Solving Calculus Problems Tutors

Solving Calculus Problems Tutors Calculus is one of the most useful and important branch of Mathematics. Calculus is the study of functions and its different characteristics. Calculus has its own set of different formulas and methods used to solve various questions Calculus is applied to find the lengths, areas, volumes, graphs etc. of 2-D and 3-D shapes by using techniques of Differentiation and Integration. Calculus consists of two sub-branches which are called as Differential Calculus and Integral Calculus. Example 1: Find the derivative of the function, f(x) = 5x3 + 2x2. Solution: To find the derivative, the Power rule of the Derivatives says that: d(xn)/dx = n * xn-1 First step: We can distribute the derivative to both the terms: This gives; d (5x3 + 2x2)/ dx = [ d(5x3)/ dx ] + [ d(2x2)/ dx ] Using the above formula, we get: (5 *3 * x3-1) + (2 * 2 * x2-1) = (15 * x3-1) + (4 * x2-1) = (15 * x2) + (4 * x1) = (15 x2) + (4x) Hence the derivative of f(x) is f(x) = 15 x2 + 4x. Example 2: Find the anti-derivative of the function f(x) = 20 - x? Solution: Here the given function is f(x) = 20 - x. Power rule states anti-derivative of xn is equal to xn+1/(n+1). The anti-derivative of x is 1/2 x2. Using the power rule the anti-derivative of 20 needs to be found. 20 can be written as 20x0. Therefore, the anti-derivative of 20 x0 is 20x1. Hence anti derivative F(x) = 20 x -1/2 x2.

5 Contemporary Songs for the Piano, Guitar, and Voice

5 Contemporary Songs for the Piano, Guitar, and Voice Megan L. Practicing any song on the piano can be fun at first, but after a while playing the same songs by yourself can be a bit boring. Why not find some songs for the piano, guitar, and voice? You can perform for others in a talent show or an open mic night, or just for yourselves and have a good jam session! With any of the songs for the piano, guitar, and voice, your music teacher can help you with some pointers, and might even be able to teach you the chords by listening to the song. Be sure to ask your instructor before setting out to practice one of these songs by yourself, because there might be certain techniques that he or she wants you to focus on within the song. Here are a few ideas to get you started! OneRepublic If I Lose Myself While this acoustic cover of OneRepublics song also features a violin part, you can easily do without it and still get the same feel. This might not be one of the newest songs for piano and guitar, but its still out on the radio now and then and youll have no problem getting into the groove of it. Decide which parts each instrument will take, as the song has a few different riffs that happen simultaneously. The guitar player should be able to pick a fairly fast rate, as the riffs can get going pretty fast! Miley Cyrus Wrecking Ball If your singer really likes to croon, this is the perfect song to try! With a melody that is fairly slow and methodical, you wont have to worry about things picking up speed and getting left behind. Both the piano player and guitar player should be prepared for powerful chords throughout the chorus, and lighter playing during the verse. You can mix it up and make this one of your own songs for the piano and guitar if youd like though, by making a few simple changes here and there. The YouTube video above does not feature any vocals, but that just means that the melody is picked up by the piano and guitar. In the long run, having someone sing along with the piano and guitar parts can make things easier, as they can concentrate on the harmony and rhythm of their own playing, and the singer can carry the melody! Coldplay A Sky Full Of Stars The YouTube video for this song again has no vocal part, so the melody is covered by the piano and guitar. Both this Coldplay song and the Miley Cyrus song can be much easier songs for the piano and guitar if the vocal melody is actually sung instead of played! The guitar part for this song is mostly chords above the 12th fret, so be sure youve got those polished up! The piano part has many staccato chords scattered throughout the song. The vocal part is picked up by the piano, so the right hand octaves the melody. Adele Skyfall If you havent seen the latest Bond movie, the opening credits alone are definitely worth watching. Adele lends her signature sound to the James Bond saga, and definitely does it justice! If youre looking for songs for the piano and guitar with soaring vocals, look no further than this tune. This is another song thats a little bit more contemplative and dramatic than just upbeat and fast-paced. While it might be easier to learn, be careful, as the slower pace of the song leaves more space between notes. And its easier to notice your mistakes with this pace, if you happen to make any! The vocal part is played by the guitar in this particular cover (above), but doubling the vocals and guitar is a great way to add some depth if your guitar player also sings (otherwise any late or early notes on the guitar would sound well out of place). You could also make this song a duet for piano and either guitar or voice, if youd like. Maroon 5 Payphone This final song is a great closing number. It can really rock, and most people know the words, so its good for a crowd sing-along at the end of a set. In the video, the piano plays chords and doubles the vocal melody, and the guitar doubles the chords played on the piano. While this isnt one of the most complicated songs for the piano, guitar, and voice, it is a crowd favorite. If youre playing an open mic or talent show, sometimes thats the best way to leave things, with a familiar tune that everyone can enjoy and hum or sing to even after the show is over! Dont stop there!  Check out our list 400+ songs to sing here. Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of prescreened teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for safe, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher  Photo  by Glen Darrud

Singing Basics Where to Find Free Voice Lessons Online

Singing Basics Where to Find Free Voice Lessons Online Suzy S. Want to improve your voice and feel more confident in your singing? Vocal training is great for helping you develop your range, sing with expression, and learn proper breathing techniques. If youre nervous about starting voice lessons or theres no voice teacher near you, however, online vocal lessons can offer the same benefits of in-person voice lessons. A growing number of vocalists, voice teachers, and music schools offer paid online voice lessons, done through video chat services like Skype, but you can also find many free voice lessons online, which can be great for supplementing your lessons. Here are a few resources to check out: Voice Lessons on YouTube You can find thousands of free voice lessons on YouTube, from warm-up ideas to demonstrating specific vocal techniques and more. Keep in mind, however, that these are just introductions to the techniques, and you’ll need ongoing practice and guidance to improve. Also, keep in mind that not all YouTube channels with free voice lessons are appropriate for every level. We recommend starting out with a playlist like this one designed for beginners. Work your way through it and try incorporating one lesson a day into your practice sessions! YouTube can also be a great resource for watching professional vocalists on stage or during performances. Instead of looking for guidance on specific techniques, examine their energy during the performance, their confidence, and how they incorporate their unique style into the piece. You can then take these observations as you develop your own style. Sample Voice Lessons Online Some voice teachers also offer sample lessons on their website. While these won’t replace ongoing vocal studies, they can serve as a great introduction. If you’re thinking about taking voice lessons in person, the free voice lessons on a voice teachers website can show you the teachers style, temperament, and perhaps their level of experience with the music styles youre interested in learning. Finally, many music schools offer similar sample courses, if you’re considering continuing your studies in an academic setting. But Are They Enough? Overall, while many free voice lessons are available online, they are not a good substitute for working with a voice teacher in person or at the very least, with live online lessons, where you can get real-time tips and support. Your voice teacher should be able to look at your posture and breathing, which can help put a halt to bad technique before it turns into a bad habit! In the end, whether you take singing lessons online or in person will boil down to your personal preferences. Finding the right teacher is half the battle, and that teacher might be down the road from you, or perhaps on the other side of the country. If you really want to improve, make the investment and sign up for private lessons. The one-on-one guidance you receive is invaluable, and can help you progress faster than you ever imagined.  Good luck, and have fun! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo  by Paul Hudson

Beginners Introduction to Italian Colors (Infographic)

Beginner’s Introduction to Italian Colors (Infographic) Sign up successful Below  is a brief guide to help you recognize Italian colors, as well as how to  pronounce them! Pink Rosa (Roh-sah) Red Rosso (Roh-soh) Orange Arancione (Ah-rahn-cho-neh) Yellow Giallo (Giah-lloh) Green Verde (Ver-deh) Light Blue Azzurro (Ah-zoo=roh) Blue Blu  (Bloo) Navy Blue Blu Marino (Bloo Mah-ree-noh) Purple Porpora (Pour-poh-rah) Violet Violetta (Vee-oh-letta) Brown Marrone (Mah-rone-eh) Black Nero (Neh-roh) Grey Grigio (Gree-joh) White Bianco (Bee-ahn-coh) Silver Argento (Are-Gehn-toh) Gold Dorato (Doh-rah-toh) Changing Italian Colors to Masculine or Feminine When using an Italian color in a sentence,  its  important to remember that  the color may be classified as masculine or feminine,  depending on the context in which the color is used. For example, in the sentence,  La palla rossa.  the letter a is added to the end of rossa, instead of an o because la palla    is feminine. See other examples below: Il  caffè nero. ( The black coffee) La moto gialla. ( The yellow bike) Il dollaro verde. ( The green dollar) Expressing Italian Colors in Plural To express  colors in plural, you may add an “i” for masculine words and an “e” for feminine words. See examples below: I cani neri (The black dogs) Due giacconi verdi (Two green jackets) Changing Italian Colors Depending on Article The endings also change depending on the article. See examples below: Rosso (Red) Rosso (Masculine Singular) Rossa (Feminine Singular) Rossi (Masculine Plural) Rosse (Feminine Plural)  Giallo (Yellow) Giallo (Masculine Singular) Gialla (Feminine Singular) Giallo (Masuline Plural) Gialle (Feminine Plural) Grigio (Grey) Grigio (Masculine Singular) Grigia (Feminine Singular) Grigi (Masculine Plural) Grigie (Feminine Plural) Nero (Black) Nero (Masculine Singular) Nera (Feminine Singular) Neri (Masculine Plural) Nere (Feminine Plural) *Please note that there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, some colors will stay the same, and will not change conjugation, such as blu and viola. Whats more, colors that end in the letter o  will then switch to a, to make it masculine or feminine. Colors that do not end in the letter o, will stay the same, but will change for the plural. For example,  the plural for marrone would be marroni. Thats it for my introduction to Italian colors! I hope this color guide will enable you to  express yourself and the many beautiful colors correctly the next time youre  speaking in Italian. If you would like to practice using  Italian colors more,  talk to your Italian teacher to see if there are any fun exercises you can do. The more you practice the easier it will be to memorize the colors. Post Author:  Liz T. Liz T. teaches singing, acting, music and Italian lessons in Brooklyn, NY.  She is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music with a B.M. in vocal performance and has a graduate certificate in arts administration from New York University. Learn more about Liz here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

Amy Winehouse Listening Exercise and lessons

Amy Winehouse Listening Exercise and lessons A new movie about Amy Winehouse will be  released in July. Are you interested in seeing the movie? I loved her music but Im not sure if Ill go see the movie. Its just so sad when someone with so  much talent self destructs. Do talented musicians in your country often die too early from drugs? Why do you think this is? The movie looks beautiful and emotional. Ill let you know if I decide to see it. Try our listening exercise in which the director talks  about a particular scene within the movie:Answer the questions below in comments and well respond.1. Where is the filming at during this scene? 2. Why is this one of his favorite scenes from the movie? 3. Why is Amy being filmed in this particular footage? 4. Why does he decide to put the lyrics for Amys songs on screen? 5. How does he describe Amy and her relationship to recording her music? 6. Amy says, OhIts a bit _______ at the end, isnt it? 7. How does he describe her physical appearance? 8. Like I said, its one of my favorite ___ __ in the movie.Also here is the official trailer:Here we have a lesson about Amy Winehouse. We have several lessons created by our teachers Isaac and Kate about famous musicians so any of you music lovers that want to practice your English too are in luck.

Building Early Math Skills Key To Later Academic Success

Building Early Math Skills Key To Later Academic Success Building Early Math Skills Key To Later Academic Success Building Early Math Skills Key To Later Academic Success December 7, 2015 Too Small To Fail conducted a QA with Deborah J. Stipek, dean of Stanford Graduate School of Education, on the importance of introducing children to math concepts early. Read that interview here, which includes tips and resources for parents. The importance of early, hands-on experiences with numbers helps explain why Heart’s intervention is necessary and gives the rationale for some aspects of the program. “Children learn best during playful, everyday activities, like counting their toes, the buttons on their shirt, the steps they walk up. They can be asked to count out how many forks are needed to help set the table. Shape hunts through the house can be fun (the clock is a circle; the TV is a rectangle). Children can learn about the importance of numbers by doing a number hunt, with a discussion of how the numbers on the telephone, clock, or elevator are useful.” â€" Deborah J. Stipek Many Heart students did not have the hands-on experiences with numbers described above. Heart uses tutoring manipulates (Connecting Cubes, dice, cards) to create “playful, everyday activities.” We ask tutors to make sure students are the ones touching and moving the objects, even if it takes more time and patience on the tutor’s part. This way, students’ time in Heart attempts to compensate for some of the lack of hands-on experiences with numbers in early ages and at home. As Heart prepares hosts eight holiday events for parents through Dec. 18, the research and ideas cited in the QA with Stipek are a reminder that math can be practiced at home in everyday situations. The article goes on to further emphasize the importance of reducing math anxiety through “playful opportunities to develop math skills.” Heart lessons add elements of surprise, competition, or tracking points to keep an element of FUN in simple tasks! Billingsville teacher Amanda Saunders remarked that sometimes students enjoy the time with Heart tutors so much that they don’t even realize they are practicing math skills that have been very difficult for them in the past. “Some of the biggest needs that I see from the kids is not necessarily even always academic but sometimes it’s just that moral support or having someone that they know is going to be there for them consistently a couple of times a week. A lot of times the kids don’t even pick up on the fact that they really are working on things academically that they need.” â€" Amanda Saunders, second grade teacher, Billingsville Leadership Academy A 2013 study by University of California-Irvine found that “math knowledge at the beginning of elementary school was the single most powerful predictor determining whether a student would graduate from high school and attend college. This 3 -minute NPR audio clip also mentions that meta-cognition (thinking about your thinking) and asking students to explain their reasoning strengthens students’ verbal skills. “We talk a lot about literacy, but not nearly as much about math.… Several studies show that children’s math skills when they enter school are very strong predictors of their academic success later on. One study showed that math skills upon kindergarten entry predicted children’s reading abilities in third grade as well as their reading skills at kindergarten entry. While children can learn beginning math skills after they enter kindergarten, they will be at a disadvantage.” â€" Deborah J. Stipek The achievement gap begins before kindergarten not only in reading but in math, as well, and early math skills predict later academic success. Blog post by Emily Elliott, executive director of Heart Math Tutoring.

Whats better for the Classroom, Tablet or Laptop Pros and cons to help you decide what to bring to college

What's better for the Classroom, Tablet or Laptop Pros and cons to help you decide what to bring to college Photo by viagallery.com on Flickr.com Tablets computers are popular due to the fact that light, easily portable (they slip into a purse or backpack), and boast intuitive, touch-based controls. They also provide a screen that’s much easier for reading than a laptop, which is a plus for arts majors. In fact, if your coursework requires purchasing e-books for English Lit or History class, youll find that you suffer less eye strain with a tablet compared to a laptop. The only reason you would ever choose a laptop for reading over a tablet is in rare cases when you need to purchase e-textbooks via a service that’s not available for tablet users. In the end tablets feature basically the same basic, on-the-go Internet access and serve students well on campuses offering free public Wi-Fi. When it comes to roaming around campus, tablets take the cake because of: Light weight Lengthy battery life Speedy, instant power up Work-friend from just about anywhereâ€"a bench, bar stool, building steps, or lapâ€"with little or no space available Cons of tablets for college students However, if you do a lot of typing, a tablet might not be a first choice because they don’t feature a traditional keyboard to type up reports and papers like a laptop or ultrabook (such as the thinkpad x1) does. Tablets are typically cheaper than laptops and ultrabooks (or netbooks), however, that also means they are often less durable without the full capabilities of a laptopâ€"DVD/CD, imbedded camera, etc. Pros of laptops for college students Laptops are obviously the better choice for students who need to write a lot of papers. Plus, most offer CD or DVD playing capabilities for students whose coursework requires viewing a lot of videos or audio recordings. Sure, a laptop is more expensive than a tablet, but it’s also a lot more durable and provides hard, protective casing for on-the-go use of a college campus. Plus, if you’re low on battery or want a larger keyboard, a laptop can be hooked up to docking station for full-sized keyboard use and extra battery life if you’re burning at both ends to get a paper finished by morning. When it comes to viewing videos, listening to CDs, and typing capabilities, laptop make the grade because of: Storage capabilitiesâ€"photos, videos, documents Editingâ€"both Word documents, photos, or long videos They offer external or cloud-based storage that tablets don’t This is a guest post by Rebecca Keller. She is a graduate of the Arts and Technology program at the University of Texas. An admitted tech-junkie, freelance writing about Android devices for AndGeeks.com offers the perfect outlet for a tech geek like Rebecca. When shes offline, which isnt very often, Rebecca enjoys volunteering for her local animal shelter and off road mountain biking.

New Chemistry Tutor In Chicago, IL

New Chemistry Tutor In Chicago, IL Meet our new chemistry tutor Sarah P. She lives in Chicago, IL and specializes in Biology, Chemistry, Math, ACT. Sarah has 3 years of experience as a tutor, and has worked with children of many different age groups. She is patient, friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. TutorZ provides you with simple and secure search to find the best chemistry tutor in your area. Communicate with tutors for free, review feedback and you will find the perfect fit. Feel free to contact Sarah or other our Chemistry tutors if you need some tutoring help.