ACT Registration Online ACT Prep Online Tutoring Tutorpace

ACT Registration Online ACT Prep Online Tutoring Tutorpace There are two ways to register for ACT test. Online registration is the fastest way to know if preferred center has a space available for you. You can also register by mail if you are younger than 13 or can not pay by credit card. ACT Test Registration ACT, also known as American College Testing is the recognized test taken by high school students to continue their academic education in college level courses. To get into colleges and universities in the United States, students take ACT tests whose results are sent to their desired colleges as it shows the academic knowledge of the respective students. ACT test paper consists of 4 sections: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science. Few colleges and universities expect students ACT scores along with their writing scores and hence there is the optional Writing section for all the students who prefer to take it along with ACT test. The English section consists of 75 questions and the total time given to complete this section is 45 minutes. In this section, students are tested on their grammar and rhetoric skills such as punctuations, organization of ideas, sentence structure etc. The Mathematics section consists of 60 questions and the time given here is 60 minutes. Students here are tested on their mathematical knowledge learnt so far, however the questions are not complicated and they are just related to the basic concepts. The Reading section measures reading comprehension skills of the student and it has 40 questions to be completed in 35 minutes. Science section tests the reasoning ability of the student and it has 40 questions to be completed in 35 minutes. In the Writing section, students have to write their opinion about a given issue and the time allotted to write the essay is 30 minutes.

How are IB Exams Scored

How are IB Exams Scored From college credit to sharper higher-order thinking skills, the benefits of earning an IB diploma are undeniable. The IB Diploma Programme culminates in various types of IB exams whose grading criteria can seem mystifying upon first review. To avoid surprises come test day, its key to be aware of how IB courses are evaluated. When understanding IB exam scoring, its important to explore the various types of assessments, scoring scales, and passing requirements. Keep reading to learn how individual IB exams are scored. [RELATED: What High School Students Should Know About IB Courses] External vs. internal IB assessments IB assessments are classified as external or internal. External assessments include exams, and are touted for their objective nature. IB external assessments generally involve a combination of the following formats: Case study questions Data response questions Essays Multiple-choice questions (rare) Short-response questions Structured problems Text-response questions. Internal assessments, on the other hand, are evaluated and supervised by teachers. The student and the teacher work closely together throughout the year, and the teacher acts as a mentor while the student develops his or her unique project related to the IB course. Internal assessments may involve the following: Artistic performances Geographical fieldwork Laboratory work Mathematical research. IB exam scoring scales IB exams are graded on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest), with only seven percent of IB students earning a perfect score. Accounting for the six IB subject groups, and up to three additional points for Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and the Extended Essay (EE), the maximum score a student can achieve in the Diploma Programme is 45 total points. (Note, however, that you can often complete an IB course without enrolling in the Diploma Programme.) [RELATED: 10 Study Habits to Avoid] IB exam score requirements for earning a diploma Students must accumulate a minimum of 24 total points to earn an IB diploma. Despite the programs demanding nature, most IB students exceed the minimum score requirements. The average score in the IB Diploma Programme is 30 points, and the pass rate has remained close to 80 percent. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the IB grade descriptors, an extensive overview that describes exactly what the test graders look for. Each score is accompanied by a detailed description to help students gauge their performance. In addition, to earn the IB diploma, students must also pass the core, which includes the EE, TOK, and an element called Creativity, Action, Service. Though Creativity, Action, Service does not contribute to the points total of the IB diploma, students are required to demonstrate authenticated participation. The scoring of IB exams is not as complicated a process as it may seem. If you have not done so already, familiarize yourself with the IB exam types and scoring guidelines to prepare for your IB exams. [RELATED: Time Management Tips for Students] Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

The Boss 2 Things to Think About - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / “The Boss” 2 Things to Think About - Introvert Whisperer “The Boss” 2 Things to Think About I had lunch with a friend and I was asking about her son who I had helped a bit with career coaching.   She was saying he loved his job and especially had a great boss.   She told me some of the things this boss had said and done.   Clearly, this boss was a good leader. I want to share with you what I shared with my friend simply to give you something to think about in your own career. For as long as I have paid attention to this statistic (which is close to over 20 years) the number 1 contributor to a person’s job satisfaction is: The Boss.   I think most people think it’s the money but money, strangely enough, shows up in #3 or #4 spot but the boss has been at the top spot all the time. If you think about it, it becomes easy to see.   At some point, it almost makes no difference how much you get paid, if the boss is a miserable person, the money can’t make you happy. I think this factoid is important to you for 2 reasons: #1 â€" If you lead others, YOU are responsible for whether or not those people will like coming in to work.   That alone should cause you to pay attention and try to be a good leader.   Things like motivation and productivity are directly tied to this condition. Even if you want to feel no responsibility for how others feel, you need to pay attention to the fact that your team will perform better if they can work well with you.   You will look much better to the executives if your team works great â€" isn’t that worth it? #2 â€" If you don’t like going to work, it’s the boss.   While you know I’m a big advocate of taking responsibility for working well with the boss (and you are), you also must recognize the reality of the situation.   You can’t change another person, nor can you expect for them to wake up and be different.   Unless you think the boss is going to quickly move on from the current job, things aren’t going to improve anytime soon.   Do you want to live like this? Take responsibility for compensating your interactions with the boss.   It could completely change the dynamic. It’s a tough job being the boss.   I know, I’ve done it for years.   It’s also the best job if done right but it’s seriously easy to do wrong.   That’s why there are so many books and classes devoted to leadership and management training. Go to top Power-Influence-Office Politics: it comes down to your Strategic Relationships and understanding of how you build each one of these elements. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my video that outlines all of this and meaningful actions you can take today!  Start watching now by clicking here! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

More Focused with Media

More Focused with Media Your child says that listening to music or watching television helps him or her concentrate when doing schoolwork. But is he or she right? Sitting down to concentrate on homework is hard when you have ADHD. Not surprisingly, kids, teens, and their parents are always on the lookout for ways to make homework less painful. For many families that Ive worked with, arguments often erupt over whether or not the television, music, or other noise should be allowed during homework. Desperate to help their kids get their work done, many parents are willing to make more concessions during homework time than they would for other activities and chores throughout the day. But do things like television and music really help kids with ADHD concentrate? Or are they simply fun distractions? Lets look at what the science has to say. Television: Your child may find homework less painful when he or she is watching television, but chances are his or her work performance is suffering. In a study conducted at a renowned ADHD center, scientists examined the effects of television on schoolwork completion and focus in kids with ADHD.1 When the television was on in the classroom, kids with ADHD, on average, completed significantly less schoolwork than when the television was turned off. They were also off-task more frequently and had to be reminded more often by the teacher to get back to work. Music: Like television, music can help make boring tasks less painful. For example, studies have shown that people will stay on a treadmill longer and find that time goes by faster when theyre listing to music. But is music too much of a distraction for kids with ADHD who need to focus on schoolwork? In the television study described above, the researchers also studied the effects of music and found it to be much less distracting than television. For most of the kids with ADHD, background music didnt have any effect on their performance, and 12% of the kids actually completed more work when they were listening to music! Additional studies of kids with attention problems have demonstrated improved performance on memory tasks when music without a vocal track is played in the background. White Noise: While your child may not be specifically asking to have white noise on in the background while he or she works, research shows that it may actually be helpful for kids with ADHD. A recent study compared the effect of white noise on the cognitive performance of three groups of kids: those with exceptionally high levels of attention, those with average levels of attention, those with low levels of attention2. For the least attentive kids, white noise (at a medium to high volume) significantly improved their cognitive performance. Interestingly, for the kids in the high attention group, white noise worsened their performance. It had no effect on kids with average levels of attention. A handful of additional studies have produced similar results for kids with attention challenges. Bottom Line: Skip the television. If your child wants to listen to music or white noise, then test it out. Does he or she make more careless mistakes on his or her homework, does he or she take longer to complete it? Or, if theres no change in his or her work, but your child seems happier, more calm and content, then that would count as an improvement. Let your child know ahead of time that youll be monitoring his or her progress. Maybe that will even motivate him or her to work better, so he or she can keep the music or background noise around! 1Pelham, W.E., Waschbush, D.A., Hoza, B., Gnagy, E.M., Greiner, A.R., Sams, S.E.Carter, R.L. (2011). Music and Video as Distractors for Boys with ADHD in the Classroom: Comparison with Controls, Individual Differences, and Medication Effects. Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, 39(8), 10851098. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10802-011-9529-z 2Helps, S. K., Bamford, S., Sonuga-Barke, E. J. S., Sderlund, G. B. W. (2014). Different Effects of Adding White Noise on Cognitive Performance of Sub-, Normal and Super-Attentive School Children. PLOS ONE, 9(11), e112768. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

How to use Phrasal Verbs as Nouns

How to use Phrasal Verbs as Nouns It is important to know the difference between a phrasal verb and the noun form of the phrasal verb.Youll find that the IELTS, First Certificate, CAE, and TOEFL will test you on understanding the difference between them. Sometimes the noun form and the verb form have a similar meaning, but not always.For instance make up (v.) and makeup (n.) have two completely different meanings. Watch the video and learn the pronunciation and stress as well as some new vocabulary. Try the exercise at the end to see if you understand.1. She wears too much _______, she should go for a more natural look. 2. We dont have much _________ with our teachers, they are very dedicated. 3. The huckleberry __________ at the restaurant I used to work at are amazing. 4. The ______ __ at the hotel is near the front entrance. 5. The police had to call for ________ when they realized there was a hostage situation. 6. What time do you ____ __ in the morning? 7. The car is overheating, ____ the car ____! There is a __ _______ right there on the right side of the road.Take note of the hyphens, spaces, and joined words. Want to learn more phrasal verbs? Click here to see our Phrasal Verb of the Day.

Job Discovery Feature

Job Discovery Feature New tutors enjoy the privilege to purchase any tutoring job from our job board. They can do so for their initial seven days of TutorZ membership. Thereafter, any tutor may purchase tutoring jobs through our Job Discovery feature. Job Discovery After signing up with TutorZ, any of our new tutoring providers can use the discovering of jobs feature. These discovered tutoring jobs were originally posted by parents and/or students to different tutors. However, these jobs match your tutoring background, location and/or lesson delivery method, thus are available for purchase. Here is how tutors can access the job discover feature. 1) Log into your TutorZ account. 2) Click on the Discover Jobs  menu link 3) Chose from the filter options: In-Person or Online In-person tutoring jobs are those jobs for which the student requires an in-person tutor, that is they want to meet the tutor personally, for example in a library, coffee shop or at home. Online tutoring jobs are posted by students nationwide. But only those online tutoring jobs appear in your account which match with your tutoring subjects offered. Restrictions Only Green, Red and Gold Apple awarded tutors are allowed to purchase tutoring jobs through this job discovery feature. The number of jobs allowed purchasing depends on the level of award: Green apple member are allowed to purchase one job within a 24-hour time frame. Red apple member are allowed to purchase three jobs within a 24-hour time frame. Gold apple member are allowed to purchase five jobs within a 24-hour time frame. The purchase amount reflects the trust and reputation of our tutors. Should you not yet been awarded the Green Apple status or wish to purchase more jobs within a 24-hour time frame, try to improve your ranking.

Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season

Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Sleigh bells ringing, chestnuts roasting, snow is fallingâ€"it’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is an opportunity to spend quality time with our loved ones, give thanks to one another and celebrate the arrival of a new year. It also means that the kiddos are out of school for an extended period of time, which may interrupt the learning structure of school. Don’t worry, we are here to help! We’ve come up with simple and fun ways to sneak a little learning into your holiday traditions. With some creativity, the holiday season can be both educational and memorable. Give these easy activities a try: Use holiday baking to bring classroom lessons to life. From pumpkin pies to gingerbread houses to sugar cookies, your time in the kitchen are perfect learning opportunities. Measuring is a great way to practice fractions, while mixing helps children learn about the chemistry of baking. Plus, following a recipe is good practice of following instructions. Have your children help create your holiday menu by finding recipes in a cookbook together. They can practice their math skills by comparing prices of different brands of ingredients at the grocery store. Make the most of holiday travel by turning car rides into a learning opportunity. For the older kids, test geography knowledge by trying to name all 50 states and their capitals. You can even have them point out license plates from different states. Younger kids can count the number of different colored cars. Turn dreams of a White Christmas into meteorology fun. Children and adults  alike, who doesn’t like waking up to a beautiful snowfall? Have your children research how many times it has snowed on Christmas day in the past 10 years. They can collect data on temperature, precipitation and snowfall amounts. Build math and measuring skills into wrapping presents by asking your children to measure the gifts with a tape measure or ruler to determine how much wrapping paper is needed. Explore your family heritage by creating a family tree. Many families spend the holiday season with extended family, so it’s a great opportunity to encourage your children to take an interest in learning more about their heritage. Have them come up with a list of questions to interview grandparents and other family members. It’s a unique way to hear family stories and learn about the childhood experiences of older relatives. Everyone will enjoy going down memory lane. Mix-up your nightly reading routine.  Pick out some holiday-themed books to read by the fire place, your Christmas tree or make a nice cozy pillow fort. If you’re traveling, take some audiobooks to keep the kids engaged in the car. Whether you do one or all of these activities, you and your children are bound to have fun creating wonderful family memories this holiday season. And keeping your children’s skills sharp will make the transition back-to-school after the New Year a smooth one. You might also be interested in: Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Why Advancing During the Holidays is Important 5 Easy Tips to Prepare for Standardized Testing Season Kumon Student Competes on the Food Networks 6th Season of Kids Baking Championship Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Sleigh bells ringing, chestnuts roasting, snow is fallingâ€"it’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is an opportunity to spend quality time with our loved ones, give thanks to one another and celebrate the arrival of a new year. It also means that the kiddos are out of school for an extended period of time, which may interrupt the learning structure of school. Don’t worry, we are here to help! We’ve come up with simple and fun ways to sneak a little learning into your holiday traditions. With some creativity, the holiday season can be both educational and memorable. Give these easy activities a try: Use holiday baking to bring classroom lessons to life. From pumpkin pies to gingerbread houses to sugar cookies, your time in the kitchen are perfect learning opportunities. Measuring is a great way to practice fractions, while mixing helps children learn about the chemistry of baking. Plus, following a recipe is good practice of following instructions. Have your children help create your holiday menu by finding recipes in a cookbook together. They can practice their math skills by comparing prices of different brands of ingredients at the grocery store. Make the most of holiday travel by turning car rides into a learning opportunity. For the older kids, test geography knowledge by trying to name all 50 states and their capitals. You can even have them point out license plates from different states. Younger kids can count the number of different colored cars. Turn dreams of a White Christmas into meteorology fun. Children and adults  alike, who doesn’t like waking up to a beautiful snowfall? Have your children research how many times it has snowed on Christmas day in the past 10 years. They can collect data on temperature, precipitation and snowfall amounts. Build math and measuring skills into wrapping presents by asking your children to measure the gifts with a tape measure or ruler to determine how much wrapping paper is needed. Explore your family heritage by creating a family tree. Many families spend the holiday season with extended family, so it’s a great opportunity to encourage your children to take an interest in learning more about their heritage. Have them come up with a list of questions to interview grandparents and other family members. It’s a unique way to hear family stories and learn about the childhood experiences of older relatives. Everyone will enjoy going down memory lane. Mix-up your nightly reading routine.  Pick out some holiday-themed books to read by the fire place, your Christmas tree or make a nice cozy pillow fort. If you’re traveling, take some audiobooks to keep the kids engaged in the car. Whether you do one or all of these activities, you and your children are bound to have fun creating wonderful family memories this holiday season. And keeping your children’s skills sharp will make the transition back-to-school after the New Year a smooth one. You might also be interested in: Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Why Advancing During the Holidays is Important 5 Easy Tips to Prepare for Standardized Testing Season Kumon Student Competes on the Food Networks 6th Season of Kids Baking Championship Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season With the holiday season just around the corner, children are looking forward to family celebrations, sleigh rides, and sipping hot cocoa by the fire. While the break from school is well-deserved, it’s important to keep children learning and engaged during this time. Here’s how you can make the holiday season both educational and memorable: Baking can create delicious memories. From pumpkin pies to sugar cookies, measuring is a great way to practice fractions, while mixing helps children learn about the chemistry of baking. Incorporate meteorology fun Have your children research how snow forms. They can even collect data of snowfall totals from the past 10 years. Have your children help create the holiday menu Finding recipes in a cookbook can be a fun activity and can make your kids feel involved in holiday planning. They can practice their math skills, comparing prices of different brands of ingredients at the grocery store. Make the most of holiday travel Turn car rides into an opportunity to practice letters and numbers. You can look for license plates from different states or count the number of blue, silver, red, or black cars. Read for fun. Pick out some holiday-themed books and mix up your nightly reading routine by reading by the fireplace or building your own cozy reading fort with blankets and pillows. Wrap presents Wrapping presents is a great way to incorporate math and measuring skills. Ask your children to measure the gifts with a tape measure or ruler to see how much wrapping paper is needed. Create a family tree. Many families spend the holiday season with extended family. It’s a great opportunity to encourage your children to take an interest in learning more about their heritage by interviewing grandparents and listening to family stories. You might also be interested in: Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Kumon Student Competes on the Food Networks 6th Season of Kids Baking Championship 5 Easy Tips to Prepare for Standardized Testing Season Guest Tips: How to Make Your Sleep Routine Smarter for Your Child Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season With the holiday season just around the corner, children are looking forward to family celebrations, sleigh rides, and sipping hot cocoa by the fire. While the break from school is well-deserved, it’s important to keep children learning and engaged during this time. Here’s how you can make the holiday season both educational and memorable: Baking can create delicious memories. From pumpkin pies to sugar cookies, measuring is a great way to practice fractions, while mixing helps children learn about the chemistry of baking. Incorporate meteorology fun Have your children research how snow forms. They can even collect data of snowfall totals from the past 10 years. Have your children help create the holiday menu Finding recipes in a cookbook can be a fun activity and can make your kids feel involved in holiday planning. They can practice their math skills, comparing prices of different brands of ingredients at the grocery store. Make the most of holiday travel Turn car rides into an opportunity to practice letters and numbers. You can look for license plates from different states or count the number of blue, silver, red, or black cars. Read for fun. Pick out some holiday-themed books and mix up your nightly reading routine by reading by the fireplace or building your own cozy reading fort with blankets and pillows. Wrap presents Wrapping presents is a great way to incorporate math and measuring skills. Ask your children to measure the gifts with a tape measure or ruler to see how much wrapping paper is needed. Create a family tree. Many families spend the holiday season with extended family. It’s a great opportunity to encourage your children to take an interest in learning more about their heritage by interviewing grandparents and listening to family stories. You might also be interested in: Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season Kumon Student Competes on the Food Networks 6th Season of Kids Baking Championship 5 Easy Tips to Prepare for Standardized Testing Season Guest Tips: How to Make Your Sleep Routine Smarter for Your Child