Thursday, March 26, 2020

The Difference Between RACemic Definition and RAC Organic Chemistry

The Difference Between RACemic Definition and RAC Organic ChemistryWhat is the difference between RACemic Definition and RACorganic Chemistry? In RACemic Definition, there is no separation between the theoretical, experimental and clinical. RACoric is the term used for the entire organic chemistry. In RAC Organic, there is a separation between theoretical and experimental.RACamic is the name given to the organic chemistry in organic chemistry. It is the only form of Chemistry. However, it is a more simplified version than the RACemic definition.It is also referred to as the chemical equivalent of a material science, which includes gases, liquids, solids, as well as all inorganic materials. What is said above is not true, because every one of these is actually considered as one biological entity. Thus, the material science is the essence of organic chemistry.The principles and rules of the research of organic chemistry are about creating unique and one of a kind natural compounds and its related reactions. What they created is what people refer to as synthetics or as synthetic. Their goal is to create something that looks like the real thing.These artificial and synthetic chemicals, as well as any other non-natural chemicals are used in the process of industry and agricultural industries. They are also used in the process of industry, for example as motor fuel. These chemicals must be certified and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and will meet the highest quality standards in order to be safe for humans and the environment.Synthetic materials are important to mankind, because when they are made, we have an assurance that there will not be any harmful effects brought by it on the environment. Some of the substances they will be using in the near future include explosives, fertilizers, paints, fragrances, and even parts of plants.Moreover, some of these materials are used to make plastic bags, food packaging, drinking water bottles, and any number of products. Therefore, the materials will really affect our environment. Thus, it would be wise for us to work towards reducing and getting rid of the chemical pollution.

Friday, March 6, 2020

4 Smart Reasons to Take AP Classes

4 Smart Reasons to Take AP Classes Improving Academic Performance Taking AP classes is almost never a bad idea. While, some AP classes require you to have a particular aptitude in a subject (for example, you can’t just decide to take AP BC Calculus without taking all the pre-requisites), other AP classes, like AP US History, don’t really have pre-requisites at most high schools â€" you simply can elect to take AP US History. The list of AP classes offered by the College Board, by my count, stands at 30. Furthermore, of those 30, I count 13 that probably don’t have too many pre-requisites. Sure, AP classes are harder (sometimes much harder), and require more work, and therefore there are some reasons to decide against taking them. But, we believe that there are three major reasons to take AP classes which overpower any downsides. Earn College Credit AP classes earn you college credit. Armed with that college credit, you may not have to take a given course in college. At my alma mater, Indiana University, it costs an out of state student about $3,000 per course. An AP test costs $89.00. I’m not making this up. Boost Your GPA The second reason to take an AP class is that, generally, it actually provides you with the opportunity to boost your GPA. If you are on a 4-point scale in high school, meaning straight A's = 4.0, often times an AP class will count as 5, so you have the opportunity to throw an average of 5 into the mix, boosting your GPA. Sure, the class may be harder, but at the end of the day, the potential is certainly there to give your GPA a boost. Improve Your College Applications The third reason to take an AP class is that you can improve your college applications by showing colleges that you have taken some of the most difficult classes available. The difficulty of these classes suggests that you are both intelligent and have key critical thinking skills. It also shows a willingness to push yourself. Learn Something Completely New The fourth and final reason to take AP classes is that they provide the opportunity to try something new. For example, high schools don't have an economics track, where you are taking economics freshman, sophomore and junior year. There aren’t too many Psychology courses either. These are two subject to which you probably haven’t been exposed, but you may learn that you really enjoy them (vs. math, physics, biology, etc. which you’ve been taking for years). What are your thoughts on AP classes? hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, '6baac2ae-05a3-4610-9d1f-265c8cbd809f', {});

How to Use Divergent Thinking to Succeed at School

How to Use Divergent Thinking to Succeed at School As a University writing tutor, the most common thing I hear from my students is, “I’m just not good at this.” At some point in the writing process they ask me to accept their apparently fatal (academic) flaws and move on. They try to tell me, as they were once told, that they simply aren’t smart enough to complete their essay. My students’ doubts reflect a history of education that buys into the myth of innate academic ability as the sole predictor of success at school. It’s an idea that has been criticized over and over againâ€"perhaps most famously by education adviser Sir Ken Robinson in the most viewed TED Talk of all timeâ€"but that still rings true for many students. Part of the problem is that students are often told that there is only one right answer, only one right way to get to that answer, and if you’re doing it wrong then it’s game over. In tandem with exam anxiety, this pressure paralyzes students to the point where they’re afraid to suggest any answer for fear of looking stupid. One solution is to do away with the pressure of the perfect, singular answer with divergent thinking. In the words of Ken Robinson, “Divergent thinking is an essential capacity for creativity.” When using divergent thinking methods, the number of interpretations of and solutions for any given problem are endless. Instead of stressing about writing the perfect thesis  or solving the equation in one try, divergent thinking encourages students to explore and record as many options as possible without judgement. Only once every possibility has been delved into is it time to start asking questions and using reason to narrow your focus to the best choices. While this sounds like a simple concept, divergent thinking goes beyond coddling students who don’t like being wrong. Statistically, students who are encouraged to use divergent thinking methods demonstrate greater confidence, improved mood, stronger academic ability, and a penchant for entrepreneurship. According to intelligence scholar  James Flynn, the effect of divergent thinking also reads  on a standardized scale. Since 1930, average IQ scores across the globe have consistently increased. One explanation links this improvement to upgrades in human “mental artillery:” the ability to classify, to use logic on abstractions, and to take the hypothetical seriously. In other words, the ability to produce and analyze hypotheticals, to use divergent thinking, has helped  people become better thinkers. So, how do we teach divergent thinking? Encourage Questions. Instead of evaluating ideas as good or bad, distill the strongest solutions by asking questions about their effectiveness, their relevance to the problem, and their shortcomings. Reframe Failure. Treat failure as the middle of a healthy process, rather than the catastrophic end. As Robinson said, “If you’re not prepared to be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything original.” Collaborate. Allow students to build off each other, combine their ideas, and foster a creative community. Think Strange. This exercise is popular amongst interviewers. Take an everyday object like a stapler or a paperclip, and ask students to think of as many unconventional uses for that object as possible. Go for quantity: nothing is too strange! Start at the End. Instead of asking students to brainstorm solutions, ask them to formulate a problem. This can be framed however you’d likeâ€"by location, demographic, subject, etc.â€"but work towards problems that are clear, concise and purposeful. Good luck! To learn more about the benefits of divergent thinking, start here: Edutopia’s “Fuel Creativity in the Classroom With Divergent Thinking” InformED’s “30 Ways to Inspire Divergent Thinking” Ken Robinson’s TED Talk, “Changing Education Paradigms” The Creative Education Foundation’s “Divergent Thinking”

Thursday, March 5, 2020

GCSE exam results 2017

GCSE exam results 2017 We would like to wish all our tutees the best of luck today as they receive their GCSE exam results. Our tutors no doubt will also be anxious to hear from parents and students with their good news - hopefully! The team at First Tutors love watching the amazing feedback pouring in from students and parents, whilst many tutors update their tutor profiles with their pupil's results. In a few days time we will be posting some of the best summer feedback comments from happy students this year. Due to the changes in this year's GCSE grading system, this year's results can't be compared with those of previous years according to headteachers. There are now three top grades - 7, 8 and 9 - compared to two under the old system - A* and A - with A* results now split into 8s and 9s. This needs to be taken into consideration when interpreting this year's GCSE national data which reveal: The proportion of GCSE entries receiving grade A/7 or above has fallen 0.5% to 20% compared with last year. Overall in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, passes (grades C/4 and above) dropped 0.6 percentage points to 66.3%. In England, the English literature pass-rate fell 2.5 percentage points to 72%, but in maths it rose from 61.5% to 68.9%. Both are the new, tougher exams. Exam boards revealed that 2,000 extremely able candidates got a 9 in all three new exams. There were 50,000 grade 9s overall - two-thirds of which were girls. For those of you who haven't received the grades they were hoping for, we advise being at the school on results day so that you can talk to your teachers for the best advice. If you need to resit GCSE maths or English these exams are available in November but if you need to resit several subjects you may have to wait until June 2018. If you don't get into sixth form or college perhaps studying A-levels isn't for you but there are other types of qualifications available such as BTECs or City Guilds. If you are thinking of finding a private tutor we are here to help. Now, it's easier than ever to register and create a request to contact as many tutors you wish within in few minutes.

Pharmacology Tutor Madhav is Happy with TutorZ

Pharmacology Tutor Madhav is Happy with TutorZ Pharmacology and psychology tutor Madhav is happy to be associated with TutorZ.  In an email to customer service he writes:   I did what you told me to do. Thanks a bunch. Its great to be associated with you. Cheers.. Madhav Madhav is an inexpensive pharmacology and psychology online tutor located in India.

Tips for Salary Negotiation

Tips for Salary Negotiation Image via Pixabay In the upcoming months, thousands of young twenty-somethings will walk across a college stage to receive a piece of paper that represents a college degree one has worked anywhere from three to five years for. The end goal is to enter the work world and begin working at a really great job, making a really great salary, and paying off those hefty student loans. By working so hard to earn your degree, you are well ahead of those who opted not to go to college and certainly ahead of those who barely made it out of high school and are still working their part-time high school job at your age. However, there is a good chance that most grads will be so happy to even land a great job that they will fail to do one thing: Ask for the money they really want. You may think, “This is my first job, I don’t want to make a bad impression so I will keep my mouth shut and do what they tell me.” Or, “I am so excited to have this offer compared to friend 1 who received a lesser offer and friend 2 who didn’t receive an offer at all.” Or, still, “The company knows what it’s doing; I’m just a new grad with a lot to learn.” (Sure, the company knows what it’s doing and it’s largely looking out for its own best interests). But has any of this ever crossed your mind? A 2015 survey by NerdWallet and Looksharp found that out of almost 8,000 new graduates who entered the working world in a three-year period (2012 and 2015) and 700 employers, only 38 percent of those who responded negotiated with their employers upon receiving a job offer. And nearly 75 percent of employers said they had space to increase their first salary job offers by 5 percent to 10 percent. On top of that, 84 percent of employers said one would not be putting their job at risk if they asked for a negotiation, including entry-level candidates. So, what does this mean for you? Well, it means two things. First, you don’t have to give in to fear of losing a job or job offer. PayScale revealed in its Salary Negotiation Guide that 28 percent of survey respondents felt uncomfortable negotiating their salary, 19 percent didn’t want to be perceived as pushy, and 8 percent feared losing their job. When it comes to dealing with money, things can get awkward and even make you feel anxious at the negotiating table. But, come on, it’s your life. What do you have to lose? According to David Fletcher, career advisor at American University, “Employers work very hard to identify a strong candidate the last thing they are going to do is toss out a top candidate because someone wanted a few thousand dollars more.” Second, companies always have room to pay more. However, they will pay as low a salary as they can for the greatest amount of productivity possible. The company may not willingly offer a pay raise and thus you’ll probably never get one if you don’t ask. The biblical admonition, “ask and ye shall receive” still rings true. If you don’t ask, you won’t get. So, if you’re a recent grad, here are some tips to follow to negotiate your salaries: DO YOUR RESEARCH Throughout the interview process, show that you can do the job, prepare for the role, and act as if the job is already yours. Find out what is expected in the job position, and then train yourself to take on the role. Be knowledgeable and show you are capable. When it comes to negotiation time, the hiring manager will offer the lowest end of the salary stick. You can present an outline of what you will do or have done in the job position and work your way up to the salary you desire. USE YOUR BRAIN You must have a rationale for the pay raise. This can be based on previous experience whether paid or unpaid. It can be based on a  general salary range for the position. It can be based on unique skills you bring to the company. Saying you want a pay raise just because isn’t going to cut it. Don’t come across as demanding or entitled. If they say no the first time, don’t give up. Bring it up again in three months, six months. In between that time, prove yourself. ASK FOR ALTERNATIVE PERKS An increased salary may not always be feasible or possible at the time of your request. Consider asking for additional vacation time, one day a week to work remotely, work schedule flexibility, stock options, a better retirement package, increased health benefits, and so forth. You want to be both respectful and reasonable. An all or nothing approach will hurt you far more in the long run than getting what you want or at least what can be beneficial to you all along the way. KNOW YOUR WORTH This should probably be number one. But enter the process with reasonable expectations and information to support what you’re saying. If you increased sales at Company One by 50 percent in six months, then it is likely you can do it for Company Two. Know what you’re capable of and be humbly firm and confident about it. Don’t go by what your friends say they did to get the job or what they earn or that you have $XX expenses to cover. The goal is to share your skills, experience, ability, education, and how you can make a difference in the overall goal of the company. If you know who you are, know how good you are, and know what you can offer and politely and reasonably express your request for a salary increase, any employer would be willing to work with you and in the end, you may end up getting far more than you asked for.

Are You Protected From Meningococcal Disease

Are You Protected From Meningococcal Disease unsplash.com In recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month (August), NFID is urging everyone to learn about meningococcal disease and how to prevent it. Recent meningococcal outbreaks on U.S. college campuses reveal the importance of vaccination against the potentially deadly infection. A serious bacterial infection that often leads to severe swelling of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) or infection of the bloodstream (meningococcemia), meningococcal disease will kill about 10 to 15 people out of 100 infected. About 11 to 19 out of every 100 survivors will have long-term disabilities including loss of limbs, deafness, nervous system problems or brain damage. Those aged 16-23 are at increased risk for contracting meningococcal disease. Vaccines that prevent against four of the five major strains of the disease A, C, W and Y are routinely recommended. However in 2015, the FDA approved a vaccine for serogroup B, and the CDC made a recommendation for its use in young adults aged 16-23. Serogroup B meningococcal disease was the group responsible for outbreaks at University of California, UCSB, Rutgers University, Santa Clara University, and others. NFID Medical Director William Schaffner said that “vaccination continues to be a critical part of college health communications, particularly for meningococcal disease.” “When cases or outbreaks occur on a college campus, it can be devastating and the cause of much anxiety. NFID is working to increase awareness and education about the disease and vaccines available to help prevent it.”

How To Get The Best College Algebra Final Help

How To Get The Best College Algebra Final HelpCollege algebra is a very difficult subject and one which many people fail to get the correct grades in, sometimes getting them even worse. So I want to give some help to those struggling with it to help them excel in it.The first thing you need to do is to know your true identity. The second you need to do is to stick to your plan. The third is to study. The fourth is to have an organized approach.Studying for a test can seem like a daunting task. But you can change this by taking a few precautions. Firstly, make sure that you study before every test. Then, schedule study sessions around the time when you have plenty of free time.Focus on the problem. This can be done by making it your assignment or perhaps do not forget to keep it at the top of your priority list. This will force you to think about it and decide upon how to tackle it. Otherwise, you may end up with bad habits like jogging on the track.You may want to attend a Math camp. This can be a good way to increase your self-confidence. Try to find a location which offers additional help with the problems. Often students find it hard to cope with a final project where they don't understand the whole concept. It can be very frustrating for you and your friends.In this way, you are able to avoid any tricky stuff. Just try and remember that even though this may seem like a daunting task, you should try and study, practice and get a final project. Just remember that at times it will seem hard but keep trying until you get it right. College is a very good experience but sometimes you don'tmanage to get a perfect grade. So it's better to stop trying and wait till you finish the course.A little bit of practice problems with the instructor is also a good idea. Taking tests can be frustrating but you can solve them as you practice your problem solving skills.

What Does Z Mean in Chemistry?

What Does Z Mean in Chemistry?If you are thinking about what does the Z mean in Chemistry you have come to the right place. Z means Zero and this will be explained as a way of learning how to perform the chemistry that will lead to your achievement of a high school diploma. You can learn more about it by reading this article.The process of zero being put together and combined into one word is pretty straight forward. That is why there is a great deal of it in Chemistry, or it would be if it was just z. However, it isn't, and here's why.The z is actually an acronym for Zero Atom Organism, a simple yet highly technical term. It is used to describe a particular way of using a chemical reaction to bring out the information that you need to pass a test, and this is because it is known as the Z system.The z system, or zero atom systems, is a certain way of grouping up the different types of components needed to carry out a chemical reaction. Once the groups are put together they form a cod e that is unique to each group and is used to ensure that the results of the reaction are what you want them to be. In other words, they are used to make sure that every group contributes to the outcome of the reactions.For instance, when you add to a substance in a reaction that creates nitrogen and oxygen atoms in the same element then you will get the outcome that you want. With the a system you can be sure that the end result will be exactly what you wanted it to be. This means that there is no chance of having to throw away the item that you are using.This system is also used in the compound Z fuel or ethanol, which is a fuel that can be used in cars. Ethanol can be used to generate electricity and heat. So if you use a system that allows you to combine a catalyst with hydrogen and oxygen to create water then you can easily create water out of air, and you can do this over again.One thing that you should understand when you know what does the Z mean in Chemistry is that every c hemical reaction has its own rate limit. As long as the rate limit is not exceeded then you will always get the desired result. There are limits to every system and when you understand this then you will know that you are on the right track.