Online Solve Absolute Value Inequalities Tutors

Online Solve Absolute Value Inequalities Tutors Absolute value of any number whether its negative or positive represents only its positive version. Absolute value is actually the distance of the number from the center and is denoted by | |(modulus sign). Hence absolute value is never negative. Absolute value is the magnitude of the number not the sign. Absolute value equation contains the variables and numbers with the absolute value sign in it. Example 1: Solve for the variable x in the inequality | 2x | 4? Solution: Given is the equation |2x| = 4. Here the unknown variable which needs to be solved for is x. First step: The absolute value gives two cases; 2x 4; 2x -4. Dividing by 2 on both sides of the given equation. (2x)/ 2 4/2; (2x)/ 2 -4/ 2 This gives x 2; x -2. Hence the solution contains two intervals x 2 and x -2. Example 2: Solve for the variable x in the inequality | 3x + 1| 10? Solution: Given is the equation |3x + 1| 10. Here the unknown variable which needs to be solved for is x. First step: The absolute value gives two cases; 3x + 1 10; 3x + 1 -10. Subtracting 1 on both sides. 3x 9; 3x -11. Dividing by 3 on both sides of the given equation, x 9/3; x -11/3 This gives x 3; x -11/3. Hence the solution contains two intervals x 3 and x -11/3.

4 Awesome Resources for Finding Broadway Sheet Music

4 Awesome Resources for Finding Broadway Sheet Music Sign up successful 1.  Scribd.com Scribd is a digital library, featuring an eBook subscription service that includes many free and paid books, magazines, and yes, Broadway sheet music. The service is available for iPhone/iPad, Android, Kindle, Nook, and Windows Phone smartphones and tablets, as well as on the web at Scribd.com, all for a monthly fee of $8.99 (or $3.99 with 12-month commitment). Scribd also offers a completely free one-month trial, which you can use to browse for music first. Use the search parameter “Broadway music” to sort through the different selections that you can save into your library. From there you can save the files to your computer or device, or even print it all out then. 2.  Ultimate Theatre Music Resource for Singers A student of mine came across this well-versed, purely educational-use-only Tumblr blog. Within this blog, links to PDF sources of sheet music, mostly Broadway sheet music, are provided for free. The links are highlighted and underlined within the blog comments itself, so take a look around and read some of the posts to understand how the links to the sheet music are provided. 3.  Musicnotes.com Musicnotes.com is an online marketplace that allows you to purchase and download computer-based sheet music, which you can either keep digital or print out. They offer many selections from Broadway, plus pop, holiday, and power ballads as well! Prices range from $4-$8 depending on the arrangement, which is quite reasonable if monthly subscriptions arent your thing. 4.  Sheet Music Plus Sheet Music Plus is another online marketplace that allows you to purchase both digital print and physical print sheet music. They stock both individual selections as well as multiple Broadway selections in songbook form. Since there are usually many songs within the same songbook, this can be a very cost-effective way to get several Broadway standards in your hands at a good price. You can usually find songbooks reserved for certain voice types (Baritone, Tenor, Alto, Soprano 2, or Soprano 1 voice types most commonly). Honorable Mentions: Excavating the Song: This website was set up by choral director Prof. Neal Richardson from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, for use with his own students. Even though he has now abandoned the online project, the website’s contentâ€"including some great tips from singers, songs from the 20s, and moreâ€" is still available for free. IMSLP: The Petrucci Library with the International Music Score Library Project is usually used when searching for classical music, as it’s the archive of music for free public domain music. Since I am a classically-trained singer, I use it a lot and often sing its praises. If you decide to expand your genre scope, start here before you buy any classical music. I hope this list helps you get started on finding Broadway sheet music for your lessons! Happy practicing! View all Takelessons.com Free Sheet Music Resources.  Milton J. teaches guitar, piano, singing, music recording, music theory, opera voice, songwriting, speaking voice and acting lessons in  Corona, CA. He specializes in classical, RB, soul, pop, rock, jazz and opera styles. Learn more about Milton here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Will Fisher

Tutoring vs. Executive Function Coaching A Review

Tutoring vs. Executive Function Coaching A Review Academic Performance Explained Podcast In this episode of our podcast, MyGuru founder Mark Skoskiewicz interviews Jackie Stachel from Beyond BookSmart, an executive function coaching company. At Beyond BookSmart, coaches work one on one with students to help them develop executive function skills â€" the self-management skills that help people achieve their goals. What are executive function skills? Executive function skills include planning, prioritizing, managing time, regulating emotions, and organizing materials and thoughts. These skills contribute significantly to academic success, but they usually are not taught in a specific class in school. A student who does not have these skills may struggle with schoolwork; many hard-working, intelligent students do not achieve their full potential because they lack self-management skills. However, anyone who learns and practices these skills can improve his or her academic performance. Self-management skills are the keys to success â€" not just in school, but in life in general. Is there a difference between a tutor and an executive function coach? Do you need both? In fact, there is a pretty big distinction between tutors and executive function coaches; many students work with both concurrently. Tutoring is great for helping students develop skills and areas of knowledge that are subject-specific, usually pertaining to a specific class or standardized test. Executive function coaching, on the other hand, helps students develop general skills to manage their work and themselves â€" skills they can apply to any class. For example, if a student has a research paper, an executive function coach might guide the student to plan it, prioritize it, break it down into small steps, and put it on his or her calendar. Then, when that student has a paper due for another class, he or she can apply the same framework to that paper regardless of the subject. How much can executive function coaching actually impact students? A key part of executive function coaching is helping students change how they perceive themselves. Initially, many students who are struggling academically think that this is because they are lazy or just do not care about school. However, many students who are perceived as “lazy” are simply demoralized by low self-confidence. They don’t believe their efforts will get them the results they want, so they simply stop trying. Over time, with gradual work and a consistent connection between coach and student, it is possible to help students gain confidence and see themselves as capable students. This process takes time â€" there is no quick fix â€" but students only need to invest a small amount of effort to start seeing results. Typically, coaches start by first helping students achieve small goals â€" things the students already know they are capable of doing. As students build a track record of small successes, they gain the confidence to tackle increasingly difficult goals, until finally they are doing things they didn’t know they could. In addition to coaching, are there any other ways to improve your executive function skills? In order to develop your executive function skills, you need to recognize the things that typically get you off track and then figure out how to avoid those. Distractions are a major obstacle for most students, and one of the biggest distractions in this day and age is the internet. One tool that can help you minimize distractions while working is a free app called Self-Control. With this app, you can identify websites that are time drains for you (such as Facebook or Reddit), and specify an amount of time to block yourself from visiting them. Once you have blocked them, there is no way to reverse it until the predetermined amount of time has passed. You can also improve your executive function skills by working to better manage your emotions. Emotions can seriously influence academic performance; first of all, students typically do not do as well if they are frustrated or have a negative attitude towards the work they are supposed to do. In addition, when people are upset and agitated, they are not able to efficiently access their higher-level thought processes. Therefore, when you are stressed, it is actually more difficult to think properly. This makes it very important for students who get test anxiety to have resources that can help them calm down before taking tests. One helpful tool iscalm.com, which features effective, free guided meditations. These are great for beginners, because they have verbal instructions and range anywhere from 2 to 20 minutes in length (so you can start off small). These meditation audios are available as mp3 files, or you can access them on your smartphone or iPad. Interested in learning more? For more information about Beyond BookSmart, visithttp://www.beyondbooksmart.com. There, you can find blog posts and other free content, including tips on regulating emotions, transitioning from middle school to high school, and writing an effective college application essay.

Learn the Difference Between Past Continuous and Past Simple

Learn the Difference Between Past Continuous and Past Simple Recently, I was teaching a class, and my student asked me to explain the difference between past simple and past continuous.  While I was explaining this to her, we  realized that the difference isnt always obvious.  As usual, the best way to learn is to practice with real-life examples.  So, today we will learn the grammar, then practice with an NPR story on my favorite kind of news-good news.First, take a look at this video explanation of these tenses.  Past perfect is also included, but today well focus specifically on continuous and simple.Past continuous: (was/were) + present participleInterrupted action in the past: I was teaching a class when  my student asked me a question.Specific time in the past: Im sorry I missed your call at 1:00am, I was sleeping.Two actions at the same time:  You were cooking dinner while I was coming home.Describe the mood/tone: When I came home, a lot of people were standing around talking.  Several of them were drinking, some were dancing, and many were shouting.      Within the first 6 seconds of this segment, youll hear an example of past continuous.  Listen only to the first 6 seconds and fill in the following blanks:An Act Of Kindness, From One Immigrant To AnotherJoe Du(sp?) ___ _____ helped into her gorgeous white wedding dress this week when a tooth on the zipper _____.Why was past continuous used?  Choose from the list  above.  Dont forget to write your answers in the comments section!Past simple: (verb)edCompleted action in the past: We rode our bikes home yesterday.Series of completed actions: We rode our bikes home, cooked dinner, and watched TV.Duration of completed past action: I lived in Santiago for one year.Past habits or hobbies: Where did you work in high school?Now, listen to the rest of the NPR segment.  Choose the correct tense, and for the sentences with **, write why the tense was used from the lists above.  For an extra challenge, try completing the exercise  before listening, then check yo ur answers afterwards!It (was being/was) Sunday in Guelph, Ontario, and no tailor shop (was being/was) open.Joe Du (didnt/wasnt doing) want to walk down the aisle to marry Earl Lee with pins in the back of her dress, but no one in the wedding party (was knowing/knew) how to make the repair.**An enterprising bridesmaid (was knocking/knocked) on the neighbors door to ask David Hobson if he might have a pair of pliers they (could/were canning) borrow.Mr. Hobson (was taking/took) in the situation-the bridesmaid, the lacy white dress and a  request for pliers and (said/was saying), Ive got better than tools-Ive got a master tailor.David Hobson (was having/had) a family of Syrian refugees from Aleppo living at his home for a few days.**He (was being/was) indeed a master tailor in Allepo for 28 years, and as soon as he (was seeing/saw) the dress Ibrahim Dudu (was getting/got) out his sewing kit and (set/was setting) to work.**He literally (sewed/was sewing) her wedding dress back onto her, Lindsay Coulter, the wedding photographer (was telling/told) CTV News.Everyone (was being/was) so grateful, they (were saying/said) thank you a million times.Many of the bridesmaids (were being/were) from China and (were bowing/bowed) to say thanks, (said/was saying) Lindsay Coulter, who (was posting/posted) photos and (wrote/was writing) on her facebook page, Every weekend I take photos of people on the happiest days of their lives, and today, one man who has seen some of the worst things our world has to offer (came/was coming) to the rescue.**I (was being/was) so excited and so happy, Ibrahim Halil Dudu (was saying/said) through  a translator, I like to help Canadian people from my heart.Earl Lee (called/was calling) the master tailors masterly repair an incredible act of kindness from a complete stranger who had only stepped foot in this country days ago.Immigrants and families of immigrants who (came/were coming) to Guelph from opposite ends of the world and (made/were making) new homes and look after each other.Excellent job!  If you have  comments or questions, write them below and well get back to you.  Apply your new knowledge by scheduling a one-on-one class with LOI today!

Pine Street School

Pine Street School Pine Street School Pine Street School: An inspiring new downtown space. NYCs culture, arts, and architecture are our backyard. Pine Street School is an IB PYP school with both Montessori and International Baccalaureate programs. At the Pine Street School, our mission is to nurture people who can live and work successfully in the 21st century and be responsible and active local and global citizens. We offer a technology-forward curriculum that is inherently STEAM-based. From math, science and language, to music, arts and athletics we use a combination of innovation and rigor to keep students challenged and engaged. Located in Manhattans international downtown community, we have over 20 countries and more than 15 languages represented in our school. As an IB World School, we are constantly introducing new language offerings to nurture the voices of our student body and reflect the truly international flavor of our community. We look forward to meeting you and sharing more about our experience here in one of New Yorks most dynamic and exciting new schools.

This Young Artist Gained Her Confidence With Kumon

This Young Artist Gained Her Confidence With Kumon This Young Artist Gained Her Confidence With Kumon Cara, 12-years-old, Math Level J, Reading Level II Art has a way of evoking emotion and inspiring creativity and imagination in everyone. Whether you are viewing Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhone or even Andy Warhol’s Campbell Soup, it tells a story and brings an artist’s skills and passion to life. All mediums of art can often be criticized, and artists must maintain a sense of confidence and resilience to keep creating despite what the critics may say. The late French expressionism painter and sculptor Henri Émile Benoît Matisse once said, “Creativity takes courage.” 12-year-old Cara displays that same courage and confidence as a young artist. With a soaring imagination and natural gift of creativity, she has poured that into her painting and portrait drawings. Cara credits Kumon for boosting her confidence and giving her the will to never give up â€" which has helped her grow not only as an artist but as a student as well. “The most beneficial thing I’ve learned from Kumon is that putting the work in each day even when you want to give up, will help you reach your goals,” said Cara. “All of my hard work, whether it’s in the classroom or outside, will bring me the success I am striving for. I know that if I remain dedicated to practicing every day with painting or even my math work, I will become the successful individual I want to be.” Cara’s journey with Kumon began when she was just 6-years-old, and since then she has made remarkable strides in her academics. She has become a strong reader that has developed a solid foundation in comprehension and grammar skills. In the Kumon Reading Program, Cara has analyzed high school-level literature such as Ray Bradbury’s notable dystopian novel, Fahrenheit 451. She is even studying above grade level as she is working on algebraic concepts like factor theorem and quadratic equations in the Kumon Math Program. Cara has displayed a unique ability to express her creativity in art and to have the courage to share it with others. Her paintings have been selected and published in Celebrating Art, a publication dedicated to increase art appreciation and inspiring young artists around the country. Cara’s painting titled Owl was published in the summer 2017 edition, and was selected for a high merit award â€" noting excellence in her work. Cara is not only creative when it comes to art, she is also a synchronized swimmer, pianist, and dancer. Synchronized swimming, also known as artistic swimming, takes elements of swimming, dance, and gymnastics into a routine in the water. She has competed with her team on the provincial level. As a budding musician, Cara has been disciplined in her practice, currently studying under the grade 5 piano curriculum through the Royal Conservatory of Music. The Royal Conservatory of Music sets a national standard for young musicians, putting them on the path for musical excellence. The curriculums for each level include a range of advancing repertoire, techniques, musicianship, and music literacy â€" elements considered to lay down a successful foundation in musicians. Cara has her sights set on working for Google as a computer programmer. She credits Kumon for overcoming her fear of math, and now feels more confident that she can work in that field and learn coding. Cara’s hard work and discipline didn’t go unnoticed, as she was one of 55 students selected to attend the 2018 Kumon Student Conference in Calgary, Canada. We had the opportunity to speak to Cara about her Kumon journey. How has Kumon helped you inside of the classroom? Kumon has helped me in so many ways academically, but it really boosted my confidence. I now know so much more in math, which has really made a positive impact on my grades. In reading, I have stronger comprehension skills, which has helped me with reading more advanced books in school. Cara shakes hands with Kumon North America President Mino Tanabe What do you enjoy most about Kumon? I love learning new things and expanding my knowledge. If you could sum up your Kumon experience in one word, what would it be? Interesting. What did it mean to you attending the Student Conference? Attending the Student Conference gave me a sense of pride, and I felt that my hard work had paid off in so many ways. I really enjoyed meeting other Kumon Students that reached the same goals as me. This experience has encouraged me to want to continue and complete both the programs, and then help other Kumon Students succeed as well. I want to continue to be successful. What advice do you have for other Kumon Students? It won’t always be easy â€" but keep going and work hard. You will see how much you have improved, and you will continue to become better, and soon people around you will even recognize it. You will be able to reach your dreams! Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: This Reading Program Completer Gained Confidence from Kumon Meet Arianne, A Reading Program Completer Who Gained Confidence in her English Abilities through Kumon Discover How This Young Student Has Gained Independence in Math Focus And Confidence Help This Young Musician Achieve His Goals This Young Artist Gained Her Confidence With Kumon This Young Artist Gained Her Confidence With Kumon Cara, 12-years-old, Math Level J, Reading Level II Art has a way of evoking emotion and inspiring creativity and imagination in everyone. Whether you are viewing Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhone or even Andy Warhol’s Campbell Soup, it tells a story and brings an artist’s skills and passion to life. All mediums of art can often be criticized, and artists must maintain a sense of confidence and resilience to keep creating despite what the critics may say. The late French expressionism painter and sculptor Henri Émile Benoît Matisse once said, “Creativity takes courage.” 12-year-old Cara displays that same courage and confidence as a young artist. With a soaring imagination and natural gift of creativity, she has poured that into her painting and portrait drawings. Cara credits Kumon for boosting her confidence and giving her the will to never give up â€" which has helped her grow not only as an artist but as a student as well. “The most beneficial thing I’ve learned from Kumon is that putting the work in each day even when you want to give up, will help you reach your goals,” said Cara. “All of my hard work, whether it’s in the classroom or outside, will bring me the success I am striving for. I know that if I remain dedicated to practicing every day with painting or even my math work, I will become the successful individual I want to be.” Cara’s journey with Kumon began when she was just 6-years-old, and since then she has made remarkable strides in her academics. She has become a strong reader that has developed a solid foundation in comprehension and grammar skills. In the Kumon Reading Program, Cara has analyzed high school-level literature such as Ray Bradbury’s notable dystopian novel, Fahrenheit 451. She is even studying above grade level as she is working on algebraic concepts like factor theorem and quadratic equations in the Kumon Math Program. Cara has displayed a unique ability to express her creativity in art and to have the courage to share it with others. Her paintings have been selected and published in Celebrating Art, a publication dedicated to increase art appreciation and inspiring young artists around the country. Cara’s painting titled Owl was published in the summer 2017 edition, and was selected for a high merit award â€" noting excellence in her work. Cara is not only creative when it comes to art, she is also a synchronized swimmer, pianist, and dancer. Synchronized swimming, also known as artistic swimming, takes elements of swimming, dance, and gymnastics into a routine in the water. She has competed with her team on the provincial level. As a budding musician, Cara has been disciplined in her practice, currently studying under the grade 5 piano curriculum through the Royal Conservatory of Music. The Royal Conservatory of Music sets a national standard for young musicians, putting them on the path for musical excellence. The curriculums for each level include a range of advancing repertoire, techniques, musicianship, and music literacy â€" elements considered to lay down a successful foundation in musicians. Cara has her sights set on working for Google as a computer programmer. She credits Kumon for overcoming her fear of math, and now feels more confident that she can work in that field and learn coding. Cara’s hard work and discipline didn’t go unnoticed, as she was one of 55 students selected to attend the 2018 Kumon Student Conference in Calgary, Canada. We had the opportunity to speak to Cara about her Kumon journey. How has Kumon helped you inside of the classroom? Kumon has helped me in so many ways academically, but it really boosted my confidence. I now know so much more in math, which has really made a positive impact on my grades. In reading, I have stronger comprehension skills, which has helped me with reading more advanced books in school. Cara shakes hands with Kumon North America President Mino Tanabe What do you enjoy most about Kumon? I love learning new things and expanding my knowledge. If you could sum up your Kumon experience in one word, what would it be? Interesting. What did it mean to you attending the Student Conference? Attending the Student Conference gave me a sense of pride, and I felt that my hard work had paid off in so many ways. I really enjoyed meeting other Kumon Students that reached the same goals as me. This experience has encouraged me to want to continue and complete both the programs, and then help other Kumon Students succeed as well. I want to continue to be successful. What advice do you have for other Kumon Students? It won’t always be easy â€" but keep going and work hard. You will see how much you have improved, and you will continue to become better, and soon people around you will even recognize it. You will be able to reach your dreams! Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: This Reading Program Completer Gained Confidence from Kumon Meet Arianne, A Reading Program Completer Who Gained Confidence in her English Abilities through Kumon Discover How This Young Student Has Gained Independence in Math Focus And Confidence Help This Young Musician Achieve His Goals

Using Social Media in Education - ALOHA Mind Math

Using Social Media in Education Teachers, parents and students using social media for communication can be a slippery slope, this article says. This is definitely a concern as the world of social media has encouraged a “comment first, think later” attitude among youngsters the world over. Even where adults are concerned, this might lead to inadvertently hurting someone’s feelings, without realizing the privacy of certain discussions. Though the negative impacts can be many, there are also other positive ways in which social media can be integrated into education: Easy access to information: Students can interact with their peers in a low-pressure environment, and easily discuss and access information regarding class work and projects. Building a brand: Where schools and especially institutes of higher education are concerned, social media marketing can be a great tool to publicizing the institution and improving the brand image. Using Social Media in EducationImage Courtesy : www.flickr.com/photos/codemastersnake/5169004822 Publishing projects and research: Once an institution has built up a brand, and is known to maintain a social media page, it can also use this medium to publish important projects and research papers done by the students. This would encourage the students as well to perform to the best of their abilities, to enable their work to reach a bigger audience. It can also be a great way for corporates to reach out to the student world. Alumni network: As most outgoing students of the school would be interested in staying in touch with the alma mater, alumni network groups on social media platforms are a very common trend. Through this, the educational institution can reach out to the alumni, as well as enable the alumni to stay in touch and organize get-togethers and events. Social media can be a very powerful tool if used in an appropriate manner, and I am sure we can use it to our advantage with just a few caveats. At Aloha, we try to harness the advantages of social media, by broadcastin g information about our ongoing events, and testimonials by parents. Our Math and English classes can be very useful for young children to gain more confidence in tackling these subjects at school. Do check out our website for more details: http://www.aloha-usa.com