Passing PSL Chemistry

Passing PSL ChemistryPSL Chemistry (Polymer Chemistry) is a competitive course, which is generally taken at the undergraduate level. The course covers all the theoretical, laboratory and programming of polymers. It includes other modules as well, but the core of the course concentrates on polymers.It is not easy to pass the course. The difficulty lies in the understanding of polymer interactions. In particular, the student has to understand how a polymer interacts with other molecules. It is not necessary that a student will understand all these aspects by the end of the course.There are various ways to successfully pass the course in PSL Chemistry. One such way is to take up a pre-accreditation course.If you have passed the core PSL Chemistry course and have selected a subject for Pre-accreditation, you can apply for a pre-accreditation course. A pre-accreditation course involves a written examination of certain topics under the supervision of an experienced supervisor. Such a cours e has been in existence for quite some time and has had successful results.The most common module for Pre-accreditation is Polymer Engineering. This module gives knowledge of the field and helps in understanding how polymer solutions are produced. A key concept that is essential in this module is viscosity. It is very difficult to produce polymer solutions, where a certain viscosity is required.Another important module for Pre-accreditation is Polymer Biochemistry. This module focuses on understanding the characteristics of the polymers and the factors affecting their properties. For example, the modules discusses the fundamental properties of polymer crystals and the effect of heat on their crystallization.Other modules for Pre-accreditation for PSLChemistry include Polymer Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, and Polymer Models. A combination of Pre-accreditation and Core College Courses is helpful in ensuring that students get all the needed modules for their subject.

11+ Tutor Training Day

11+ Tutor Training Day Daniel, a published writer, and experienced English tutor describes his experience of Tutorfair's 11+ Training Day for professional tutors. Around 30 tutors gathered in Marylebone for an in-depth training  day on the 11+ Maths and English exams. It was Tutorfair’s second such event on this topic, and already a bigger venue was required. Fast-paced and engaging from start to finish, the day was a hands-on masterclass in tutoring at its finest, not surprising given the calibre of the teachers and the eagerness of the tutors in the room, most already practising and here to hone their skills. The 11+ tutoring market in London continues to grow as parents take advantage of the extra skills a stint of one-on-one teaching gives to their children. This proved a highly instructive and useful course, packed with tips, techniques and sound advice, and delivered â€" it’s got to be said â€" by some of the nicest,  brightest people in the business. The collective wisdom of the Tutorfair team makes for a powerful ally to help youngsters get into the schools of their choice in what is an ever more competitive entrance system. Unflaggingly bright and positive, the staff tutors share as much about the right attitude it takes as about the topics themselves. And this gets to the heart of effective tutoring: It’s better to impart knowledge in a way that lights up the will to learn in the student, that opens up that special place where confidence can grow and develops an openness to learning. It felt, too, like Tutorfair really knew how to make the day as effective as possible. Everyone in the room was encouraged to join in and to get the most out of it. Often, the separate tables, made up of between 4 to 6 of us, were given tasks to work out together, and then to present to the rest of the room. I can’t think of a quicker or better way to learn. We covered both the Maths and English parts  of the exam, as well as verbal and non-verbal reasoning and interview techniques. Respect to the 11 year olds who take it. It’s no breeze! All in all, a brilliant and effective  one-day course, full of takeaway tools and  wisdom. Thank you, Tutorfair team.? Sign up and get published as a Tutorfair tutor and you will receive more information about our tutor training events!

Life, Liberty and Property Day

Life, Liberty and Property Day Today, December 10th is Human Rights day. While the concept of human rights are beacon in human thought, amendments to this concept are necessary. How so? Any human right that is an expense of another constitute an aggression. For example, article 25 of the human rights declaration grants Adequate Living Standard. In other words, if my living standards are inadequate it is impossible to precisely define adequate living standards â€" you will have to be taxed. This will lower your living standard and raises mine â€" given that during the wealth distribution there is no leakage of funds. Do you think this is fair? Of course not, me forcing you â€" usually by means of a powerful state â€" to pay for my rent, my food and my Internet is an aggregation against your life, liberty and property. Thomas Jefferson writing his famous sentence pursuit of life, liberty and property. In fact, philisophers such as Murry Rothbard, Ayan Rand, Albert Jay Nock developed the Nonaggression principle. Here is Murray Rothbards version: No one may threaten or commit violence (aggress) against another mans person or property. Violence may be employed only against the man who commits such violence; that is, only defensively against the aggressive violence of another… The non-aggration principle is a modern-day version of the bibles olden rule: one should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself. The Human Rights Declaration includes the right to Social Security, Education, Cultural Life, Public Hearing, Rest, and even Leisure. These rights can only be grated at the expense of other human beings. Thus, they shouldnt be in the Declaration at all. This is, however, not to say humans shouldnt engage in education, culture, rest and leisure. By all means we should! But the way to get education is by spending our own property (money) on books, lessons and tutoring. And when the state gets out of the way of education, the teachers, tutors and text book writers will cater to the needs of the students and parents hereby creating a much more diverse, interesting, personalized and smarter education system. And TutorZ is a part of this industry serving you as our education client. We at TutorZ think of December 10th as the Life, Liberty and Property day and recommend the readings of Ludwig von Mises on this day: https://mises.org/library/liberty-and-property

Arizona Legislature Passes Discriminatory Religious Freedom Bill

Arizona Legislature Passes Discriminatory Religious Freedom Bill Opponents of SB 1062 protest the bill at a rally at the state Capitol. Photo courtesy of the Associated Press. The Arizona legislature passed a controversial bill that could be a huge step backward for gay rights on Feb. 20. SB 1062, or the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, amends existing provisions “to protect businesses, corporations, and people from lawsuits after denying services based on a sincere religious belief,” according to an ABC15 Arizona article  by Josh Frigerio. The bills fact sheet  states that the bill allows a person to claim free exercise as a defense in legal proceedings, and defines a person as “any individual, association, partnership, corporation, church, estate, trust, foundation or other legal entity.” The bill also outlines requirements that must be met in order for a religious defense to be used in court: a person’s action or refusal to act must be motivated by a religious belief, that religious belief must be “sincerely held,” and the free exercise of the person’s religious belief must be “substantially burdened.” On the surface, this doesn’t sound too bad. This country was founded on freedom of religion. It is protected by the first amendment of the constitution and is essentially part of America’s (figurative) DNA. Do I want to live in a country where people can be forced to act against their religion? As it turns out, maybe I do. It’s no secret that Christianity condemns homosexuality and that many people sincerely believe that gays are sinful people. And they are entitled to those beliefs. But this law would allow those people, businesses, and employers to discriminate against gays with legal protection, essentially sanctioning discrimination. People shouldn’t be treated differently based on their sexual orientation. Period. Being gay is not a choice, it’s something people are born as just like race or ethnicity or gender. Some people may dispute this fact but there is a little thing called science backing me up on this one. So if it is wrong to discriminate against someone based on the color of his skin, why is this any different? It is possible that racial discrimination could be motivated by a person’s sincerely held religious beliefs, no lawmaker in a thousand years would ever consider a bill that brought back segregation. Supporters of the bill  cite that an individual doesn’t forfeit his right to religious freedom just because he goes to work, and that Christian business owners are “simply trying to operate their businesses according to their consciences.” But while having a job shouldn’t threaten your constitutional right to religious freedom, no constitutional right is absolute, and when one person’s religion threatens another person’s rights, there’s a problem. As for acting according to your conscience, I don’t see how anyone with a conscience could advocate for what this bill suggests. What I find most frightening about this bill is the possibility for broad application. The case most often referenced when discussing this bill is Elaine Photography v. Willock, in which a New Mexico photographer refused to work at a same-sex wedding, citing that it violated her religious beliefs. The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled against the photographer  on grounds that she had violated the state’s Human Rights Act. The case is currently pending petition in the U.S. Supreme Court. I have to admit that I see the photographer’s point here (before people start attacking me on social media and forming an angry mob let me refer you to one of my previous articles). If she truly believes the right to marry is reserved exclusively for one man and one woman, going to a same-sex wedding, documenting the event and essentially celebrating their marriage would obviously make her uncomfortable. I don’t agree with her, but it is a logical argument. However, the idea that because of this one, very complicated example, we should allow anyone who has ever been to church to refuse any type of service to gays is ridiculous. The photographer’s case clearly satisfies the three requirements of the bill: her refusal to photograph the wedding was motivated by religious belief, her religious belief was sincerely held, and celebrating a same-sex wedding would substantially burden her free exercise. But who determines whether or not a religious belief is sincerely held, and who is to say what substantially burdens free exercise? A real estate agent could argue that by selling a gay couple a house they condone their living together. A restaurant owner could argue that by serving a gay couple on a date they condone their lifestyle in general. And every judge can just decide for himself whether or not he buys it. Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer will have to decide whether or not she buys the bill as it stands; Brewer must either sign the bill into law or veto it, and her decision either way could have huge implications. Brewer has vetoed legislation almost identical to SB 1062, according to CNN, so this entire article might be moot anyway. Still, this issue of religion vs. gay rights isn’t going away anytime soon.   I recently read that Kansas and Idaho are proposing similar laws. But whatever your religion, treating another person like they are worth less than you are for any reason is just wrong. The Bible may say that homosexuality is a sin, one punishable by death, but it also teaches us to hate the sin but love the sinner, and love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Maybe if we stopped obsessing over the first lesson and tried to live out the second a lot of our problems would be solved. Cheesy, I know, but very true.

Giving the Gift of Time this Holiday Season - by TutorNerds

Giving the Gift of Time this Holiday Season - by TutorNerds This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Time Many people feel sentimental during the holiday season and think about what they can give back to their community. This is a wonderful time of year to remember, and be thankful for, what we have and also remember that some people are less fortunate and do not have the same opportunities. Many people give material gifts or gifts of money, which are great to have and make people very happy, but giving the gift of time can be equally as good, if not better in some cases. Each and every high school student who attends public school in California must complete a minimum number of hours of community service in order to graduate (READ: Ring in the New Year With Philanthropy in the Community). One of the best ways that high school students can give the gift of time is to participate in peer tutoring use your private Orange County tutor from TutorNerds as an example. There are many students right here in San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles counties who need help with basic subjects. Public schools can help match high school students with an elementary or middle school student who needs help with English or math. If you happen to be getting As in any of your core subjects, or if you happen to be talented in another subject, please inquire with one of your teachers at school as to how you might be able to give the gift of your time. Offer To Help Students who do not want to make a long-term commitment or who have already fulfilled their community service hours should consider giving the gift of time to a friend. Students, who are perhaps very good at history, may notice someone in their class who is often confused or unable to answer questions asked by the teacher (READ: Getting Your Community Service Credits). Why not contribute to your local community by inviting this person into your study group or offering to help them after school for one hour a week? Helping somebody achieve a higher grade is a gift that keeps on giving. Many high school students are using current technology or self-regulation to help themselves stay organized but I bet most students know at least one classmate who always seems to be running late, handing assignments in late or who is simply not remembering things. During our teen years, our minds are growing and its very difficult to remember left brain details, such as due dates and assignment details (READ: A Letter to My High School Self). Students who wish to help on an informal level can also give the gift of organization. Simply offering to help your friend or classmate organize their schedule and their binder, and help them record their due dates is a beautiful gift. Texting a group of friends with a reminder that an assignment is due only takes two minutes, but it can save those friends and classmates a lot of hassle in their academic environment. Consider Teaching English Students who would like to use their community service hours and receive official recognition should go through an appropriate charitable organization or through their school and make sure that the activities are preapproved to count for credit. One of the biggest issues we have here in Southern California is literacy and English language learning (READ: ESL Study Tips). Although math is also important, numbers are numbers in any language while the thousands of words in the English language are all foreign to students who speak a different language in their household. Working with younger students to read books, help them sound out new words, learn to write appropriately, and work on more advanced skills such as grammar and punctuation, is something that will make a difference for that childs entire life. Its not necessary for student volunteers to want to go into the field of teaching or philanthropy in order to help young members of their community. However, its a great way for any student to fulfill their community service hours while simultaneously making a difference. Happy Holidays! 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.

Learn To Speak English For Kids - How To Start Learning At Your Own Pace

Learn To Speak English For Kids - How To Start Learning At Your Own PaceYou can learn to speak English for kids at your own pace, which is no problem if you have the patience and dedication. It is much easier than you might think to get started, but it's not going to be an overnight success.You need to decide if you want to concentrate on studying grammar or spelling as you are learning to speak English for kids. Many children are beginning to learn to speak English in the school setting, but a lot of them will soon find that the concepts they learn can be broken down into more manageable chunks.There are many resources online where you can learn to speak English for kids, but some of these websites offer more than just basic lessons. The 'dumbing it down' mentality is beginning to be a little outdated, especially for younger children. That's why there are so many other ways to learn about the language.If you decide to focus on grammar and spelling, you will learn a lot more at a fas ter rate than those who wish to learn English for kids at a slower pace. Most of the resources available online provide drills, exercises, and audio tapes with the lessons. This helps you build the foundation of the English language as you learn to speak English for kids.The resources that you choose for learning English will depend on your learning style. Some people need to work at it very slowly while others would rather be learning right away. Either way, you are working toward a goal.If you are one of the people who would like to learn English for kids at a slow, steady pace, then you can look into ebooks, audio lessons, and other courses. These are relatively inexpensive and also very effective when you are learning to speak English for kids. Since it is all online, it will keep you motivated and on track to learn the English language.Those who wish to speak English for kids will soon realize that grammar and spelling are important to succeed in the language. If you don't like to work at it at first, then start with online resources, and then eventually pick up some books and CDs to supplement the material you learn. Soon, you will begin to see improvements, and you will even begin to think of yourself as a fluent English speaker.

How to Become a Tutor Online For General Chemistry

How to Become a Tutor Online For General ChemistryWhen you want to learn how to become a tutor online for general chemistry, it can be a lot easier than you think. If you have a passion for chemistry and you are interested in the field of teaching, then it's a very viable option for you to pursue.Learning how to become a tutor online for general chemistry comes down to understanding the field of teaching chemistry. I'm sure you're familiar with the popular saying 'There is no substitute for experience'. Chemistry is such a complex subject, that you may need to spend years studying it before you'll be well equipped to begin teaching it.Once you've learned all the knowledge required to begin teaching, you can move on to teaching how to become a tutor online for general chemistry. There are many different career options that await you once you've gained the necessary skills and knowledge to become a teacher. You can find that a business which specializes in teaching chemistry is the bes t way for you to advance your career options.There are many schools that will help you to become a tutor online by allowing you to earn money while you teach chemistry to others. In most cases, you'll earn more money than you would through traditional classroom instruction.The reason for this is that you don't need any classroom experience. A tutor online doesn't actually have to be in front of the class. You can actually come online from the comfort of your own home and teach anytime you want.In a traditional classroom environment, it's often difficult to get a student to show up and work hard. This is because they're typically worried about not being able to keep up with the rest of the class. You'll be able to help them overcome their fears of standing out by putting them in the same room as you, rather than having to learn chemistry in a classroom.If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can bring in supplemental income while also having fun, becoming a tutor online ca n be the perfect solution. It can also be a very lucrative career.

What Is a Compound?

What Is a Compound?It can be really difficult to decide what the definition of a compound is, and is it just one of those words that you hear and it sounds cool? Do I need to understand the compound if I don't know what it is?The answer to these questions is yes and no. In chemistry we use the word compound as one of many synonyms for chemical elements and is used as one of the basic descriptions of a combination of chemical elements. A compound is a chemical element that has been combined with other chemical elements.So when we say that an element is a compound, we are using the same term as the periodic table of chemical elements. When we talk about a compound, we mean that the element is made up of more than one of the other chemical elements. These compounds may have chemical properties that are very different from the chemical properties of the elements. They are actually never simple combinations of two similar elements, they are always combinations of more than one.The only re asons why there are so many types of organic compounds are because organic molecules contain carbon and hydrogen, they are unable to contain oxygen. There are many complex organic compounds that are commonly found in nature such as proteins, DNA, and DNA fragments. Any organic compounds have a molecular structure and have these characteristics. If we look at some of the more common examples, we will see that compounds that are made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms have the same chemical structure as compounds that are made up of carbon and oxygen atoms.Therefore if we wanted to know if a chemical element is a compound or not, we would need to find out if it contains more than one of the other chemical elements. One way to find out is to break down the compound and test the compounds. This can only be done if we have been given the correct reagents, such as dichloromethane, that is a simple intermediate that is used to test compounds.When it comes to making decisions like this, it is a good idea to ask someone who is an expert in chemistry about it. Remember that a chemist isn't just some person in the chemistry department but a person who is known as an expert in the field of chemistry.These are all things to consider before deciding if a compound is indeed a compound or not. Hopefully this article has provided you with a better understanding of the definition of a compound and the concept of compounds.

How to Sing Higher, Clearer, and On Pitch 3 Simple Fixes

How to Sing Higher, Clearer, and On Pitch 3 Simple Fixes Suzy S. Most beginner vocalists come across the same types of issues such as struggling to learn how to sing higher and stay on pitch during practice and performances. Read on as Grand Rapids, MI teacher Kelsey P.  explains why, plus three simple fixes! Having trouble hitting those high notes while staying on pitch and producing a clear tone? Do you ever feel like singing is really hard work, and notice your voice feels and sounds tired after just a short amount of singing? In most cases, all of these problems can be traced back to posture, tension, and breath. Posture First things first. Are you standing up straight? A lot of the time we think we are when we actually stand with a slight slouch. Proper posture frees up the space in our chest for our lungs to expand effortlessly. When we slouch, breathing is a lot harder. Pretend that youre one of those old marionette puppets with a string attached to the top of your head pulling your head up and elongating your spine. Feet should be shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent to avoid locking (locking your knees on stage can lead to passing out!), tailbone tucked in, chest out, and shoulders relaxed. Avoid standing like a tin soldier with raised shoulders, or lifting/shrugging the shoulders when you breathe. Tension It can be a lot to think about when you start, but eventually proper posture will feel more comfortable. The key is to relax! There should not be any tension in the shoulders or neck. These muscles are supporting your vocal cords and tension can encourage you to strain your voice, leading to all sorts of nasty damage. Before you warm up, do some stretches. Reach your hands up over your head. Then bend over and touch your toes. Roll your shoulders back and stretch the neck by leaning the head to one side and then the other. Pretend to yawn and you’ll start yawning for real. This actually helps relax your voice, since it’s stretching out the soft palate in the back of the mouth. It also trains your throat to relax when you sing. You can hum lightly and pretend you have an egg in your mouth, which will also stretch the soft palate and relax the voice before singing. SEE ALSO:  Baritones Can Sing High Notes Breath And last but not least: BREATHE! A lot of students don’t realize that the voice is a WIND INSTRUMENT! Think of any other wind instrument. A flute, clarinet, saxophone… there’s no sound without wind. That’s just how the voice works. We only use about a third of our lung capacity when we speak, so when we sing, we’re not used to breathing as much as we need to in order to produce a fuller, longer tone. But this is where the problems start. You arent breathing enough. The solution? Do some breathing exercises, which will help you sing higher and stay on pitch. Start by laying on your back on a flat surface. Place a shoe or a book on your stomach while you breathe. Notice that the object rises and falls with your stomach, and your shoulders don’t really move at all because they don’t need to! Stand up straight with proper posture. Inhale for four counts and hiss on an “s” sound for eight counts. The next time, hiss for 10 counts. Keep adding more and more counts and see how long you can hiss. With these three points in mind, and some practice, singing should become much easier! Youll learn how to sing higher, at the top of your range, and how to sing fuller longer. Keep working at it and you will definitely see improvement! Kelsey P. teaches singing, songwriting, and guitar lessons in Grand Rapids, MI. She has a Bachelors in Music and has been a full time musician for three years. Learn more about Kelsey 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 Tracy Byrns