Tips to Selecting a Mechanical Tutor

Tips to Selecting a Mechanical TutorOne of the most important facets of selecting a mechanical tutor is their ability to comprehend what you are saying. In fact, this is going to be the greatest challenge for any student, and one that is often not picked up during initial interviews or conversations with prospective teachers. A mechanical tutor will need to work as an experienced tutor and guide your child through difficult areas of learning in an approachable way.Mechanical tutors do not have all the answers to every question you may have. However, if they give you a straight answer, it can be very reassuring. You may not be able to solve every problem, but your mechanical tutor will certainly have the answers ready. It is vital that they are not manipulative in a negative way, however they are there to guide and educate. In fact, I often have parents bring their children to me to get help on their homework because I am able to take their worries to the student and work on the probl ems on their behalf.Mechanical tutors are very meticulous about explaining your child's homework. This means you should never feel intimidated. When you first contact your mechanical tutor, you may not know the answers right away, but they will be happy to provide the answers. Your mechanical tutor is an expert in his field and has read hundreds of books on tutoring techniques and problems. They are probably reading and studying in their spare time as well.Mechanical tutors are very detail oriented. This can be a little intimidating at first, but you will be able to understand everything they are telling you. If you have a particular type of child, this will likely translate into an understanding of schoolwork for that child. For example, if your child is learning about fractions, the mechanical tutor may know exactly what you need. They will work with you on your child's work until he gets it right.Family life is often very demanding, and mechanical tutors do their best to create a safe and healthy environment for your child. You will be amazed at how quickly a mechanical tutor can help your child with any frustration or problems that may arise in your family. Many mechanical tutors do not realize the amount of stress your child may be under and will use this to help them see how much support they need.Many mechanical tutors are on a flexible budget and will help you find the perfect tutor for your family. They work hard to make sure your child does not end up with a bad tutor. After all, they want to help you succeed, not sabotage your child.Mechanical tutors will help your child to learn as quickly as possible. They know they must provide effective tutoring for your child, but will not bully your child because they would not be successful.

Journalists Are Not The Enemy

Journalists Are Not The Enemy via @realDonaldTrump While Trump is not the first president to criticize the media, he is the first to declare the media as the enemy of the public, and this allegation should not be ignored. After all, the definition of an enemy is a hostile force, which harms someone or something else. So is the media truly damaging the public? The media cannot directly or physically injure individuals; however, it is possible for the media to indirectly harm the public via legitimate fake news coverage. Although, there are certain fictitious news stations and publications that are exceptions, for example satirical news sources like The Onion. It is critical to note the importance of free press. After all, how would the public have found out about the President Nixon’s Watergate scandal? While the merit for free press should be prevalent, it is vital that the public should also be free to draw their own opinions of a specific news outlet and know how to determine whether or not a particular article has merit. According to Shepard Smith, a Fox News anchor, Fake news refers to stories that are created often by entities pretending to be news organizations solely to drive clicks and views based on nothing of substance. While sources such as the New York Times, NBC News, ABC, CBS, and CNN may not report favorable opinions regarding particular news, these networks are not fake news. Smith continued to defend sources, such as CNN, by stating, Its [CNN] journalists follow the same standards to which other news organizations, including Fox News, adhere.” Although slight, moderate and severe bias can be present in a news outlet, bias does not conclude whether or not a source is fake. After all, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, and the New York Times pride themselves on constructing factual news, and these sources would not knowing hinder their organizations credibility based on blatant made-up nonsense as Smith defines fake news. There are many components that construct an accurate, transparent and trustworthy news source. Credibility is key to determining whether or not a specific source is worth listening to and believing. However, there are many factors that are attributed to a given source’s integrity. Of which, a reader should evaluate a source’s authority, accuracy, and its bias to conclude if the news outlet is indeed trustworthy. While the following criteria can assist the public in determining the quality of a news network, they do not justify calling a source fake news. 1. Authority: Obviously it holds more weight when a staff writer from the Washington Post, which has won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting in 2008, covers a recent news event as opposed to a fitness blogger covering today’s news. Nevertheless, it is not to say that a fitness blogger cannot accurately research and craft an articulate news article; however, the fitness blogger would not have the same degree of jurisdiction as a news outlet, such as Fox News which has over twenty years of experience in news. Therefore, Fox News has a longer resume than the blogger, which would give Fox News more authority in news and politics than the blogger. 2. Accuracy: Are the facts, well, factual? Simple research can help you determine if figures and facts in an article are indeed correct. A quick way to determine if statistics in an article are factual, search for the same coverage from an opposing news source. 3. Bias: Bias has been around forever and will likely continue to be around forever, as everyone has a preconceived belief about nearly everything. While most media outlets are labelled as either liberal or conservative news, they are able to produce unbiased news. Even if a source chooses to take a slightly liberal or conservative take on a specific story, the source’s coverage can still have credibility, as they can include both views of the same issue. However, it is important that the public be able to differentiate between a story’s angle and bias. Thankfully, there are several types of bias that can be easily detected within the media. The ambiguity effect is a cognitive bias where there is a lapse in information. In the media, the ambiguity effect would be prevalent in quantities and statistics. For example, if a reporter stated that most people do not like a specific online publication, this is ambiguity effect. Instead of stating an exact or approximate figure of how many people do not like said source, the reporter used a vague term (i.e. most). The use of ambiguous terms is often used to promote a particular source’s sources or overall argument. Confirmation bias is where you agree with people who agree with you, or who have similar views as you. Confirmation bias can be present in both the general public as well as the media. It is present in the public, because people are biased toward news outlets who share the same believes as them; therefore, these individuals might be more inclined to believe a particular station’s new coverage versus a media outlet with an opposing view. However, you can easily detect confirmation bias in the media. A magazine that practices confirmation bias would likely quote like-minded sources, as opposed to sources that would contradict their content. Wording bias can exist in the media, where journalists can draw biased conclusions from leading questions during an interview. The questions themselves are not biased; however, the result of which can create bias in reporting. Wording bias can be detected in content if a journalist summarizes too much of an interaction, rather than directly quoting the source(s). Bias by omission is when a source omits the opposition’s argument and/or sources. Bias by omission can occur in a single news clip or article, or it can occur over time if a source omits the opposition’s side in multiple articles. Labeling bias takes place when a news source labels an individual or group of individuals to benefits the source’s argument. For example during the 2012 presidential election, select news outlets labeled Mitt Romney as a “snob” or an “elite”. Because of these particular labels, the public was able to develop a biased opinion of Mitt Romney. The media outlets that the POTUS has specifically accused as “fake news” are as follows: New York Times, NBC News, ABC, CBS, and CNN. All of which, are long-running news outlets. However, are they credible or are they indeed fake? According to the Pew Research Center, news outlets such as the New York Times, NBC, ABC, CBS, and CNN are all liberal media sources, based on their average viewers. Although these media sources might deliver some liberal spins on current events, according to the survey these sources are only slightly liberal, with the New York Times having the most prevalent liberal ideation out of the bunch. While too much bias is never inherently beneficial, especially in the media, the round table technique prevents any media bias from becoming overbearing. The round table technique is when members with opposing views review and comment on a topic or issue. The aforementioned method allows Fox News, a slightly conservative news source, and MSNBC, a slightly liberal source, to cover that same topic with different opinions. Ultimately, round tabling allows diversity to flourish within the media. Likewise, it is important to take into account whether an article can be categorized as a piece of opinion editorial (or op-ed). Op-ed articles are often written to portray an author’s particular opinion(s) about a matter, by disassociating that opinion from the actual publication itself. For example, my 3 Reasons The EPA is Already Great article is an op-ed, because I have expressed my personal opinions on why the U.S. EPA is a trustworthy and unbiased source for taxpayers to receive information from. While I have published this article on Uloop News, my opinion is not affiliated with Uloop News and therefore is not Uloop News’ opinion, nor is it factual even if it does quote or reference facts or factual events. While it is important to be vigilant of bias and credibility when reading the news, it is also crucial to recognize bias from the sources that criticize the media. It is a bit hypocritical that the Trump administration would out the media as an enemy of the people, or claim that specific news outlets are fake, seeing as members of the Trump administration have broadcasted their own fake news and are guilty of their own bias. During an interview with MSNBC on February 2nd, Kellyanne Conway, referenced the Bowling Green massacre, which she had claimed was an act of terrorism by two Iraqi refugees. Evidently, this massacre never occurred. Kellyanne later correct her statement, claiming that she had meant to say “Bowling Green terroists” during her interview. However, @CityofBGKY continued to revise her statement, clarifying that there was never a massacre in Bowling Green in 2011. @KellyannePolls @CityofBGKY Declinism is the ideology that an entity is declining, despite contrary evidence. Trump might think that the New York Times’ audience is on the decline; however, CEO Mark Thompson denies these allegations, by citing the 220 million individuals who accessed the publication in November 2016 alone. @realDonaldTrump Likewise, the Trump administration is guilty of bias by omission, after select liberal media sources were blacklisted from a White House press briefing on February 24th. Of the news sources barred from the non-televised briefing, BBC, CNN, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, POLITICO, New York Daily News, The Hill, the Daily Mail, and BuzzFeed appear to be the only sources that were not permitted during the meeting. While the White House has denounced rumors that the administration only barred news outlets with unsatisfactory views of the administration, the news outlets allowed into the briefing included noticeably conservative sources, such as Breitbart News, One America News Network and  The Washington Times, and Fox News. However, there were a few slightly liberal networks present at the briefing, including ABC, CBS, NBC, Bloomberg, as well as Reuters, which is not particularly biased. Though the banned press was not allowed into James S Bradys Press Briefing Room, they were allowed into White House Press Secretary Sean Spicers West Wing office. It is important to note that POTUS Trump is not the first president to prohibit a fake news source from attending a White House press event. In 2009, the Obama administration restricted Fox News from attending a briefing. Shortly after the administrations turmoil with Fox News, other media outlets with similar and opposing views proceeded to protest press briefings that excluded Fox News. Like in 2009 and 2010, the present White Houses dismissal of hand-picked news networks has resurrected a detrimental dilemma for the public. Hand-picking certain media outlets for a non-televised discussion creates media bias, as it manipulates the coverage that is permitted to be released to the public. Because Trump appears to be biased against mildly liberal news sources and is also practicing a cognitive bias himself, he is not likely a credible source to gather information from. It is beyond deplorable that POTUS Donald Trump would make the broad accusation that the media is the enemy, particularly since 1992  256 United States journalists have been killed in the name of their job, which is to gather, dissect and curate information for the general public. In addition to comprehending what is and isn’t legitimate fake news, it is important that you voice your opinions about the credibility of the media, by completing the Trump administration’s Mainstream Media Accountability Survey.

Troubles with Maths

Troubles with Maths Troubles with maths? Calm down and get yourself a maths tutor!, says one of our math tutors in Gainesville, FL. TutorZ connects you with the best math tutors nationwide for tutoring and homework help. All our tutors are qualified professionals, because we wont settle for anything less than the best when it comes to your childs education. At TutorZ you will find a good math tutor who is understanding and affirming, patient, trustworthy, and able to adapt to each childs needs.

Ban on watches - Tutor Hunt Blog

Ban on watches Ban on watches during gcse and a-level exams Ban on watches during gcse and a-level examsSecondary SchoolsA new school rule will be enforced this summer - students will be banned from wearing wristwatches of any kind during their GCSE and A-level exams. These new regulations were announced last July by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), an organisation that acts as a unifying voice for the seven biggest qualification providers in the UK. An excerpt from the document published at the end of last year`s exam season expresses the view of the JCQ: `The invigilator, prior to the examination starting, must ensure that candidates have removed their wrist watches, placing them on their desks.` This stipulation, which has never been enforced before, (though some schools and universities may have been practicing it for some time) has been issued to combat the perennial problem of cheating in exams. Back when I was a student I recall the most devious form of exam espionage was to construct a series of notes covered with information, and hide this folded piece of paper behind one`s watch. Of course I never took part in this disgraceful behaviour, choosing to rely upon my own intrinsic mental faculties - and I have the low grades to absolutely prove my innocence. These days of course watches can be employed with more nefarious purposes than merely hiding folded pieces of paper. `Smart` watches possess the capability to enable their wearers, during exams at least, to appear to be more intelligent than they might be had they been sporting a more modest Rolex or Breitling chronograph. Despite their small screens these watches can be used to browse the internet, and can display any images or text files that have been previously uploaded to them. It was astonishing for me to discover that many watch companies are advertising their products specifically as cheating devices. Amazon sells a watch that explicitly calls itself `the cheating watch` - it`s hard to believe, but the title of the product is quite shameless as to its function. There are indeed numerous electronic watches with screens that can display stored text files at the touch of a button. Very often these watches are marketed with the name `cheat sheet watch` - and some are even more unambiguous in their title: `New original touch screen cheat screen watch to copy at school class exams` These watches commonly posses something called an `emergency` button - this is pressed during the exam when the student detects an invigilator approaching, making the screen, which had previously been showing detailed notes, will change and display a traditional watch. Once the danger has passed the student can load up the text file once again, and be surreptitiously assisted with their exam paper. My colleagues have told me that these items have been available for years - and though the Joint Council for Qualifications might think they have struck a decisive blow by making students remove their wristwatches during an exam, my recent Amazon travails have lead me to discover that it isn`t just timepieces that are being used to provide illicit assistance. There are `Cheating pens` available, with covert LCD screens running along their length that can be switched off and rendered innocuous at the touch of a button. Numerous calculators are also for sale, with large screens that can display any information (such as documents and images) that the student may care to upload to the device. Once again these calculators are marketed as `cheating` devices, and contain an emergency button, to immediately remove any incriminating information from the screen, and replace it with an anodyne display of arithmetic. One can only commend the JCQ for taking action here, but I with the abundance of other options available to those students who are intent on cheating their way to a higher grade, mandating the removal of wristwatches may only have minimal effect. Though Google Glass seems to have vanished from view, it is likely that in the not too distant future there will be some kind of ocular technology - a wealth of information that only the wearer of the device can see. `Smart` clothes aren`t far away: our collars will be whispering the weather report to us. Will there come a day that students have to walk through a detector before taking an exam? Maybe they will be forced to wear `test time skivvies` - clothes that are guaranteed to be technology free. Hearing aids and spectacles will be confiscated, and `approved` pens and calculators distributed. Thankfully these are tomorrows problems - but they will be here soon enough. 21 months ago0Add a Comment

October Language Challengers Make a Public Video Pledge and earn an extra 50ITC

October Language Challengers â€" Make a Public Video Pledge and earn an extra 50ITC So were offering this bonus again to help you complete the Challenge! (and also because were cool like that!) If youve signed up for the italki 2014 October Language Challenge, were giving away even more  ITC to motivate you to succeed!  Do you really want to complete the challenge?  Use peer pressure (in a good way) to help yourself achieve your language learning goal! Life Hacks research has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching. Things that you put on the Web have a better chance of getting done! BONUS 50ITC! Upload your Language Challenge Public Video Pledge Make a Public Video Pledge by uploading a video to YouTube or Youku before you begin your first session (or your first few sessions). What should you say in your Public Video Pledge? Speak in your native language Tell us why you are taking The Challenge and what language you are learning Tell us what you will commit to (i.e. I promise to take at least 3 sessions a week) Tell us your Language Challenge Goal (what you wish to achieve by completing the Challenge) Speak in the language you are learning Repeat the above in the language you are learning If you can’t say anything, or your language level is at a beginner level then try to say a few words you know in the language or just say you have no ability. Label the video: “(italki username)’s  italki 2014  October  Language Challenge Public Pledge” The video should not be longer than 2 minutes in length. Write a Notebook Entry “I’ve made a Public Video Pledge for the italki 2014 October  Language Challenge” and paste the YouTube/Youku URL. We will immediately award you with 50ITC once you post your notebook entry and we verify the video! Just send us an email to support@italki.com and let us know your username so we can view the Notebook entry with the Public Video Pledge link! Not sure how to make a video pledge?  Heres a collection of Public Video Pledges from our last Language Challenge (the 2014 World Cup Challenge)! If youve signed up for The Challenge and you really want to finish, you should make the Public Video Pledge now!  Youll get paid for it and it will help you complete the Challenge! October Language Challengers â€" Make a Public Video Pledge and earn an extra 50ITC So were offering this bonus again to help you complete the Challenge! (and also because were cool like that!) If youve signed up for the italki 2014 October Language Challenge, were giving away even more  ITC to motivate you to succeed!  Do you really want to complete the challenge?  Use peer pressure (in a good way) to help yourself achieve your language learning goal! Life Hacks research has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching. Things that you put on the Web have a better chance of getting done! BONUS 50ITC! Upload your Language Challenge Public Video Pledge Make a Public Video Pledge by uploading a video to YouTube or Youku before you begin your first session (or your first few sessions). What should you say in your Public Video Pledge? Speak in your native language Tell us why you are taking The Challenge and what language you are learning Tell us what you will commit to (i.e. I promise to take at least 3 sessions a week) Tell us your Language Challenge Goal (what you wish to achieve by completing the Challenge) Speak in the language you are learning Repeat the above in the language you are learning If you can’t say anything, or your language level is at a beginner level then try to say a few words you know in the language or just say you have no ability. Label the video: “(italki username)’s  italki 2014  October  Language Challenge Public Pledge” The video should not be longer than 2 minutes in length. Write a Notebook Entry “I’ve made a Public Video Pledge for the italki 2014 October  Language Challenge” and paste the YouTube/Youku URL. We will immediately award you with 50ITC once you post your notebook entry and we verify the video! Just send us an email to support@italki.com and let us know your username so we can view the Notebook entry with the Public Video Pledge link! Not sure how to make a video pledge?  Heres a collection of Public Video Pledges from our last Language Challenge (the 2014 World Cup Challenge)! If youve signed up for The Challenge and you really want to finish, you should make the Public Video Pledge now!  Youll get paid for it and it will help you complete the Challenge! October Language Challengers â€" Make a Public Video Pledge and earn an extra 50ITC So were offering this bonus again to help you complete the Challenge! (and also because were cool like that!) If youve signed up for the italki 2014 October Language Challenge, were giving away even more  ITC to motivate you to succeed!  Do you really want to complete the challenge?  Use peer pressure (in a good way) to help yourself achieve your language learning goal! Life Hacks research has shown that if you put yourself up to something by doing it in public, you follow through because others are watching. Things that you put on the Web have a better chance of getting done! BONUS 50ITC! Upload your Language Challenge Public Video Pledge Make a Public Video Pledge by uploading a video to YouTube or Youku before you begin your first session (or your first few sessions). What should you say in your Public Video Pledge? Speak in your native language Tell us why you are taking The Challenge and what language you are learning Tell us what you will commit to (i.e. I promise to take at least 3 sessions a week) Tell us your Language Challenge Goal (what you wish to achieve by completing the Challenge) Speak in the language you are learning Repeat the above in the language you are learning If you can’t say anything, or your language level is at a beginner level then try to say a few words you know in the language or just say you have no ability. Label the video: “(italki username)’s  italki 2014  October  Language Challenge Public Pledge” The video should not be longer than 2 minutes in length. Write a Notebook Entry “I’ve made a Public Video Pledge for the italki 2014 October  Language Challenge” and paste the YouTube/Youku URL. We will immediately award you with 50ITC once you post your notebook entry and we verify the video! Just send us an email to support@italki.com and let us know your username so we can view the Notebook entry with the Public Video Pledge link! Not sure how to make a video pledge?  Heres a collection of Public Video Pledges from our last Language Challenge (the 2014 World Cup Challenge)! If youve signed up for The Challenge and you really want to finish, you should make the Public Video Pledge now!  Youll get paid for it and it will help you complete the Challenge!

Working For a Living

Working For a LivingIf you are interested in tutoring jobs in Fort Lauderdale, then you will want to have a look at the tutoring companies in Fort Lauderdale. There are so many of them out there that the perfect opportunity is just a click away.Lanny McLay has been a tutor for some time now and she is very satisfied with her job. She has two children and she can use the money that she saves for retirement to pay for school.Lanny McLay says that some of the tutoring companies in Fort Lauderdale offer a credit line to allow students to pay for their tutoring. This means that the parents of the student can pay for tutoring by taking out a line of credit from the credit card that they have. They get paid monthly and they do not have to worry about paying off the debt that they take out because the parents cover it.Teachers who want to work outside of the home, but need to be paid at least a little bit more are very glad to hear about this. The only problem is that there are only a few of the tutoring companies in Fort Lauderdale that actually require the teachers to pay for the tutoring.If you go into a company that requires the teacher to pay before receiving the cash income that they are guaranteed to earn, you may end up being cheated out of your money. Since the teachers will most likely already have enough bills to pay, they would rather not take any chances.Lanny McLay is pleased with the kind of money that she receives for her tutoring and for her family. She can make sure that she can pay for her retirement and for the kids' schooling because of the money that she earns from the tutoring companies in Fort Lauderdale.Lanny McLay knows that she is only doing what she has always wanted to do, which is to help her children. She does not need to worry about paying off the tutoring debt that she took out because the money that she receives pays for it.

Precipitation Chemistry Definition - Understanding Peridotite and Travertine

Precipitation Chemistry Definition - Understanding Peridotite and TravertinePeridotite and travertine are the two types of sedimentary rocks that exist naturally in the earth. It is important to understand the nature of each type of rock before you begin your exploration of precipitation chemistry definition.Peridotite is a type of sedimentary rock that is formed when magma cools and solidifies over time. The term 'peridot' is a French word that means earth or ground. Peridotite is also commonly referred to as 'ringwoodite.'Travertine is a type of sedimentary rock that is formed when salt deposits are buried beneath layers of a river bed. The term 'travertine' is also a French word that means rock.Generally, the peridotite and travertine are found in association with sedimentary rocks. This is the reason why precipitation chemistry definition tells us that the expression 'rock' refers to the combination of peridotite and travertine. By definition, peridotite is the product of peridot ite precipitation.Because the forms of the peridotite and travertine are similar, the precipitation chemistry definition is likely to be followed. As we have learned in the previous chapters, precipitation chemistry is used to describe the precipitation of fluids from a porous material into a more rigid form.We have already seen precipitation chemistry definition in action. Peridotite and travertine, together with other similar rocks, can be used to determine how much peridotite or travertine is present. When this substance has been deposited by a river or other waterway, it will almost certainly have been eroded or exposed by high temperatures and pressure. Because it is common knowledge that the peridotite and travertine are formed in association with sedimentary rocks, the concentration of the peridotite or travertine in these rocks can be used to determine if the formation was caused by precipitation chemistry or extrusion.The simple explanation of precipitation chemistry is tha t minerals are transported from mineral surfaces to the solid condition through the actions of precipitation. The precipitation process allows the elements from the surface to be transported to the solid state while the inert materials remain suspended. Each mineral forms in a slightly different way, but all minerals generally occur as what are called precipitation minerals.

Musician Secrets Budgeting for Becoming Being a Guitarist

Musician Secrets Budgeting for Becoming Being a Guitarist Suzy S. How much will it really cost you to become a great guitar player? Here, North Wales, PA teacher Nathan D.  shares what you need to know So youre in the market for your first guitar? Congratulations! Learning to play an instrument is much like learning to drive. Its a road that is not typically paved with gold, or even pennies (just ask your average street busker). Time and money will become ever-growing obstacles.  I personally skipped lunch for an entire school year to save up for my first guitar and its accoutrement (I wasnt old enough to get a regular job). Im not saying you need to be as extreme, but theres quite a bit to consider when deciding to travel the path to becoming a guitarist. You would rather spend your time playing, and spend your money on cool new equipment, right?  You want to take guitar lessons eventually? Well, make sure not to make any costly mistakes that will cut your lesson budget short! Reading further will potentially eliminate a lot of mishaps that Ive seen. How Much Will The Initial Guitar Costs Be? Expect to budget about $300 to $500 for everything. I recommend going the path I did for purchasing an electric. I bought a “jump pack” (also called a “starter kit”), which has everything you need in one convenient package. They also have these available for acoustic guitars, or at least some kind of starter package deal. Mine included a starter Ibanez guitar, gig bag, small 10-watt amp with a 6” speaker, cable, strap, extra strings, tuner, picks, chord chart, and an Andy Timmons instructional video.  Sometimes these package deals can be as low as a couple hundred dollars, but just be sure to try out a display model to evaluate the construction. This is a great option for managing your guitar costs, since buying all of the little accessories separately will add up! Depending on what comes in your kit, however, you may still need to grab a few more things. For example, I recommend a string winder.  For a couple dollars, you can quickly change your strings (which as a beginner you will break frequently) instead of wearing out your wrist and spending less time practicing. Pick up a decent guitar stand and sheet music stand, too; it will save your instrument and your neck. Dont get ripped off buying guitar cables. Most are just in fancier packaging and youre paying for advertising. If you can unscrew it to resolder the tip, its usually decent. Just test it out if you can. If you dont have experience setting up intonation and making electronic repairs, prepare to shell out $30 per hour or more for the guitar techs labor at your local shop, plus the cost of parts. As great as it can be to get a $500 guitar used for $200, it would be terrible to have it sit in a guitar shop for a month and paying another $150 when its finally finished being repaired. Thats a month of potential practice out the window. How Do I Make A Smart Purchase? Much like buying your first car, its highly recommended to get something affordable, dependable, and capable of taking a few hits. The great thing is you can eventually save up to buy a mid-range priced guitar that you can treat better than your old “beater.” You can also save up to customize it down the road with new pickups, tuners, and other fancy accessories. If possible, bring a friend with years of experience along with you to make your guitar purchase. Dont make the mistake of bringing someone who has only been playing a couple of months, because their influence on your purchasing decision isnt going to be much better than you going in blind. You might both be so in awe of a managers special no-name $200 flying V that you take it home, only to realize within weeks that it sounds like total garbage and is totally uncomfortable. Do some research online, but dont be afraid to ask questions at your local store. If you can find a great buy at your local pawn shop, make sure to test it out there, and also ask about their return policy. Put in a few thousand hours of playing before plopping down four or five figures on an instrument, because youre going to want to afford insurance on it as well.  A friend of mine had his Dimebag Darrell custom stolen from his house after only a couple of months, and didnt get a penny for it from his insurance company. If at the moment you dont have a job that can easily support extravagant spending, it would be a very bad decision to make your first guitar a 10 grand or more Gibson Les Paul Special simply because you HAD to have the guitar that makes you look like Joe Perry. Most people I know that do this end up with an expensive piece of furniture that gathers dust on a stand or wall hanger, and spend years paying off the interest that eventually caught up with them on their store credit card. Dont assume you will land that dream job, let alone become an overnight rock star by the time that “15 months no interest” ends. Also, understand the concept of what interest is before enrolling in any credit program. How Can I Avoid Costly Mistakes? You might make mistakes handling and storing your first instrument. Ive seen friends leave their guitar in the car all day in the hot sun or freezing cold, then bring it in, open the case immediately, and completely destroy the paint job and warp the neck due to the extreme temperature change (always leave the instrument alone to acclimate for half an hour or more in the bag or case before opening!). Or, you might forget how to use your folding guitar stand properly, and have the guitar fall face down and gouge the fretboard and destroy a fret with one of the strings (or worse, snap the neck completely). Realize that guitars are mostly wood, which is basically a very dense sponge. Humidity and temperature can wreak havoc on such an instrument. Unless you (or your paid guitar tech) want to constantly adjust your truss rod and intonation, you should take some preliminary precautions. Do you live in a dry climate? You might need a humidifier system, at least for your guitar case. How about a humid zone or a sub-level basement? Youll need to buy a dehumidifier that can accommodate your space (and hopefully be in a separate area if you intend to record in the room, unless fan noise is your thing). Below 40 or above 50 percent can be problematic or even potentially deadly for your instrument, depending on its composition. Now that you know what to look for and how to treat your guitar, go out there and explore the possibilities at your local shop! That timid feeling and the butterflies will subside the instant you fall in love with your new instrument! Nathan D. teaches guitar, bass, drums, music recording, and more in North Wales, PA. 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What Role did Pythagoras Play in the History of Math

What Role did Pythagoras Play in the History of Math Who is Pythagoras and What is the Pythagoras Formula? ChaptersThe Early Life of PythagorasThe History of the Pythagorean TheoremOther Important Discoveries made by PythagorasThe School of Pythagoreans in the Context of MathematicsEvery year sees new reforms in the sector of education, reforms which strive to fit the changing values and interests of the government and students alike. It is no surprise that, with each new revision, there are some concepts that manage to stay a part of the maths curriculum.One such example is the concepts discovered and expanded by the great, mathematician Pythagoras. While he is most known for the theorem he gave his name to, the Pythagoras theorem, there still remains quite a bit of Pythagoras in our countless other maths exercises. Cosines, trigonometry, reciprocals, square roots, fractions, geometry, arithmetic, tangent, symmetry â€" discover the influence of Pythagoras in the history of maths!If you're interested in other famous Greek philosophers and mathematicians, check out Archimedes of Syracuse! MyriamMaths Teacher 5.00 (13) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarkMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £200/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Dr parikhMaths Teacher 5.00 (8) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KamalMaths Teacher 5.00 (9) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PetarMaths Teacher 5.00 (8) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GowsikaMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RubenMaths Teacher 5.00 (1) £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ConorMaths Teacher 4.75 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Early Life of PythagorasBorn on the Greek island of Samos at the end of the 6th century BCE, Pythagoras is known as one of the greatest mathematicians from antiquity. However, the elements of his history have not been completely proven as no document from his era has survived. While some biographies that include Pythagoras’ life have been found, all were written well after Pythagor as died.Legend has it that some months before his birth, an oracle predicted the birth of a gifted being to Pythagoras’ father. This is how Pythagoras’ name was chosen, signifying “announced by Pythian.”Just as the oracle predicted, Pythagoras proved to be a very gifted child. History tells that at just eighteen years of age, Pythagoras not only participated in the Olympic games of combat, but he won all of the competitions. Athletic and intellectual, the young Pythagoras was interested as a scholar in Greek philosophy, history and the sciences. Some historians have also noted that he was the student of another celebrated mathematicians: Thales.Pythagoras has been the source of inspiration for manyTo continue his studies, the Greek philosopher and mathematician left on a series of journeys would eventually lead him to Egypt. There, he strove to learn from the teachings of the Egyptian priests until 525 BCE, when the Persians invaded the country and took him as a prisoner to Babylon. There, he utilized his time to study the knowledge of the Babylonian scribes.Once he was allowed to return to the island of Samos, Pythagoras started to teach in an amphitheater, but without much success. In fact, it was his attempts at spreading his knowledge that led to his banishment from the city. He decided to flee to Greater Greece in order to fulfill his goal of creating a school, giving lectures and continuing the tradition of Greek philosophers.Pythagoras made it a priority, throughout all of his life, to apply mathematics to philosophical thought. A number of disciples followed him in his experiences and research with the same passion â€" to the point where some have argued if Pythagoras started a sect and not a school.Pythagoras died around 500 BCE, but once again, the circumstances of his death are not well known.Here is a platform to find a motivated maths tutor near me!The History of the Pythagorean TheoremPythagoras has been the bane of many middle and high-s choolers' existence, with many struggling understand Pythagoras’ most seminal concept, the Pythagorean theorem. It must come as surprise, then, to learn that it was not actually discovered by Pythagoras.Engraved tablets of clay, dating back to 1800 BCE, illustrate that the length of triangles and their properties were already well known to the Babylonians, way before the arrival of Pythagoras. However, the reason Pythagoras has gained the credit for this theorem is because he was the first to define it in the way we still earn it today:“For right triangles with the sides a, b and c, the length of the hypotenuse can be calculated by a2 + b2 = c2.”Theorizing this law led Pythagoras to be forever remembered in the annals of history. To thank the gods for having helped him in his discovery, certain accounts hold Pythagoras to have sacrificed a hundred oxen. However, it was not enough to simply form the law into existence, Pythagoras had to prove his theory.The school founded by Py thagoras was in charge of this task, performing many experiments and calculations towards prove this theorem. The work done by these academics inspired countless other scientists, including even the infamous Leonardo de Vinci and Sir Isaac Newton.The Pythagorean theorem has led to many discoveries, such as the Pythagorean tripleWithout numbers, it is possible to also show the theorem like this:“The sum of the squares of the lengths of a right triangle are equal to the square of its hypotenuse.”This formula permits for the calculation of the length of one side of a right triangle, and simultaneously to prove that the triangle is a right triangle. In fact, if the square of the longest side is equal to the sum of the squares of the two other sides, the triangle is a right triangle.The theorem of Pythagoras, still taught today, led to the advancement of a particular type of geometry, known as “Euclidean geometry.”Other Important Discoveries made by PythagorasPythagoras was a ver itable genius in many respects, and not just mathematics. According to him, mathematicians should strive to learn other subjects like music, philosophy, astronomy, mysticism. During the course of his life, he and his disciples adopted this mentality and managed to bring to light many mathematical discoveries.Most notably, Pythagoras discovered the link between the length of a vibrating string and the pitch of the note played on that string. His investigations in to music didn’t stop there, he also played with glasses containing different levels of water and found that each level of water represented a distinct musical note. These works were the basis of research of many other scientists and mathematicians, including Rene Descartes.His advancements in mathematics continued to permeate into many different disciplines and took on many different forms. Here are some of his most diverse discoveries.Pythagorean SpiralThe Pythagorean spiral is a tool that allows for the geometric visuali zation of the square roots of consecutive whole numbers.To construct them, it is necessary to start by drawing a right triangle where the sides of the angle should be equal to 1. From this, basing the rest on Pythagoras’ theorem, the next step is to build a new triangle based on the hypotenuse of the first. One of the sides of the right angle of the new triangle has to be on the hypotenuse of the first. The other side of the angle should have the value of 1.The spiral forms by continuing the construction of the next right triangles in the same configuration as the ones proceeding it. Thanks to this tool, and the concept of right angles, we know the square roots of the consecutive whole numbers that are equal to the lengths of the hypotenuses of the right triangles.The Pythagorean Table of OppositesThis table is largely utilized to teach multiplication tables to kids and adults.The Pythagorean table is simple: it deals with a table containing two columns. In the first column, on th e left, values are written. These values are multiplied, added or divided, with the values to the right. The response is put on the intersection of the two values on the table.This table, utilized for multiplication, can also be used when there is a large amount of information that needs to be accounted for visually. Why not use this in your mathematics exercises to prepare for some upcoming exams?The School of Pythagoreans in the Context of MathematicsPythagoras’ life goal was to teach math and to always have a group of people around him to help him in his scientific inquiries. This is why he found in Cortona, in the south of Italy, a school known as the School of Pythagoras. Likened to a sect, the members of this school discussed not only science but also aimed to be astute philosophers, politicians, and even involved in religion. In general, all of Pythagoras’ life centered around mathematics.The Pythagorean school was considered a sect by someFor this school, numbers were th e centre of everything. Pythagoras and his disciples continued to interest themselves in the divisibility of numbers and led to the famous proclamation: “numbers rule the universe.”The school lasted for 150 years and is totalled to have had about 218 members, members who were known as Pythagoreans.Because much of the work was executed as a team, it is impossible to know the exact identities of the real inventors of various formulas and principles we attribute to the Pythagorean school. They placed an emphasis on studying perfect numbers, associated numbers and sacred numbers. These latter were particularly appreciated by the Pythagoreans.For them, sacred numbers were made up of the sum of many exceptional numbers. The number 10, for example, could represent the sum of 4 prime numbers, the sum of a pair of squared prime numbers and one perfect number, or even the sum of the first three prime numbers.Pythagoras’ disciples and Pythagoras himself were sometimes considered as magic ians by people in their epoque. This belief was mostly due to the fact that the Pythagoreans had discovered a way to trace a regular pentagon, a figure whose five sides are equal.To do this, the small team utilized five equilateral triangles that formed one pyramid with five faces. Once made, the scientists traced the base of the pyramid to obtain the pentagon. The pentagon that was traced by the figure was used as their symbol.The school of Pythagoreans was broken up after a dispute between two political factions within the group itself.Pythagoras and his school played a vital role in the evolution of mathematics. Whole numbers, circumferences, quadrilaterals, perpendicular, relative numbers, addition, parallelogram, decimals, sine, conjecture, scale products, fragment, diamond â€" all aspects of the math we learn today passed through the hand of the great mathematician.