping each other. If a coworker is struggling with a task, explain it until they get the hang of it. You might fear that they’ll end up with your promotion, but put that aside for the good of the group. Your boss will notice your professionalism. Your coworkers will feel more comfortable helping each other, too, and the entire company will grow stronger. DON’T let anger take over Nothing seems worse than injustice in the workplace, but try not to blow a mental fuse over it. Keep calm and keep your head clear. Don’t be so quick to respond to the email that sounds like an attack on you and your team. Don’t fire back with a passive-aggressive remark if a coworker tries to push your buttons in the meeting. Walk away from the conversation whether it’s virtual or in person and take a minute to think. Drama often starts from things said in the heat of an argument. Remember that you’re there to get a job done, and focusing on anger will ruin the quality of your work. DO deal with disputes calmly and discreetly Sometimes drama at work is unavoidable, even if you follow this guide. If you should happen to run into an issue, be sure to handle it in a civilized manner. Sit down with your coworker and talk it out. “Meeting with your offending coworker first gives him or her the chance to address the behavior, especially before you escalate to your boss or HR,” according to Verily Magazine. Keep anyone else out of it, because the last thing you need is the whole building taking sides in an argument they had nothing to do with. Make sure you talk in person, too. Emails or texting lead to misinterpretations and bigger problems. The drama will only last as long as you allow it to, so end it quickly. Image via Pixaby.com You don’t have to be the peacemaker every time the office drama queen acts up, but your progress shouldn’t be hindered, either. The most important part of avoiding drama in the workplace is putting your own future first. Plus, remember this: a drama-free job is a happy job.