Artifact Tutors - Role Playing to Level Up

Artifact Tutors - Role Playing to Level UpArtifact tutors are a very important part of any fantasy D&D game. An artifact tutor is an NPC that offers different services for the players to complete the tasks. These are different from an NPC that gives quests, but they do offer some additional services and benefits to the players.Tutors in this game are a little different than a normal NPC. They can have attributes and skills that they can gain or improve. You can also become a mentor to your adventurers by giving them advice and training them on their play. So you will be helping your party and yourself in your game. Tutors give you ideas to help you achieve the most victory and are instrumental in your conquest of the adventure.In order to build up your army and armory, there are several ways you can do it. The easiest way is by having the appropriate tools and weapons for your characters. They can use the tools you provide to help them level up. You should go to an auction house to buy the tools, or ask for items that are rare or crafted from certain materials and turn them into an item. Then the items that you have on hand can be used in the armory of your player.The Masters Teacher is an artifact tutor. He teaches players new skills and tactics. The reward to the player from the tutoring is the character's faction and reputation. The faction of the player will rise by the actions the player takes and the faction will fall if the player does not perform his duties.The Stone Tiler is an Artisan for the players. He can offer stone fragments for smithing and stone structures for construction. The reward will be the player's best craftsmanship skill and reputation. Players will find the reward to be of great worth when the time comes to construct a mansion, castle or create a tower for defense.The quest experience of the Tutor will depend on the role he has. In the questing zone, the quest experience for your adventurer will be reduced by taking damage. The un its of the reward will depend on the demand of the demand of the faction. If there is a great demand for the items, then you can expect a large number of rewards. However, the number of rewards will decrease when there is a very small demand.Offering your artifacts to the tutors will make you the most popular player in the questing zone. You will also get a reputation with the faction that you are allied with and will also get the item and fame bonus to your adventurer. With the help of the players, you can easily protect your stronghold and create an advantage for your questing team.

A Student Experience at New York University

A Student Experience at New York University Liz earned her bachelors degree in dramatic writing from New York University. She specializes in English tutoring, creative writing tutoring, and many other subjects. If youre looking for a student perspective on New York University, read on! Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Liz: NYU is fantastic as far as transportation options. Don't even think about bringing a car here beyond move-in. It's crazy New York City traffic, and parking it will run an insane bill. Instead, everyone uses the network of subways and secondarily buses. You will mingle with the public on a daily basis like a real New Yorker (and quickly become one yourself). It's very walkable in the heart of the campus area, and there are free NYU buses for students who need to get to more remote locations like off-site dorms and the NYU Medical Center campus. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Liz: Everyone has office hours, and the teaching staff are generally very passionate about their fields so they are happy to meet with you and help you master whatever you're struggling with. If you have a problem with any staff, there is an open door policy for contacting the persons supervisor and discussing your issues. NYU is very student-focused, and they really listen. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Liz: Dining options are excellent. There are many dining halls, and most have salad bars as well as a variety of hot and cold items available every day. They cater to all special diets; no matter where you're from or what you're used to, you will find something to make you happy. There's even a kosher dining hall. Meal plans come in a wide range of configurations. When I attended, they had a refillable campus cash program that was linked to your student ID card, and the funds could be used at a bunch of local restaurants, delis, and grocery stores as well. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Liz: NYU is so vast and diverse that I cannot say there is one major that is best represented. I was enrolled at Tisch School of the Arts, which is probably most famous or popular for its film program. Second to that seems to be acting. Quite a few celebrities and celebritys kids attend Tisch. I studied dramatic writing where I was immersed in TV and film screenwriting and playwriting. As a concentration, I chose playwriting because I love what it is possible to create in real space and real time with live bodies and objects as much as the magic of live performance before (or sometimes with) an audience. I also participated in the WNYU, the college radio station all 4 years. This is now part of the music production program at Tisch, which was new as I was graduating but is well-regarded. It was great fun and a welcome break from my academics. I still have recordings of some broadcasts, including a live interview/performance session with a band. Through WNYU, I gained some very basic sound editing and production skills. The radio station offers internships and the opportunity to obtain paid management positions. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Liz: Greek life exists, but isnt big on campus.You will make friends through the people you live with, attend classes with, and participate in extracurricular with. I did make one of my best friends at a Tisch sponsored social my first week. We ditched the event and went to Nuyouican Poet's Caf instead. A good deal of socializing happens in the city, off campus. Given all the restaurants, museums, and concert venues at your fingertips, why wouldnt it? However, there are student campus clubs for every interest under the sun, from volleyball to more obscure ones like science fiction. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Liz: I didn't make as much use of the Career Center as I could have, and frankly, my major wasn't terribly marketable. I do remember attending some good job fairs, and most students land enviable jobs or internships upon graduation. It's also a great jumping-off point for a graduate degree anywhere in the world. Their study abroad options span the globe. They are very accessible to those who keep their grades up, and they are both useful and fulfilling. My summer study abroad through NYU led to me obtaining my graduate degree abroad. The support services as far as student medical care are top-notch. NYUs response with making psychological services available to students was swift, all-encompassing, and admirable. All the teaching staff and Department Chairs were very open and supportive. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Liz: The library is massive and the librarians are knowledgeable and helpful. It is also a beautiful space with lots of cozy nooks. There are lots of 24-hour computer labs with wizards on staff. Lounges and recreational areas abound, and they are generally very comfortable and bright. They are a welcome relief from the busy streets. Describe the surrounding town. Liz: Music, festivals, lectures, underground film, high-end shopping, museums, and art supplies are all easily accessible. Everything you could ever dream of is available 24/7. The only downsides are watching your budget, choosing what to do, and a certain lack of unified campus life feeling. There are multiple campuses all throughout the city and mingled in with buildings that serve daily business and residential functions. NYU is a great place to be anonymous if you're into that. If you find your own niche, you can do that thing to the fullest. Make no mistake: while sports exist, this is not much of a sport-centered school. There isn't an everybody-goes-to-the-football-game-and-knows-the-team-by-name mentality or reality. You will not find much in the way of fraternity or sorority life, either. This school is ultra-metropolitan and more focused on intellect, culture, and arts. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Liz: The student body is unbelievably large. There is no way to know everyone in your school of focus, let alone your graduating class; mine was in the multi-thousands. The actual class sizes were reasonable and I was generally pleased with them. Even the big lectures had no more than about 50 - 80 students, and those had related seminars taught by graduate students where the group size was maybe 20. I felt that the class sizes were appropriate. I got very close with a bunch of people in my own department acrossgraduation years because the Department of Dramatic Writing is so small and we got into each other's projects very deeply. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Liz: I had a fabulous class on modern theater. We attended one performance per week. I got to see Avenue Q, Metamorphosis, and Top Dog/Underdog before they hit big and went to Broadway. We also saw a 3-person play that included Sir Patrick Stewart and Kyle McLaughlin in the cast. Frequently the creators of the pieces would stay after the show and speak to our class about their process. Whatever your field of study, at NYU you will be engaged in real-life, current, and relevant events. Check out Lizs tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Latin Teacher Salaries

Latin Teacher Salaries How Much Does a Latin Teacher Earn? ChaptersThe Salary for a Latin Teacher at Secondary SchoolsA Latin Teacher’s SalaryThe Salary for New Latin TeachersTeaching Latin in a UniversityHow Much Do Private Latin Tutors Earn?“Research shows that there is only half as much variation in student achievement between schools as there is among classrooms in the same school. If you want your child to get the best education possible, it is actually more important to get him assigned to a great teacher than to a great school.” - Bill GatesWhether you’re teaching in a school or working for yourself, being a Latin teacher is a rewarding job, and not just because of the wage. Latin teachers are passionate about transferring their knowledge of the language to students.Being a school teacher is a rewarding vocation and the base salary isn't bad. The average salaries are pretty good in comparison to a lot of jobs and the annual mean wage is pretty good. Teachers in the UK have one of the highest average salaries in the world.Of co urse, secondary school teachers work an average of 63.3 hours per week.So with this in mind, how much does a Latin teacher earn and what is an average teacher salary?Depending on your experience, seniority, or qualifications, here’s how much you can get expect to earn in Latin teacher jobs. DéborahLatin Teacher 5.00 (12) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Dr. KarisLatin Teacher £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SimonaLatin Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArgiroLatin Teacher 5.00 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JennyLatin Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LucieLatin Teacher 5.00 (5) £75/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DanielaLatin Teacher 5.00 (9) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SophieLatin Teacher 5.00 (6) £45/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Salary for a Latin Teacher at Secondary SchoolsFirstly, before we get to the crux of the matter, you should know that there aren’t many Latin teachers in primary schools. Most Latin teachers teach in private secondary schools, independent schools, and academies. Additionally, a teacher salary in private schools is usually higher than in state schools. Teachers in secondary schools are paid by their subject, location, and seniority. (Source: Pexels)Latin lessons are quite rare in normal state schools. As a general rule, a Latin teacher is a language or classics teacher with a degree in Latin and a PGCE.Working out how much a Latin teacher earns can be quite tricky because it’s rare that Latin will be the only thing they teach. Whether they’re in academies or state secondary schools, several things could affect their earnings.Teachers start on £23k but how much they earn will depend on how long they’ve taught, where they’re teaching, and what they’re teaching. Teacher salaries can also be affected by the teacher's role. For example, there are a good number of other tasks that teachers can add to their remit to earn more money:You can set a Special Educational Needs (SEN) allowance of between £2,149 and £4,242 a year.Teaching and learning responsibility (TLR) payments of between £2,721 and £13,288 if you take on additi onal responsibility.They can also earn more money by marking exams.While there are a lot of different things that can affect a teacher’s salary, the best thing about the job is the stability of being a teacher. This is thanks to public education.Of course, when it comes to teaching jobs, your salary will be depending on your teaching experience and where the teaching position is. After all, the starting salary for a teacher in London isn't the same for those working outside of the capital. Similarly, teaching abroad won't pay the same as teaching in the UK as the average starting salary in some countries is higher and lower in others.  New teachers will need to take this into account.A Latin Teacher’s SalaryAs you’ll have gathered, there are a lot of ways to increase your salary as a Latin teacher. Teachers are rewarded for the work they do and if they exhibit the very highest standards of classroom practice they can gain leading practitioner status.This means a teacher can ea rn between £40k and £68k. By taking on more responsibilities, Latin teachers can bolster their earnings. (Source: rawpixel)It should be said that there are so many factors that will affect a teacher’s earnings that it’s almost impossible to tell you exactly how much you’ll earn but we can give you a rough idea. Generally, as a teacher, you can work more to earn more and salary data indicates that teacher pay is pretty good anyway.The minimum salary for teachers mightn't be the highest but there are a lot of ways to progress and, as we mentioned, average teacher salaries in the UK are very high in comparison to other countries. DéborahLatin Teacher 5.00 (12) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Dr. KarisLatin Teacher £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SimonaLatin Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ArgiroLatin Teacher 5.00 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JennyLatin Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LucieLatin Teacher 5.00 (5) £75/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DanielaLatin Teacher 5.00 (9) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SophieLatin Teacher 5.00 (6) £45/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Salary for New Latin TeachersBecoming a teacher is a great idea. However, as a new teacher, your salary mightn’t be as big as you’d hoped. As we’ve mentioned, the more you work, the more you can earn.An unqualified teacher can start on as little as £17k but once qualified, they can expect to start on at least £23k. That said, an unqualified teacher can earn as much as £27k when they start their new career.Furthermore, there’s always the teaching and learning responsibility (TLR) payments you can earn.Maximum: £13,288.Minimum: £2,721.Similarly, there are bonus payments available for teachers who work with pupils with special educational needs (SEN). You can earn between £2,149 and £4,242. Thus, a special education teacher has a higher average salary than other teachers.There are a lot of ways to increase your salary as a teacher and a lot of interesting ways to vary your remit as a teacher.  While being a teacher mightn’t be the best-paid job in the world, you’ll have better job security and a decent pension to boot.As you can see, there’s quite a difference between the lowest salaries and the highest. You could be coming home with a salary that isn’t much higher than minimum wage or a six-figure salary!Teaching Latin in a UniversityIf you’ve completed a degree, master’s, and PhD, you could always teach Latin as a lecturer at a university. Generally, a university lecturer will earn more than a school teacher. A Latin lecturer at university can earn more than a secondary school Latin teacher. (Source: StartupStockPhotos)They tend to earn between £41k and £55k. However, they can earn upwards of £107k at the highest level. It should be noted that these jobs, like all teaching jobs, are no walk in the park.If you're looking for the best paying teaching job, you'll probably want to be a teacher at a university. Generally speaking, the higher the level you teach, the more you'll earn.For example, primary school teachers won't earn as much as high school teachers and, in turn, they won't earn as much as those teaching undergraduate or postgraduate degrees, for example.If you're a high school teacher in a private school, you'll probably be on a higher wage than someone working in a state school.Discover the routes into Latin teaching.How Much Do Private Latin Tutors Earn?“Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students.” - Solomon OrtizIf you don’t want to become a teacher in a school or university, you could always work for yourself and find your students. After all, the national school system isn't for everyone, even if teachers' salaries in the UK are pretty good. The more a private tutor teaches, the more they can earn. (Source: PublicDomainPictures)As a private Latin tutor, you won’t have the job security of a teacher in a school but you’ll also have a lot more freedom in terms of how you teach and what you teach.If you head to Superprof, for example, you can offer face-to-face tutorials, online tutorials, or group tutorials to enthusiastic students wanting to learn a new language.  You’ll also be able to decide upon your rates. However, you do have to think about what the competition is charging. Even as a Latin tutor, there’s a lot of competition out there.You need to be very sensible when it comes to setting your rates and they need to line up with your experience, qualifications, and reputation as a tutor.  On average, tutors charge between £20 and £60 per hour for Latin tutorials but this will also vary according to where you teach. Due to the cost of living, tutorials in London tend to cost more than elsewhere in the UK.If yo u work 25 hours a week (not including preparation time), you could earn between £500 and £1,500 a week. Do everything you can to make your lessons appealing.  When it comes to private tutor jobs, there is no maximum salary since you can earn as much as your students are willing to pay for your work. If you want a salary increase, you need to make sure your tutorials are worth it!The salary range for private tutors is much wider, too. Your wage will depend on your level of education, skills, etc.You could also work in a language school. That said, it can be difficult working out the average annual wage for teachers n private language schools and academies as they'll be paid according to where they are, what their experience is, the levels they teach, and the number of teaching hours they have.Language teaching, especially for private tutors, can be tricky. Especially as the popularity of language tuition tends to vary a lot. When a language is popular, you can expect higher salarie s or weekly earnings as a private tutor but once a language is no longer popular, you might struggle to make ends meet.Whether you're teaching English in China, Latin in a private school, or looking for teaching positions at a university, the highest paid jobs are for the best teachers. That said, most teachers aren’t in it for the money, but rather because of their passion to help students learn skills that will help them in their future lives and careers.If you need help with your lesson plans or brushing up on your Latin, you might want to consider getting in touch with a private tutor. After all, the better you are as a teacher, the higher your annual salary will be. Of course, everyone starts on the same base salary and can work their way up in state schools.However, keep in mind that while starting salaries are better in certain places, your decision can't be based on salary alone, you need to be working somewhere you like!So are you ready to start your teaching career and t ake advantage of lucrative teaching opportunities?

Why Research Experience Is Important For Grad School Apps

Why Research Experience Is Important For Grad School Apps GRE scores, GPA, transcripts, letters of recommendation, quality of undergrad school, admission essay/ personal statement, research, and even where you live can all impact your admission chances. Some of those factors are completely beyond your control and others are somewhat controllable. But, there is one factor that can greatly improve your chances of being accepted, and you can completely control it. That factor is research experience. Research experience is not required to apply to graduate school. But, it has become increasingly more popular, to the point where if you dont have a project, it hurts your chances. Research can be especially beneficial for fields that are constantly adapting like science and technology, but it may not be as important for constant fields like mathematics. But, it can still improve your chances. Follow these tips to produce a strong research project: Become a research assistant: Just about every student applying has a research project, and its painfully obvious when students are submitting one just for the sake of having it. But, as a research assistant, you will work with others (mostly professors, possibly other undergrad/grad students) and have more resources. You will also be held accountable for the outcome of the project, which can create better results. If you assist in completing a great research project, you may even be asked to join in on another project. Ultimately, becoming a research assistant shows a genuine commitment and interest, as opposed to doing research because you heard it can help your chances. Not to mention, you might get paid for it. Collaborate: Technically, it could look better on your application if you create a great research project with strong, practical findings all by yourself. But, this is probably your first try at research. So, partner with others. At the very least, you should work with one professor. But, if you can find a group of 3-5 people you can craft a better, more significant project. Most grad schools would rather see a great group research project than a mediocre sole project. It also shows grad schools that you can work well in groups, which is a major bonus. Start early: Start making contacts with professors as early as your freshman year of undergrad because it might take a few years to put together your project. A lot of students complete their first research project during their freshman/sophomore years, and then supplement it with additional projects. Imagine being able to tell a grad school that you have been researching a certain topic for the past 3-4 years. Choose a relevant topic: If your project can actually impact the industry youre writing about, youre going to have one of if not the best projects in the entire applicant pool. Its very difficult to create a project of that caliber. But, make sure yours is important to your industry. Spend time writing: You may have been living with this project for over six months and know everything about it. But, the grad schools youre applying to wont; so make sure you are clear and concise. They have hundreds of other projects to read too; so they probably wont spend extra time trying to figure out what yours is about. Consider the following structure to help your readers understand your project as quickly as possible: 1. Abstract section: State your hypothesis and how it could impact current industrial operations. Make sure you include completed works by other researchers and how your research builds off theirs or differs from theirs. That will help your reader better understand both your project and the current industrial state. 2. Introduction: Briefly state your basic findings and what factors you considered to reach those findings. Again, mention how your project works with existing research in chemistry, biology, etc. Briefly state how you set up your experiment and direct your reader to further sections for more information. Chances are, the admissions group will not read past your Abstract and Introduction section; so make sure they can understand the gist of your entire project through those sections. 3. Model: Write about how you set up the project, what your independent/dependent variables were and what you deem to be a significant result. You want to exhaust all possible confounding variables that may affect your outcome, which can enhance your credibility. Try to have multiple tests to reach the same conclusion, adding more support. This section can be a little bit longer than the previous two because you want to fully explain how you scientifically tried to prove or disprove your hypotheses. You do not need to state your findings in this section. 4. Solution/findings: This section seems basic, but it is not. You should state the most plausible outcome of your research; however, do not try to prove it as fact. You simply want to state the likelihood of your results, and you need to list all possible outcomes. You cant just write, based on our model, it is fair to conclude that ___________. Most research does not state absolutes. At best, it states what can be inferred or assumed from the experiment. Again, you need to list any confounding factors that may have affected your outcome and write a paragraph about each. Include models, graphs and charts. We offer incredible sciences tutorswho have extensive research experience and could help you. Youre not going to do perfect research during undergrad. In fact, very few can actually create perfect research. You just need to be as objective as possible. 6. Conclusion: Restate your hypothesis, how you tried to prove or disprove it (model) and what you found. This section should be fairly brief, but you need to include the industrial implications of your research. Answer this question: why is this important?

What is it Like to Attend George Mason University

What is it Like to Attend George Mason University Anita earned her bachelors degree in English from George Mason University. She specializes in English tutoring, elementary math tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at George Mason University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Anita: I went to George Mason University (GMU), which was just switching over from a heavily commuter school to a campus living school at the time I graduated. The area is pretty suburban compared to most campuses. It is surrounded by gorgeous trees and huge lawns to hang out and read a book. Although it is in the heart of Fairfax, the closest cities are D.C. and Arlington. The campus feels so safe, since there are students hanging out at all hours of the night and it is all so well lit. There are buses to get around and the metro if needed to get into the city. Many people still drive into campus, but once you're on campus, everything is within walking distance. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Anita: Everyone is readily available and willing to stay after class in order to help students. For those of us who had team practice right after class (like me), we could just email our professors to get an appointment for office hours! How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Anita: I only lived in a dorm my first year, but I loved it. George Masons campus dorms are state of the art and newly built, therefore there is nothing old to worry about! The dining options are numerous and you can get Starbucks or a buffet only minutes away from each other. Since completing my undergrad, they have immensely updated their dining options. There are so many ways for students to socialize, although most belong to a sorority, fraternity, or group of some kind. Being that GMU ranked as one of the most diverse schools, there are a plethora of clubs and greek life options to join. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Anita: I was an English major, but engineering and STEM subjects are very represented at Mason. The great thing about studying there is that no matter what you want to do, there are so many opportunities in and around the area to hone your skills. Each school within Mason does a great job of providing students with the support they need for careers after college. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Anita: Yes, I think Greek Life does play a major role in socialization. The great thing is that there are plenty of options to choose from in terms of interest. If Greek Life isn't for you, there are plenty of clubs that will help you socialize. There are also many D1-D3 sports to choose from, if that is something of interest. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Anita: Although I did not use the Career Center much, I have friends who would use it and found it to be very helpful. Many got information about internships from the Career Center. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Anita: The biggest study area is in the main building, The Johnson Center. The JC houses eateries, the bookstore, a theatre, a bistro, the auditorium, and three floors of books and study space. This is where I did all my studying, because I enjoy noise when studying. For those who want a quieterspace, the library is always an option and there is plenty of room there. The dorms are great places to study alone or have study groups, because they have large multipurpose rooms for studying. Describe the surrounding town. Anita: The campus itself is situated in the heart of Fairfax, VA and you can easily walk or bike to the town of Fairfax, which houses some great restaurants and shops. You can drive or take the metro (or bus) to the surrounding cities of Arlington or D.C., which is about a 20-30 minute drive from the campus. Although I have seen that most students who live on campus stay on or near the campus, I have seen most parties and outings take place in D.C. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Anita: I was generally pleased with the student body because it was big and diverse. I loved that in a class we could be with foreign exchange students or students from a small town in the Midwest. Class sizes for lectures were actually fairly big (120+ students), but as you specialize in your field, the class sizes are much smaller (15+ students). I had one class with only eight students. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Anita:I would say that I loved my African-American Literature class. The class had less than eight students and had a sense of accountability. The class also had a different feel because the professor had been a teacher prior to getting his PhD, which made the class more engaging. I have sat in many unengaging classes where the professor just reads slides. There was quite a bit of dialogue and the professor was more of a facilitator. Check out Anitas tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Learning Chinese at School

Learning Chinese at School Everything You Need to Know Before Learning Chinese at School ChaptersWhy Learn Chinese at School?Learning to Speak Chinese at SchoolStudying Chinese at A Level or Key Stage 5International ClassesLearning Chinese Outside of School“Failure is the foundation of success, and the means by which it is achieved.” - Lao TzuBefore you can speak Chinese, you’re going to have to spend several hours learning to read Chinese characters. However, despite how difficult Chinese can be to learn, more and more students are opting to study it because it's one of the world's most common languages and it belongs to one of the world's biggest economies! There are over 4.5 million people in Secondary and Higher Education.So how can you learn Chinese at school?Here are a few of your options. NingChinese Teacher 5.00 (10) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LorraineChinese Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JoyceChinese Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discove r all our tutors NicoleChinese Teacher £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KatyChinese Teacher £16/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YangChinese Teacher £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ChengChinese Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhy Learn Chinese at School?You won’t hear too many British students speaking Chinese during their lunch break. However, more and more students are choosing to learn Chinese at school as a foreign language. Be it at GCSE, A Level, or degree, you can learn a lot of Chinese.Learning a language will also allow you to go out and see the world. (Source: jplenio)So why are some students choosing this language over languages such as French, Spanish, German, and Italian?The rarity of this language is its greatest strength. In fact, very few people in the UK speak Chinese as a second language. This means that speaking Mandarin will look great on your CV and make finding a job easier.  This is especially true in commerce as China is the world’s second-largest economy.If you learn Chinese, you could end up passionate about Chinese culture. A lot of people want to learn Chinese in order to travel to China and make the most of their time in China by learning about the culture and speaking with the natives.Languages lessons are a great way to learn more about a specific culture. However, you don’t have to head all the way to China to enjoy Chinese food. Sometimes you can get Chinese lessons that also come with cultural lessons on topics such as Chinese cinema or Chinese cuisine.  It’s a great way to motivate you to learn a language.Learning to Speak Chinese at SchoolAt secondary school, many students will have to choose which foreign language they want to learn.Studying Chinese at Key Stage 3Key Stage 3 is when a child is in year 7, 8, and 9, or aged between 11 and 14. This tends to be the age where students will learn basic concepts of Mandarin Chinese. Don't expect them to be conversing in Chinese just yet as learning Mandarin is one of the most difficult things for an English native speaker to do.Kids will learn anything quickly if they're engaged in their lessons. (Source: kian2018)Most schools where a child can learn Mandarin London will introduce students to some basic Chinese grammar and phrases, show them Chinese characters, use the Hanyu Pinyin system for romanising Standard Chinese, and familiarise students with the four tones employed in Chinese speaking.Since Key Stage 3 leads on to Key Stage 4 (obviously) and GCSEs, most of the topics covered at this level will form the foundation for the vocabulary, grammar, and phrases they'll need to know to pass the GCSE.Did you know you could sharpen the Mandarin skills you learn at school with a private tutor?Studying Chinese at Key Stage 4 and GCSEKey Stage 4 includes the two years where children study their GCSEs. At this level, schools will have less freedom in what they teach students as they'll have to ensure they're all learning everything they need to know for their exams.Learning to write in Chinese is pretty difficult! (Source: SpencerWing)Like most language exams, the Chinese GCSE includes reading, writing, speaking, and listening parts.The AQA GCSE in Mandarin Chinese, for example, places more emphasis on language production with the speaking and writing parts counting for 30% each whereas the listening and reading parts are weighted at 20% each. This means that students should be focusing on actively producing the language rather than having a passive understanding of it.The listening part of the exam includes pre-recorded listening excerpts spoken by native speakers. The exam lasts between 35 and 40 minutes depending on whether they're entered in the Foundation or Higher tier.The reading exam lasts either 30 minutes (Foundation Tier) or 50 minutes (Higher Tier). Students' reading comprehension will be tested (without the use of a dictionary) by reading extracts from brochures, g uides, letters, newspapers, magazines, books, faxes, emails, and websites. Students are expected to be able to identify key points and, at the higher tier, recognise points of view, attitudes, and emotions in texts.Their speaking test includes two tasks and, unlike the other two parts we've seen, are not divided into foundation and higher tier. Students need to produce their own answers and will be tested on their communication, range and accuracy, pronunciation and intonation, and interaction and fluency.The fourth and final part of their exam is writing. This, like the speaking exam, is marked using a range of criteria. They complete two tasks and each will be marked in terms of content, the range of language, and accuracy.Like other languages at GCSE, a lot of schools give students the option to start learning Mandarin Chinese when they start their GCSEs, which means they don't have to have studied it prior to year 10 in order to study it.Enhance your Mandarin learning experience with lessons at a language school or a Chinese speaking group! NingChinese Teacher 5.00 (10) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LorraineChinese Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JoyceChinese Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicoleChinese Teacher £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KatyChinese Teacher £16/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YangChinese Teacher £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ChengChinese Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsStudying Chinese at A Level or Key Stage 5Studying Chinese at A Level is a great idea for students who've already passed their GCSE or those who are interested in learning Chinese at university either on a language course or international business course.Even seemingly simple reading is much more difficult in Mandarin. (Source: hitesh0141)Similarly to the GCSE, you don't ha ve to have studied Chinese before in order to do an A Level in it. Of course, this does mean you'll have to put more work in than a student who's already passed their GCSE.More and more students are opting to take Chinese at A Level, too. In fact, in 2018, the number of students studying Chinese at A Level surpassed German for the first time ever!AS Level and A2 Level ChineseAt A Level, students are expected to improve their abilities in understanding Mandarin Chinese (or develop them if they've never studied it before). By this point, they should be able to confidently communicate in Mandarin and also start learning about Chinese-speaking society, history, and culture.Choosing to Study Chinese at Sixth Form or CollegeSince Chinese isn't the most common subject at A Level, it mightn't be offered at your school's sixth form and you may have to attend a college instead. Depending on your circumstances and your other A Level choices, you'll have to decide in some cases whether or not i t's worthwhile attending a sixth form or college that's worse than your first choice just because it offers Chinese at A Level.Of course, if you're absolutely set on studying Mandarin Chinese at university or working with the language, then this choice won't matter. However, if you're not sure, you should think very carefully about your A Level choices before choosing not to attend a good sixth form or college just because they don't offer Chinese. As you'll see, you don't necessarily need to study a language at A Level in order to learn it!International ClassesWhen it comes to language learning and the Chinese language, spending time in China is arguably the best way to learn Mandarin Chinese.By attending a class with a Chinese teacher in China, you'll soon be conversational in the language. Using your new language every day will ensure that you regularly practise your comprehension and production of the language. Additionally, these give you an opportunity to travel to places like Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Guangzhou, for example. However, keep in mind that in a lot of these places, other Chinese languages, such as Cantonese (in Hong Kong and Guangzhou) and the Hu dialect of Wu Chinese (in Shanghai) are also spoken.Learning Chinese Outside of SchoolWhile a lot of Chinese learning takes place in schools, there's nothing stopping you from learning a language outside of compulsory education or a university. In fact, you can learn Chinese online thanks to great resources like YouTube channels, blogs, and websites.Additionally, you can attend Chinese conversation classes, practise with another beginner, or do an online Chinese language exchange where you chat in Chinese with a native speaker for half of the time and then help them with their English for the other half.If those options aren't for you, you can also enlist the help of a private Chinese tutor to help you. They can help you learn to speak, read, write, and understand Chinese while focusing on e xactly what you want to learn. After all, there isn't a syllabus for you to follow!

Data Analysis Methods

Data Analysis Methods Everything You Need to Know to Perform an Empirical Analysis ChaptersHypothesis Testing: The Difference Between a Hypothesis and a Null HypothesisMultivariate Methods of AnalysisDependence Multivariate MethodsInterdependence Multivariate MethodsHow to Interpret the R Squared and P-ValueHow to Structure your Analytic ReportIn statistics, there are a vast array of data analysis methods. Data analysis itself is defined by collecting, exploring, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data. This guide will focus on exploratory and modeling methods - meaning, it will give insight on how to get familiar with various types of data in order to decide which tests to perform on your data set.Once your data has been collected, the first step in any sort of analysis of data should be understanding what each of your variables mean and whether they are quantitative or qualitative. Quantitative data and qualitative data should be tested and interpreted differently, so it is important to define your variables beforehand. Most statistical software, like SPSS, wil l do this for you automatically. However, it is important to go through each variable yourself to determine what each variable is and why it is of interest to your analysis.One way to help you do this is to conduct an exploratory analysis. The most common way of starting to explore your data is to extract some descriptive statistics. Note that you can get such extraction knowledge from a statistics course. Descriptive statistics can either be reported numerically or by some helpful visualizations. Some examples of numerical reporting can be found in computing the mean, median, and standard deviation. On the other hand, you can also report descriptives visually. Graphical representations of raw data can include bar graphs, pie charts, and correlation tables.Once you’ve conducted this exploratory analysis, you should check if your data meets the assumptions that each test requires. This is a necessary step: understanding the descriptives of your data will help you understand which t ests are appropriate to perform.Data visualization can help you understand your data AisvaryaData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdeyemiData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdenikeData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ThanushanData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GokhanData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors OlawaleData Analysis Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AisvaranData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Muhammad umairData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (2) £100/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsHypothesis Testing: The Difference Between a Hypothesis and a Null HypothesisAs a researcher, there are many approaches to start analyzing your data. Data collection can be a vital part of your project - however, in order to start f orming a research design, it is important to first form a research question based on your observation of a specific population. Most commonly, this research question is given as a hypothesis. Hypothesis testing as we know it today was popularized by statisticians Jerzy Neyman and Egon Pearson in the 1930s. Hypotheses in statistics are normally a statement about a set of data, where hypothesis testing is a research method that tests whether the probability of that statement is true.Coupled with any hypothesis is what is known as a null hypothesis. A null hypothesis is a statement about the sample population that generally states that the different groups you are testing have no relationship with each other.Depending on whether you are performing a quantitative data analysis or a qualitative data analysis, both the hypothesis and null hypothesis will change. In order to decide what question you will ask, it is important to decide which variables are of interest to you.For example, if you are performing an analysis of variance, or ANOVA, your hypotheses would be:H1: the mean of the dependent variable is not the same across all groupsH0: the mean of the dependent variable is the same across all groupsIt might be helpful to test your level in statistical analysis by looking at some online practice problems!Multivariate Methods of AnalysisThere are many different methodologies that can be used when performing multivariate hypothesis testing. The methodology chosen will depend heavily on what type of question you want to solve and what types of variables you have. Depending on what strategy you apply, the objective of your analysis will change. By comparing these different methods, you will be able to choose the right type of statistical test to employ. Where dependence multivariate methods involve hypotheses, interdependence multivariate methods do not deal with hypothesis testing.Analyzing data using multivariate statistical tests AisvaryaData Analysis Teacher 5.0 0 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdeyemiData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdenikeData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ThanushanData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GokhanData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors OlawaleData Analysis Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AisvaranData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (4) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Muhammad umairData Analysis Teacher 5.00 (2) £100/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsDependence Multivariate MethodsDependence multivariate methods are powerful analyses that seek to describe the relationship between one or more dependent variables that several independent variables. The most common dependence multivariate methods are:MethodObjectiveHypothesisVariablesMultiple RegressionTo find the relationship between two or more v ariables and use this information to estimate the value of the dependent variable.Hypothesis: the dependent variables have an effect on the independent variable Null Hypothesis: the dependent variables have no effectOne dependent scale variable with multiple scale independent variablesMultivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA)To see if two categorical variables have an effect on two scale variables.Hypothesis: There is an effect of one or both categorical variables on the scale variables. Null Hypothesis: there no effectTwo dependent scale variables and two categorical variablesDiscriminant AnalysisTo identify whether one or more groups are different and on what variables the groups are most different.Hypothesis: the groups are different in terms of the dependent variable Null Hypothesis: the groups are not different in terms of the dependent variableOne dependent categorical variable and two or more independent scale variablesInterdependence Multivariate MethodsInterdependent multi variate methods seek to interpret a set of variables as a group. No distinction is made here between whether one variable is independent or dependent. The most common interdependence multivariate methods are:MethodUseVariablesFactor AnalysisTo condense information if there are many variables in order to reduce many individual variables into a few dimensionsScale or ordinal variablesCluster AnalysisTo assign characteristics to groups of variables so that each group is similar with respect to those characteristics, and the groups themselves are distinctScale or categorical, but interpretation will be more difficult with a mix of variablesHow to Interpret the R Squared and P-ValueWhen dealing with the interpretation of hypotheses, it is important to understand the type of test you have performed. Typically, interpreting the results will follow the way in which the output of your statistical software has displayed the results. Usually, they will summarize these results in tabular form.L et's take multiple linear regression as an example, with weight as the dependent variable and income, diet, and height as the independent variables. The most important reporting values can be found in the R squared value and p-value. Take a look at the table below to see how to interpret each.AspectResultInterpretationHypothesisMultiple Regression where: j represents the number of the dependent variable B signifies the coefficient H1 is Bj does not equal 0 for at least one j H0 is Bj=0H1: Income, diet and height do have an effect on weight H0: Income, diet and height do not have an effect on weightR Squared ValueR2 = 0.6868% of the variability in weight is explained by the independent variables - income, diet and height - in the modelP-valuep = 0.0001With a p-value less than 0.05, at 0.0001, we retain the hypothesis and reject the null hypothesisIt is important to note that, when dealing with the different multivariate methods, the world correlation rarely crops up outside of corre lation tables. Make sure to use the word correlation in your report or paper appropriately.Describe your research methodology in your reportHow to Structure your Analytic ReportWe've all been there: trying to write a conclusion can be surprisingly difficult. However, this frustration can be avoided by structuring your report correctly. Normally, an abstract comes first, which is normally a short summary of the research process written after the research and analysis has taken place.An introduction to your project should follow, as this will provide the contextual framework for your paper. Not only should you describe what your goal is, but also cite other papers rooted in grounded theory. The validity of these papers are important with regards to your own experiment because, by citing these papers, you will be able to provide a content analysis of your own work.Next, if you were the researcher in this process, meaning that you were involved in data collection it is necessary to stat e your methodology. Methodological collection of raw data is varied and can include anything from surveys, tests in a laboratory, or from online databases - which is why it is important to detail how you attained it.The analysis portion of your data will involve everything discussed previously. This section will include the exploratory analysis through structured graphs and tables, as well as the different statistical methods employed on your data. You should state clearly whether or not your variables pass all of the assumptions of the tests you utilize.This portion, where you analyze the results attained from your data, is the core of any paper you write and should be written in an organized and clear manner. Any assumption that is violated or any transformation of a variable should be noted either here or in an appendix, depending on your audience.One easy way to lay this portion out is by making sure to differentiate the most important parts of your analysis from the rest of the paper. This can be done by either highlighting, underlining, or putting these phrases in bold.The last portion of your report should be dedicated to a conclusion. This portion should involve not only a summary of the results from your tests, but also an evaluation of the report itself. Meaning, the report should look at the different ways it could have handled the research process differently and what it could do differently next time. It is also important to add how further research can be performed if and when somebody else wants to run a similar test.If you're looking for some extra explanation or help on this subject, check out some webinars online or search for a tutor!

How to get ahead in academics this summer

How to get ahead in academics this summer Summer tutoring can turn you summer into a growth experienceFor most students, the school year is coming to an end sometime in the next few weeks.  A seemingly endless expanse of summer break stretches out in front of them.  Visions of beach days and sleeping in abound.  However, time goes quickly and before they know it, August is rolling around again and it’s time to head back to school.The “summer slide” is well-known, for good reason.  After taking several months off from academics, many students lose some of the achievement gains they made the year before.  While we don’t advocate devoting your entire summer to school (everyone needs a break!), it can be beneficial to weave learning into some of your free time so you’re not starting the school year at a disadvantage.Here are a few ideas to get you started:Read for fun.Aside from being an enjoyable way to pass the time, reading for fun builds your vocabulary and reading comprehension.  Students who read for fun te nd to do much better on the SAT and ACT as well.  Don’t assume that reading for fun has to mean picking up the classics like Dickens and Dostoevsky (although those are great too!).  For more reluctant readers, even magazines can do the trick.  Try magazines with well-written feature articles like ESPN The Magazine or The Atlantic Monthly.  Get a subscription and distribute the magazines around your house so you’ll pick them up when you have a free minute.   Remember, you can use a Kindle to bring books and magazines with you wherever you go!Get a head start on test prep with easy-to-use apps.Yes, there’s no substitute for old-fashioned in-person test prep for the most personalized instruction (this might be a good time to mention that current AJ Tutoring students should take practice SAT and ACT tests with us this summer!).  However, there are some great SAT and ACT prep apps out there that will help you take your test prep with you wherever you go.  Try the College Boar d’s app for SAT prep and ACT Ups app for the ACT.  Even doing a question or two each day will help you make headway in your test prep for next school year.Improve your organization and executive functioning skills.One of the most underrated contributors to academic success is the ability to stay focused, avoid procrastination, and make a study plan (and stick to it!).   A student who knows everything there is to know about US History but starts a 5-page essay the night before it’s due is probably not going to get the grade that he’s capable of achieving.  This summer, start by reading a book like The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg to learn how to automate your willpower and change your habits for good.  Then, harness modern technology for your benefit by trying a few productivity apps.  Google Calendar might be a good solution if the traditional planner has never worked for you.  Todoist is a powerful to-do list app that helps you plan out your tasks and reminds you whe n they’re due.  Finally, practice your new habits and try out your new technology on a smaller scale over the summer: use them to help you complete your summer assignments for next school year.Explore an academic interest, or work ahead for next year’s classes.Have you noticed a recurring theme yet?  Technology can help you make the most of your time this summer, allowing you to integrate learning with your summer plans.  The last few years have seen an explosion in free or low-cost online classes.  Interested in learning CSS, a foreign language, or early American history?  Coursera, Khan Academy, and Codecademy are a few options among hundreds of such websites.  However, while online courses are a great way to explore a new academic interest, many students have trouble staying motivated when they’re not meeting in-person with a teacher. For those students, AJ Tutoring offers a variety of 1-on-1 summer classes at our offices in the Bay Area.  Our summer offerings range from bridge classes to get you ready for AP Calculus to enrichment classes in subjects like Java.  To sign up for summer classes at AJ Tutoring or talk with a director about your summer plans, please fill out a consultation request or give us a call at 650.331.3251.   Wed love to work with you this summer!