Friday, March 6, 2020
Round to the Nearest Thousandth
Round to the Nearest Thousandth Rounding numbers coverts large numbers and decimal numbers to simpler forms which are then useful to solve or express in a given question. Rounding to the tenths place is rounding of a decimal number to the nearest one decimal space. Rounding to the hundredths place is rounding a decimal number to the nearest two decimal spaces. Rounding to the thousandths place is rounding a decimal number to the nearest three decimal spaces and so on. This concept is commonly used in many word problem and different calculations. Example 1: Round the following numbers to the nearest thousandth. a) 12.456712. b) 45.3214. Solution: Given are the decimal numbers 12.456712 and 45.3214. a) The decimal number 12.456712 has 6 decimal spaces the number in the thousandth space is 6. For rounding the thousandth space the number right to 6 needs to be considered. Since number 7 is greater than 5. Rounding to the thousandth space gives the value 12.457. b) The decimal number 45.3214 has 4 decimal spaces the number in the thousandth space is 1. For rounding the thousandth space the number right to 1 needs to be considered. Since number 4 is smaller than 5. Rounding to the thousandth space gives the value 45.321. Example 2: Round the decimal number 0.3678 to the nearest thousandth. Solution: Given are the decimal numbers 0.3678. The decimal number 0.3678 has 4 decimal spaces the number in the thousandth space is 7. For rounding the thousandth space the number right to 7 needs to be considered. Since number 8 is greater than 5. Rounding to the thousandth space gives the value 0.368.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
How to Help Your Child Find School-Life Balance This Year
How to Help Your Child Find School-Life Balance This Year The life of a child can be quite busy. School can be demanding enough, but when you add extracurricular activities into the mix, its easy to pack the schedule to the point that theres littleif anytime left. Eileen Huntington of Huntington Learning Center reminds parents that overscheduling leads to stress and anxiety. Parents have good intentions and want their children to have opportunities to explore passions and try new things, but its important to keep the big picture in mind too, she says. Finding balance between school and life should be the goal. How can parents help their children do so? Here are several tips: Embrace the art of time management. The key to finding balance in life is carving out time for everything. We encourage our students to maintain three schedules: a master schedule, weekly schedule and daily schedule, Huntington explains. The master schedule includes all classes for a semester and important dates like test and project due dates; the weekly schedule maps out regular, fixed obligations and activities like sleeping, eating, school, study time and extracurricular activities; and the daily schedule is the plan for each daybest created each night for the following day. Time management is one of the most critical life skills and best learned early to avoid procrastination and wasted time. Prioritize. If weeknights at your house are a chaotic rush to a variety of places and homework and family dinner consistently take a backseat, spend some time looking at whats on your daily calendar and talking as a family about whether all of it should stay. You and your child should block out time each day for sleep, school, homework and dinner and work from there. Then, ask the hard questions: what are your childs top few activities? Which ones offer the greatest benefits? Which cause the most stress? Identify the time wasters. The nemesis of productivity, time wasters are lurking everywhere. Have your child write down the things that throw him or her off course the most as well as any ideas on how to counteract or avoid such distractions, says Huntington. Common pitfalls include social media, smartphones and television, but dont forget about things like household activity and noise that might be keeping your child from making the most of his or her time. Its also critical that children understand that when they stick to a schedule, theyll accomplish moreand will have more time for what they want to do. Make time for what really matters. Nobody can sustain constant productivity with no downtime without feeling the effects. Encourage your child to embrace good habitsstudying in blocks of time, taking frequent breaks and getting sufficient sleepand make time for friends, family and exercise. Neglecting these things will cause a range of problems and may hurt your childs academic performance and motivation over time. School-life balance is important for a childs well-being and happiness. Its so important that children learn to juggle multiple priorities and still find time for the want-tos in life, says Huntington. Parents should teach their children the importance of managing their time effectively and how to embrace good habits now so that they will be well equipped to navigate school and life at every stage. About Huntington Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader.Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams.Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards.Founded in 1977, Huntingtons mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.huntingtonhelps.com. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. 2017 Huntington Mark, LLC. Huntington Learning Center, the three-leaf logo, and 1 800 CAN LEARN are registered trademarks of Huntington Mark, LLC. Each franchised Huntington Learning Center is operated under a franchise agreement with Huntington Learning Centers, Inc.
?? Why Sleep is Important for Academic Success
?? Why Sleep is Important for Academic Success Why Sleep is Important for Academic Success Phil Lawlor is a Sleep Expert at Dormeo. Here he tells us why it's important to get enough rest and how poor sleep habits can cause problems at school. It's always pretty obvious when somebody hasn't had enough sleep.Yawning, difficulty following a conversation and nodding off in class are all tell-tale signs but could be a cause for real concern. Making a habit out of not getting enough sleep can cause more mental and physical issues than just wanting to snooze during the day.The academic performance of even the brightest students can take a hit if they prioritise socialising, entertainment or their workloads over rest.Find out how a lack of sleep might affect learning, and use our top tips to help you or your child beat the sleep slump and develop good sleeping habits. Sleep can affect your health and psychological wellbeingThe importance of sleep is really driven home when we look at the impact lack of sleep can have on mental health. Itâs not just feeling grouchy, unfocused, and over-emotional the next day when we donât get enough sleep. Sustaining bad sleeping habits, particularly in children, can be a contributing factor in depression and anxiety (National Library of Medicine). Sleep can have a negative impact on your physical healthPhysically, not getting enough sleep can take a lot out of us.âJust one week of fewer than six hours' sleep can increase our likelihood of getting a cold (NHS)âMost importantly, bad sleep routines have negative effects on our circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm, or our 'body clock', is how our brains know it's time to perform certain functions. It means we can successfully release the right hormones to make us more alert prior to waking up and release the hormones that make us relax on an evening.A good ci rcadian rhythm also means our digestive systems can operate properly, so being unable to develop positive sleeping habits early on in life can make it increasingly harder to function during the day.The benefits of better quality sleep Sleep plays an important role in learning - so much so that sometimes a good sleep routine can be the difference between a bright student and a successful one, because getting enough rest allows us to use our brains more effectively. Cognition, concentration, productivity, and performance are all affected by how much sleep we get (National Library of Medicine), and kids that don't get enough often suffer from memory problems, which can affect the amount of information they retain when they're learning. Well-rested students are more likely to remember their lessons and even show evidence of being better creative problem solvers as a result.A good night's sleep can also make you more socially interactive, as you'll typically be better at managing your emotions and behaviour, which is important for developing confidence at school. Moody and impulsive children are less likely to engage with classroom activities, so they could miss out on vital lessons as well as making friends.How can yo u ensure a better nightâs sleep? Adults need around 8 hours of sleep, but children and teenagers need to sleep for much longer. It's best to aim for at least ten hours per night.Our environment can have a big impact on our ability to fall asleep. About an hour or two before going to bed, it's important to keep things quiet and dimly lit to minimise stress. Although it's tough, try to limit screen time during this period of the day, as well as stimulants like sugar or caffeine after your evening meal. Make sure bedrooms are kept clean and tidy, as mess can make it harder to fall asleep. Additionally, a comfy bed can make a world of difference; a new, more supportive mattress or a fresh set of bedsheets could make bedtime more exciting and promote better rest. The transition from daytime to night-time can be made much easier with the addition of consistent evening habits, like always having a bath or reading a book before bed.Stress and anxiety affect sleep Stress and anxiety can play a role in establishing poor sleep habits in children and adults. If your child is nervous for upcoming exams, struggling to complete a project, or completely overwhelmed by a subject, it might be worth considering ways to help combat their stress and anxiety. A private tutor will help them with exam prep and break down any trouble subjects. As their confidence in a subject increases, their anxiety decreases.Journalling, getting plenty of exercise, spending quality family time together and simply talking through their problems will all help.These are just some of the reasons why it's important to get a good night's sleep, particularly if you or your child have school the next day. Hopefully, our tips will help you to get the most out of bedtime.
Teach in Cairo, Egypt in 2017!
Teach in Cairo, Egypt in 2017! Just in - weâre now hiring for various different subjects of all grade levels to teach in Cairo City, Egypt with American International School. About American International School in Egypt (AISE) Serving a predominantly Egyptian community, the school currently has 1380 students enrolled, from Pre-K to Grade 12. AISE West is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges, the Council of International Schools, and the Egyptian Ministry of Education and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma in Grades 11 and 12. The campus is located in a peaceful suburban setting about 12 miles from Cairoâs center. Benefits Salaries will start at base $28,000 USD but increases with verifiable certification, full-time K-12 experience and education (Masters and Ph.D.) to approximately $40,000 USD. Other benefits include: Air travel (overseas hires only)Matching retirement plan up to 5%Settling allowance of $600 USDFree health insuranceHousing for overseas h ires only of 5500 EGP per monthFree transportation to and from school each day Tuition - 50% to 100% depending on the number of childrenLong-term disabilityAnnual no-absence bonusGenerous Professional Development providedStipends for coaching and selected extra-curricular activitiesApartment hunting assistance School and location orientation Positions Available AISE West is looking to fill various positions including: Kindergarten to Grade 5:K - Grade 5 Teacher Grade 5 - 12:Physical Education TeacherChemistry TeacherIB TOK TeacherFrench TeacherDance TeacherDrama TeacherMiddle School Math TeacherSocial Studies TeacherEnglish/Social Studies TeacherEnglish Teacher These positions have an August 2017 start date, so make sure you get a head start and apply now!
4 Ways to Bounce Back After You Dont Get Your Dream Job
4 Ways to Bounce Back After You Don't Get Your Dream Job Image via Pexels After the long and arduous process of polishing up your resume, cleaning up your social media profiles, relentlessly practicing and rehearsing interview answers, and finding the very best outfit to wear, I am burdened with the task of telling you that unfortunately, you didnât get the job. Whether you see those words in an email or hear them in a phone call, they are absolutely soul-crushing. Sometimes some rejections are easier to cope with and understand more than others, while some just leave you questioning every little thing you said, gestured or done and what made you imperfect for the position. Getting rejected and not getting the job you applied for can be disappointing and leave you discouraged about applying to other jobs altogether. While you may feel bummed about this, there are a few things you can do to boost your mood, gain your confidence back and increase your productivity. Are you a college student or recent graduate? Have you been looking and applying for jobs but havenât had the best of luck? Looking for ways to cope with job rejection? Check out these four tips that will help you get back out there and keep hunting for your dream job! Image via Pexels 1. Take Your Time to Grieve: Just like any kind of rejection, it is definitely appropriate to take time to grieve what happened and the job you didnât get. Go for a walk, hibernate in bed with Netflix, cry it out, order some take-out- do something that makes you feel better and gets your mind off the loss of the job you didnât get. Thereâs nothing wrong with expressing your emotions and letting out any pent-up sadness or anger you may have about this rejection. Just donât stay in this place of grief forever, do what you have to do and move on! You wonât do yourself any good being closed off and isolated from the world, especially the job world. 2. Give Thanks: In a negative mindset, this may seem like the very last thing you want to do, but trust me, itâs the right way to go. After youâve grieved properly, consider sending a short thank you note or email to the person that interviewed you, thanking them for their consideration and time reviewing you as a potential candidate for a position with their company. This will not only make you feel better, but it will also make a lasting impression with your interviewer. Perhaps a new position will open up in the future, and guess who will be considered above everyone else? You! Image via Pexels 3. Remember Your Successes: When you get rejected and donât get the job you wanted, its very easy (and human) to fall into a negative mindset and focus on everything that went wrong. Instead of doing this, get a piece of paper and some colorful pens and write out your many successes that brought you to the place you are now. Adrian Granzella of the Muse helps with this by reminding us, âNo, you didnât get the job. But before that, there were lots of things that went right. Right? Your resume, cover letter, or networking caught the eye of the hiring manager. You told great stories in the interview. You beat out other candidates to make it to the final round. Heck, you found your dream job in the first place!â 4. Respectfully Ask for Feedback: After not getting the job, one of the most pressing thoughts in our head is, âWhat went wrong?â In the thank you note/email, kindly make it known that youâd like some feedback. Granzella gives a perfect way of asking for feedback through this short and sweet statement- âIf thereâs anything I can do to improve my candidacy for similar positions, Iâd value your thoughts.â This is the perfect way to ask for feedback while also being formal and expressing value in the opinion of the company/interviewer. At some point in our lives, we will all face some kind of rejection in the job world. Unfortunately, there will come a time when thereâs a candidate more experienced, fit, and appropriate for the position we are looking for. Despite this reality, we can easily bounce back and immerse ourselves in the job market again after caring for ourselves and figuring out where we need to improve. Just be persistent and focus on the positives. As always, good luck!
Female Doctors Better for Your Health
Female Doctors Better for Your Health pixabay.com According to Dr. Ashish Jha, âthereâs a lot of evidence out there that male and female physicians practice medicine a little bit differently ⦠The data out there says that women physicians tend to be a little bit better at sticking to the evidence and doing the things that we know work better ⦠We estimate that approximately 32,000 fewer patients would die if male physicians could achieve the same outcomes as female physicians every year.â The records for over 1.5 million elderly, Medicare patients that were admitted to hospitals for medical reasons (not surgery) between the years 2011 and 2015 were used in this research. The report was published in the Journal of the American Medical Associationâs JAMA Internal Medicine. It states, âPatients cared for by female physicians had lower 30-day mortality than did patients treated by male physicians.â Again, the difference may appear small, and Jha understands this outlook on the research. However Jhaâs team ensures their readers that this matters to patient mortality. Over this four year span, a little below 11 percent of patients that were treated by female doctors died within a month of being admitted to the hospital, while 11.5 percent of patients that were treated by male doctors died within a month. On this same note, 15 percent of patients that were treated by female doctors ended up returning to the hospital within the month while 15.5 percent of patients treated by male doctors ended up returning. According to the researchers, âWe estimate that approximately 32,000 fewer patients would die if male physicians could achieve the same outcomes as female physicians every year.â This is, obviously, a bold statement to make based on gender, and one that we shouldnât take lightly. Further research will certainly need to be conducted to ascertain how much of this depends on gender dynamics and how much depends on chance and other confounding factors. According to the researchers, âPrevious work has shown that female physicians have a more patient-centered communication style, are more encouraging and reassuring, and have longer visits than male physicians.â And again, the issue here isnât just concerning the patients, but also the wage gap that, according to this data, isnât warranted. According to Dr. Anna Parks (University of California, San Francisco), âDespite evidence suggesting that female physicians may provide higher-quality care, some have argued that career interruptions for childrearing, higher rates of part-time employment, and greater tradeoffs between home and work responsibilities may compromise the quality of care provided by female physicians and justify higher salaried among male physicians.â So what exactly is this wage gap? According to one study, white, male doctors averaged an annual salary of $250K while white, female doctors averaged an annual salary of $163K. And, according to Parks, this isnât justified as male doctors donât focus as much on the patients as female doctors. So what are the potential solutions to this problem? Some researchers suggest that physicians be paid based on performance, as this would create pay by merit. That being said, this is difficult to implement as itâs almost impossible to define âgood performanceâ in such a situational setting. For instance, would oncology doctors perform worse than pediatricians on average? Of course. That being said, these researchers from this study still believe that performance-based pay could be an answer to the wage gap. But a true correction to the problem would just be to pay men and women the same salaries for the same levels at the same jobs. In other words: equal pay for equal work. Jha also notes the importance of determining what the differences between male and female doctorsâ patient results entail in order to teach doctors how best to perform their duties.
Principles of Chemistry a 3rd Edition
Principles of Chemistry a 3rd EditionThe Principles of Chemistry a 3rd Edition is one of the most informative and comprehensive sources that you can buy. It has recently been published by Addison-Wesley, the famous publishing company which specializes in science books. This source provides information and knowledge about a wide range of chemistry subjects including organic chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, and cellular biology.This book is ideal for people who have taken Universal School (US) Chemistry or other traditional types of chemistry. This is an extremely valuable resource for aspiring chemists because it provides comprehensive details about the most common chemical reactions, processes, and processes. This book can be used to study the techniques, theory, and techniques needed to undertake research in chemical synthesis, chemical microbiology, analytical chemistry, and medicinal chemistry. It is also suitable for graduate-level courses in chemistry.You may want to use thi s book as your undergraduate chemistry course. This book not only offers comprehensive topics but also provides short summaries of other chemistry subjects. This book can help in your chemistry classes, not only because it provides all-important information on common chemical reactions, processes, and processes but also because it has information on various types of reactions, processes, and processes.Organic chemistry provides a good overview of the basic concepts of organic chemistry and cellular biology. This book concentrates mainly on the basic concepts of organic chemistry and works on a molecular approach. This makes it suitable for both students and professional people who are interested in this subject. This book is suitable for students who are taking the Advanced Nanotechnology curriculum at the doctoral level.If you are already a working chemist and want to learn more about the working of the substances you work with and how they work, this book will surely offer you goo d information. You will get practical tips and the secrets of using the chemical processes in your laboratory. The authors have given full account of every aspect of chemical processes in the book. It can be used as a reference for other people who wish to follow the same practices.Multispecies Organism Preparation allows you to experiment on a large variety of biological problems. Here you will find information on how to design and implement experiments and other techniques. You will be provided with the knowledge on how to use modern techniques in biology and chemistry.If you want to read some very important information about fundamental principles of chemistry, then you can make use of this book. Buy this book today.
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