Chemistry and Answer Choices - What to Look For in Question Answers

Chemistry and Answer Choices - What to Look For in Question AnswersYou have completed the Chemistry chapter with some pretty good questions. Questions that seem fairly straightforward when you first read them can become more complicated with each passing test. But there is one factor to remember: each answer may not be correct. If a question seems too simple, it may be an indication that the wrong answer was given.And if you do receive the wrong answer, you will fail the test. It's as simple as that. If there is a discrepancy between what you know and what the test says, your answer should be changed or corrected. In chemistry, for example, you don't understand the mechanism of how a chemical element changes from one form to another; you just know it changes. So the correct answer to the question about an ionic compound is correct.Anytime you see a question on a test, you may not know the answer to, look at it closely. This means that the answer you select is the answer your test-tak er expected you to give. Answering the wrong question could mean you fail the test. If you truly think that what you know is the correct answer, go back and look for an alternative answer.Sometimes, tests make many different types of mistakes. They may make what looks like a simple mistake - all you have to do is ask a question and their eyes will pop out and they know what the answer is. It is not. This kind of mistake could be just as dangerous as going through the book knowing the answers.Tests that make mistakes are much more difficult to answer correctly. When the tests are so confusing, there is a better chance that they will just change your answer. Therefore, the most effective way to learn how to solve problems is to practice.Here is a basic how to test chemistry questions and answers format. There are eight sections in a chapter of the test, each of which has a specific problem. They are all based on a single fundamental chemistry concept. Then you are asked to write a sol ution to each problem.This process is a little different for each subject, but you should find a way to work it out on your own. Whatever you do, make sure you practice and review often.

Opening the Lines of Communication

Opening the Lines of Communication Here are a few tips to enhance communication between you and your child: Spend time together. At times, finding a moment alone with your child may seem impossible between your busy work and school schedules, extracurricular activities and homework time. However, children may not feel comfortable talking about their problems at the dinner table or in front of their siblings. Seek opportunities to spend time with your child outside of the house. Whether you are shopping, playing a sport together or going out for ice cream, your child may let their guard down when the two of you are simply enjoying one another's company. Ask the right questions. Instead of asking questions that warrant one-word answers (How was school? or Did you have a good day?), try phrasing your questions in a way that encourages your child to elaborate (What was the best part of your day? or What did you like about school today?). And don't stop there. When your child answers that he or she enjoyed an experiment performed in science class, ask why. Listen attentively. If children feel that their parents are truly interested their lives, they will be more likely to talk to them about the good as well as the bad. First, just listen. Children who are struggling in school may feel extremely uneasy discussing the topic, so if a child does open up, the first and most important thing to do is listen. Acknowledge his or her feelings. Don't offer words of wisdom or immediately formulate a plan to solve the problem. Simply listen to your child in order to better understand. Showing empathy will make your child feel more comfortable and less ashamed. Remember to praise. While it is natural for parents to be disappointed with poor grades, frequent discussions about their children's failures in school can be damaging to their self esteem and motivation. Addressing such problems is important, but more vital is the plan forward. Work with your child to define steps to help him or her, and remember to take frequent notice of your child's successes and improvements along the way, no matter how small. Doing so will reinforce hard work, provide encouragement and boost your child's confidence. Face problems sooner rather than later. Ignoring the warning signs that your child is struggling in school will not make the problem disappear. If you rarely see your child working on homework, offer your help. If the end of a semester has passed and your child has not produced a report card, request to see it. Stay in touch with your child's teacher and school to ensure you are aware of any issues that your child may not be sharing with you. When problems do crop up, seek tutoring or other help. Learning to communicate with your child is a process that takes commitment and practice. By cultivating a relationship of trust, understanding and openness, you are encouraging your child to turn to you for help in school and in other areas of his or her life. If your child is struggling in school, call Huntington today. We will work with you and your child to uncover the root of the problem, helping your child do better in school by tailoring a program that will focus on the areas where he or she needs the most assistance.

Calm Your Mind Understanding Managing Stress

Calm Your Mind Understanding Managing Stress Improving Academic Performance “A bit of stress in short doses is useful in improving our memory and enhancing performance. However, too much, too regularly, is extremely damaging to our mental and physical well-being.” From https://www.headspace.com/science/stress, a web-site founded by globally recognized mindfulness and meditation expert Andy Puddicomb Just because you have no major or minor diagnosed mental health disorder, doesn’t mean you have a completely healthy mind. If school, work, sports, orsocial situations tend to make you nervous and stressed, your performance suffers. You’ve probably heard that the right amount of stress is a good thing, but too little or too much stress is a bad thing. The idea is that if you are too care free, you may let important tasks fall through the cracks, and end up dropping the ball on that big school project. At the same time, if you are extremely nervous about performing poorly and get really worked up before a big test, you might find yourself having a lot of trouble concentrating or thinking clearly. Too little stress or too much stress is bad, but the right amount of “stress” can lead to clear thinking, appropriate focus, and a generally extremely helpful sense of calm and confidence that allows you to execute on test day or deliver a great presentation in school or at work. Here’s an incredibly short primer on the science behind the above paragraph. We humans can control part of our nervous system: thoughts, muscle movement, etc. But, after that, lots of our nervous system is beyond our conscious control. We know how our body works, but can’t directly control it. The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is the part of our nervous system which we can’t directly control. It regulates thinks like kidney function, liver function, healing, etc. The ANS itself can be broken down into two sub-systems, the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) and the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS). The SNS is what gets activated when we are extremely excited, afraid, or stressed out. It’s the evolutionary “fight or flight” response you may have heard of. If a man jumps out of a dark alley and punches you, the SNS will increase adrenaline, and decrease blood to any part of the body that isn’t good at helping you fight or run away. So, the immune system, libido, and brain get less blood are partially “deactivated” while the muscle tighten up and your arms and legs receive more blood. In other words, your immune system, libido, and brain kind of turns off, while your arms and legs and heart turn on. You are ready to fight or fun, but not to think. Obviously, this is bad for academic performance. The PNS system, on the other hand, is the bodies “relaxation response.” When the PNS is activated, essentially everything we just read about with SNS is reversed. You aren’t ready to run or fight, but you are much calmer, breathing slower, and receiving more blood to the brain. Ready to calmly think and problem solve. Whereas the SNS dominated state is good for fighting and fleeing, the PNS dominated state is good for focus, concentration, recall, and analyzing information. When it comes to academic performance, taking tests, or performing well at work, you need your SNS to keep you awake, but not for much more. In general, you’ll perform better when the PNS system, which again helps you focus, analyze, and problem solve, is in control. In other words, roughly, when we think of “stress” in layman’s terms, the SNS system is what creates stress, while the PNS system is what reduces it. “….chronic stress also exerts a strong and adverse effect on the brain even altering brain cells, brain structure, and brain function. Research has shown that unmanaged stress: Diminishes short, and long-term memory Inhibits the formation of new memories Diminishes the ability to learn new things Diminishes problem-solving abilities Diminishes the ability to concentrate” Joshua David O’Brien, founder of the Mindfulness Community of Central Pennsylvania In one study, individuals were placed into two categories: 1) high stress and 2) low stress, and then given a series of problem solving and memory tests. The low stress group performed 2x better. So, what can you do to activate your PNS and manage your stress? The answer to stress management is a little odd to some. Healthy eating, appropriate nutrition, a positive attitude, and constantly maintain perspective on events in your life are hugely important factors. However, recognition of the power of the breath, which naturally extends into what is called “practicing mindfulness” and sometimes “meditating” are important underused solutions to over-stressed lives, particularly in western countries. The following is borrowed from Joshua David O’Brien, founder of the Mindfulness Community of Central Pennsylvania “Mindfulness Meditation is a practice of being fully and attentively present in the moment. In the same way one might practice a musical instrument or martial arts form, we practice being mindful and aware through skillful meditation. In formal practice we use the breath as an object of awareness. We follow the physical sensations of the breath as it flows in and out of the body. We allow the breath to flow naturally without controlling it as you would in a breathing exercise….one of the first things we learn when we try to do this practice is how easily distracted the mind can be. All sorts of thoughts, ideas, feelings, and sensations call for our attention and we find we’ve forgotten all about the breath.” Simply practicing mindfulness for 10-15 minutes a day can lead to significant benefits in a relatively short period of time. Again according to https://www.headspace.com/science, after as few as 11 hours of accumulated mindfulness practice, the brain changes structurally to improve focus and self-control, people are able to stay on tasks longer, anxiety and stress was reduced, and the list goes on. Clearly, all of these benefits are directly applicable to improving academic performance. I think that if we taught ourselves and our children how to practice mindfulness, we’d see better grades, higher test scores, and better overall performance in and outside of school. To read more about being mindful, consider reading - Get Some Headspace: How Mindfulness Can Change Your Life In Ten Minutes a Day â€" by Andy Puddicombe Mindfulness: An Eight Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World â€" by Mark Williams and Danny Penman Here is a popular “TED” talk about the benefits of taking 10 minutes out of your day to be mindful. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, 'f08a3c58-464f-4164-a82e-313b7951bbb2', {});

Secret of Happiness is Freedom, the Secret of Freedom is Courage

Secret of Happiness is Freedom, the Secret of Freedom is Courage The secret of happiness is freedom, the secret of freedom is courage Carrie Jones Carrie Jones is an American writer who became famous thanks to the work in the genre of young adult fiction. Jones has received several awards and her books filled the shelves of bookstores in New York, becoming bestsellers. Carrie Jones grew up in Bedford, New Hampshire. She moved to Lewiston, Maine to attend Bates College. Initially, Jones did not want to be a writer, she was much more interested in the prospect of becoming a lawyer. But life turned out differently. And it has led to the success of working as a reporter and editor of the newspaper. Subsequently, the author has received awards and eventually she was awarded the prize for non-fiction literary.

How to get a teaching job on a military base overseas

How to get a teaching job on a military base overseas If you’re a US citizen currently researching the best teaching jobs overseas for certified teachers(and feeling a little overwhelmed by all the options), you may have come across opportunities to teach abroad (and even stateside) on a military base. It also happens to be the perfect job opportunity for military spouses who hold a US teaching license. What’s it like to teach on a US military base overseas? Teaching jobs on US military bases abroad offer similar cultural immersion opportunities to other certified teachers working in American international schools or government programs abroad. Another huge pro? These schools tend to be located in bustling, multicultural urban centers. And, arguably, you won’t experience the same level of culture shock as other teach abroad opportunities. Most people will speak English and many of the conveniences you’re used to in the US can be easily found on base. There are exchanges (which are much the same as department stores you’re used to at home, without the extra sales tax tacked on ) and commissaries (similar to your standard grocery store stateside). What’s more, the teaching environment and curricula taught are all modeled closely on the US public school system. If you’re a certified US educator, then transitioning to teaching on a military base overseas should be a relatively seamless process. These schools also offer the same specialized programs that US schools do, including ESL, AP and special education, so if you teach these subjects in the US, then there are some great career opportunities for you on US military bases overseas. Where can I find teaching jobs on military bases? The job involves teaching the children of military members stationed overseas at schools run by the US Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). More than 9,000 teachers are working in over 190 schools in American military bases both at home and abroad at this present time. These schools span over a dozen countries around the world (and seven states in the US), enrolling almost 75,000 students at the elementary and high school level. Schools on military bases overseas are located in the following countries: Japan Okinawa South Korea Guam UK Germany Spain The Netherlands Italy Turkey Belgium Bahrain Schools on military bases in the US are located in the following states: New York North Carolina Kentucky South Carolina Alabama Virginia Georgia What are the benefits of teaching on a military base? As a DoDEA teacher, you’ll get the same perks and benefits offered to regular government employees, including health and life insurance, pension contributions, paid vacation, housing and utility allowances, plus relocation expenses. What’s the salary like for teachers on military bases? Your pay would be comparable to other US state teaching salaries. Similarly to public school teaching jobs in the US and other American international schools abroad, teachers with advanced degrees can expect to earn a higher salary. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. What are the requirements for teaching on a military base overseas? Qualifications you need to teach on a military base: If you’re looking to teach abroad on a US military base, then you’ll need to have completed at least a bachelor’s degree, finished an accredited teacher training program in the United States and hold a valid US teaching license. Note:If you hold a teaching license issued via an alternative certification program then you won’t qualify for teaching jobs on military bases overseas. Experience you need to teach on a military base: You’ll need student teaching experience, at minimum. You don’t have to be a member of the military to qualify for teaching jobs with the Department of Defense. If you’re interested in teaching at a school in a military base located in a particular state in the US and you hold a license from a different state, you’ll need to check whether that state currently has a reciprocal agreement with the state that issued your teaching license. You can sign up for job alters that match your experience and qualifications (or simply browse and apply for the latest job openings) onUSAJOBS.gov. Regional job fairs are held on a continuous basis throughout the year. Good luck!

6 Serious Social Benefits of Learning a Second Language

6 Serious Social Benefits of Learning a Second Language 6 Serious Social Benefits of Learning a Second Language Life is full of social situations.From  social media  to getting to know co-workers to hanging out with friends, chances are that being social has infiltrated all areas of your life.Whether or not you want it to.And lets be real: You probably dont want it to when your news feed is flooded with jealousy-inducing vacation pics.But the social part of your life goes much deeper than what anyone sees on Facebook. And with socialness playing such a major role in your life, maybe you want a major upgrade.Whether you wish you could have more fun at parties, hold deeper relationships or even just interact with more people, learning a language can give you the social boost youre looking for.While speaking a foreign language can actually cause anxiety for some at first, over time, you may find that a better social life is one of the many  advantages of learning a foreign language  for you.Not only will language skills boost your  job opportunities, they can also give you more opportunities to c onnect with others on a personal level as well as the understanding you need to enjoy those opportunities.So if youre looking for some of the best  language learning motivation available, look no further than these six serious social benefits you could gain by learning a second language. How to Get the Most Social Benefits Out of Learning a Second LanguageInteract with native speakers as much as possible.Not only will interacting with native speakers give you the practice you need to improve your language skills, it will also provide you with an awesome social opportunity to connect with someone else over the details of your lives and cultures.If you already know native speakers near you, you might be able to get together in person and maybe even become friends over time.If not, you can find a language exchange partner through a service like  Conversation Exchange, which allows you to search for native speakers near you and/or find an online partner.Learn about culture in addition to language.Learning about cultures associated with your target language can increase your motivation to learn the language. However, understanding details about another culture is also inherently valuable for socializing. After all, if you endeavor to have more awareness of the people and situations around you, you can avoid faux pas and navigate through interactions with more consideration for others.One helpful tool to start learning more about world cultures is Every Culture, which gives an abundance of information on cultures in different countries around the world.Use authentic resources to prepare for native-level communication.If you cant go abroad to get the language practice you need, using authentic resources can give you similar native-level experiences that can provide you with skills for better social interactions down the road.You can find authentic content for virtually any language on YouTube. Whether you prefer watching vloggers, other YouTubers or your favorite m ovies, TV shows and music videos, youll find more authentic content than you could hope to watch in a lifetime. For instance, if youre learning Spanish, check out popular Chilean YouTuber HolaSoyGerman. Studying French? There are tons of playlists of French movies with various subtitling options, including French films with French subtitles.FluentU is a great tool for using authentic videos to improve your language skills. Thats because FluentU offers real-world YouTube videosâ€"including news, music videos, movie trailers and moreâ€"but infuses them with added learning content. Each video is captioned and the captions are annotated. Need a definition? You got it. Want to see example sentences? Theyre right at the tips of your fingers. Theres even an associated image, and you can click any word to see how its used in other videos.Now lets see exactly whats to be gained on a social level from learning a language the authentic way.6 Serious Social Benefits of Learning a Second Languag eBetter ability to see the perspectives of others.Studies have found  that multilingual children have some advantages when it comes to social situations. One study showed that bilingual children could better interpret an adults intended meaning than monolingual children. Its thought that because bilingual children need to select which language to use in each context, they may be better at considering the perspectives of others.While its unclear if these skills carry over to adulthood, one can hope that the added perspective of knowing another language and the ability to interpret context does have some effect.And if so, this could put language learners at a distinct advantage when it comes to needing to interpret information that might otherwise seem unclear. For instance, if your boss tells you he needs the report ASAP but youre unsure of which report he means, your increased ability to see things from his perspective might help you deduce that the report he needs is the one relate d to his upcoming meeting.Clearer communication.The ability to clarify what you mean in another language is tremendously helpful in plenty of social situations. Not everyone speaks your native language, and speaking an additional language can give you a valuable way to clarify what you mean when someone who speaks that language doesnt understand you. Even if youre not fully proficient in a second language, you and your conversation partner may each know enough of the others language to piece together what you need to communicate.For instance, if you travel abroad and need to know where the bathroom is, its easiest to ask in the local language. If you dont know the language very well, you might not fully understand the response, but at the very least, the person youre talking to can understand your meaning well enough to point you in the right direction.Making the effort to communicate with whatever language skills you do have could also make you a more resourceful communicator in ge neral.Deeper personal connections with native speakers.Nelson Mandela put it best: If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.And its true: Communicating in someones native language is a great way to not only show respect, but also connect with them on a deeper level.For instance, if you have a friend whose native language is Russian and they speak English with you, you may feel a deeper connection with them than if you had to communicate exclusively in Russian. And speaking Russian with them can in turn put them at ease and better cement your bond.Improved language abilities with your first language.Studying any language can improve your understanding of your native language. Since most people learn their first language naturally through observation, they may not know the underlying rules and logic of how it works. Instead, they simply know how the language works from experience.When you learn a second language, though, you learn the rules. Oftentimes, these rules correlate with rules in your native language, thereby helping you better understand how your own language works.For instance, native English speakers might struggle with the subjunctive. Would you say if I was rich, or if I were rich when discussing a potential lottery win? However, someone who had more awareness of the subjunctive from rules learned from Spanish might understand that while English speakers might be as likely to say one as the other, its if I were rich that technically  specifies a theoretical scenario.Knowing and understanding grammar rules can build your confidence and ensure youre communicating clearly in your native tongue, and that youre aware of the mechanisms of your language, even if these mechanisms are used inconsistently or loosely in real conversation, as with the above example. If nothing else, you might be able to skillfully avoid the embarrassment of having your grammar corrected on your social media accounts.Increased cultural awareness and understanding.Since embracing culture differences is usually encouraged in language study, language students frequently have better cultural awareness than people who speak only one language.In an increasingly global community, this is invaluable and may come in handy throughout your life. For instance, if youve studied Japanese, chances are that youre much more aware than you otherwise would be of how communication works in Japan, such as how various gestures there might differ from those in other countries.So if youre interacting with someone in or from Japan, knowing this information can help you conduct yourself in an appropriately respectful manner and to understand the other persons meanings and intentions.Improved confidence and self-awareness.Theres no doubt that learning another language changes you. As you learn and get better at the language, youre likely to find you have increased confidence and self-awarene ss.Some of this may come from learning a valuable new skill that you enjoy using, but language instruction also relies heavily on social interaction, so the practice alone can be a confidence builder.Many language classes have you practice holding conversations in your target language. Not only can this increase your social confidence, it can also improve your awareness of yourself and who you are, since youll frequently end up discussing subjects related to yourself and your life.So do you want to get social?If so, start learning a language today to claim these serious social benefits. And One More ThingIf youre eager to get started on authentic language learning with social benefits galore, youll love learning with FluentU. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that real people speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, like movie trailers, funny commerci als and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.

GED Tutoring With Online GED Courses

GED Tutoring With Online GED CoursesOnline GED tutoring is making a dramatic change in the way many of today's students are being taught. It is a technique that allows the student to learn at their own pace without any barriers. In an ideal situation, the student would be working at their own pace with no interruptions. It can be done anywhere that a computer can connect and stay connected.Online GED tutoring is being done by the right people who understand the language and know what it is. A computer is a tool that has many roles that could be used to make your life easier. It can connect the student with the teacher, make sure that information is sent and received, and even record information. With internet access, all this information can be saved as an easy to read document that is easy to read for everyone. The software used by tutors is also made to look easy to use and is easy to understand.Online GED tutoring is a wonderful way to teach as well as receive. The student does no t have to wait for the class to begin, which might add to the anxiety. When the student sits down and starts working, the student has some kind of task to accomplish, whether it is in math or verbal. They can usually get the job done through it and the learning keeps on going.A student that feels comfortable can be a very good student. If a student is not comfortable with the tutor, they can get frustrated and lose interest. If a student does not feel comfortable, they can also be difficult to work with. This has the effect of decreasing the overall learning ability of the student, which means they will need to take classes or take extra courses to go up a grade. The cost of tutoring sessions can become a problem in this scenario, but online tutoring has some potential to reduce it.Online GED tutoring is not just about improving your education. It can help you find employment if you do not have the necessary credentials. People that are looking for new jobs or are interested in more education can take advantage of online tutoring to improve their grades. GED courses are a requirement for most high schools. Getting an online GED can help you meet that requirement, thus improving your career prospects.Another great benefit of the online GED tutoring is that it is flexible. You can work from your home or anywhere you want, even at a coffee shop. Just visit the website and click on a link that takes you to the site. Your lesson will start in about five minutes and you can continue working until you finish the lesson or time that you agree on.Online GED tutoring should be considered when trying to improve your education and get a better job. It can help you reach your goals and even be used in the classroom.