Simplest Form

Simplest Form Simplest form is the simplified form of a given question or equation. Simplifying is a very important and commonly used method in mathematics. Any mathematical equation, algebraic equation, expressions are reduced or simplified to simpler terms so that the answer is well represented. There are many mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication or division that are used to simplify the given terms or answers in an expression. Example 1: Simplify the fraction 300/600 to its simplest form? In the given fraction 300 /600, 300 is the numerator and 600 is the denominator. The fraction can be further simplified. Factoring the numerator and denominator gives: 300 = 2 * 2 * 3 * 5 * 5 600 = 2* 2 * 2 * 3 * 5 * 5 Now when these numbers are written as fractions there are some common factors. Therefore cancelling the common factors 300 / 600 can be written as 1 /2. Hence the simplified fraction of 300 /600 is 1/2. Example 2: Simplify the fraction 25 x3/ 5 x2 y to its simplest form? In the given fraction 25 x3/ 5 x2 y, 25 x3 is the numerator and 5 x2 y is the denominator. The fraction can be further simplified. Factoring the numerator and denominator gives: 25 x3 = 5 * 5 * x *x *x 5 x2 y = 5 * x *x * y Therefore cancelling the common factors 25 x3/ 5 x2 y can be written as 5x /y. Hence the simplified form is 5x/y.

How to Effectively Set Up an AutoCAD Account

How to Effectively Set Up an AutoCAD Account How Do I Set Up an AutoCAD Account? ChaptersWhat is AutoCAD?Simple Steps to  Set Up an AutoCAD AccountEssential AutoCAD Information for BeginnersIn today’s article, we will focus our attention on  AutoCAD. We will discuss?what AutoCAD is?and what tasks it performs, along with how new users can effectively set up an AutoCAD account, and finally, some useful tips  on  how to use AutoCAD.    Many drafters frequently use 2D or 3D applications such as AutoCAD to create blueprints for buildings, bridges, and computer chips.?  Before its release as a desktop app used on microcomputers (personal use computers), most commercial 3D CAD programs ran on mainframe computers and were not as user-friendly.  What’s  CAD?  In short,  CAD is a computer-aided design software  to  create,  modify,  analyse, and  optimise  a design.  CAD systems or software are used to drastically improve the productivity of the designer and improve the quality of the overall design.  Drafters are not the only ones who?use AutoCAD; architects, engineer s, city planners, and graphic designers all use this 3D design software to make their jobs easier and save  time.  Autodesk Inc.  produces  AutoCAD.  The  release  of the 2020 edition launched on March 28, 2019, marked the 34th  version of this software for Windows. AutoCAD is also available for download and compatible with Mac.  Throughout the years,  AutoCAD has continuously developed, and each new version has become better than its predecessor. For example, with the first edition of AutoCAD,  users were very limited and could only create  basic  objects  such as polygons, circles, lines, and arcs to create complex objects!  In 2010, AutoCAD was released as a mobile or web app to help all working professionals access their drafts or blueprints on the go.  AutoCAD is  available in  multiple  languages,  such as English, German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese Simplified and Traditional, Russian, and Polish.?  Become an AutoCAD user today!  Simple Steps to  Set Up an AutoCAD AccountThe AutoCAD software has made drafting and making blueprints much more efficient in comparison to past methods. (Source: pixabay)Alright, so you’ve decided to take the plunge and?invest in  AutoCAD!  There are a few steps that need to be taken before downloading AutoCAD?onto your PC or Mac.  What are the necessary steps??  First, it is required to create an Autodesk account to download, activate, and use  the  software.  The  following  is a step-by-step process of how to effectively set up an Autodesk account:  To create an account visit http://www.autodesk.com,  Click the sign-in option on the right-hand side of the webpage. Users have the option of creating an account by selecting one of three options: subscription customers, Autodesk 360, or Need an education account?  Select that option that best suits your needs. However, it is essential to state that if you wish to start using AutoCAD right away, the first option,?subscription customers,?needs to be selected; after choosing this option, users need to follow the instructions to create an account and subscribe to the AutoCAD software.  How do I choose a subscription??  The subsequent six steps demonstrate to new users how to choose a subscription:On the homepage of the UK-based Autodesk site, there are three products featured: AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD, and 3DS MAX. Select the learn more tab on the AutoCAD option.  After getting a general overview of the AutoCAD software and its advantages, there is the option to subscribe to one of three AutoCAD options near the end of the page.  After selecting one of the three AutoCAD options to subscribe to, users are directed to a new page where they choose between a monthly, yearly, or three-year plan to add to their basket.  After selecting the basket to proceed to checkout, the credit card information is entered, and a summary of the charges can be observed.  When the order has been approved, the AutoCAD software can be downloaded on your PC or Mac and is  authorised  by your Autodesk account.  The software has been downloaded and is ready to use; enjoy AutoCAD!  If  all of  the previously mentioned steps are followed correctly, creating an Autodesk account and choosing an AutoCAD subscription should be a piece of cake!  Before concluding this section, it is essential to mention that there is a free trial offered for new users and a 30-day money-back guarantee on?yearly subscriptions of AutoCAD.  Essential AutoCAD Information for BeginnersSoftware systems such as AutoCAD may seem complex for first-time users. (Source: Unsplash)For beginners without any previous training at a technical institute, learning how to use the fundamentals and crucial functions of AutoCAD may need time to correctly grasp.Nevertheless, since?AutoCAD is such a popular design software, many experienced users are willing to share valuable information, tips and tricks for beginners on Youtube channels, blog posts, and magazine articles with those who have no p revious experience using the software.  Therefore, without further ado, the following are two ?essential functions of AutoCAD that must be grasped:  Object Snap:?when using the object snap feature,  a menu should be opened on the software that will display many distinct activating elements such as the midpoint, the quadrant, and the tangent. By clicking on the?midpoint, AutoCAD allows you to create a new object by  sticking the first point on the exact midpoint of a line. The?quadrant  feature will enable users to start the next object from the 0, 90, 180, 270-degree edge of a circle. By selecting?tangent,?you  are allowed to  stick the end of your line at the point tangent to a circle.  Setting the Correct Units:?to set and select the correct units you wish to use on your draft write?UNITS?on your keyboard and press?ENTER.?A window appears allowing you to specify and configure the drawing units. Aspects such as length, angle, insertion scale, sample output, and lighting are all fea tured on the window that pops up.  While it is essential to state that?AutoCAD  may be  challenging to master  for some individuals,  it is a highly recommended 3D modelling software  that can be mastered with the help of a private  Superprof  tutor. Therefore, with a little  practise  and research; you’ll be sending 3D models, blueprints, and drafts to your future employer in no time!

AQPC Mention dHonneur

AQPC Mention dHonneur Great news! You may remember that I won the TESL Innovation Award in June 2017 and the Sesquicentennial Pin for Leadership in Education in November 2017, but now Ahuntsic College, my college, has bestowed on me the teacher of the year award for 2019. It is called the AQPC Mention dHonneur. See my other awards here. Ahuntsic College has about 600 teachers, so winning this award is a tremendous honour for me. I will receive the award at the AQPC Congress in Rimouski on June 6, 2019. A screenshot of the announcement on the college website (requires login) is below. Below that, I have attempted to translate the announcement into English. Below that is the original message in French. APQC Honourable Mention Award The English translation of the proposal of the candidature for this award: It is with pride that the candidacy of Nicholas Walker, teacher in English as a second language, has been submitted by Ahuntsic Colleges Dean of Education for a 2019 AQPC Honorable Mention. (AQPC stands for Association québécoise de pédagogie collégiale = The Quebec Association of College Pedagogy) Avant-gardiste in the field of computer assisted learning, expert in evaluating second language teaching of English, Mr. Walker is a valuable man in the English department and a teacher who is much appreciated by his students. A true innovator and creator of many tools for formative as well as summative evaluation, he is frequently a speaker at events involving online training, artificial intelligence to support instruction in his discipline, and a visionary way of teaching. His publications, research analyses, and conferences were numerous and rich in 2017 and 2018, but not as much as the quality of the reinvestment of his great knowledge and his passion for the benefit his Ahuntsic students.CollegeAhuntsic.qc.ca MENTION D’HONNEUR 2019DE L’AQPC C’est avec fierté que la candidature de M. Nicolas Walker, enseignant en anglais, langue seconde a été déposée par la direction des études du collège pour laMention d’honneur 2019de l’AQPC. Voici le texte qui accompagne sa mise en candidature : Avant-gardiste dans le domaine des technopédagogies, expert de la didactique de l’évaluation en enseignement de l’anglais langue seconde, « Mr. Walker » est un collègue précieux au département d’anglais et un enseignant très apprécié de ses étudiants. Véritable machine d’innovation et créateur de nombreux outils permettant l’évaluation formative autant que sommative, il est fréquemment conférencier lors d’événements où il est question de formation en ligne, de l’intelligence artificielle au service de l’enseignement de sa discipline et de manière visionnaire d’enseigner. Ses publications, analyses de recherche ou conférences ont été nombreuses et riches en 2017 et 2018, mais pas autant que la qualité des réinvestissements de ses grandes connaissances et de sa passion auprès de ses étudiants d’Ahuntsic. CollegeAhuntsic.qc.ca Please follow and like us:

Year-by-Year College Application Checklist

Year-by-Year College Application Checklist The start of a new fall semester takes on a different meaning for parents with college-bound students. Juniors and seniors in particular have a great deal to think aboutfrom doing college research to scheduling the SAT or ACT, from staying focused on keeping grades up to filling out college applications. As your teen makes his or her college plans, this four-year checklist will help you both stay on track. FRESHMAN YEAR September To get off on the right foot, your teen should meet with the guidance counselor, who can help him or her register for an appropriate college-preparatory course schedule. Consider registering for ACT Aspire, the ACTs new student readiness assessment system. Learn more at www.discoveractaspire.org. October Attend college fairs in the area (many are held in October and November). The National Association for College Admission Counseling website has a robust fall lineup of college fairs around the countryvisit www.nacacnet.org for dates and locations. Your teen can also check with the guidance counseling office for local or regional college fairs. November Research pre-college programs or classes. Many colleges, such as Northwestern University, Villanova University, Babson College and the University of Dallas, to name a few, offer enrichment programs for high school students. Some community colleges, too, offer high school students opportunities to take college classes as early as freshman year. December/January Stay on the right track by seeking help if your teens first semester report card is not up to expectations. If needed, talk with a guidance counselor or Huntington Learning Center about supplemental education services that would help your teen correct learning gaps and build skills and knowledge. February/March Start discussing possible college majors with your teen. With summer coming up, encourage your teen to think about opportunities to explore different careers, such as unpaid or paid internships, classes or even informal job shadowing with an adult family member or friend. April Start exploring financial aid options for collegeits never too early! SOPHOMORE YEAR September/October Register for the ACTs new student readiness assessment system, ACT Aspire. Learn more at www.discoveractaspire.org. Register for the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), a practice SAT for sophomores and juniors that also gives your teen a chance to be considered for National Merit Scholar programs. Talk with the guidance counselor to get PSAT dates and visit www.collegeboard.com/psat to learn more. Attend any college fairs in the area. Encourage your teen to meet any college representatives that come to school. Start researching scholarships, both online and through the guidance counseling office. November Research pre-college programs in areas of interest to your teen. Explore dual-enrollment programs at colleges or community colleges in your area. These programs offer high school students the opportunity to earn high school and college credit at the same time December/January Continue to explore financial aid options. Evaluate academic progress and encourage your teen to stay in touch with the guidance counselor. February/March/April Investigate summer tutoring programs to help your teen overcome school problems, raise grades or even enrich his or her studies. Consider visiting colleges over spring break. May Begin exploring summer SAT/ACT preparatory programs. JUNIOR YEAR September Have your teen start the year with a meeting with the guidance counselor to ensure he or she is taking the right courses and aware of all college-related deadlines in the next two years. Have your teen sign up for the PSAT/NMSQT scheduled for October 16 19, 2014. Talk with a guidance counselor to register (online registration is not available). Learn more at www.collegeboard.com. October Attend fall college fairs at school or in the area. Have your teen begin to narrow down the list of target colleges. Your teen should develop an A list of his or her first choices and a B list of backup schools. Consider visiting colleges over fall or holiday break. Call the admissions office to ask about tours. November Contact the financial aid offices at colleges of interest to begin to explore your familys financial aid options: loans, grants, scholarships and work-study. February Talk with the high school Advanced Placement (AP) coordinator if your teen plans to take AP exams in early May. Learn more at www.collegeboard.com/ap. Have your teen explore scholarships with the help of the guidance counselor to ensure he or she meets all application deadlines. March/April Consider visiting colleges over spring break. Call the admissions office to ask about tours. Your teen should take the SAT (www.collegeboard.com) or ACT (www.act.org) in the spring. The anticipated SAT is March 14-15, May 2-3 and June 6-7, 2015. The anticipated ACT is April 18 and June 13, 2015 May Talk with the guidance counselor to learn more about SAT Subject Tests and whether the colleges in which your teen is interested require or recommend them. Learn more at www.collegeboard.com. Schedule visits to colleges this summer. Consider registering your teen for a summer SAT or ACT exam preparation program to help your teen raise his or her SAT or ACT score. Have your teen request letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches and others, especially if applying to early decision/early action programs. SENIOR YEAR September If applying to early decision or early action programs with October or November deadlines, have your teen begin the college application process. Encourage your teen to begin working on application essays. October If needed, your senior should retake the ACT or SAT to improve his or her score. November Pay attention to application deadlines. Many colleges require freshman applicants to complete and turn in all paperwork as early as January 1. January Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1. This application will be used to determine your teens eligibility for federal aid. It will also be used by states and colleges to calculate your teens financial aid packages. Learn more at www.fafsa.ed.gov. February Seniors enrolled in Advanced Placement classes should register for AP exams in May. March/April Keep an eye out for your teens Student Aid Report (SAR), which will arrive between four and six weeks after you submitted the FAFSA. Schools listed on the FAFSA will also receive a copy and will use that to develop your teens financial aid package of scholarships, grants, loans and work-study. Keep an eye out for college acceptance letters. Colleges should notify accepted students by April 1. May Make a decision and have your teen submit his or her acceptance of admission to the school that he or she will attend! Many colleges require students to confirm their enrollment by May 1.

Irvine Calculus Tutor Why is Calculus Such a Stumbling Block

Irvine Calculus Tutor Why is Calculus Such a Stumbling Block Tips From an Irvine Calculus Tutor: The Calculus Conundrum: Why is Calculus Such a Stumbling Block? Tips From an Irvine Calculus Tutor: The Calculus Conundrum: Why is Calculus Such a Stumbling Block? Many students dread taking calculus. Whether it’s the final math class of high school or a required prerequisite for their college degree, calculus is often a necessary mathematical capstone in education. Calculus also tends to carry with it a reputation for being much more difficult than previous math book your private Irvine calculus tutor today. This stereotype is supported by many students who struggle and even fail their first calculus class. Often times, these are students who completed â€" or even excelled in â€" their previous math classes. So why is calculus such a stumbling block? What makes it so different from our other math courses? The first, likely the most significant, reason for calculus difficulties is the class’s deviation from the previous progression in math classes. Coming into calculus, students have been following progressions in their math knowledge for years. First, we learn addition, and that 2 + 3 is equal to 5. Then we learn how addition leads to multiplication, or that 2 x 3 = 2 + 2 + 2 = 6. Finally, we learn how multiplication leads to exponents, or that 23 = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8. This process took years of math classes to master and build up from addition. A similar process happens with subtraction to division to negative exponents; in algebra with one variable to single step equations to multi-step to multi-variable; and in functions from linear to quadratic, to polynomial and their graphs. These progressions build upon themselves and have students master the previous concepts before moving on to the next, usually over the course of years. You may have learned addition in the 1st grade but didn’ t see an exponential until 7th. You probably did your first “find x” in middle school, but weren’t conquering complex polynomial factoring until 10th or 11th grade. Calculus throws this timeline of progression out the window. Now you’re starting over with new concepts and new progressions, but it’s consolidated to just one class. When you learned linear functions in middle school they teach you how to find the slope, but do they ever mention the word derivative? When you move on to quadratics, do you also learn the graph of the slope of your parabola? As your graphs approach asymptotes, was there ever a mention of limits? When you had to memorize dozens of transformations and identities in trigonometry, were any of them the derivatives or integrals of the functions? You’ve been working with calculus concepts for years without knowing because the teachers are saving it all for calc class. And once you get to calculus, they spring it all on you and expect you to jump through all of the hurdles in a few weeks. Remember that nice progression from addition to exponents that gave your years to master the topics and become an expert? Now you have a month if you’re lucky to get from the derivative of y = 2x to deriving y = (sin(32 -4))3(ex+1)-5. If your teacher lost you somewhere along the way, you’re doomed for the rest of the year. Just like you would be doomed in middle school if you never mastered addition. The same fast-track progressions happen with integrals, with limits, and with sequences and series. You’ll see symbols you’ve never seen before, doing operations that are entirely unfamiliar, and you’re expected to progress from beginner to expert in them all. And you better not try to simply memorize some equations and problem-solving steps, or the word problems will eat you alive (READ: 5 Signs You Need a Math Tutor in College). This last idea is a common problem even for students who get an ‘A’ grade in their calculus class. Many students have the memorization capacity and studying habits to learn how to do calculus problems. They learn how to solve their integrals and manipulate their functions by sheer repetition without always understanding what’s going on. This leads to another quintessential calculus complaint: “When would I ever use this is real life?” Students have a hard time seeing any applications when all they have to rely on memorization and don’t understand what they’re doing. Stay tuned for part two! In the meantime, book your private Irvine calculus tutor from TutorNerds. Call us for more information. Michael C. is currently a private math, science, and standardized test tutor with TutorNerds in Irvine and Anaheim. 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.

ABIE American Baby International English

ABIE American Baby International English ABIE American Baby International English ABIE specializes in high-level education and training for young learners. ABIE centers offer English training for Chinese children as designed and directed by ABIE HQ. The course is fully integrated with current American curriculum,childrens second language learning philosophies, methods and keeping in mind early child development psychology. Additionally, ABIE classes combine face-to-face teaching, in-class smartboard interactive learning technology, and online teaching, creating a learning process which is effective, practical and entertaining. ABIE classes include CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) in order to enrich English classes with interdisciplinary content such asArt, Science, World Cultures, etc. ABIE classes also foster important 21st century skills such as innovation, cross-cultural communication, independent thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and IT skills. In order to keep students motivated and encouraged to continue learning, ABIE promotes the Assessment For Learning philosophy, training Chinese children to take control of their learning, helping them become more responsible, better prepared for future challenges, and Global Citizen of the 21st century. ABIE students strengthen their abilities of communication, leadership, creativity, thinking and collaboration. ABIE promotes all-round development. ABIE students are truly global citizens of the 21st century counting with Life and Career Skills, Learning and Innovation Skills, Information, Media and Technology Skills. ABIE leadsthe education industry thanks to its deep understanding andits desire to improve the English education system in China, its accurate market positioning, distinctive business model, professional products and exemplary service. ABIE has won the approval and love of those within the same industry, parents and children. Qualifications: Native English speaker, American is preferred. Bachelor degree or equivalent, TESOL or TEFL certificate is preferred. 1-2 years English teaching experience with kindergarten or primery school students Excellent communicative skills, outgoing and friendly personality. Be reliable and responsible. Be positive and warm-hearted, with vigor and patience, love childern and teaching. Responsibilities: To conduct classroom lessons to 10-15 kids in class with the assistance of one chinese teacher, text books, teaching plans are provided by training center. To provide high quality professional teaching at all times. To prepare and provide Demo classes as required. To help students reach the level of English established in their learning objective. To provide advice and assistance to students, in and out of the classroom. To take an interest in and give advice on individual students progress in English. To prepare new materials as requested. To promote and preserve a happy atmosphere to attract children be involved in the training process. Start date: immediately Working city: LianYungang, Jiangsu, China

French Tutor in Los Angeles, CA

French Tutor in Los Angeles, CA Meet our new French Tutor Mrs. Mathilde H. from Los Angeles, CA. Mathilde moved from Paris to Los Angeles last year. She runs her own visual arts and research studio with a partner located in Paris. Her schedule is very flexible and gives her free time to pursue other activities. Mathilde is a culture and language lover, and she loves to share her passion and knowledge. Mathilde used to tutor kids back in France, using various resources such as fiction, videos, conversationto help them improve their skills and enjoy what they learnt. Mathilde and other  French Tutors at TutorZ.com can help you with French lessons of various levels, from beginner to more advanced. They are  looking forward to meeting you!