Synthesis Problems - Organic Chemistry

Synthesis Problems - Organic ChemistryMolecular Chemistry is often called Synthesis Problems and the syllabus consists of four topics of Organic Chemistry, Molecular Chemistry, Solid State Chemistry and Computational Methods. The main problem in Molecular Chemistry is to make a solid in a liquid environment and the main problem in Solid State Chemistry is to calculate the exact mass of the isolated molecules. There are also two additional topics which take up a section of Organic Chemistry, namely Organometallics and Relativistic Photonics.Tests in this course usually consist of four to six multiple choice questions. It can be concluded that this is a more rigorous assessment than normal. It is a mandatory subject for admission to a good university, as it prepares the student for a career in science or medicine. Tests will normally consist of several subjects but the first three are the only ones that matter.As it is the case with all other high school subjects, the subjects are sepa rated into subjects for the sophomore and junior level. However, during a freshman year, one has to study one of the two disciplines if he wants to get into a competitive college. The courses are separated into their parts so that students can take only the subjects that interest them. Once the senior year has been completed, the student is free to choose among the other subjects.This section of Organic Chemistry is for students who want to pursue the advanced studies in synthetic biology. The two types of courses for synthetic biology are Theoretical and Laboratory Biology. Those who go for Theoretical Biology are required to have passed the Logic and Critical Reasoning in Biology class in high school. Those who opt for Laboratory Biology are also required to have passed the Biological Sciences II.The student is required to study one of two branches of Organic Chemistry: molecular or organic and the properties of nature. The difference between Molecular and Organic Chemistry is tha t in Molecular Chemistry one is trying to understand the interactions between different natural elements and how they change the chemical structure of the atoms. Organic Chemistry is more on theoretical aspects of chemical reactions.A very common mistake made by students in Organic Chemistry is mixing two branches of the subject. In fact, the way to differentiate them is by their respective starting point.The two branches of synthetic biology are applied and computational. Students of Applied Organic Chemistry should have got a passing grade in Biology II, while those in computational Organic Chemistry should have done a high enough grade in Biology II. Those who fail both these branches of the subject are required to sit for the IB level exams.

Holiday traditions from around the world

Holiday traditions from around the world It’s an exciting time of the year in countries all over the world. Here are some unique seasonal traditions teachers in Japan, Scandinavia, and, Kazakhstan will get to enjoy over the holiday season. The Japanese New Year Kadomatsu Teaching in Japan allows the opportunity to witness the Japanese New Year celebrations. The Japanese are always enthusiastic to welcome a new year. Amidst the celebration and decor is an interesting and unique decoration called the kadomatsu. It appears from after Christmas Day through the first week of July. The kadomatsu is always presented in a pair at the entryway to a building or space; one is placed on either side of the entrance. They’re made from pine and bamboo and are placed to welcome the spirits of the harvest. The Scandinavian Yuletide Log You’re likely familiar with the presence of the yuletide log (in person, on TV, and as a nickname for a popular seasonal dessert) as well as the symbol of the fireplace during the holiday season. But what you might not know is that the this tradition originated from the Scandinavian countries of northern Europe. The tradition of ensuring a fire was lit began as a way to maintain light during the darkest days of the year - in one of the darkest places in the world. Originally, Scandinavians burned whole trees! Now, a holiday log in the fireplace is common in many countries around the world. The Kazakh Snow Father Like the Japanese, the people of Kazakhstan thoroughly enjoy celebrating the beginning of a new year. Celebrations begin near the beginning of December and build as the month approaches the 1st of January. Instead of celebrating Christmas, emphasis is all on New Year’s Eve and New Year's Day, but there are some familiarities to western society’s Christmas: there’s a New Year’s Tree as well as a Snow Father (who resembles Santa Claus) and a Snow Maiden who deliver New Year’s presents to children. Even better, Kazakhstan is almost always a snowy winter wonderland during the holiday season!

Teacher engagement and the pursuit of happiness (Part 4)

Teacher engagement and the pursuit of happiness (Part 4) Ash Pugh, Director of Operations at Teach Away In the final installment of our four-part series, we look at the third part of the recruitment, onboarding and retention cycle: retention. Paving the road to retention According to Dr. Jurewicz’s research, 63% of teachers surveyed intended to stay in their current roles beyond two years. Conversely, only 43% of teachers intended to stay after year three. This highlights the challenge that international schools face on a regular basis when it comes to sustaining staff levels. Even when teachers are relatively happy, the lure of travel (among many other potential factors) can draw them away. So, what can you do to entice teachers to stick around longer and maintain the strong foundation of faculty that you’ve worked so hard to build at your school? To help answer that question, we asked our candidates what they value most in their jobs: Top factors for on-the-job happiness Source: Teach Away, International Education Recruitment Report 2017-2018. Download the complete report at www.teachaway.com/report. 1. Make opportunities for growth at your school. By training teachers and investing in their career development, you can make them feel valued by your school. Beyond training, it’s vital to ensure your new hires know that there’s room to grow professionally through opportunities to lead within their department or subject area. It also stands to reason that when your teachers feel they’re able to do their jobs more effectively, they become more confident and secure in their roles and are less likely to look elsewhere. 2. Involve teachers in the hiring process You depend on your teachers for input on other vital school matters. So why not involve them in the hiring of new employees? Think of it - they’re going to be working alongside any new hires and will be just as invested in finding the right teachers as you are. Their familiarity with your school culture and values also gives them unmatched insight into the candidates who could be a great fit for your school community. And now that we understand why recruitment needs to be an ongoing process, this can also be a great way to relieve yourself of some of the demands of recruitment. More than that, though - you’re keeping your current teachers engaged and allowing them to develop a new skill set, to grow professionally by encouraging them to stay invested in your school’s future success. In short, you're making them want to stay around. Professional growth for your teachers leads to retention for your school. 3. Let them be responsible for new teacher onboarding Nobody knows the challenges of relocating abroad better than those who have already done it. Empower your existing staff to take the lead on passing along their experiences and preparing incoming staff for their new environment. Again, you’ll see dual benefits as your new hires are supported with a robust onboarding process and existing teachers are able to take on leadership roles. So there you have it - by embracing these actionable teacher recruitment, onboarding and retention strategies, your school will be well on its way to attracting and retaining the best international teachers, even in an increasingly competitive hiring landscape This article originally appeared in the Spring 2018 edition of InterED, the bi-annual newsletter of the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE).

Looking for talented young musicians for SoundAdviceUK

Looking for talented young musicians for SoundAdviceUK SoundAdviceUK (www.soundadviceuk.com) are looking for talented young musicians (whether that be a band, or a solo artist, a singer or a pianist) who would like the chance to perform in an intimate London venue with a great atmosphere. We're a team of volunteers who put together a monthly live music/community event called Acoustic Sundays within the Hackney area. Acoustic Sundays offer free afternoons of live music from some of the most exciting, up and coming bands and artists based in the UK, all washed down with food and drink that will tickle your taste buds without emptying your wallet. Events occur on the first Sunday of every month at St Peter's Crypt, De Beauvoir (N1 4DA) and offers free entry all day. Our next event will be on Sunday 6th April.We have around 5 x 30 minute slots to fill per event. The first slot usually goes to music schools and community groups, and the second to a talented young performer, as we recognise how valuable the performance experience is for aspiri ng musicians. We also have an 'open-mic' between each booked performance, offering additional performance opportunities for both young and old. In return for performing, our team of media volunteers provide each booked musician with a promotional video including footage of their performance as well as an interview (see examples here http://www.youtube.com/user/SoundAdviceUK/videos). Each artist/band get's a slot of around 30 minutes. All they need to bring is themselves and their instruments; we provide a fully professional sound system and engineer.If you're interested in performing at our events, or know people who may be, please contact us by email admin@soundadviceuk.com or calling the office on 020 7254 1668. For more information, visit http://soundadviceuk.com/acoustic-sundays Looking forward to seeing you at the next Acoustic Sunday on April 6th 2014!

Real Chemistry - How Childrens Games Can Teach Chemistry

Real Chemistry - How Children's Games Can Teach ChemistryReal Chemistry is a new chemistry game that many people have been waiting for, especially kids. The first time I saw this game I thought it was just a throwaway game at an online store but then I saw some other games with the same concept.The easy way to see the obvious impact that this game has on children is simply by watching the reviews of other children's games. Most of the reviews are positive and fun. These are not reviews of Real Chemistry however, they are more about these games that claim they can teach kids how to make their own fake compounds and how to use them to learn about chemical reactions.This game teaches kids the fundamental principles of chemistry. You begin the game by choosing from different colors. These colors signify a reaction between two or more compounds. The colors are blue, green, yellow, red, white, black, brown, and orange.Orange is a compound of oxygen and hydrogen. This is the basic molecule that makes up everything from water to chocolate. Oxygen and hydrogen are usually two compounds that cannot mix together but this can be changed by adding something else.Your goal is to mix your compounds into one of the seven different colors and you will also need to mix two other colors together to make a colored mixture. The reaction that will take place is based on the number of molecules that you have created in your mix. For example, if you want to make a brown colored mixture, you should try to mix more than the amount of orange molecules you started with.Once the game is over you will notice that the changes in color will be apparent on the yellow compound, orange and red. But don't worry too much, you can always go back and re-do your mix if you think you made a mistake and change it to something else.The game also gives the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind reaction that can only be found in the game. It's fun to see what you can come up with when the color combinatio ns are chosen carefully. It's also a good way to introduce your child to chemistry without making a chemical bomb out of the most common elements.

Tutoring Rate in Singapore

Tutoring Rate in SingaporeYou may wonder whether there is a tutoring rate in Singapore. Many students are under the impression that, because they live in an English speaking country, tutors are few and far between. However, Singapore is home to several government-run and private tutoring centers, which offer both local and international English lessons.Since the number of students who are learning English has increased, the number of teachers has also expanded. All the government-run tutoring centers require that their tutors are certified teachers. A licensed tutor is an essential component of the Singapore school system. Any student wishing to study the English language in Singapore must have a tutor.As long as they have sufficient knowledge in the English language, both private and government tutors are able to cater to the needs of students. The government provides funds for private and public tutoring centers. Private tutors are typically taught by high-level language experts, w hereas, the government does not provide funding for private English teachers.International English teachers are normally hired by private English tutors in Singapore, but those in the government's sector usually offer less expensive tuition fees. Students who want to earn more can choose to enroll in a school that has a government contract, in which case, the fees will be subsidized.It is possible to get private tutors from Australia, China, India, New Zealand, Singapore, and USA. Individuals who want to know about all the options available to them may visit the websites of those tutoring centers. If you are interested in learning English, ask the parents or guardians about the fees that they would like to pay.There are many different schools for overseas students, which are very popular because of the guarantee that the educational institutions are committed to the standards set by the Ministryof Education. Parents must understand that their children are free to choose whichever in stitution that they feel comfortable with. They can contact the school directly and inquire about the fee structure, and if the students are required to pay extra if they have already paid for the college or university education.In case you have more than five international students at a time, you must prepare a budget. You should keep in mind the various expenses that you will incur when the students study in your Singapore house. This is because tuition fees, medical expenses, food, etc, will add up.

Online Square Root of 9 Tutors

Online Square Root of 9 Tutors Square root of a number is represented by a square root radical sign . The square root of a number can be calculated by simplifying the radical by writing the numbers prime factors. In order to find the square root of 9, we split 9 into its prime factors which is 3 * 3. Hence 9 = (3 * 3) = 3. 9 is called as the perfect square since its square root gives a perfect number instead of a radical or decimal number. Example 1: What is the value of the expression, 16 + 9? Here each square root radical should be simplified further. 16= (2 * 2 * 2 * 2). Now pull out the number which is repeating twice inside the radical. This gives: 16= 2 * 2 = 4 And 9 = 3. So, 16 + 9 = 4 + 3 = 7. Hence the simplified form of the expression 16 + 9 is = 7. Example 2: What is the value of the expression, 25 - 9? Here each square root radical should be simplified further. 25= (5 * 5). Now pull out the number which is repeating twice inside the radical. This gives: 25 = 5 And 9 = 3. So, 25 + 9 = 5 - 3 = 2. Hence the simplified form of the expression 25 - 9 is = 2.

Obtaining Services associated with an Online Math concepts tutor for the Kids Education and learning

Obtaining Services associated with an Online Math concepts tutor for the Kids Education and learning 0SHARESShare Mathematics is a subject that brings lot of depression to the students if it is not digested in right way. The mind boggling equation, formulas and theorem are beyond normal understanding. Most of the time kids keep on struggling with their brain to understand Math problem ending up to frustration with incorrect answers. Typically, kids take Math as finding answers to the problems. Their ultimate goal is to prepare for Math test by solving number of problems randomly without any step by step logical thinking. Online Math tutoring is way out for kids who wish to learn Math concepts as true challenge. Tutor website provide number of tutoring help and assistance where students can obtain the one that is required for them to accelerate the grasping of the subject and enhance their academic growth. Home School â€" It is like learning Math step by step at your home with regularly tutoring from your textbooks. It follows similar patterns of tutoring as taken in the school hours. Before/After School â€" This service target extra tutoring to boost up learning and fill up gaps that are not addresses in conventional school classroom. Homework Help â€" Homework help is very essential for kids who are struggling with Math. Such students are unable to complete day-to-day homework create lot of backlog for them. Online Maths tutors are fantastic help for homework as they are available round the clock to assist kids to complete their work on time. Summer vacation tutoring- This program aims preventing loss of learning during the summer vacations. The kids remain away from the school during summer vacation eventually fail to remember learnt lessons. This program make kids ready for the school and make them focused as school reopens. Math for Gifted and Talented Kids â€" Gifted and talented child may require extra jump to perform best in their school academics. This program is specially meant for Math gifted kids. Online tutoring websites offer fun based learning with the use of variety of tools and techniques. They make students learn Math through real-world scenario, Math games, quizzes and puzzles, 3D images, animations and videos. Further, explore the services that you feel is the best for your kids! [starbox id=admin]

A Student Review of Cornell University

A Student Review of Cornell University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Michael is a New York City tutor specializing in SAT prep tutoring, ACT prep tutoring, SSAT prep tutoring, Algebra tutoring, and more. He graduated from Cornell University in 2013 with a Bachelors degree in Human Development. See what he had to say about his school: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Michael:All freshmen and transfer students are given a free bus pass for their first year at Cornell, which really comes in handy! I bought a bus pass throughout my whole time at Cornell since the campus is quite big. Most students do not bring cars to campus, but it can be advantageous to do so if you work off campus or go home frequently. The campus and surrounding town (Ithaca, NY) is pretty safe; Ithaca is always mentioned as one of the top college towns in the United States, so Id say that most people believe it is safe! VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Michael:I have always found professors and TAs to be very accessible outside of the classroom as long as you put forth the effort to connect with them. All professors and most TAs have office hours that exist to be taken advantage of if you have any questions about the course material. Its really up to the student to be proactive and go to office hours if they need help, or if they just really want to do their absolute best in coursework. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Michael:All freshmen students are placed in housing on North Campus, which allows first-year students to really connect with members of their class. West Campus is housing for upper-level students, and it probably has the nicest dorm facilities at Cornell. Also, the food at Cornell is really good! Its consistently rated as one of the top college dining programs in the country due to its wide variety of available, high-quality food. I miss the food being at home now! VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Michael:I believe that Cornell is best known for its Engineering, Pre-medical, and Hotel Administration programs, but it has strong areas of study across its numerous colleges. I majored in Human Development and minored in Educational Studies. I loved the large majority of courses I took at Cornell and believe that many courses are set up to be thought-provoking and informative to students. I do believe that Cornell could place a greater emphasis on its recently dissolved Education Department, but I am pleased with Cornells academic support overall. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Michael:Cornell helps freshmen to connect with each other by placing them all in close proximity to each other on North Campus, thus facilitating relationships through joint dorms, dining halls, and community centers. But, you have to be proactive in meeting people at Cornell (as at any other school). Greek life is relatively popular at Cornell, but it is not the only source of campus social life, especially for upperclassmen that live in Collegetown. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Michael:On-campus recruiting is extremely popular at Cornell, especially for engineering and other technical positions. Big companies like Goldman Sachs, Teach for America, IBM, and Google consistently have representatives coming to recruit Cornell students to work for them after graduation. The student services vary in their helpfulness, but the University Career Center in Barnes Hall is known to be one of the better sources. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Michael:There are at least 15 different libraries at Cornell that vary in size and specialty (e.g. Law School Library, ILR Library), so there is always an available place to study on campus! All of the West Campus dorms also have their own study lounges that are usually available. Not that many people study in the student union (RPCC), but I believe there is some study space in the building. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Michael:Ithaca is a suburban town that is often referred to be as being crunchy because of its highly liberal population and its inclination toward organic food and other progressive reforms. There is an eclectic mix of restaurants in Collegetown and Downtown Ithaca, in addition to some bars. Most Cornell students stay near campus or Collegetown when eating and going out at night, but there are things to do in Downtown Ithaca if you want to drive or take the bus. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Michael:I believe there are about 10,000 undergrads at Cornell, which I think is a good number because it is not too big and not too small. Class sizes greatly varied depending on the course subject and what grade the class was geared toward. My Introductory Psychology course had around 800 students! But, most of my upper-level courses in my major had between 15 and 40 students. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Michael: I remember in my Biopsychology class when the professor had all 150 or so students stand up and form a chain holding hands around the auditorium to represent how an electric impulse travels along a neuron. I will never forget how a neuron works thanks to that demonstration! Check out Michaels tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.