Key Learning Competencies in English Grade 8

Key Learning Competencies in English Grade 8When it comes to studying for an exam and learning competencies in English, grade 8 students will have a better understanding of what they are required to do. Here we'll talk about the key learning competencies that will help you make your exams a success.Speaking - speaking is always an important part of studying for an exam. The amount of time you spend reading and writing is only part of the skill. Speaking is how you convey information to others, even if you're reading or writing it on paper. This is how you demonstrate your knowledge.Critical Reading - I find this one very important because critical reading is what will help you succeed when it comes to your exam. If you don't read well, you'll be terrible at answering questions. It is your first skill that you must master.Speaking & Writing - this is the skill that you'll use in your English degree. You will be putting your knowledge into words that people can understand and use. If you have no idea what this means, I would suggest finding a dictionary and figuring out how to say some of the more complex words to the people you'll be studying with. In any case, this is where you'll find out how to write convincingly and effectively.Writing - writing is the key to communicating ideas. A quick review of the school shows that the most important subject in any class is writing. This is why there are so many first year English courses that focus on the written word. If you want to become good at this, you have to master the skill. This is the one skill that really works in your future.Other Skills - if you want to learn how to speak English well, another skill that you'll need to master is oral communication. Just like in any other skill, practice makes perfect. But just like the other skills, you'll need to practice more than you would other things. That's because the next skill you'll be looking at is your ability to interact with others, and how well you do it .Don't forget, English is not just spoken English. You can't study for an exam without understanding how to communicate in writing. By learning the skills listed above, you'll be a better student who excels at your exams.

Paper Writing Service English Writing Online Tutorpace

Paper Writing Service English Writing Online Tutorpace Writing paper is a very important task in any English class. Here are some useful steps to write any given writing assignment. These steps should provide an idea and guideline to present a good writing. Introduction is very crucial for any writing. The student can use relevant quotes sometimes to start the paper. The introduction of the paper discusses about the outline of the assignment. The introduction should be presented very carefully as the whole writing is constructed on it. Then the main body of the writing. There can be required number of paragraphs depending on the topic and the assignment. The paragraphs can contain different thoughts and ideas to elaborate the paper. The paragraphs can also contain some relevant examples and some good research content. The last step is the conclusion of the paper. Its very important to conclude meaningfully. There are many kinds of papers to write in English. For example research paper, journals, thesis paper and many more. Depending on the type of the Paper the writing is should be developed. For example in a journal paper a certain selected topic is written about. Periodic articles about the gathered information is written systematically. Whereas a research paper has a different format of writing. In a research paper required information is gathered and written about. Articles, sources used in the research paper should be recited. Having a rough draft for any paper helps to construct a good writing. For a presentable writing the content is very important. The students should use their ideas and creativity to present an impressive writing.

GMAT Scores To Cancel or Not to Cancel

GMAT Scores To Cancel or Not to Cancel GMAT MBA Admissions Blog At the end of the GMAT, you will be asked whether you want to report your scores or cancel them. This is an important moment, because it is the only opportunity you will have to cancel your scores. Once you report them, you cannot reverse the decision. If you choose to report your scores, any schools you apply to will see them, even if you retake the test later. In addition, GMAC will automatically proceed to send your scores to any schools you specified at the beginning of the test. On the other hand, if you request to cancel your scores instead, they will not be sent out, and prospective schools will never be able to see them (although they will be able to see that you took the test and cancelled). Cancelled scores can then be reinstated for a $100 fee at any point in the next 60 days if you change your mind and decide not to retake the test. GMAT test-takers have always had the option to cancel their scores, but in the past, you would not be able to see your scores before cancelling them â€" you had to simply base your decision on how well you felt like they did. Now, due to a new policy introduced in June 2014, test-takers are able to see a preview of their IR, Quantitative, Verbal, and total scores (everything except the essay) before deciding. After this preview, you will be given two minutes to choose whether to report or cancel your scores. If you do not respond within the given timeframe, your scores will be automatically cancelled. After taking a 3 ½-hour test, you will probably be worn-out, which can hinder your judgment. Moreover, since there is a time limit, you will not have a lot of time to think. Therefore, it is in your best interest to have things planned out as much as possible beforehand, so you will not have to make this decision under pressure on test day. You should be familiar with GMAC’s policies, have a strategy in place, and understand whether cancelling your scores would be advisable (or even possible) in your particular situation. One major thing you need to consider is whether you have time to retake the test. You are allowed to take the exam up to five times a year, but you can only take it once in any 31-day period. You will also need to allow time for GMAC to send your scores to schools â€" a process that can take up to 20 days. Therefore, if you want to retake the test, you will need to have almost two more available months before your applications are due. Before you take the test, determine the minimum score you want to report. This will minimize stress and guesswork on test day â€" but only if you stick to your original plan. You may have second thoughts when you actually see your score, so make sure you feel secure in your decision before the day of the test. Also, keep in mind that you do not necessarily need to cancel your scores if you are not happy with them; instead, you could simply retake the test and allow schools to see both scores. If you get a significantly better score the second time, schools may be impressed by your progress. Since schools will be able to see any cancellations, consider whether a cancelled score will really look better on your application than a less-than-desirable score. Unless you do very poorly on the test, you may be better off reporting both scores. Finally, and most importantly, you need to ask yourself, “How do I know I can get a better score if I retake it?” If you took the test without much preparation, then spending more time studying may enable you to raise your score. However, if you studied very hard and took a lot of practice tests, this may be the best score you can get. Remember: schools may be impressed if they see that you retook the test and got a better score, but it will definitely not look good if you receive a lower score the second time. Cancelling your scores for the second test will not really help, since schools will just assume that you performed more poorly on the second test. Everyone’s situation is different, so it is up to you to figure out what course of action will be best for you. No matter what you decide, simply having a plan in place will help you minimize test day stress and walk away feeling good about your choice.

Critical Reasoning Question 13-Architecture Schools - Private Tutoring

Critical Reasoning Question 13-Architecture Schools BobbiM Feb 15, 2014 Out architecture schools must be doing something wrong.  Almost monthly we hear of domes and walkways collapsing in public places, causeing great harm to human life.  In their pursuit of some dubious aesthetic, architects design buildings that sway, crumble, and even shed windows into our cities streets.  This kind of incompetence will disappear only when the curricula of our architecture schools devote less time to so-called artistic considerations and more time to the basics of good design. Which of the following, if true, would most seriously weaken the argument above? A.  All architecture students are given training in basic physics and mechanics. B.  Most of the problems with modern buildings stem from poor construction rather than poor design. C.  Less than 50% of the curriculum at most architecture schools is devoted to aesthetics. D.  Most buildings manage to stay in place well past their projected life expectancies. E.  Architects study as long and as intensively as most other  professionals. Think you know the answer? The correct answer is B. Since the author concludes from evidence of collapsing buildings that architecture schools should spend more time teaching the basics of good design,  she obviously assumes that the buildings are falling down because of poor design, not poor construction.  (B) destroys the argument by demolishing this assumption. The author claims architecture schools dont focus enough on basic design, not basic physics and mechanics, so (A)s no weakener.  As for (C), the author never spells out how much of the curriculum should be spent on design, so more than half may not be enough for her.  (D) distorts the argument-the author never claimed that most buildings are falling down, so the fact that most of them stay up doesnt matter.  As for (E), other professionals are beyond the scope-the issue is how much architecture schools focus on basic design rather than on more lofty artistic concerns.

The January Blues Where Did My Vacation Go

The January Blues Where Did My Vacation Go The January Blues Students will soon be dealing with the difficulty of going back to school full-time. The two weeks of winter break are very important for students to revive, recharge, and relax yet many students still feel tired when they walk back into their classroom at 7:30 on Monday morning. This is entirely understandable as most students, especially college prep students, spend well more than the normal 6-8 hours per day studying. So how does one survive that first week back at school? 1. Ease back into it Students are advised to, of course, attend all of their classes and take appropriate notes but perhaps hold off on intense after school or volunteer activities during the first week back if possible. Of course, students who are taking the SAT or ACT in February will not have this option but they will be able to alleviate the stress by getting the test over and done with (READ: 5 Awesome SAT Apps). 2. Write down your schedule Its easy for a student to forget all of the things that they had to do during the two weeks of winter break. Actually, its good for a student to get off schedule and have the chance to sleep in or socialize more, but its important to get back on schedule in January. Students who have forgotten their schedule entirely should write it down using either an electronic planner or a good old-fashioned paper calendar. Students can set up reminders on their phone to let them know that their tutor is coming over in an hour or that they have to Skype chat with their study group on Wednesday at 5 pm. 3. Beware of due dates Many teachers give out exams or have large assignments due the week after coming back from break. Regardless of how students we feel about this, its important to keep track of these dates. For many students in Southern California, the grading period ends the last week of January, giving them just three short weeks to either improve their grade or stay on track. Its essential for students to remember when their important assignments are due. They can either ask a parent, a responsible member of their study group, or a personal tutor to help them remember and stay on track. 4. Eat healthy food and drink lots of water Almost everybody, regardless of age, enjoyed their fair share of sweets and goodies over the winter holidays. Its important for students to get back to a healthy eating routine the first week back at school. The more healthy energy a student has, the more likely they will be to get through the day. Following the nutrition guide, including eating plenty of fruits and veggies and getting enough protein, is very important for students to maintain a regimented daily schedule. Its also extremely important for students to drink plenty of water throughout the day to prevent mental dehydration. If the brain is thirsty it doesn’t work as well (READ: Superfoods and Testing). 5. Make a social date with friends Many students will feel slightly bummed out after returning to school because they find that they dont have nearly as much time to socialize as they did during winter break. Students should try to make social plans the weekend after their first week back at school or arrange to work with a study group of friends so they can talk about how everybody is dealing with adjusting to school. 6. Set a goal and work towards it For some, the goal will simply be to survive until February break, for others the goal will be to get an excellent score on their February SAT or ACT. Regardless of a personal or academic goal, its important for students to have something to look forward. Having a specific goal will force students to maintain an academic schedule in order to reach that goal by a certain date. High school students who are behind on their volunteer hours may set a personal goal to complete 20 volunteer hours by April 1. Goals help us keep on track and encourage self-regulation. As we say goodbye to 2014 and welcome 2015 we also are welcomed back to school (READ: A Timeline Study Guide for the SAT). All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by TutorNerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us post about.

Tutors Provide Support for Schizophrenic Patients

Tutors Provide Support for Schizophrenic Patients Misfortune has struck me recently because my fiancée has been diagnosed with a form of schizophrenia.  She no longer is the sweet, caring and intelligent women she used to be.  Due to her  psychosis  she disconnects  from the real world and now her life mainly goes on in her head.  Imaginary voices speak to her while she is awake, acts on her negative emotion by attempting to hurt some people around. She also fails to identify her fiancée (that is me).  A horrifying scenario indeed! In this article I provide an overview of schizophrenia, how it is diagnosed, treated and how tutors can provide support to manage this mental disease. Schizophrenia is an illness of the mind and best characterized by poor cognitive and emotional  responsiveness. Depending on the individual he or she will exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: 1. Delusions: False believes. Such as having imaginary friends, being a spy or being followed. My fiancée believed I was about to pack my bag to leave her for good. 2. Hallucinations often in the form of voices in the head, but schizophrenic people may also  see, smell, taste, and feel things that are not there. My fiancée for example held her ears closed in an attempt to escape these voices. 3. Bizarre Behavior covers a wide range of ways that seems strange or inappropriate to normal people. My fiancée started five  different household tasks without finishing one of them. 4. Disorganized Speech: Sentences which may not make much sense, strange topic of conversation changes. 5. Negative Symptoms: Lack of motivation or interest. Emotional distance even to loved ones. Diminishing ability to function socially. One may judge schizophrenic people  as being of poor characters.  But this is far from the truth as schizophrenia is a genuine biological disorder:  In the brain billions of neurons interact with each other.  This process requires bio-chemicals or neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonins.  Most commonly, elevated levels of  dopamines  causes misfiring of neurons which trigger the minds misinterpretation of reality. Diagnosing Schizophrenia There is no test for schizophrenia yet.  Instead the  psychiatrist interviews and observes the patient and identifies the disease by the symptoms.  Often MRI scans provide further clues about the presence of schizophrenia.  Moreover, doctors must rule out other causes such as a brain tumor or drug abuse by means of  blood and urine tests  as well as  MRIs. In order to prescribe the right treatment a doctors consider  different types of psychic disorders: 1. Schizophrenia: Symptoms start 6 months or more prior to the onset of the episode. They increase in severity and usually impair social functioning and/or degrade performance at work. 2.  Schizophreniform  Disorder:  Same symptoms as schizophrenia, but they start 6 months or less before the full outbreak of the illness. 3. Brief Psychotic Disorder, or brief reactive disorder. Symptoms last at least a day but never more than a month. The duration of the psychosis is generally shorter (1 to 3 months). Thereafter the patient fully recovers.  Because my fiancée experienced such a sudden onset of her symptoms I am hopeful her diagnosis is that of a brief psychotic disorder and will return to the wonderful person she was before. 4.  Schizoaffective Disorder: A mix schizophrenia and  mood disorder exhibiting depression and/or bipolar disorder. 5. Delusional Disorder: To them it is evident they are being followed, conspired against or have to save the world.  No reasoning will help.  These delusions persist for at least one month or more. Treatment Unfortunately, there is no cure for schizophrenia.  But the illness can be managed by means of  antipsychotic  medications, often in combination with psychotherapy, family counseling and group therapy. The first-line psychiatric treatment for schizophrenia is by means of anti-psychotic medication  which can reduce the symptoms of psychosis in about one or two weeks.  Long term use of  antipsychotic  of decreases the risk of relapse.  These mediation typical block dopamine receptors in the brains synapses.  While this process manages psychosis often well it accompanied by harmful side effects.  These effects include weight gain, muscle weakness, inability to remain motionless, shrinkage of brain volume, diabetes, sexual dysfunction and  reduced life expectancy. Today most antipsychotics  in use are in second generation. They have less side-effects.  Examples of these newer medications include  clozapine, risperidone, quetiapine, and  ziprasidone. Besides psychotherapy, family and group therapy there is evidence that diet and managing stress reduces the severity of  schizophrenia  or lessens the risk of a relapse. In fact the ubiquitous  gluten found in bread, cookies, snacks and many other processed foods coupled with a genetic predisposition might cause the patient to produce gluten antibodies harmful for the brain (auto-immune response). Since stress can trigger a psychic episode it is simple to manage it. Stay away from a high  carb  diet and prefer fresh fruits and vegetable together with fatty fishes (rich in omega-3).  At TutorZ.com you find tutors who can advise you on which  nutrients  are right for mental health. Another important way to manage schizophrenia is physical exercises. It builds up lost muscle wait, controls gained weight and most importantly acts to reduce stress. Yoga, meditation  and  Tai Chi have been proven to be especially effect and is offered by many tutors on  TutorZ.com. Of course, when dealing with schizophrenia it is always necessary to seek (ongoing) advice and treatment from psychologist or psychiatrists.  However, in less severe cases of schizophrenia a tutor might be the right person to give you a break from having to attend your child, spouse or parent.  In fact, developing creative skills such as playing  guitar or piano, acting on stage, painting or knitting helps to reduce the symptoms.  The skill set required of a tutor teaching a schizophrenic student is similar to that of autism, attention deficit disorder or manic syndromes.  We at  TutorZ.com can connect you with tutors who specialize in schizophrenia, autism, dyslexia  and  ADHD. For further information about schizophrenia you may also contact one of our qualified  psychology  tutors. Tutors Provide Support for Schizophrenic Patients Misfortune has struck me recently because my fiancée has been diagnosed with a form of schizophrenia.  She no longer is the sweet, caring and intelligent women she used to be.  Due to her  psychosis  she disconnects  from the real world and now her life mainly goes on in her head.  Imaginary voices speak to her while she is awake, acts on her negative emotion by attempting to hurt some people around. She also fails to identify her fiancée (that is me).  A horrifying scenario indeed! In this article I provide an overview of schizophrenia, how it is diagnosed, treated and how tutors can provide support to manage this mental disease. Schizophrenia is an illness of the mind and best characterized by poor cognitive and emotional  responsiveness. Depending on the individual he or she will exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: 1. Delusions: False believes. Such as having imaginary friends, being a spy or being followed. My fiancée believed I was about to pack my bag to leave her for good. 2. Hallucinations often in the form of voices in the head, but schizophrenic people may also  see, smell, taste, and feel things that are not there. My fiancée for example held her ears closed in an attempt to escape these voices. 3. Bizarre Behavior covers a wide range of ways that seems strange or inappropriate to normal people. My fiancée started five  different household tasks without finishing one of them. 4. Disorganized Speech: Sentences which may not make much sense, strange topic of conversation changes. 5. Negative Symptoms: Lack of motivation or interest. Emotional distance even to loved ones. Diminishing ability to function socially. One may judge schizophrenic people  as being of poor characters.  But this is far from the truth as schizophrenia is a genuine biological disorder:  In the brain billions of neurons interact with each other.  This process requires bio-chemicals or neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonins.  Most commonly, elevated levels of  dopamines  causes misfiring of neurons which trigger the minds misinterpretation of reality. Diagnosing Schizophrenia There is no test for schizophrenia yet.  Instead the  psychiatrist interviews and observes the patient and identifies the disease by the symptoms.  Often MRI scans provide further clues about the presence of schizophrenia.  Moreover, doctors must rule out other causes such as a brain tumor or drug abuse by means of  blood and urine tests  as well as  MRIs. In order to prescribe the right treatment a doctors consider  different types of psychic disorders: 1. Schizophrenia: Symptoms start 6 months or more prior to the onset of the episode. They increase in severity and usually impair social functioning and/or degrade performance at work. 2.  Schizophreniform  Disorder:  Same symptoms as schizophrenia, but they start 6 months or less before the full outbreak of the illness. 3. Brief Psychotic Disorder, or brief reactive disorder. Symptoms last at least a day but never more than a month. The duration of the psychosis is generally shorter (1 to 3 months). Thereafter the patient fully recovers.  Because my fiancée experienced such a sudden onset of her symptoms I am hopeful her diagnosis is that of a brief psychotic disorder and will return to the wonderful person she was before. 4.  Schizoaffective Disorder: A mix schizophrenia and  mood disorder exhibiting depression and/or bipolar disorder. 5. Delusional Disorder: To them it is evident they are being followed, conspired against or have to save the world.  No reasoning will help.  These delusions persist for at least one month or more. Treatment Unfortunately, there is no cure for schizophrenia.  But the illness can be managed by means of  antipsychotic  medications, often in combination with psychotherapy, family counseling and group therapy. The first-line psychiatric treatment for schizophrenia is by means of anti-psychotic medication  which can reduce the symptoms of psychosis in about one or two weeks.  Long term use of  antipsychotic  of decreases the risk of relapse.  These mediation typical block dopamine receptors in the brains synapses.  While this process manages psychosis often well it accompanied by harmful side effects.  These effects include weight gain, muscle weakness, inability to remain motionless, shrinkage of brain volume, diabetes, sexual dysfunction and  reduced life expectancy. Today most antipsychotics  in use are in second generation. They have less side-effects.  Examples of these newer medications include  clozapine, risperidone, quetiapine, and  ziprasidone. Besides psychotherapy, family and group therapy there is evidence that diet and managing stress reduces the severity of  schizophrenia  or lessens the risk of a relapse. In fact the ubiquitous  gluten found in bread, cookies, snacks and many other processed foods coupled with a genetic predisposition might cause the patient to produce gluten antibodies harmful for the brain (auto-immune response). Since stress can trigger a psychic episode it is simple to manage it. Stay away from a high  carb  diet and prefer fresh fruits and vegetable together with fatty fishes (rich in omega-3).  At TutorZ.com you find tutors who can advise you on which  nutrients  are right for mental health. Another important way to manage schizophrenia is physical exercises. It builds up lost muscle wait, controls gained weight and most importantly acts to reduce stress. Yoga, meditation  and  Tai Chi have been proven to be especially effect and is offered by many tutors on  TutorZ.com. Of course, when dealing with schizophrenia it is always necessary to seek (ongoing) advice and treatment from psychologist or psychiatrists.  However, in less severe cases of schizophrenia a tutor might be the right person to give you a break from having to attend your child, spouse or parent.  In fact, developing creative skills such as playing  guitar or piano, acting on stage, painting or knitting helps to reduce the symptoms.  The skill set required of a tutor teaching a schizophrenic student is similar to that of autism, attention deficit disorder or manic syndromes.  We at  TutorZ.com can connect you with tutors who specialize in schizophrenia, autism, dyslexia  and  ADHD. For further information about schizophrenia you may also contact one of our qualified  psychology  tutors.

San Diego College Tutor Transitioning back to college (list)

San Diego College Tutor Transitioning back to college (list) Tips from a San Diego College Tutor: Transitioning back to college (list) Tips from a San Diego College Tutor: Transitioning back to college (list) Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone was able to obtain financial aid, take classes full time and happily maintain a part-time job throughout college and still graduate in four years? This thought will make some people laugh, and others feel just plain angry. It’s getting harder to finish university studies by age 22 these days, but it’s also easier to go back to school after time away from campus. However, there are a few things returning students should consider before they make the leap back to college official. 1 Think about why you stopped attending It’s a good idea for students to think about why they stopped their studies in the first place. The most common issue is money, but there are several other reasons a student may have chosen to leave school. Think about what elements of the original issue are still in play. Is money still an issue? Is that personal or family emergency a thing of the past? Students who go back to school should be aware of what stopped them from graduating the first time around so they can avoid the same issues this time (READ: Going Back to College: A Mature Students Checklist). 2 Do you have support? Returning students may be 23, 33 or 43 meaning they might all be in different stages of life. Support can also mean different things to different people. Maybe the 43-year-old has tuition covered but they may need support from a spouse and children to understand that a lot of their free time will be spent studying. The 33-year-old may need to give up a full-time job (or find an alternative option), and the 23-year-old may struggle to make ends meet while paying hefty tuition fees. Students who have support, be it financial, emotional, or practical are more likely to be successful than students who attempt to undergo this transition completely alone. 3 Will your original degree support your career? Students are encouraged to assess their career goals at this point in their lives. If they originally studied Business Administration, and those last few credits are the only thing standing between them and a big promotion, then their original choice will probably serve them well. On the other hand, if they originally studied Anthropology, but they are now enjoying a successful career as a Real Estate Agent’s assistant, they may choose to pursue a Real Estate license over an Anthropology degree. People’s wants and needs change over time so it’s important to think about where a specific degree may lead you. 4 What educational format works best for you? Returning students may decide they can only go to school part-time or that an online format works best for them at this stage of life. Alternatively, other students will want to go back to the traditional on-campus learning experience. Prior to making another long-term commitment, it’s important for people to think about which educational format will suit their current lifestyle (READ: 5 Tips to Help You Be a Great Student Writer). 5 How many of your credits will transfer to a new university? Many students will not be able to go easily back to their original university, especially if they stopped attending classes several years ago. The best thing to do is obtain transcripts from the original university and meet with an academic counselor at potential new universities. An academic counselor will be able to tell students which credits will transfer and which courses need to be taken over again. A student may discover that one university may require two years worth of repeat courses to obtain a degree while another one may allow a student to graduate in under a year, which can make all the difference to a busy adult student. Falling behind in college is easy. Keep your grades up and on-top of your work with the help of a private San Diego college tutor. Call us today for more information. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write. San Diego Tutoring Service4660 La Jolla Village Dr. Suite 505 San Diego, CA 92122 United StatesPhone: 858-752-9822Email: info@tutornerds.com