Numbers are all around us, we see them everywhere and they are just part of our lives. Numbers can represent many different things to us as adults, but what do numbers mean to a young child? Do they actually mean anything at all, or are they just numbers?Numbers do not actually exist anywhere but people talk as if they do because they have become such familiar objects for most. Adults and parents who are talking to children talk about numbers as...more
Have you completed the pilot training and now looking for a suitable pilot job? Then post your resume on the various job sites and if you have even done this, then just prepare yourself for the interview. Do not blow your big day, and follow these simple yet effective tips to get the best pilot jobs available: Gain Knowledge about the Airlines: This is very important for the interview. Before going to the interview, gain knowledge about the...more
Study skills are simply the various skills you need to be able to study effectively. Many students have surprisingly poor study skills. This study guide is designed to help anybody who is studying for their GCSE exams and wishes to improve such study skills. This study guide is packed full of useful advice which will help you develop all the skills that you need to effectively prepare for your GCSE exams.The guide starts off by showing you how to set up a suitable study environment. Then the guide goes onto to show you how to design and implement your study skills, planning your revision and dealing with stressful situations.Feeding yourself good food helps to keep your body in good shape. Your brain works in a similar way so it is important to feed yourself positive thoughts. Changing your study environment will also improve your ability to revise and will help with your self confidence. Negative thoughts on the other hand will undermine your self confidence and will destroy your-self image.Nearly everybody has more potential than they realise. Plenty of people prevent themselves from learning just because they don't believe in their own abilities. Believing in yourself can be a...more
The Smithsonian Institution's recipe for genius and leadership:(1) children should spend a great deal of time with loving, educationally minded parents;(2) children should be allowed a lot of free exploration; and(3) children should have little to no association with peers outside of family and relatives. --H. McCurdyMy husband and I have no qualms...more
There are a number of things a homeschool family can do to subdue the guilt monster when he sneaks out from among the curriculum guides. The first thing we did was create a craft box. (Now, our crayons, colored pencils, markers, pencils, blank paper, scissors and glue sticks are such a part of our everyday school and afterschool life that I don't...more
Many people will first look into what classes are available when they're interested in learning a new skill, and taking a course does have some advantages. For instance, with a course there is always an instructor to help one learn. Also, some skills can only be taught in groups, like most sports and many kinds of dances.Still, putting together one's own study plans seems to offer the greater advantage in most cases. For starters, a person who teaches himself can learn at his own pace. He can study when and where it's most convenient, rather than being bound by a set class schedule. There also aren't the costs of getting to the school. Also, there might not be a course in the skill being offered near his home. There might be a class in French or Spanish at the local continuing education school, but there usually won't be for a course in a more unusual language like Swedish or Finnish.Cooking classes are a good example of how self-learning is often the better option. At an adult education center, classes will be offered in a certain type of cooking, like baking Christmas cookies or in preparing thirty-minute recipes, and the course will cost about fifty dollars. One will be shown...more
Trying to determine the best way to get help for your school-aged child when struggling with a subject can be a bit daunting. Because you know your child, you may be well aware of certain fears or a shyness that may have settled in, disabling her...more
If you have a passion for the law but do not want to have to spend many years and tons of money becoming a lawyer then you are not out of luck yet. Have you ever heard of a court stenographer? This is the person that sits in the courtroom and takes...more
If you have decided to pursue law enforcement, you will need to pass your written and oral police tests. These police exams have tripped up many a potential officer.Unfortunately, there is not a lot of good help available to you while you study for...more
While the world of academia is sometimes regarded as slow to adapt to the quickly changing world of technology, this view has proven to be somewhat misguided. The large number of respected institutions that are now offering online MBA programs is...more
When you are planning fun activities for kids you have to maintain a balance between fun and instruction while maintaining your sanity. That can be a feat, but it is doable.With a little forethought, preparation and tenacity, you can come up with...more
When it comes to college, many young people feel as though they do not need it in order to make a good living. As the young people grow and become adults, it is soon realized that not having a college education was not such a great idea. Those with a...more