Evaluating exponent expressionswith exponents

Evaluating exponent expressionswith exponents In math there are different types of expressions. An expression can consist of different variables, numbers and exponents. The exponent is the power of the number or the variables. The exponent tell the number of times the base variable or number is to be multiplied. In some questions its always useful to know the order of operation provided there are arithmetics operations i.e. first solve inside the parenthesis, division, multiplication, subtraction and then addition. Example 1: Find the value of m in the expression: 625 = 5 m? Solution: Here the exponent expression is given 625 = 5m. Hence the number can be factorized as 625 = 5 x 5 x 5 x 5. (The number 5 is multiplied four times so 5 is raised to the power 4.) Now the number can be written in the exponent form as: 625 = 54. Now equating the number to the given expression: 5m = 54. Since the base numbers for the expressions are equal equate the powers. Hence the answer is m = 4. Question: Multiple choice question (Pick the correct option.) The number 64 can be written as an exponent expression as the following? a) 43 b) 4 c) 42 d) None of these. Correct answer: option a. The number 64 can be factorized and written as : 64 = 4 x 4 x 4. The number 4 is multiplied three times. So, 3 is the exponent for the number 4. Hence the exponent expression for 64 = 43.

Why Go for Online Tutoring

Why Go for Online Tutoring 0SHARESShare Online tutoring becomes necessary in today’s scenario where traditional teachers in classrooms are hard pressed for time. As a consequence students who lack confidence and are shy do not get the necessary attention. It is a well know fact that aggressive and favorite students manage to consume all the time at the disposal of the class teacher. Online tutoring provides the necessary support system for you if you are lagging behind in studies. The right tutor at a convenient time for you can change your academic life. Your tutor is a mentor who will guide you through your homework and work out the glitches in your understanding of lessons. If you somehow have fallen into the trap of not feeling confident in class then online tutoring will give you the helping hand to improve yourself image. It is certain that your grades will improve once you take to online tutoring in a subject. This will be a life changing experience and will make the difference between success and failure in your future life. [starbox id=admin]

5 Tips to Writing a Great College Application Essay

5 Tips to Writing a Great College Application Essay ACT SAT Prep and College Admissions Blog Maybe writing isn’t your best subject in school. That’s okay. Here’s what you can do to make the most of your college essay even if you worry about the strength of your writing skills. 1. Don’t Stress. Do you tell stories to your friends or family? Do you have conversations where you describe things that have happened to you? Then you can write. The hardest part is getting it down on paper the first time. It can only get better from there. Just start to tell a story on the page and see what comes out. The first draft won’t be perfect. That’s why it’s a first draft. You’re seeing what’s there â€" is this story something you can use? Maybe the first thing you write won’t be the right essay topic for you, and you’ll have to try something else. Or maybe one element of the essay is useful, and the rest is filler. It’s still a step in the right direction. It’s easier to work with something than nothing. 2. Know Your Subject. You may not be a writing expert, but you’re an expert on the subject of you. The whole point of the essay is to give schools a glimpse of who you are outside of your scores and grades. So show them! You have hobbies, interests, and significant life experiences â€" these are all fodder for a wonderful essay that allows schools to connect with your individuality. Your essay should be a window into your personality and how you operate in the world. The point is not to have perfect prose (though you should review for clarity/grammar/spelling or have someone proofread for you). Write about something you truly care about and let your passion and your voice come through. 3. It Doesn’t Have to be “Serious.” It’s tempting to write about heavy topics for your college essay. But use caution when considering this path â€" only do it if you can (a) make it specific to you and your life and (b) if you can demonstrate a lesson that you have learned from the experience. Don’t just exploit your personal tragedies as a shortcut to emotional depth. Show how adversity has helped you grow and become a better person. As writer/director Nora Ephron said, “Be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” But your lessons don’t have to be Major Lessons about life and death to be effective. One of my favorite essays was a humorous essay about going to the wrong airport on the morning of a flight, and how it taught the student to be more detail-oriented and better prepared in order to succeed at her goals. 4. Focus on an Individual Incident. You are using an example from your life, not telling your entire life story. Instead of trying to touch on everything that’s happened to you from birth to senior year, pick an individual moment that conveys who you are “in a nutshell,” and describe it thoroughly. Take the readers with you through your experience so they understand what you felt in that moment and why you made the choices you made. 5.Answer the Question. If you feel yourself rambling or getting lost, go back to the prompt and reassess whether you are addressing the question being asked. Don’t worry about doing anything fancy with the style of your essay until you’re sure you’ve managed to do that. Once you have an answer, you can polish your sentences, examine your word choices, and play around with the structure to make your story really come alive. A great essay engages the reader, reveals your personality, and answers the prompt. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, '6baac2ae-05a3-4610-9d1f-265c8cbd809f', {});

What the heck does detente and levelheaded mean - Private Tutoring

What the heck does detente and levelheaded mean BobbiM May 23, 2014 Words can be super fun.  What strange words do you love?  Even if theyre not very strange many of these SAT/ACT words arent used in normal, everyday language.  We dare you to use one of these words in one of your conversations today!  Example:  You look serene today Julie.   Do it for the vine? Statuesque; adj. Unusually large or outstanding in carriage and/or demeanor. The statuesque soap opera cast made headlines. Surfeit; n, v. Noun: overindulgence, as in food or drink. An excessive amount. The rich town was seen as having a surfeit of material goods. Verb: to feed or supply to excess, even to the point of disgust. She was able to surfeit canned goods to me in my time of need and now I have too many canned goods, I dont know what to do with them. Titanic; adj. Of or relating to something awesome or great in size or scope. The rain hit us in titanic proportions and our basement flooded. Acumen; n. Keenness of mind; good insight; quickness; accuracy. Her scientific acumen is so sharp that she was chosen to work in the labs months before the rest of her class. Acute; adj. Clever; sharp of mind; incisive. My hearing is so acute that no whispers sneak past me. Astute; adj. Clever and insightful; having an innate ability to understand or perceive. My mother has an astute mind and so I always go to her for advice. Canny; adj. Careful; shrewd; clever; wily; full of guile. She is so canny that she gets away with everything. Discernment; n. Keenness of insight and judgement. I try hard to discern between whats right and wrong. Judicious; adj. Having sound and prudent judgement. My father is a judicious person who leads out family with rules to keep us safe. Keenness; n. Smartly cutting or marked by remarkable mental quickness or understanding. I have a keen mind and so I understand people well. Perceptive; adj. Having a keen sense of understanding and discernment. Because I am perceptive, I understand when my friends are having a hard day. Assuage; v. To lessen; to take the edge off; to tone down. To assuage his hunger I gave him two granola bars until we arrived at the destination. Appease; v. To pacify or make tranquil; to calm down or settle something or someone. To appease the argument I separated the two. Composed; adj. Serene and self-possessed; calm and not easily agitated. I composed myself and then walked in the door of my new classroom, ready to take on the class. Détente; n. A relaxing or easing of tensions between rivals, often but not always, in a political sense. It will take years to détente my relationship with my grandparents. Dormant; adj. Lying asleep or in a calm state, but having the suggestion of life or activity that is temporarily quiet. When I go to sleep after my three day shift I lie dormant for the next few days. Imperturbable; adj. Not easily shaken; calm, cool, and easygoing; slow to become excited. I had to learn to become imperturbable when I got my new boss that is hard to deal with. Levelheaded; adj. Usually composed and in control; not easily rattled or swayed by differing opinions. My teacher remains levelheaded unless Jason messes around in class. Mitigate; v. To moderate in force or intensity; to calm or cool down; to lessen in intensity. Its hard to mitigate some peoples anger but a thing to try is to explain the circumstances of why you let them down. Placate; v. To appease, pacify, soothe, or make amends. I was able to placate the baby by giving him his bottle. Placid; adj. Undisturbed, unflappable, calm, serene, and satisfied. I sat by the placid lake in the early morning and watched the sun rise. Quiescent; adj. Quiet; still; at rest; serene and calm. I am a very quiescent girl who loves to read and sit by the lake. Repose; n, v. Noun: Quiet tranquility; the state of being at rest or asleep. My grandmas repose was obvious when we heard her sigh as she watched the sunset. Serene; adj. Quiet and unperturbed; unaffected by disturbance; at peace within oneself. The serene scene of the pasture made my anger dissolve.

All About Personal Job References and Letters of Recommendation

All About Personal Job References and Letters of Recommendation Image via Pixabay First, HR managers are simply too busy to sift through every single paper on every single application. Nor do they have time to discern whether to believe everything applicants say [at least on paper] about themselves. HR managers want to hear the truth about applicants and it can usually be given to them through a few sentences from someone else. Second, a letter of recommendation or a good reference will automatically make you stand out. It will elevate a great candidate to the top list of picks and could drop an equally great candidate to the won’t-be-hired stack. It’s important to gather quality recommendation letters and keep them on file. In the fast hiring process, you want to turn these around quickly while at the same time giving yourself a good shot of getting to the top. So here are some additional tips about personal job references and letters of recommendation that just might be the clincher for you getting that dream job. Who To Ask On average, employers will ask for three references when applying for a job. So you need to have at least three professional people (not family members or friends) who can honestly vouch for you. It doesn’t hurt to have more than three and if you have them, certainly provide them on the application if there’s space available. It is best to select people who know much more than that you exist and worked for them. The people you ask need to know something about your character, work ethic, and overall attitude and ability for the job to which you’re applying. Select Strong Endorsers A recommendation is like a human stamp of approval. This is why it is important to know previous managers and supervisors and get their permission to use them as references. You need someone who is responsive to requests and can confirm details about you such as your responsibilities, position, reason for leaving and other details. It is also a good idea to know what the endorser is going to say about you. Some employers will simply ask for contact information and then contact them on their own. If this is the type of application you’re filling out, be sure the recommenders know that the request is coming. Ensure you’ve done a good job and are leaving with no beef with your boss so there is no choice but to be positive about your performance. Make sure the information you give to a potential employer and what your references say is consistent and can be corroborated. Inconsistent, or worse, inaccurate information can hinder your chances of a job offer. All In Writing When leaving one position for another or one company for another, ask for a recommendation in writing from the boss. This is a more reasonable request especially if you’ve had a good working relationship. As time passes and people get older and more forgetful or move to different positions or locations themselves, what they remember about you and your performance may fade. So if you obtain letters at least two weeks before you make your move, you will have everything documented in writing and you’ll be good to go. If you ask a supervisor for a letter of recommendation long after you’re gone, you may need to kindly refresh their memory about who you are and what you did during your time with them. How To Ask This goes without saying, but be polite when asking. Take into consideration the recommender’s time and his or her responsibilities. It is best to ask in an email and then follow up after about a week if there is no response. If you see him or her every day or regularly, if you feel comfortable, you may ask them politely whether they got your email to remind them of it. Do not ask “Can you write a recommendation letter for me?” Assume they can. The thing is they may not know what to say about you. Instead ask “If you feel you know me well enough and feel I’ve done a good job here, would you mind writing a good recommendation letter for me?” With wording like this, the recommender can think about what to say and whether it will be good. You can also be certain that those who agree to write a letter will give you a good recommendation. If your recommender asks for additional information such as a resume, be sure to provide it. Additionally, not every supervisor has written a letter of recommendation before. If this is the case and they ask for help, provide a few samples to your employer to help in the process. How To Know It’s Good Strong recommendation letters and references should show your skills and work ethic in a positive light. There are a few other clues you can look for to see whether it will benefit you. First, it should reflect who you are as a person and why you’re qualified. Second, it should be customized to fit the new job position in that it should show how you’ll benefit the new company. Third, it should provide at least one to two examples of what you’ve done to benefit the company you’re leaving. Finally, the letter should look and sound professional and include contact information for the recommender. Don’t Forget Yes, one last thing. Don’t forget to express your thanks. Regardless of whether you get the job you’re applying for or not, let your recommenders know what happens and be sure to sincerely thank them for taking the time and putting in the effort to produce a letter for you. And when you get the job, be sure to send another note of appreciation. After all, they were at least a small part of your success.

Teach Away Telegram - June 2010

Teach Away Telegram - June 2010 Even with a very busy spring here at Teach Away, we still made sure not to forget dad’s special day. We all took the time out to celebrate with dad this Sunday, and hope you did too. Happy Belated Father’s Day to all the deserving dads out there!With an even busier summer just around the corner, we would like to announce that the Teach Away Telegram will be on ‘summer vacation,’ and will be back to grace your inboxes this fall. Make sure not to miss our last issue of the season! Learn about the education-related charity that Teach Away made a donation to this month, and if you’re feeling extra generous, you can donate too! Parents heading to the UAE this August might appreciate a father’s perspective on bringing his wife and child with him overseas. And dads and dudes alike are sure to enjoy reading about the dos and don’ts when driving in Japan.On behalf of Teach Away, we wish you a safe and relaxing summer vacation. Stay tuned for the next issue of the Telegram this S eptember…Happy Summer! -The Teach Away TeamIn this issue:Raising Funds to Educate YouthAn Interview with ACCESSO InternationalBringing Family to the UAE - A Father's PerspectiveDos and Don'ts of Driving in JapanRaising Funds to Educate our YouthJune isn’t simply a great month for fathers â€" it’s a great month for Teach Away and for the non-profit organization, ACCESO International. Earlier this month, Teach Away held a fundraising party “of the millennium,” where friends and family came to show their generosity and, of course, to partied hard!Given Teach Away’s goal of facilitating the flow of qualified, skilled educators to improve the quality of education worldwide, it seemed only natural that we get involved in a fundraising campaign which helps fund educational institutions in less wealthy areas around the world. So, we joined forces with ACCESO International, planned a party, invited everyone we knew, and raised $600 to donate to ACCESO.If you’ve ever found yours elf wondering why you should teach abroad, or what difference it would make in the lives of your students, read the following interview to get inspired â€" to teach, to donate, and to apply online now!Interview with Dr. Christine Gervais, founder of ACCESO InternationalKathleen: Christine, could you please tell us about ACCESO International? What is its main purpose and how does it work?Christine: ACCESO International is a Canadian international development organization that supports all levels of education from preschool to post-secondary in twelve countries mainly in Latin America and the Caribbean, and with one project for refugees and immigrants in Canada. The main purpose is to provide greater access to education through these three main ways:a) Bursaries that cover tuition, transportation, school supplies, uniforms, backpacks, shoes, etc.b) Teaching and learning materials for preschools, primary schools and high schoolsc) Human rights training mainly for girls and womenK: Can you share with our readers what inspired you to start such a selfless organization? Who makes sure it continues running smoothly?C: I was inspired to start ACCESO International because I was very grateful to have received scholarships to complete all of my post-secondary education, from my bachelors to my doctorate, and I wanted to share that privilege with students and families who struggle with access to basic education in countries where loan, bursary, or scholarship programs are not as readily available. I had also witnessed the sacrifices that families in countries, like the Dominican Republic and Peru, make simply to send their children to school. I was inspired by their determination and I felt compelled to support their efforts.We are very well supported by a team of approximately 30 volunteers, the majority of whom live in the Ottawa area and are originally from the countries where we have projects. Our volunteers and board members are a talented group of mothers, teachers, engineers, lawyers, nutritionists, doctors, policy-makers, students, etc. We share the tasks in a non-hierarchical way and we collaborate based on consensus-building and parity. Volunteers contribute in areas such as project management, fundraising, marketing, translation, administration, etc. K: What made you decide to focus primarily on education and literacy?C: We believe that education provides life-changing opportunities not only towards employment, but also (and especially) towards greater self-realization, empowerment, independent thought, and therefore, liberation.K: As you may know, each month Teach Away sends dozens of skilled teachers to countries in Asia and the Middle East to take part in what is becoming a worldwide phenomenon of teaching English and ESL abroad. As someone whose life revolves around education, what words of advice might you have for teachers, young and old, who are considering this life-altering move? C: It is an opportunity of a lifetime, but it is o ne where you may be experiencing more life changes than creating them. Be open to being changed rather than assuming you will be changing others. As Westerners, we assume so much about our culture, language, and beliefs but we have much to learn from others. I recommend that you forge relationships with fellow world citizens as ones based on solidarity and mutual respect, rather than hierarchy and privilege, and the outcomes should be much more effective and meaningful for everyone involved.K: Any final words on why our readers, most of whom are teachers, may want to donate a few of their hard-earned dollars to your generous fundraising campaign? C: Education empowers and liberates. It enables people to lift themselves out of economic uncertainty, political instability and gender inequality. Supporting education through ACCESO International guarantees that 100% of your donation is allocated directly to our projects since administrative expenses are covered by the founder, her family , volunteers and corporate sponsors. So your donation is a direct investment in the lives of our students, their families and communities.How to Donate:For readers far, far away who wish they could have attended Teach Away’s Around the World Summer Kickoff and Charity Fundraiser, your donation is still very much welcome and appreciated. You can donate at: https://www.accesointernational.ca/english/donations.html.A Father’s Perspective: Bringing My Family to the UAEThe process of bringing our 4-month-old daughter to the UAE was a bit of a challenge. The fear of the unknown concerned us greatly. Would they have good, healthy baby food? Would we find a good pediatrician that speaks English? Aside from all the travel arrangements, along with packing, and tying up all the loose ends, the baby’s needs were always a top concern. I was faced with the possibility of traveling without my wife and infant daughter--until an exception was made for all nursing mothers. We were very pleased knowing we would be together in sharing this new experience.After hearing of other teachers whose families had to wait 4-6 weeks before departing for the UAE, I was very grateful to have my family travel with me. We stayed in a resort hotel for 2 months, which was a nice experience to share. Even so, there are still some advantages to having your family come later.• Due to the unbearable heat in late August, early September, we would not go outside until the sun had set; and still, it was very hot.• Being that I was going to workshops and orientations every day, my wife and baby stayed in the hotel since it was too hot to leave.• With no car for my wife to leave the hotel, we would need to take a taxi daily to go to one of the malls to eat and do some shopping.My advice to parents coming to the UAE is to search for expat communities online. There is excellent information from people who went through exactly everything you are going through while you prepare to move abroad. The y have jumped through all the same hoops and have already cleared all the hurdles. These same people are usually helpful enough to spare you all the wasted hours waiting around, going to the wrong places, and learning the hard way.To go back to my worries above, there are great doctors here. If you don’t like a doctor, it’s as simple as going to another as we did. There is plenty of medicine available here, and you will never see a more abundant display of fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, and foods from all around the world at the markets.Life is obviously different here. But I’ve learned that this is an ideal setting in which to raise a family.Having a lot of free time has allowed us to grow closer as a family, and truly and wholly enjoy our baby girl. I would see this as the main difference between raising our child here as opposed to the United States. Getting home late in the afternoon, tired after a long day, and needing to then tend to the needs of a baby was something that we knew we could not escape if we stayed in the States. This is by far the biggest advantage of bringing your family here. In my opinion, this is a great place for a family to live.Driving in Japan â€" To Do or Not To DoFor responsible dads and car-loving males and females alike, if you happen to be driving in Japan in the near future, we thought you might find it helpful to learn the rules of the road (instead of unknowingly break them). If you’ve already got yourself an international driver’s licenseâ€"knowing you wouldn’t be able to spend a year (or more) away from the driver’s seatâ€"we hope you aren’t too surprised by the large number of tiny ‘toy cars’ on Japanese streets and highways. With all those narrow roads, you’ll soon agree that good cars come in small packages in this small island country.It’s always best not to be surprised when you’re on the road though, so we’ve compiled a nice list of dos and don’ts to ensure you aren’t caught by sur prise (or caught up in some unnecessary road rage) while driving in your host country. Read on to learn what you should and should not do while you’re behind the wheel in Japan...Do be aware of the ‘leaf sticker’ system. If you see a green and yellow leaf on the back of the car in front of you, that means that the driver has obtained his/her license within the last year. If you see a red and yellow leaf, this means that the driver is an elderly person. In both cases, it would be prudent for you to use extra care and patience while driving near these cars.Do honk your horn (lightly) or flash your hazard lights to thank a driver for letting you pass by him/her on a narrow road, letting you in, etc.Do stop to let pedestrians cross at marked crosswalks. Japanese drivers tend to be very considerate of pedestrians, and it is always best to try and conform to the customs of your host country.Do wear your seatbelt in both the front and back seats of a car. Recently in Japan, it has be come mandatory for those in the back seat to wear seatbelts as well.Do take note of the difference between flashing yellow and flashing red lights. Drive with caution when you are nearing an intersection with a flashing yellow light. Stop and look both ways when you arrive at an intersection with a flashing red light.Don’t text or talk on your cell phone while driving. Japan’s laws regarding this have recently changed and become much stricter, so don’t take the chance!Don’t drink any alcohol before you get behind the wheel. Unlike Canada or the U.S., Japan has a ‘no tolerance’ law when it comes to drinking and driving. If you are caught after having had only half a can of beer, you will be fined, and could even lose your license (and your job!).Don’t be surprised by a cyclist who “comes out of nowhere.” In Japan, many cities have small roads and high walls which make it difficult to anticipate who or what is coming around the corner. Also, due to fewer sidewalks th an we are used to in North America, it is not uncommon to see a cyclist biking in the street in front of you. In case of collision between cars and cyclists, it is always the car driver who is at fault â€" no matter what the situation.Don’t forget to get your tires changed when the season changes. Snow tires are a necessity in Japan as it is rare that roads would be plowed or salted, so winter driving can be difficult at times.Don’t drive on the right side of the road! You will either need to get used to driving on the left side of the road, or just stick to what you’re used to â€" depending on where you’re from.

Lahore American School

Lahore American School Lahore American School Lahore American School (LAS) is a private coeducational day school which offers an educational program from PreK through Grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The curriculum is North American and meets the requirements for entry in U.S., U.K., and Canadian colleges and universities. LAS is accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. Mission Statement Igniting passion for learning Building our community Preparing for the future Realizing our potential At LAS, we believe that: Learning comes first. Each of us is unique and learns in a variety of ways. School is a place where each of us is challenged and inspired to do our best. Each of us has the responsibility to support one another in our learning. Each of us has the responsibility to make a useful contribution to the world as members of both the local and global communities. We must learn in ways that will prepare us for success in a rapidly changing world. Lahore American School Lahore American School The Lahore American School is a private international school in Pakistan that teaches an American curriculum to students from PreK to Grade 12. Students are assisted in getting prepared to attend college or university in the United States or Canada, with graduates meeting the requirements to attend North American universities. LAS is dedicated to igniting students passion for learning, collecting them to the world and future, building the school community, and realizing their potential. This mission is realized through their experienced and passionate staff that put student well-being and improvement at the highest level of importance.