Teaching Adults to Read - How to Help Them

Teaching Adults to Read - How to Help ThemTeaching adults to read can be a rather daunting task, but it is important that this is done in the right way. If one does not know the correct methods of teaching reading to adults, it is better to keep the tutor from the task altogether. Below are some of the simple tips on how to do this.o A good tutor always listens to the individual. In some cases, they may not even tell the student what they need to do but they will make suggestions based on the student's needs. If there is any type of change in the student's needs, the tutor will need to make the necessary changes to get the student the desired results. In some instances, the tutor might need to make changes based on the student's reading level and other factors. This is important to remember because it is the student's own reading level that is going to determine how well the student reads.o Always remember that the tutoring session is not only for the learner but also for the tutor. The instructor or tutor has a responsibility to help the learner achieve his or her goals and objectives. Therefore, one must ensure that the tutor is getting feedback that will reflect this responsibility.o The tutor must be able to see the learner's strengths and weaknesses as well as the learner's interests. In some cases, it might be difficult to help someone out who does not have strong interests in reading. Nevertheless, it is better to take the recommendations of the learner who knows their reading level of the best. The mentor will then be able to refer to their own strengths and weaknesses so that the tutor can be more effective.o The tutor should be able to communicate effectively. Reading is a language. Therefore, it is important that the tutor can speak the language of reading effectively. If this is not the case, then the language will not be taught properly and the student will not be able to comprehend the lessons. Hence, the communication between the tutor and the st udent is vital.o Adult learners should be given time to analyze the reading material. One should not expect someone to understand the subject matter right away but this should be given a little time so that the learner has enough time to digest the information and to be able to ask questions. If the learner is not given enough time to think, he or she may be under the impression that the teacher does not know what they are talking about.Reading and the written language are two things that cannot be learned instantly. This is why if a person is going to give an adult the same amount of attention as an adult will receive when they are in school, it will be much better.

Guitar Theory Basics Understanding Keys

Guitar Theory Basics Understanding Keys Sign up successful Just as words describe what we see, music theory describes what we hear. Your ears already know it, the theory just gives it a name. See? That wasn’t so bad. The Tonal Center Of course, chords aren’t played on their own. We usually hear them in the context of a piece of music. Try playing these chords in this order, one chord per bar (bass players play arpeggios or roots): | G / / / | C / / / | D7 / / / | G / / / | The G major chord, being our first chord and having no context, sounds relatively neutral. When we change to the C chord the tension increases a bit because we have moved away from G, which our ears have started getting used to. The D7 brings even more tension before finally resolving back to G. Can you hear the resolution of the G major chord? The chord that provides the strongest resolution may be referred to as the tonal center. This means that the combination of notes played throughout the music make the G major chord sound and feel the most resolved. Therefore, we are in the key of G. (Technically speaking, the tonal center refers to the root of the chord, but let’s not split hairs.) The resolution of the tonal center should feel like “home” for the song, providing a feeling of stability and conclusion. So WHY is this music in G? Because it SOUNDS like it! Let’s play another example: | Am / / / | F / / / | G / / / | Am / / / | | C / / / | F / / / | E / / / | Am / / / | The A minor chords in this progression give that feeling of resolution, so I’d say this piece is in A minor. Looking for Clues “That’s all well and good,” you say, “but can’t I figure out the key without playing every single chord?” My thoughts exactly. It’s true that the conclusive evidence to tell you what key you are in is always “because it SOUNDS like it.” However, there are a couple of easy clues you can look for to point you in the right direction. Check it out… 1) The Key Signature The key signature is the collection of sharps or flats that appears at the beginning of each line in your sheet music. This will tell us which notes will be sharp or flat throughout most of the piece. It is your first big hint as to what key you are in and will point to both a major AND a minor key as probable candidates (we’re narrowing it down here). For example, a key signature with 2 sharps will probably be in the key of D major or B minor because both of those keys have 2 sharps in them. Always check your circle of fifths to find your major and minor key candidates. A key signature is like the mark of Zorro â€" it’s the key saying, “I was here!” What about when there is no key signature? Good question. Remember, the keys of C major and A minor have no sharps or flats, so none will appear in the signature (think of it as the invisible key signature). 2) Beginning and Ending Here’s a real giveaway: the song usually STARTS and ENDS with the chord of the key you are in. Notice how our example in G major both started and ended with a G chord. It was the same with A minor. But don’t count your chords before they hatch, because this is not always the case. Always check your key signature and listen for the resolution. Summary While knowing what key you are in is not strictly necessary, it is extremely useful. Keys are your starting point to understanding music and making more informed choices as a player. Musicians ultimately define keys based on sound, NOT based on theory. This can lead to some ambiguity over what key a piece of music might be in. Two competent and informed players may have a legitimate disagreement about keys. That is to be expected because those players might hear resolutions differently. However, nothing is worse than a bar fight over what key you are in, so let’s be civil about our musical differences. There is a multitude of other arguments that one can make to define the key you are playing in. And while I have oversimplified a complex topic, this statement always holds true: “This music is in this key because it SOUNDS like it.” Now lets rock! Looking for more help understanding guitar theory? Search for a private guitar teacher near you or online! Alexander A. teaches guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, upright bass, and music theory in Tacoma, WA. He earned his bachelors degree at Berklee College of Music in bass performance and composition. Alexander offers lessons in-person as well as online via Skype. Learn more about Alexander. 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 Joe Strupek

ACT Online Registration

ACT Online Registration ACT, also known as American College testing is the exam taken by high school students. ACT is a standardized and recognized test taken by students to gain admissions in colleges and universities in the United States. Good ACT score helps students get admission into their desired colleges as the test examines academic knowledge of the student in 4 different areas. ACT test paper consists of 4 main sections: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science Reasoning. ACT offers an optional Writing section as well and the students can choose to attempt this section as well if they prefer getting their score including the Writing section. There are different options to sign up for ACT but the Online Registration method is the fastest method to sign up for the ACT exam. Students can choose their desired test center according to their convenience, but have to check if the particular test center has available space or not. Once the preferred test center is chosen, then one can print out admission ticket from the website as well. Students can take ACT assessment with or without including the Writing section and it will charge few extra dollars if the section is included. Students can sign up for online registration by creating their ACT web account and it then provides them all the further information required to attend the test. ACT is conducted 4 to 6 times a year depending on the individual state in the United States and hence the students can register and take the test according to their convenience.

ASVAB Study Tips (even if you dont have a lot of time) - Private Tutoring

ASVAB Study Tips (even if you don’t have a lot of time) Amy W Jan 31, 2019 Find a Top Rated ASVAB Tutor Near You! It's Simple and Secure - Get Real Results Fast. Find Expert Private Tutors at Reasonable Rates Today! InPerson or Online Online InPerson Studying and preparing for any test is difficult and stressful, especially one where the results so directly impact on your future. The ASVAB is a unique test so knowing how to study for the ASVAB is critical. You need some pretty specific ASVAB study tips to help you ace this exam! This article will clarify what exactly the ASVAB is and how you can achieve success without stress or pressure, even with minimal preparation time. As you know, the ASVAB, or Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery Test, is required by anyone wishing to enlist in the United States military service or Coast Guard. It is a multiple choice test that is divided into several categories. Each military field has a minimum score that you must achieve to gain acceptance. However, in many cases it is safe to say that entrance will be granted with a score of 50. For this reason, you will want to figure out how to pass the ASVAB with a 50 (minimum) to give yourself the greatest chance of a positive result. This article offers some simple, yet effective, tips and strategies to help you reach your desired score. In order to be successful, it is important to know how to study for the ASVAB, so keep reading. ASVAB Test Areas Each of the ASVAB test areas are designed to measure your aptitude and capabilities in certain fields deemed essential by the military. All the content has been covered during high school, so you already have the knowledge required to pass. It’s just a matter of applying the knowledge and understanding the format of the test. The results from the tests help decide which Military Occupational Specialties (MOS), or Army Jobs, the applicant is most suited for. The ASVAB Test areas are; • General Science • Arithmetic Reasoning • Word Knowledge • Paragraph Comprehension • Mathematics Knowledge • Electronics Information • Auto and Shop Information • Mechanical Comprehension • Assembling Objects Some military branches will also use an area called Verbal Expression in their requirements. Verbal Expression is the combined score of Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension. How Many Questions are on the ASVAB? The answer isn’t exactly straightforward. There is a difference between to computer-based test and the pen and paper version. The former has 145 questions, whilst the pen and paper applicants have to attempt 225 questions. In both versions, the questions are fairly evenly distributed amongst the test areas so it is important to spread your study time equally. Six Sensational ASVAB Study Tips Don’t let the slightly unusual structure and complicated scoring system deter you from sitting for the ASVAB. You’d be surprised at how simple and straightforward your preparation can be. If you are nervous about taking the ASVAB, follow these points and you will be on your way to success â€" you might even learn how to pass the ASVAB with a lot higher than a 50! Plan a realistic study schedule â€" like many other tests, your results often reflect the time and effort you have put into preparing for them. The most effective way to ensure you have enough time to thoroughly review and prepare is to create a study schedule, and stick to it! The only way you will actually follow your study schedule is to make sure it is a realistic one. Start by making note of all your necessary commitments and then fill in the blanks with study blocks of around two hours at a time, a sufficient study period. You should also make note of what exactly you will be studying during each session to ensure you have everything covered Practice, practice, practice â€" this is another familiar test preparation recommendation. The best way to study for the ASVAB is to take as many practice tests as you can. Not only will this help you understand the format and style of the questions, it will help highlight any areas of weakness. If you notice some weak spots, adjust your study schedule accordingly to help you improve. You can find plenty of practice tests online and a great review book is this one! Perform weekly reviews â€" allocate a session once a week to test yourself. You can take a practice test in timed conditions or assess your weak areas using other means. By doing this, your learning process will be ongoing and there won’t be any gaps in your preparation. Understand the format â€" this is more crucial than learning the content. Make yourself aware that there are points lost for incorrect answers and therefore guessing isn’t always a viable option. In the paper version of the test, blank answers are considered incorrect, whereas blank answers in the computer tests will incur a penalty. Know which format of the test you are taking and focus on its structure and key elements. Get a tutor â€" a tutor can help with the content, but more importantly they will help you become familiar with the test format. Using a tutor from Private Tutoring at Home will alleviate the pressure and stress that often comes with both test preparation and test day. Enroll in an ASVAB prep course â€" whether you attend one in person or participate in an online version. These courses will guide you through the style of questions asked on the ASVAB and have the added bonus of ensuring your study schedule stays on track. You Might Also Enjoy: What is the ASVAB Test? Getting an ASVAB Tutor Can Help What if I’m Running out of Time? Like most tests, it is in your best interest to allow yourself plenty of preparation time. However, sometimes things don’t work out exactly how you planned and you find yourself with less than a desirable timeframe to work with. Don’t worry, success is still achievable. You’ll just have to tweak your study timetable a little. These ASVAB study tips are designed to help give yourself the best shot with as little as one month study. Sit and take a baseline practice test â€" if you are short on time, the first thing you should do is sit a practice test in exam conditions (you can get some sample tests HERE). Use the results to help highlight your areas of weakness. Create your study schedule based around these weaknesses and ensure each study block is a minimum of 45 minutes and no longer than two hours. Any less than this and you won’t have enough time for the information to sink in, any longer and your brain will find it harder to retain the information. Follow an existing ASVAB study guide â€" save time building a schedule from scratch and find a study guide that already exists. Swap the topics around to make sure you spend sufficient time on your weak areas. Alternatively, find a printable ASVAB study guide template to help create an easy-to-follow, yet personalized study timetable. Have breaks â€" even though time is tight, don’t forget to have a break every few hours to help keep your brain fresh and ensure you retain important information. Don’t waste time learning content â€" all the content in the ASVAB test has already been taught to you during your high school years. Sure, you may have forgotten some of it, but your limited time is better spent familiarizing yourself with the style of questions asked. Continue to take practice tests â€" sit and take a practice test every week (always in exam conditions) and make note of your score. Ideally your weak areas will improve and your score will increase. After each test, adjust and tweak your study schedule based on the results that you are getting. Know someone else that is taking the test as well?   Study together and partner   up 1-2 times a week.   That way you can quiz and review and compare how things are going.   It also eliminate feeling like youre doing all of this solo.   Even a bit of complaining can ease the pressure and the stress of prepping for the ASVAB exam. Once the exam is done, celebrate!   Whatever the results you deserve a little celebration for prepping for the exam and seeing it through. Our ASVAB study tips are the first step in an exciting, new phase of your life!   Planning as much time as possible to prep is your best move to getting the results that you are looking for.   If time is short, then increase the amount of time you are spending to prepare in what time you have.   Move other things to the side (where possible) for now. Following our ASVAB study tips and suggestions will help you ace the ASVAB the next time you take it! We can help you find the best private tutor near you! It’s simple and secure â€" Get real results fast. Your first hour with any tutor is protected by our Good Fit Guarantee: You don't pay for tutoring unless you find a good fit. Choose Your Subject â€" Add Your Zip Code â€" Find Top Rated Tutors Starting Today! InPerson or Online Online InPerson

Finding Your Inspiration

Finding Your Inspiration Improving Academic Performance In a previous article The Underestimated Power of Practice, we talked about the power of practice when considering what makes someone an expert in any given subject. We explored the idea that genes aren’t as essential as we tend to believe, that an incredible amount of concentrated practice is a much better determinant of future success. We argued that talent is overrated, and practice is underrated. We talked about a rule that researchers on performance have developed â€" you may need to spend 10,000 hours practicing intensely and deliberately to become a world-class athlete, musician, or mathematician. 10,000 hours. 10,000 hours of ‘deep practice’ seems to be the rule to live by when desiring to become a world-class expert at something. When you begin to really consider that, it’s overwhelming. Now, you of course don’t need to spend 10,000 hours to build certain types of skills for specific events. It either isn’t necessary, or isn’t practical. But, the point is that you need to spend a lot of really intense, focused time practicing and pushing yourself to improve. If you are reading this article as a high school or college student or parent of a student, it’s important to know that we are not recommending you spend 10,000 hours studying for the SATs to achieve a perfect score. But, the idea is: To realize that practice can, to an extent, “make perfect,” so investing more time can typically lead to better results. If the average person is investing 25 hours, double or triple that, and you’ll do far better than average. To use the time that you do have in the most efficient way possible, whether it be 20 hours or 200. If the average person is texting or watching TV while studying, put away the phone and engage fully with the material, pushing yourself to understand every concept. How can someone be passionate enough to push themselves like this? When you imagine an individual willingly spending thousands of hours practicing a subject or a specific talent, you have to realize that he or she was probably inspired in some implicit or explicit way. No one can embark on that kind of task without a driving force behind the desire to practice. We fully realize that it may be incredibly difficult to be motivated, or to motivate your high school or college student, to fully engage in math homework or SAT/ACT practice exams that just aren’t enjoyable. The key to maintaining a sufficient drive in an area that may not necessarily be naturally appealing is to truly believe that making mistakes and learning from those mistakes is a GOOD thing that will lead to impressive performance. The struggle is well worth it. Making mistakes and learning from them is what literally builds new connections in the brain and leads to higher and higher skill levels over time. Once you believe that skills are built this way, it can change your mindset, and that can lead to higher levels of inspiration and motivation naturally. So, we might recommend setting a specific goal that stretches your current abilities quite a bit, and enjoying the path towards meeting that goal. Setting a finish line and enjoying the progress you’ve made are all essen tial parts of being motivated to keep practicing â€" in the right way. However, natural challenges, role models, family expectations, and culture can all help explain why some folks are inspired to practice more and better than most of us. Here are a few examples to illustrate our point that inspiration is essential to putting in the practice that will lead to success. These examples can all be found in some of the extremely interesting, entertaining and informative books about talent that we list on our page devoted to the latest research on academic performance. Statistically, sprinters are third or fourth children in large families. Why is it that the younger children are natural runners? Where did that initial drive come from? Research shows that siblings observe older brothers and sisters walking and running, and that sparks an incredibly strong desire to get up and do it themselves. The urge to follow is so powerful that the motivation to walk sparks the development of foot speed. Professional female golfers didn’t exist in South Korea. Then one woman broke the mold in the early 90’s and won many golf tournaments. Soon after, there were five professional women golfers in South Korea. Then fifteen. These days, there are as many as twenty-five. Something is triggered in our brains when we see someone like us doing something incredible. A spark is ignited. Motivation grows and encourages us to achieve the previously unheard-of accomplishment. Apply these examples to your own life. Find inspiration. Even when the spark does not come naturally, you can find it through researching examples of individuals like you who have succeeded. Know that the key to ‘deep practice’ is being willing and dedicated to the task at hand. Now that you know that progress is possible with practice, run with it. Observe the individuals who receive the highest grades in each of your classes and make it a goal to reach their level of understanding and academic performance. If they can do it, why not you? Realize and believe the power of practice, find the spark. That’s when you achieve the motivation necessary to get that A, the 99th percentile on the SAT/ACT, or acceptance letter to that undergraduate or graduate institution. With strong motivation, the sky’s the limit.

5 online resources for scholarship exams

5 online resources for scholarship exams Thanks to the economic climate, more pupils than ever are sitting scholarship exams for independent schools with the help of private or home tutors. Help your child to beat off the competition with these resources. 1. A great starting point here - FundingEducation.co.uk gives a good overview of the types of academic scholarships available and how to get them. http://www.fundingeducation.co.uk/tips-achieving-scholarship.html 2. Tonbridge School, an independent school in Kent, has very detailed information about its scholarship examinations. A good insight into the process from a school's perspective. http://www.tonbridge-school.co.uk/admissions/scholarships/ 3. The Independent Schools Council not only provides information about school scholarships but also helps you to search for schools which provide them. http://www.isc.co.uk/ParentZone_Scholarships.htm 4. Music scholarships are becoming increasingly popular. This excellent article from The Times investigates what's required of music scholars. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/article1029830.ece 5. First Tutors recommends a range of excellent study aids in a range of subjects, designed to help your child get lots of practise before their scholarship exams. https://www.firsttutors.com/uk/learning-resources.php

TutorZ Uses Twitter Cards

TutorZ Uses Twitter Cards This is just a short product announcement. As of September 2016 TutorZ uses twitter cards on its web site. example of a twitter card Twitter cards are content-specific snippets displayed on the twitter site whenever a tweet mentions a keyword. In the example above, Dirk mentions tutorz.com in his tweet. Therefore, the tutor-student picture, the title (Trusted 1-on-1 and Online Tutors) and a description appears. Try it out on your next tweet! Mention tutorz.com in your next tweet!