Understanding The Classroom Algebra Help Sheet

Understanding The Classroom Algebra Help SheetAll students, at some point, will need to access their algebra help sheet and understand the contents of the concepts it contains. Here are a few ways to make sure you have the most basic and important parts of this type of sheet that are explained, so that you do not require any help to use it on your own.The first step to understanding what the main objectives of the sheet are is to identify the types of equations or arguments that appear in it. For each type of equation, you will see its main objective and its sub-objectives. Knowing which ones you need to look at, and which ones can be ignored, will help you understand how to use the sheet effectively.For instance, you will know which parts of the sheet are the main objectives, and which parts can be used for questions that require the student to build upon them. These are the equation columns where the student has to write the substitution for each term in the equation and replace th em with the appropriate symbol in order to work out the answer. In addition, you will also find the substitute columns where you can place symbols that will substitute the wrong terms. These will take the place of the term they substitute but should not actually be used for real problems.Substitution is important, as it allows the student to see how much the substitution has changed the equation. In the substitution column, the student can place the symbol for the new term in a space next to the old term, but also see how much the new term is changed.There is also a substitute column that shows substitutions. This can be used by the student to see if a substitution that has been made is still valid. The substitution symbol can be placed next to the term that is being substituted, and the different symbols can be placed next to the term, where they will be used as the substitute. The substitution symbol, therefore, helps the student to see what can be replaced.Space for other columns can be found here. As these columns do not change from one assignment to another, you will need to be very clear about where to put them. These include a calculator column where you can include the calculator, a problem section, a time value and a work time value.The last, work time value, allows you to show how long it will take you to complete the work and how much you will earn if you do the work. This is useful for helping the student to see that the grades will affect his or her future career. You will find a total average in this column and will allow you to combine the value in the problem section with the total in the total calculation.

Staff Spotlight Linda Vanderbosch, Program Coordinator at Piney Grove - Heart Math Tutoring

Staff Spotlight Linda Vanderbosch, Program Coordinator at Piney Grove - Heart Math Tutoring Staff Spotlight: Linda Vanderbosch, Program Coordinator at Piney Grove Staff Spotlight: Linda Vanderbosch, Program Coordinator at Piney Grove April 13, 2016 Linda joined Heart Math Tutoring in August 2015 as the Program Coordinator for Piney Grove Elementary. She thoroughly enjoys working for Heart and feels incredibly fortunate to be surrounded daily by such awesome staff members, volunteers and students. Linda and her husband Phil have two children, Nicole and Zach. Nicole works as a Physician’s Assistant and lives in Durham with her husband, Robert.   Zach is working towards a PhD in Astronomy at the University of Texas, Austin. Linda has over eight years of experience working in nonprofit volunteer engagement and program development as well as nine years of experience in operations and data management with a government contractor. She enjoys working with young people and served as a volunteer youth leader for over six years. Linda has a BA in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Linda believes students will flourish when provided opportunities to be successful in their education. Here are Lindas  answers to our Spotlight questions: What is your favorite math moment?  When I participated in a three month Stock Market Challenge (sponsored by CPCC and the Charlotte Observer). I increased my fake investment of $100,000 to $167,000 and placed 25th out of 7,000 contestants! Too bad it wasn’t real money! What is your favorite number?  My favorite number is a date: 4/11. This is the month and day my husband and I married. Most of the best events in my life occurred on and after this date! What is a movie  that you would watch over and over again?  Forrest Gump â€" this movie has it all: good, bad and ugly.   Love, friendship and kindness prevail. There is an overall joy for what Forrest has accomplished in life and for how he has positively impacted so many others.

Why You Should Listen to Your Child Read Aloud

Why You Should Listen to Your Child Read Aloud Why You Should Listen to Your Child Read Aloud It happens in every classroom. A student raises their hand, asking for help answering a question about the passage they just read. “Read it out loud to me,” the teacher responds. The student reads a couple sentences and suddenly pauses. “I got it!” they exclaim. Oral reading has many benefits. When reading aloud, students can’t breeze through a sentence, skimming words. They must pay close attention to every word on the page. This leads to a better understanding of what they are reading. Studies have also shown that reading aloud makes it easier to remember words than if you read them silently. This is key for young readers who are building their vocabulary. Oral reading also helps students build their reading speed, allowing them to read larger texts with ease. Reading aloud has another big advantageâ€"it’s a great tool for evaluating a child’s reading ability. Listening to your child read aloud can help you determine how well they are reading and where they may need to improve. Here are three key areas to help you measure your child’s reading ability through oral reading. Accuracy When testing accuracy, check that your child doesn’t miss any words or pronounce them incorrectly. Encourage them to point to each word as they read, so they don’t skip any. Multiple missed or mispronounced words could indicate that the book or passage is too advanced for your child. Phrasing Is your child emphasizing the right words? What about pausing in the right spots? Proper phrasing can show whether a child actually understands what they are reading. For example, students should pause at periods andraise their voice at the end of a question. If they don’t use proper phrasing, it could mean they don’t understand the meaning of the words they are speaking. New readers may not be able to read with much expression, but they should still know to pause between words and sentences. Speed Students should read at a pace that is easily understandable. Reading veryslowly or stumbling over words can indicate that the passage is too advanced for the child. At the same time, reading too quickly can impact both phrasing and accuracy, and might show that the child doesn’t really understand what they’re reading. It All Adds up to Fluency When students read aloud with strong accuracy, phrasing, and speed, they are considered to be reading fluently. All three are strong indicators that they are comfortable with the content they’re reading. When we don’t realize that a story is too difficult, children can get frustrated. Reading at the right level, when students are comfortable orslightly challenged, is the key to avoiding that frustration while encouraging a love of reading. For these reasons, students are expected to read aloud throughout the entireKumon Reading Program. In fact, oral reading isrequired in the first nine levels of the program. In higher levels,students areencouraged to read aloud as a technique for solving problems. Oral reading ability is a key component in a Kumon Instructor’s evaluation of a student’s readiness to move on to the next concept or level in the program. It can also help you, as a parent, decide what books your child should read at home. Why not ask your child to read you a few pages of their favorite book tonight? You might be surprised by what you learn! Discover more reading tips from Kumon. You might also be interested in: Spark a Love for Literature with These  Read-Aloud  Tips 6 Oral Reading Tips for Parents Happy Read Across America Day! Kick-off National Reading Month by Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday With These Fun Activities 8 Must-Read Collections of Poetry on Kumon’s Recommended Reading List Why You Should Listen to Your Child Read Aloud Why You Should Listen to Your Child Read Aloud It happens in every classroom. A student raises their hand, asking for help answering a question about the passage they just read. “Read it out loud to me,” the teacher responds. The student reads a couple sentences and suddenly pauses. “I got it!” they exclaim. Oral reading has many benefits. When reading aloud, students can’t breeze through a sentence, skimming words. They must pay close attention to every word on the page. This leads to a better understanding of what they are reading. Studies have also shown that reading aloud makes it easier to remember words than if you read them silently. This is key for young readers who are building their vocabulary. Oral reading also helps students build their reading speed, allowing them to read larger texts with ease. Reading aloud has another big advantageâ€"it’s a great tool for evaluating a child’s reading ability. Listening to your child read aloud can help you determine how well they are reading and where they may need to improve. Here are three key areas to help you measure your child’s reading ability through oral reading. Accuracy When testing accuracy, check that your child doesn’t miss any words or pronounce them incorrectly. Encourage them to point to each word as they read, so they don’t skip any. Multiple missed or mispronounced words could indicate that the book or passage is too advanced for your child. Phrasing Is your child emphasizing the right words? What about pausing in the right spots? Proper phrasing can show whether a child actually understands what they are reading. For example, students should pause at periods andraise their voice at the end of a question. If they don’t use proper phrasing, it could mean they don’t understand the meaning of the words they are speaking. New readers may not be able to read with much expression, but they should still know to pause between words and sentences. Speed Students should read at a pace that is easily understandable. Reading veryslowly or stumbling over words can indicate that the passage is too advanced for the child. At the same time, reading too quickly can impact both phrasing and accuracy, and might show that the child doesn’t really understand what they’re reading. It All Adds up to Fluency When students read aloud with strong accuracy, phrasing, and speed, they are considered to be reading fluently. All three are strong indicators that they are comfortable with the content they’re reading. When we don’t realize that a story is too difficult, children can get frustrated. Reading at the right level, when students are comfortable orslightly challenged, is the key to avoiding that frustration while encouraging a love of reading. For these reasons, students are expected to read aloud throughout the entireKumon Reading Program. In fact, oral reading isrequired in the first nine levels of the program. In higher levels,students areencouraged to read aloud as a technique for solving problems. Oral reading ability is a key component in a Kumon Instructor’s evaluation of a student’s readiness to move on to the next concept or level in the program. It can also help you, as a parent, decide what books your child should read at home. Why not ask your child to read you a few pages of their favorite book tonight? You might be surprised by what you learn! Discover more reading tips from Kumon. You might also be interested in: Spark a Love for Literature with These  Read-Aloud  Tips 6 Oral Reading Tips for Parents Happy Read Across America Day! Kick-off National Reading Month by Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday With These Fun Activities 8 Must-Read Collections of Poetry on Kumon’s Recommended Reading List

Ring in the New Year with Kumons Goal Setting Tips Roundup

Ring in the New Year with Kumon’s Goal Setting Tips Roundup Ring in the New Year with Kumon’s Goal Setting Tips Roundup A radiant ball lit by 32,256 LED lamps descends 141 feet in 60 seconds, while an entire country reflects on a year of memories and celebrates the opportunities that lie ahead. We are talking about New Year’s Eve of courseâ€"and there’s nothing more rejuvenating than ringing in the New Year! Take advantage of the feeling of a fresh start by discussing goals with your children. New Year’s resolutions are a great opportunity to teach children how to set and work steadily towards goals. This is a topic that we’ve covered in a variety of ways over the years. Check out a round-up of our favorite goal setting and motivation articles for you. 4 Simple Tips for Settings Goals with Your Child in the New Year Goal-setting is one of the most highly correlated traits of peak performers and successful individuals. It can help children gain the sense of discipline and internal drive it takes to stay motivated to complete tasks they’ve set for themselves. And the good news, once they learn how to set their own goals, it will show not only in their performance, but also in their self-esteem! Discover how you can help your children set and work towards goals all year long by clicking the link below. Read More Fostering Perseverance and Motivation in your Child Students who are motivated tend to be more successful because they are more likely to enjoy their work, complete their homework regularly and set goals for themselves. Parents are constantly asking our Kumon Instructors for guidance in improving motivation in their children. Discover how a little encouragement can bring out the ‘grit’ in your children by clicking the link below. Read More Motivating Children by Developing a Growth Mindset We touched on this idea of developing the mindset for goal-setting, but how do we help children develop a growth mindset? This article goes into more detail on how a parent’s communication to their children about their effort, successes and setback often shape their children’s mindset and motivation. Click on the link below to read more. Read More Achieving Goals: What it Means as a Kumon Parent and Student We have found that inspiration often leads to success. If you think about it, inspiration is a big part of goal-setting. You think about where you are and you visualize where you’d like to be. Role models can be a great inspiration for children and we’ve found that a lot of our Kumon Students are actually inspired by their peers. Click on the link below to read more about how past Kumon Students were inspired by the program. Read More Discover even more study tips and resources that can help advance your children’s ability in math and reading. You might also be interested in: Soar Past the Summer Slide with Kumon’s Summer Learning Roundup Ace the School Year with Kumons Study Tips Roundup 4 Simple Tips for Setting Goals with Your Child in the New Year How Setting Long-Term Goals Led One Kumon Student to Big Achievements Ring in the New Year with Kumon’s Goal Setting Tips Roundup Ring in the New Year with Kumon’s Goal Setting Tips Roundup A radiant ball lit by 32,256 LED lamps descends 141 feet in 60 seconds, while an entire country reflects on a year of memories and celebrates the opportunities that lie ahead. We are talking about New Year’s Eve of courseâ€"and there’s nothing more rejuvenating than ringing in the New Year! Take advantage of the feeling of a fresh start by discussing goals with your children. New Year’s resolutions are a great opportunity to teach children how to set and work steadily towards goals. This is a topic that we’ve covered in a variety of ways over the years. Check out a round-up of our favorite goal setting and motivation articles for you. 4 Simple Tips for Settings Goals with Your Child in the New Year Goal-setting is one of the most highly correlated traits of peak performers and successful individuals. It can help children gain the sense of discipline and internal drive it takes to stay motivated to complete tasks they’ve set for themselves. And the good news, once they learn how to set their own goals, it will show not only in their performance, but also in their self-esteem! Discover how you can help your children set and work towards goals all year long by clicking the link below. Read More Fostering Perseverance and Motivation in your Child Students who are motivated tend to be more successful because they are more likely to enjoy their work, complete their homework regularly and set goals for themselves. Parents are constantly asking our Kumon Instructors for guidance in improving motivation in their children. Discover how a little encouragement can bring out the ‘grit’ in your children by clicking the link below. Read More Motivating Children by Developing a Growth Mindset We touched on this idea of developing the mindset for goal-setting, but how do we help children develop a growth mindset? This article goes into more detail on how a parent’s communication to their children about their effort, successes and setback often shape their children’s mindset and motivation. Click on the link below to read more. Read More Achieving Goals: What it Means as a Kumon Parent and Student We have found that inspiration often leads to success. If you think about it, inspiration is a big part of goal-setting. You think about where you are and you visualize where you’d like to be. Role models can be a great inspiration for children and we’ve found that a lot of our Kumon Students are actually inspired by their peers. Click on the link below to read more about how past Kumon Students were inspired by the program. Read More Discover even more study tips and resources that can help advance your children’s ability in math and reading. You might also be interested in: Soar Past the Summer Slide with Kumon’s Summer Learning Roundup Ace the School Year with Kumons Study Tips Roundup 4 Simple Tips for Setting Goals with Your Child in the New Year How Setting Long-Term Goals Led One Kumon Student to Big Achievements

Bangkok Job Fair Hiring 100+ teachers for 75 schools across Europe, Asia and the Middle East!

Bangkok Job Fair Hiring 100+ teachers for 75 schools across Europe, Asia and the Middle East! When it comes to starting your job search for next year, there’s no time like the present! How time flies. Just under a year ago marked the first-ever international teacher job fair held by Teach Away and International School Services (ISS). This week, we're fresh off our latest (and, if we do say so ourselves, SUPERsuccessful) job fair, held in sunny Atlanta, Georgia. While we're planning on resting up for the remainder of the holiday season, we'realready excited to start the New Year off with a bang with our next job fair, takingplace in Bangkok, Thailand, from January 5- 8, 2018. If you have at least two years of teaching experience and a valid teacher’s license, there's still time for you to apply to attend! By attending the Bangkok fair, you’ll get the chance to interview for lots of high-paying jobs (across all subjects/grades) at top international schools worldwide. Over 75 top international schools from countries all over the world, including the Netherlands, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, China andKorea,will be eager to hire awesome teachers, like you, for the upcoming school year. But don't take our word for it - see the complete list of hiring schools for yourself by heading over to the Bangkok job fairpage! If you’re dreaming of living and teaching in any of these vibrant, exciting locations and getting to work with bright, motivated students (not to mention the awesome travel opportunities) there’s no better way to indulge your love for travel AND get a head start on finding your next dream teaching job. The deadline to apply is fast approaching and spots are filling up fast for the Bangkok fair, so apply now to avoid missing out (plus, who doesn’t want to start the new year with a bang in beautiful Thailand?!) Good luck with your application!

italki Language Challenges Heres the Backstory

italki Language Challenges Heres the Backstory The original concept behind the Language Challenge was based on two key ideas: a city marathon, and a smart incentive scheme. Similar to a city marathon, the Language Challenge brings language learners to socially train together to achieve a defined goal. The social element turns the challenge into a public event, and helps the participants encourage each other to complete the challenge. Having a defined goal, such as taking 12 lessons, is crucial for focus. In language learning, its not easy to set a goal because progress is not easy to quantify, and there is always more room to improve. Kevin Chen, co-founder of italki The other idea was to offer a reward to people who achieve their goals, and to have the reward funded by the people who fail to achieve them. This concept was inspired by experimental gyms that were testing new payment models, such as charging higher membership fees for people who failed to go to the gym regularly. ¹ The first Language Challenge was held in 2012, and the June 2015 challenge is the 10th in the series. The number of challengers has increased in almost every challenge, and over a thousand challengers are expected to participate in June. The Language Challenge attracts learners from all around the world, and many celebrity polyglots and language enthusiasts have participated in previous challenges. How it works: Participants pay an entry fee of $10 to join the Language Challenge.  If the challenger completes 12 hours of lessons with an italki teacher within the month of June, they will receive a reward of $30 in italki credits. italki credits are used for 1-on-1 online classes with professional native-speaker teachers. You still have time to sign up! www.italki.com/languagechallenge And if you want some inspiration for your language-learning in June, head over here: http://stories.italki.com/story/category/language-challenge Footnote: See the theory behind for Incentives to Exercise, Gary Charness(UC Santa Barbara), Uri Gneezy (UC San Diego) http://rady.ucsd.edu/faculty/directory/gneezy/pub/docs/incentives-exercise.pdf italki Language Challenges Heres the Backstory The original concept behind the Language Challenge was based on two key ideas: a city marathon, and a smart incentive scheme. Similar to a city marathon, the Language Challenge brings language learners to socially train together to achieve a defined goal. The social element turns the challenge into a public event, and helps the participants encourage each other to complete the challenge. Having a defined goal, such as taking 12 lessons, is crucial for focus. In language learning, its not easy to set a goal because progress is not easy to quantify, and there is always more room to improve. Kevin Chen, co-founder of italki The other idea was to offer a reward to people who achieve their goals, and to have the reward funded by the people who fail to achieve them. This concept was inspired by experimental gyms that were testing new payment models, such as charging higher membership fees for people who failed to go to the gym regularly. ¹ The first Language Challenge was held in 2012, and the June 2015 challenge is the 10th in the series. The number of challengers has increased in almost every challenge, and over a thousand challengers are expected to participate in June. The Language Challenge attracts learners from all around the world, and many celebrity polyglots and language enthusiasts have participated in previous challenges. How it works: Participants pay an entry fee of $10 to join the Language Challenge.  If the challenger completes 12 hours of lessons with an italki teacher within the month of June, they will receive a reward of $30 in italki credits. italki credits are used for 1-on-1 online classes with professional native-speaker teachers. You still have time to sign up! www.italki.com/languagechallenge And if you want some inspiration for your language-learning in June, head over here: http://stories.italki.com/story/category/language-challenge Footnote: See the theory behind for Incentives to Exercise, Gary Charness(UC Santa Barbara), Uri Gneezy (UC San Diego) http://rady.ucsd.edu/faculty/directory/gneezy/pub/docs/incentives-exercise.pdf

How to Find the Answer to Math Algebra Questions

How to Find the Answer to Math Algebra QuestionsTo find the answer to a question you have to find the factorization of your math problem. It is essential to know the process of algebra so that you can understand and solve the questions. At some point in your life, you might find yourself in a situation where you need to do an algebra task. Here are three ways to find the answer to the problem.Try not to spend too much time trying to figure out the different formulas and types of equations. You are bound to find many answers if you don't do too much thinking.If you find yourself with lots of homework algebra tasks and little time, the best thing you can do is to make use of a computer that does the calculations for you. A good deal of the time you spend will be spent on figuring out the answers.You can find a program that is designed to help you with the algebra problems you encounter with math equations. There are two types of programs: one that just does the algebra questions and on e that helps you with the final solution.For the latter, it is best to learn how to do your final product. This is the step where you get the answers to all your questions. Many times, it is in the middle of your algebra process that you will be faced with this final problem.If you are struggling with math problems, you might consider taking up a class in math and algebra. Not only will it help you with the math part of the problems, but you can also use the course to prepare for the real world.One of the things that you need to remember when you need help with your math problems is that you do not have to master everything at once. Take a class in algebra and then move on to other problems as you need to. This will keep you from getting overwhelmed.