McGraw Hill Chemistry Matter and Change Answers

McGraw Hill Chemistry Matter and Change AnswersMcGraw Hill Chemistry Matter and Change, by John H. McGraw, is a book I'm sure you have heard of, because of its title. But it's also a book that I've read several times, so you may be curious as to what the book is about. It's about a chemical engineer who's afraid that he's not doing his job right, because he doesn't know what his boss wants him to do. And he wonders if he'll ever find out the answer to that question.The main character, Kip, is the right-hand man to the man who runs the world. It's his job to go from company to company visiting different departments and sending them copies of one's quarterly profit and loss statements. When they receive a copy, they send it back with the chemical engineer's opinion on what his duties are.When he feels it doesn't really fit, Kip struggles to figure out what his experience tells him to do. He tries to get information from other engineers who try to stop him from doing his job, but they t ell him that this is what the company wants and if they can't do what they're supposed to do, they should leave.McGraw's idea is that this person's opinion is completely subjective and that any given person's opinion may not be totally correct or completely incorrect. This doesn't stop him from providing what he feels the material tells him, even though he feels it's wrong. So, as he goes to visit different departments, he interviews people to ask them what their experiences told them, and then he works backwards to see what his own knowledge tells him to do.While this could easily be turned into a children's book, it's not. In fact, even though the main character is a child, he has very adult concerns that need to be addressed. His mind is constantly jaded, and the constant fear of what his superiors think of him keeps him from doing his job properly.It's a good book for a wide variety of readers, but I thought I'd give some of my notes as a way to describe what I thought of McGraw 's book. One of the things I like is that his views are never presented as just an engineer's; they're portrayed from a distance, with actual human interactions.I don't think this will win over everyone, but it's a good book that I hope you check out. If you're looking for a fun book about another side of an engineer's job, it might be worth a read.

20 Collocations with Problem - Learn English wtih Harry ??

20 Collocations with Problem - Learn English wtih Harry ?? In this lesson you will learn 20 English collocations with problem. What are collocations?Why cant you say he likes to drink powerful coffee?Or theres hard traffic on the way to city centre?   Collocations with Problem Help other students to improve English Collocation means that some words fit together, and other words don’t.In my above example you can only say the following:He likes to drink strong coffee. (strong coffee adjective + noun collocation)Theres heavy traffic on the way to city centre.   (heavy traffic adjective + noun collocation)So today I have some collocations for you with the word PROBLEM. Lets start. 20 Collocations with Problem 1. COMBAT A PROBLEMto try to stop a problem before it gets worseExample: Police to get £1 million to combat a problem of increasingly dangerous organised street gangs.2. COME UP AGAINST A PROBLEMto have to deal with a problemExample: The authorities came up against a problem.3. CONFRONT A PROBLEMto deal with a problem in determined wayExample: Its never easy to confront a problem with someone you love.4. FACE A PROBLEMto have a problemExample: When you face a problem, dont panic.5. FACE UP TO A PROBLEMto accept that you have a problemExample: Sometimes we need someone elses help to get us to face up to a problem. 20 Collocations with Problem Help other students to improve English 6. RESOLVE A PROBLEMto find a solution to a problemExample: You can never resolve a problem through violent actions.7. RISE ABOVE A PROBLEMto not allow the problem to affect youExample: It is very difficult to rise above a problem without the help of your family.8. RUN INTO A PROBLEMto experience a problem unexpectedlyExample: If your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart, dont worry.9. SORT OUT A PROBLEMto successfully deal with a problemExample: Can someone help me sort this problem out?10. TACKLE A PROBLEMto try to deal with a problemExample: Hopefully well tackle this problem in the future. 20 Collocations with Problem 11. A COMMON PROBLEMa problem that is happening in many places and/or to many peopleExample: It looks like it is a common problem with these products.12. A MAJOR PROBLEMa very serious problemExample: Distracted driving is still a major problem in the state.13. A MINOR PROBLEMopposite to major, small and not seriousExample: The aircraft had a minor technical problem.14. A POTENTIAL PROBLEMsomething is likely to develop into a problemExample: Radon could be a potential problem in your home.15. A RECURRENT PROBLEMhappening time after timeExample: Its been a recurrent problem with this airline lately. 16. A SERIOUS PROBLEMsignificant challengeExample: Obesity is a serious problem in many countries.17. A TOUGH PROBLEMa problem that is difficult to solveExample: Well see what they come up with. I think its a tough problem.18. A TRIVIAL PROBLEMnot serious, an easy to solve problemExample: This is far from a trivial problem, but I will get it done quickly.19. AN UNEXPECTED PROBLEMa problem that wasnt expectedExample: We have encountered an unexpected problem and cannot process your request at this time.20. AN URGENT PROBLEMa problem that needs to be solved immediatelyExample: A leaking roof is an urgent problem.

Four Tips to Boost the Quality of Your Teaching

Four Tips to Boost the Quality of Your Teaching Theres no question that teaching is an art. It takes time to get into a good routine, but its important to continually refine your methods. Here are four tips for how to boost the quality and effectiveness of your teaching: Focus on essential college skills. Your students need skills like critical thinking and perseverance just as much as subject-matter knowledge. Take time every day to teach your students how to analyze, discuss, think at a higher level, and problem-solve. The lasting impact will help your students far beyond their time in your classroom. Ask for feedback. Your best source of information about how youre doing is your students. Establish an open dialogue with them to solicit feedback on your approaches to different topics. Ongoing informal feedback on what is and isnt working will help you make tweaks throughout the year (rather than waiting until any formal end-of-semester assessments). Solicit peer feedback. Even if your school does not have a formal peer-teacher feedback program, you can ask trusted colleagues to observe your teaching and offer their comments on areas where you are most effective and where you could improve. Administrator reviews are valuable, of course, but evaluations from your peers might offer new insights. Continue to seek new knowledge. Talk to your colleagues about what theyre doing in their classrooms. Follow education blogs for fresh ideas. When selecting professional development courses, choose carefully, focusing on those that will ignite your fire and help you learn new skills and grow as a teacher. You hold your students to a high standard. Set the bar high for yourself as well! The impact will be noticeable, and your students will reap the benefits.

Pupil Premium funded private tuition

Pupil Premium funded private tuition As the new school year very rapidly approaches we know schools are contemplating how best to invest their pupil premium funding and some are considering private tuition as a strong potential option. We've been talking to headteachers over the summer about just how much impact this funding could have and three things have become very clear: 1. We all want to see the cash used in a way that really delivers good value education, not money for old rope. 2. That, as ever, we need to track the impact of any intervention so that progress is measurable. The methods we use must be intelligent. 3. One size does not fit all. Schools who serve diverse communities, often with specific challenges at a per pupil level, need tailored solutions. We are naturally keen to work with schools to develop tuition services which will meet these needs, and not just because it is good business. So why should you work with us? We enjoy designing innovative solutions and ideas, and because we're a relatively small firm we can actually implement them quickly! We have tens of thousands of tutors registered with us and we collect reviews every time one meets a new client. We can find you some very good tutors. We already track huge amounts of data about private tuition, including motivations for seeking tuition from parents, demographics, etc. We like designing this kind of software and we know how to present data in an easily usable form. We have won awards - including 'Supplementary education firm of the year', 'Ebusiness of the year' and various entrepreneur prizes - and we've been positively reviewed by some pretty firm critics, including The Good Schools Guide. So, if you'd like to chat with one of our directors, please contact us.

Five ways to progress your international teaching career in the UAE

Five ways to progress your international teaching career in the UAE Teaching internationally, whether justified or not, has a reputation for being a transitory career move. Of course, many teachers are more than happy to spend a year or two teaching abroad, only to return home (or move onto the next international teaching destination). But what if you’re an expat teacher looking to build a long-term career teaching in the UAE? Maybe the odds are stacked against you in your home country and teaching jobs are hard to come by. As you continue to put down roots in the UAE, it’s understandable to feel uncertain about your long-term career prospects as an international teacher. Many educators feel that a move into administration is the logical next step in their career. On the other hand, other teachers in the UAE might choose to focus more on how they can become a more effective teacherwhile remaining in the classroom. You might wonder whether growing your teaching career beyond the first couple of years is even possible for you as an international teacher working in the UAE As you might already know, aprofessional licensing scheme for teachers in the UAE public education system is set to be introduced next year, and even teachers currently certified in their home country will need to pass a national exam and create their own teacher portfolio. Because this requirement is being phased in gradually over the next five years, the next few years could be a critical period for the success of your long-term teaching career in the UAE. To help you formulate a plan, we’ve come up with five tips to help you maximize your long-term career prospects as an expat teacher working in the UAE. 1. Identify your teaching career strategy. Having a career strategy is hugely important. Before you can figure out the next steps for your teaching career in the UAE, you should first map out your career goals. This will help you manage the direction you want your international teaching career to take, identify the types of jobs you’re drawn to, the level you’d like to be at in five or ten years, and the corresponding job skills and knowledge you will need to succeed. You can then honestly assess your weaknesses and figure out where you can bridge the gap in your professional credentials. If you think your teaching skills are outdated, the new licensing system should be a strong motivator for you to polish your qualifications sooner rather than later. 2. Find a great teacher mentor. It might seem like a no-brainer, but the most successful teachers are those that build relationships with their fellow teachers. If you’re an experienced expat teacher looking to move into a leadership role at some point in the future, advice from a seasoned teacher at the leadership level can be invaluable in formulating your career strategy. Gain insight into how they’ve progressed in their career and ask for advice on how to overcome some of the challenges and stumbling blocks you’ve come across at this point in your international teaching career. 3. Become a leader outside the classroom. Showcase your potential by taking on leadership roles or spearheading projects away from your day-to-day responsibilities. Aspiring leaders should start thinking about starting an after-school club related to their subject area or in sports, drama, art and music. Don’t be afraid to speak up at board meetings and share your ideas on how to improve the teaching environment at your school. Find ways, whether informal or formal, to help make the decisions, set the goalsand participate in the causes of the school you teach at - whether it’s assisting in curriculum development or with extracurricular activities. 4. Prioritize career growth over pay. It’s important to remember that teacher retention should be a priority for your school. Take a long, hard look at your current school and assess their commitment to your career growth. Is your school administration a firm believer in recruiting internally for higher teaching positions? Do they actively create an atmosphere conducive to their teachers’ professional growth? Your school should be committed to fostering a shared sense of mission and at least some degree of collaborative decision making. If this isn’t the case, you may need to consider a lateral move to a school that encourages your personal career growth plan. 5. Take ownership of your professional development. As an international teacher, you might not gain automatic access to some of the professional development opportunities usually geared towards Emirati teachers. You’ll need to direct your job-seeking efforts towards schools that also proactively elevate training and development, as well as succession planning, for their expat teaching staff. With the upcoming licensing requirement kicking in, schools will be working more closely with universities to ensure teaching training is available for their teachers, so do your research and take full advantage of any teacher development programs on offer at your school. Most international schools already offer excellent professional development opportunities for teachers, such as conferences, workshops, leadership courses, symposiumsand guest lectures. International school organizations will often have dedicated professional learning communities across various specializations who meet regularly, so joining a community relevant to your teaching field could open up new networking opportunities that will also benefit your career in the long run. If you have a Bachelor’s degree, it might be worth considering a postgraduate degree in education on a part-time basis to maximize your potential for promotion to higher positions at your school. Do take into account that some universities do restrict access to degree programs to UAE nationals only. There are also lots of overseas postgraduate programs available to international teachers. Aside from formal training, it’s important to stay informed on current trends in the teaching industry. Subscribe to teaching newsletters (or international teaching industry blogs like the Teach Away blog) and follow relevant accounts or education hashtag chats on Twitter and other social networks to stay connected to the latest industry research and opinions. If needed, brush up on the latest technological developments in learning. Seek out relevant online professional development courses for teachers that can help you develop in-demand teaching skills in critical areas, like Digital Literacy and Culturally Responsive Teaching. These are all practical and effective, ways you can take ownership of your own professional development and remain competitive within the international teaching market. We hope you find these tips helpful! With careful planning, teaching in the UAE can be a long-term career for international teachers, not just a career starter. As an educator, it’s up to you to be proactive, take charge of your career and make full use of the opportunities available to you as an expat teacher in the UAE. Looking to teach in the UAE? Right now, Teach Away are actively recruiting qualified candidates for teaching jobs in Abu Dhabi and teaching jobs in Dubai. Simplyview the latest jobs and apply with just a click. Best of luck!

The Back-to-School Blues 4 Ways to Adjust to the First Day

The Back-to-School Blues 4 Ways to Adjust to the First Day The Back-to-School Blues: 4 Ways to Adjust to the First Day Kids are reluctantly getting ready to go back to school at the end of August. Some parents are sad to see their little ones go back to class while others are relieved to have a little bit more peace and quiet during the day. At this point, younger students have gotten used to playing outside, swimming lessons, soccer matches, or watching their favorite cartoons on their tablet. Going back to school from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm every day can be a pretty big adjustment especially for kids who didnt spend any time in summer school or an academic camp setting. So, how can kids (and their parents) beat the back-to-school blues and adjust to the first few days? 1. Start the adjustment early Kids who have gotten completely out of routine can start the adjustment before the first day of school to get used to sitting still for long periods on day one. Parents can initiate this change in many ways. For instance, parents can introduce a reading hour from 2 pm to 3 pm every afternoon or review math facts with their kids for 30 minutes after lunch. Working at a specific time of day or maintaining a specific routine helps kids transition to going back to school because it smoothes the otherwise extreme transition from relaxation time to learning (READ: Costa Mesa Tutor Tips: 4 Reasons to Multitask While Studying). 2. Reset bedtime Older kids may have gotten used to staying up later than normal during their summer vacation. It can be fun to have a break from routine, but it can also be difficult to take on the day without enough sleep. Its a great idea for kids to reset their bedtime schedule about 30 minutes each week so they get used to going to bed on time and can get up bright and early with lots of energy. If kids are struggling to fall asleep, it helps to take away electronic devices after dinner, which keeps kids’ brains awake. These items can be replaced with a good old-fashioned paper book that kids can read in bed or their room. Kids with insomnia can also benefit from eating dinner earlier and avoiding after meal snacks, so theyre tired in time for bed (READ: Social Networking as a Freshman: 5 Do’s and Don’ts). 3. Meet new friends If possible, kids can adjust to the transition back to school more easily if they can associate it with a positive social situation. If kids have a chance to hang out with some of their school friends in the neighborhood during the week or two leading up to school, they are more likely to feel comfortable in their classroom environment. If parents know what teacher their kid will have this year, they can ask other parents and see who has been assigned to the same class. Kids who are in a familiar social environment tend to be able to concentrate more because they are less worried about whether or not theyll have someone friendly to talk to during lunch and recess. 4. Extracurricular activities One reason kids dont like to go back to school in the fall is that theyre missing out on fun extracurricular activities that occur during summer. However, if kids have a chance to continue these activities throughout the academic year, they will be more likely to enjoy school all around. For example, if a student loved the arts and crafts portion of their summer camp they can sign up for an art class once a week after school. Or, if they loved playing baseball in the summer league they can sign up for the youth baseball team in the fall. Extracurricular activities help create a well-rounded education and keeps kids’ spirits high throughout the year. Get the rust off from summer break with the help of a back-to-school private Costa Mesa tutor from TutorNerds. 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.

7 reasons you should volunteer to teach English abroad

7 reasons you should volunteer to teach English abroad Given that it’s so easy to make money teaching English abroad, you may be wondering why anybody would decide to volunteer to teach English for free. Believe it or not, there are actually a lot of fantastic reasons for taking a volunteer TEFL position abroad. Whether you want to make the world a better place or you just want to give your resume a boost in the form of international work experience, volunteering to teach English abroad comes with a ton of great benefits. So let’s take a look at just a few of the reasons you should consider teaching English as a volunteer. 1. You’ll get to know (and even live with) the locals. Traveling is made a thousand times better if you immerse yourself in the local culture. But the most interaction most people have with the locals when they travel is ordering room service at their hotel! When you volunteer to teach English abroad, however, you’ll often be staying with a family. That means you are completely immersed in their way of life, from being able to see how traditional meals are made to what are the most discussed topics around the dinner table. Even if your volunteer position doesn’t include a homestay, you’ll find that your students will be eager to teach you everything they can about their country. 2. You’ll get a chance to learn the local language. For a lot of ESL teachers, volunteering isn’t only an opportunity to teach English but also a way for them to learn a new language. Hands down the best way to learn a language is by speaking it and hearing it from when you wake up to the minute you go to sleep. If your volunteer ESL job includes a homestay, you will be surrounded by the local language all the time. So while you’re imparting your knowledge of English on your hosts, they are giving you the opportunity to gain an invaluable new skill in return. 3. You’ll get to explore places you wouldn’t otherwise see. While it is certainly true that you can make a very good living teaching English overseas, you’ll find that paid ESL positions are limited to only handful of countries (most of which are in East Asia or the Middle East). If you really want to teach anywhere in the world, volunteering will open up a huge range of possibilities. Have you ever dreamed of seeing the Serengeti in Africa? What about trekking through the Amazon in South America? Or perhaps waking up surrounded by the mighty Himalayas in Nepal? Finding paid ESL teaching positions in all of those places is either difficult or almost impossible, but if you are open to volunteering then you’ll be able to go to all these places (and more!). Even Europe, which is usually very difficult for North Americans and non-EU citizens to find paid ESL work in because of visa rules becomes a possibility if you are volunteering. Volunteer positions at summer camps in places like Italy and Spain, for example, are especially popular. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. 4. You’ll have more free time to explore in the first place. When you take a paid ESL position in a place like Japan or South Korea, you will be expected to treat it like a job rather than a vacation. After all, the school you work for is a business and you are their employee, so you’d better take your responsibilities seriously! That means you may end up working long hours and only have time to explore your new home-away-from-home in the evenings or on the weekends. Many volunteer positions require you to put in a much lower time commitment, often less than 20 hours per week. While you still need to take the job seriously, you will often find you have a ton of time to go off and explore whatever country you happen to be in. 5. You’ll improve your teaching skills. Even if you plan on making TEFL a career or at least doing it as a paid job at some point, volunteering as an English teacher still makes a lot of sense. For one, experience, whether paid or unpaid, is invaluable to becoming a better teacher. Future employers love candidates who already know what it is like to stand in front a classroom and prepare a full lesson plan. Secondly, many paid TEFL positions have minimum qualifications that you may not yet meet, such as TEFL certification or degree/diploma requirements. A lot of volunteer ESL positions are part of TEFL certification courses, so you’ll get experience and a TEFL certificate at the end of your experience. Even if your volunteer position doesn’t land you the qualifications you need for a paid job, it will still allow you to test the waters and decide if ESL is something you want to seriously commit to later on. 6. It’s easier to find short-term contracts. Speaking of commitment, another great benefit of volunteering as an English teacher is that the contracts tend to be a lot more flexible. Paid ESL jobs often (although not always) expect a minimum one-year commitment, especially if your flights are being paid for by the school. But a year is a huge commitment for most of us, which makes a lot of paid ESL jobs unrealistic. Volunteer teaching jobs overseas can be found for all lengths of time, from a few days to an entire summer. Read this: How to find a short-term job teaching English abroad 7. You’ll make a tangible difference in peoples’ lives. Last, but certainly not least, volunteering to teach English overseas is an unbeatable opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the world. English is a skill that billions of people want because they know it can unlock massive economic opportunities for them. Unfortunately, not everybody can afford the luxury of hiring a private tutor or attending expensive classes to help them get the invaluable legup that English provides. When you help somebody learn English you really are helping them improve their lives in a meaningful way. In most cases, you’ll also be working with local teachers and your knowledge of English will help them improve their own classroom lessons long after you leave. Sold? Check out the following sites for current volunteer teaching jobs abroad! Go Abroad Projects Abroad WorldTeach GVI CIEE