Chemistry Lab Tasks - Solves a Crossword Puzzle

Chemistry Lab Tasks - Solves a Crossword PuzzleIt is generally believed that crossword puzzles are a great way to pass the time, or maybe it is just plain old fun, but there is nothing wrong with using the crossword as a means of accomplishing a certain chemistry lab task. In fact, the invention of the crossword puzzle had a long history in chemistry laboratories, starting in the late 1940s.The crossword was actually developed by a chemist named Charles Lloyd while he was working at a pharmacy in Seattle, Washington. He needed something to pass the time and decided that making a crossword puzzle would be the best option. He would go through the chemical reactions that were part of a particular reaction to show where things were coming from, where the substance came from, and how the reaction was going to happen.There were two types of puzzles. They could be word puzzles, which were usually arranged alphabetically according to where the ingredients appeared in the chain. The other typ e was color-based puzzles, which were arranged according to colors. These were not necessarily puzzles in the traditional sense, they could also be simple games, where the player had to remember something at the end of the crossword to get a prize.There are a number of chemistry lab tasks that could be solved by using a crossword puzzle. It would be helpful to consider a couple of examples of chemistry lab tasks and how solving a crossword could help solve them.First, in a chemistry lab, one can easily find out what is going on in the reactions that are going on by reading the reactions section of the crossword. What one should be doing is to find out which reaction is going to give them something of value to gain in the future. If there is something of value they would be glad to have this information about, and if there is nothing of value they will be happy to have it found by others. By solving the crossword clues the clues to this information can be obtained and used by others to gain valuable information on the reactions that are going on.The second example of solving crossword puzzles is with reference to situations that are common in chemistry labs. There are several chemicals that are used in the laboratory, for instance there are several different kinds of acids, alkalis, and bases. If you are trying to look up a chemical name for something then it is very important that you do so in order to learn more about the chemical itself.There are also some clues in the crossword puzzle that would help you find out which kind of chemical is used in a chemical lab. If you could find this information, it would be very helpful. It would be easy to get the correct answer to the puzzle, because this information would be contained in the crossword clues. It is an amazing tool to have available in a chemistry lab.

The Complete Glossary of Singing Terms

The Complete Glossary of Singing Terms Jessica Dais If you’ve ever felt confused by unfamiliar singing terms, you’re not alone. As with every specialized field, vocal professionals tend to throw around a lot of jargon, or terminology that most people aren’t familiar with. If you’re interested in expanding your musical skills, learning these singing terms will help you better understand instructions from both voice teachers and conductors. Lets get started! 50 Singing Terms Their Meanings In this alphabetized list, youll find definitions for some of the most common musical terms, including choir terms. Youll also learn several new ways to describe a voice, such as breathy or dramatic. A Cappella: Literally meaning “of choir” in Italian, the term has been adopted to refer to singing without accompaniment. Alto: A lower female voice within the choral setting. Articulators: The parts of the body used to form words; usually refers to the lips, teeth, and tip of the tongue. Aspirate: A diction term referring to a sound that produces an audible puff of air, such as the letter P in English. Baritone: A male voice type between tenor and bass. Bass: The lowest male voice type. Breathy: A vocal sound that is not clear, while instead sounding airy and fuzzy. A breathy sound can be caused by many factors, including inadequate breath support. Chest voice: The lower vocal register in which most people talk; resonates in the chest. Contralto: The lowest female voice type. Coloratura: Fast-moving notes. Countertenor: A male voice type that sings primarily in head voice. Common in baroque music. Covering: A vocal technique wherein the singer rounds the lips slightly when singing high notes to achieve a specific sound. Dental: A diction technique referring to sounds that occur when the tongue is right behind the top front teeth. The Italian or Spanish D sound is a good example. Diaphragm: The large muscle of respiration that lies beneath the lungs, which flattens and lowers during inhalation. This is one of the most common singing terms used in lessons or classes when discussing proper breathing technique. Diction: The way in which components of words, including consonants and vowels, are formed and pronounced. For classical singers, this generally includes the study of foreign language diction. Diphthong: A diction term referring to the phenomenon of one vowel gradually changing into another vowel, creating two vowels within a syllable. This happens a lot in English (e.g. in the word “ray”) but happens less in other languages. Dramatic: In voice classification, this refers to a large, robust voice (e.g. “dramatic soprano”). Extended technique: Any vocal technique outside of what is normally and classically taught. This includes whistle tone, inhaled phonation, throat singing, and many other techniques. Fach: Voice type or vocal classification. Also means “subject” in German. Flat: When a pitch is slightly lower than desired. Falsetto: A thin head voice sound produced by men. Glottal fry: The croaky, low register that some people speak in due to lack of breath support. It often occurs at the ends of sentences. Glottal stop: The sound created when a person presses their vocal folds together before beginning a vocal sound. Manifested at the beginning of many words that start with vowels in English, including “umbrella.” Head voice: The upper vocal register in which women and countertenors primarily sing in classical music. Intercostals: The muscles in between the rib cage that lift the ribs out and up during breathing. Larynx: The structure in the throat that contains the vocal folds. Low breath: The use of the diaphragm and intercostals to breathe without moving the shoulders, neck, or upper chest. This type of breathing is desirable in singing. Lyric: A voice classification term between dramatic (heavy) and coloratura (fast/light). Can occur in various voice types (e.g. lyric baritone, lyric soprano). Messa di voce: A dynamic technique involving starting a note with a crescendo (quiet to loud) followed by a decrescendo (loud to quiet). Mezzo soprano: The operatic female voice classification between soprano and contralto. Onset: The beginning of the vocal sound. Passaggio: An Italian term translating to “passage,” this refers to transitional areas in the voice where the singer must take extra care to sing well. These occur in different spots according to the individual and voice type. Phonation: The creation of a vocal sound. Registers: Parts of the voice differentiated by vocal quality and sometimes range, such as chest voice, head voice, and falsetto. (Each of these singing terms were defined previously). Resonance: This is another sound quality term, such as tone. It refers specifically to how round or warm the sound is, which has more to do with overtones. It can also refer to the way a sound interacts with a room, such as a cathedral. Sharp: When a pitch is slightly higher than desired. Soft palate: The soft muscular structure at the back of the mouth that, when lifted, separates the nasal cavity from the rest of the respiratory system and therefore stops singers from singing out of their noses. Soprano: The highest female voice classification. Squillo: Another sound quality term, this refers to the edgy, clear tone some singers have, particularly in their upper registers. Straight tone: A vocal sound without vibrato. Tenor: A high male voice classification. Tone: The quality of a voice. Usually described with adjectives such as raspy and clear. Timbre: Similar to tone, this refers to the quality of a vocal sound. Trill: A technique in which a singer quickly moves between two adjacent notes. Unvoiced: A diction term referring to consonants that don’t involve vocal sound, such as S and T. Vibrato: The natural oscillation between pitches (even when singing a held note) present in many singing voices. Vocal cords/vocal folds: These mucus membrane cords, nestled in the larynx, vibrate together when air passes between them, producing vocal sounds. Voiced: The opposite of “unvoiced,” this is a diction term referring to consonants that require vocal sound, such as B and Z. Whistle tone: The highest vocal register, located above head voice and made famous by Mariah Carey. Wobble: A phenomenon that occurs when the distance between the two pitches present in vibrato becomes too wide, causing an unstable sound. See Also: 53 Audition Terms Definitions to Know Still curious about some of these singing terms? Would you like to know how to avoid glottal fry, or how to develop consistent vibrato? A voice teacher can help you get even more comfortable with all this new vocabulary and master your singing goals. If youd like to learn more, sign up for singing lessons or try some free online classes today! Post Author: Elaina R. Elaina is a singer and voice teacher from Fort Wayne, IN, where she teaches at the Purdue School of Music and in her private studio. She received her Master of Music from the University of Michigan. Learn more about Elaina 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

Six Questions to Ask Teens Choosing a College Major

Six Questions to Ask Teens Choosing a College Major The college decision is one of the most exciting and overwhelming that a teen will ever make. Add to that the selection of a college major and it is no wonder many teens struggle to decide. Eileen Huntingtonof Huntington Learning Center tells parents of high school students that sometime during sophomore year is a good time for teens to start thinking about possible majors. If a teens college search process during the last two or three years of high school is largely focused on where to go but not what to study, he or she is overlooking a big aspect of the college experience, says Huntington. Shesuggests that as parents and teens talk about college possibilities, they also talk about field of study possibilities. If you need a little help starting the conversation, here are six questions to ask: Narrowing down the options questions What do you find interesting? Encourage your teen to reflect on past jobs, school projects, volunteer projects and classes and think about the most and least enjoyable aspects. Avoid the pressure to probe about passionsperhaps your teen is still in discovery mode. Instead, focus on things that capture his or her attention and fuel inquisitiveness. What are you good at? Its wise to talk about school subjects, but remember to explore other skills that your teen would consider strengths, such as working on teams, managing people, critical thinking, analyzing details or solving complex problems. Have you researched any possible majors (and if so, what did you learn)? Have your teen do some preliminary research on the fields of study on his or her mind to understand the major and what classes are usually required in that major. The College Majors 101 website is a useful resource for students wanting to learn more about majors, possible careers, and universities options for majors. The high school guidance counselor is also a good resource. Deeper research questions What types of jobs are out there? Its important to do some initial homework on college majors and the jobs that graduates of those majors often obtain, but once your teen begins focusing on a particular major, its good to also research statistics like employment rates and job growth. Check out information on the Center on Education and the Workforce, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, and O*NET Online websites for starters as well as the labor market organization websites in your state (find a list here). What matters to you? Family? Travel? Helping people? Working with your hands? Encourage your teen to think about his or her core values and personality while exploring majors and careers and picturing life down the road. Of course, its best not to think too far ahead, but a social butterfly who thrives working with others might be unsatisfied working in a laboratory or other independent type job. What type of education is required? As your teen researches careers, its important to consider educational requirements and whether he or she is comfortable committing to them. Does a job of interest require advanced education for employment? Does it require additional certifications? Teens who have their sights set on earning a bachelors degree for now should make sure that they will be employable with that degree after graduation. The more research and thought teens put into choosing college majors, the higher their return on investment, says Huntington. Our advice to parents is to talk early and often about careers and majors and incorporate this type of consideration into the college search process. For more information about how to prepare teens for college-level academics or Huntingtons SAT and ACT prep programs, contact Huntington Learning Center at1-800-CAN-LEARN. 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.

Our first verified tutor in Manchester!

Our first verified tutor in Manchester! We've had an amazing 2015 here at Tutorfair thanks to our fantastic community of tutors and students!  We asked a few of our favourites to share their adventures with us.  Here,  Frances tells us about becoming Manchester's first verified tutor! Frances G Having finished the Teach First Leadership Development program this summer and starting work for Parent Hub, I wanted to keep involved with the  Teach First  mission that no child's academic success should be limited by their socio-economic background.  Tutorfair provide an excellent opportunity  to work with young people in my local area and also contribute improving educational disadvantage across the UK! A few weeks  ago I attended a TutorFair Fast Track Event in London â€" I saw it was a great way to get more clients and I really wanted to improve my TF profile. I was the first tutor from Manchester to attend, and I’m really glad I did. It really made me feel part of the Tutor Fair community, and it was great to meet the staff in person â€" Annabel and Sam were so lovely and gave me lots of top tips to improve my profile even further. I hadn’t worked with any clients before the Fast Track event, but in the last two weeks I’ve booked two new clients and I’m in the process of booking lessons with 3 more! Working as a tutor is brilliant, and I love how easy it is to use the Tutor Fair website â€" from booking a lesson to getting paid, I feel like the hard work is all done for me! I’m looking forward to taking on more clients in the New Year, and I’ve had really positive feedback for the lesson I’ve already taught. I can definitely recommend attending the Fast Track event, (even making the video wasn’t as cringey as I thought it would be!) and tutoring with Tutor Fair. Want to  book Frances  for  Science  revision?  Or perhaps you want to  come along to one of Fast Track events? There's something for everyone at Tutorfair!

Lexie Language Challenge Week 3

Lexie Language Challenge Week 3 Taking my French sessions over Chinese New Years Hi Everyone! First of all, Happy Chinese New Year!!! At Week 3 of the Language Challenge, I ran into Chinese New Years our biggest national holiday here in China.  Its a 7-day break here in China (everyone at italki is off as well).   I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Years! So heres my current status updates: Language Challenge Completed Sessions:  9 Language Challenge Sessions Remaining:  11 Session Schedule for Week 3:  4 During Chinese New Years, we have loads of fun activities:  everyone is setting off fireworks, making traditional Chinese food, visit friends and familySo this week is really pleasant but busy!  Somehow, I still successfully finished 3 session during this week!  I hope that our other Language Challengers from China were also to make good use of this week as it can get busy! Last night before I went out to attend a party, I took my 3rd lesson of the week 3 at my place, and my friends who saw me taking a lesson on internet were pretty amazed!  They found it a great way to learn a language!  One of my Korean friend wants to learn English, so she immediately asked me to help her finding an English teacher on italki! My advice for her was to look into teachers profile carefully, then to schedule a couple of trial lessons with different teachers. Because finding the right teacher for yourself is very important for your language learning! Personally I have tried 4 different teachers on italki, and in the end I found the right one for me, and since then I started seeing some amazing improvement in my French learning.  Its also SO nice that I can do all of this in the comfort of my own home.  Whats pretty cool for me is that with our newest feature Instant Tutoring you can start a lesson whenever you want without scheduling, so it is more convenient for you to try some other teachers! I have finished 9 sessions in the past 3 weeks, and 22 days to go! I will start to take 4 lessons per week from next week! I feel my french really progressed a lot so taking lessons is not a burden for me anymore because I really enjoy the feeling of progressing! Good luck with the Challenge at the halfway point!  Together we can do it! Lexie Language Challenge Week 3 Taking my French sessions over Chinese New Years Hi Everyone! First of all, Happy Chinese New Year!!! At Week 3 of the Language Challenge, I ran into Chinese New Years our biggest national holiday here in China.  Its a 7-day break here in China (everyone at italki is off as well).   I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Years! So heres my current status updates: Language Challenge Completed Sessions:  9 Language Challenge Sessions Remaining:  11 Session Schedule for Week 3:  4 During Chinese New Years, we have loads of fun activities:  everyone is setting off fireworks, making traditional Chinese food, visit friends and familySo this week is really pleasant but busy!  Somehow, I still successfully finished 3 session during this week!  I hope that our other Language Challengers from China were also to make good use of this week as it can get busy! Last night before I went out to attend a party, I took my 3rd lesson of the week 3 at my place, and my friends who saw me taking a lesson on internet were pretty amazed!  They found it a great way to learn a language!  One of my Korean friend wants to learn English, so she immediately asked me to help her finding an English teacher on italki! My advice for her was to look into teachers profile carefully, then to schedule a couple of trial lessons with different teachers. Because finding the right teacher for yourself is very important for your language learning! Personally I have tried 4 different teachers on italki, and in the end I found the right one for me, and since then I started seeing some amazing improvement in my French learning.  Its also SO nice that I can do all of this in the comfort of my own home.  Whats pretty cool for me is that with our newest feature Instant Tutoring you can start a lesson whenever you want without scheduling, so it is more convenient for you to try some other teachers! I have finished 9 sessions in the past 3 weeks, and 22 days to go! I will start to take 4 lessons per week from next week! I feel my french really progressed a lot so taking lessons is not a burden for me anymore because I really enjoy the feeling of progressing! Good luck with the Challenge at the halfway point!  Together we can do it!

Orange County College Tutor Modern College Experience

Orange County College Tutor Modern College Experience Tips from an Orange County college tutor: The modern college experience: One size doesnt fit all Tips from an Orange County college tutor: The modern college experience: One size doesnt fit all College freshmen are now returning to their second semester of a brand new experience. Although each student will have a different situation and be studying different subjects, one commonality remains in that most students’ expectations were shattered. Students are often told stories by family members, older friends, and educators. However, its important to remember that was their experience, and this is your experience. If you feel like your transition to university life is not quite what you expected, or maybe not even what you wanted, its important to remember that in today’s educational world, one size simply doesnt fit all and thats absolutely okay ask your private Orange County college tutor about their college experience. 1. The living situation The living situation may not be as ideal as one would have thought, although most college students will have heard at least one horror story about the dorms and roommates. If this situation isnt working out, there are several alternatives for modern students. Students can transfer out of the dorm (and probably save a lot of money doing so) and into student housing with a preferred roommate. In some cases, students can transfer to a different on-campus housing situation. Whats important is that freshmen have the opportunity to learn and enjoy their college experience, not that they can fit into a preconceived notion of college life (READ: 5 Things to do Before You Go Away to College). 2. Academics Oddly enough, freshman academics are probably the hardest of all four years. Its important to remember that upperclassmen courses are taken by students who are specializing in that major. Advanced engineering is probably not incredibly hard for an aspiring engineer, and ancient Egyptian art history is probably easy enough for an art major. However, every single person has to take freshman English and math whether theyre good at it or not. It may be a relief to know that academics will usually get better after freshman year once students have had an opportunity to learn how to study like a college student, not a high school student. As long as freshmen can avoid academic probation, theyre on a good path. 3. Campus life Campus life is one of the biggest variables among students. Someone at a giant urban university will have a very different campus experience than somebody on a small suburban campus. Regardless, its important for freshmen to experiment with different social aspects of campus life and see what works best for them as an individual. In addition to basic social clubs, there are also honor societies, clubs for people of a particular background, clubs focused on gender, volunteer and work experience, and individual research projects. Students are encouraged to visit as many clubs as they want just to try it out. At some point one or two will just feel right (READ: Going Back to College: A Mature Students Checklist). 4. Social life In addition to broadening the campus experience, its important for students to have a healthy social life. Of course, this doesnt mean partying all day every day, but it does mean making new friends and finding your place. There is a preconceived notion that students will simply show up on campus and make a dozen friends the first week since everybody is new. In reality, many students get dropped off the first week and dont know one single soul. Over time, this can leave freshman feeling rather lonely and disconnected. Unfortunately, simply waiting for friends to make the effort may result in a lonely semester. Students who put themselves out there and form their own study groups, arrange their own weekend plans, and encourage their peers to get together will often be more socially successful. 5. Independence The perceived glory of independence may be one of the biggest disappointments for college freshmen. Yes, students will be able to make their own schedule, go where they want when they want, and have little to no supervision. However, each decision comes with its own consequence. Students who stay up too late will still be tired in the morning. Students who skipped class will have a lower grade. And students who spend too much money will have massive debt to pay off. Independence is a great thing and should be enjoyed but its important to test those waters slowly and be able to take responsibility for one’s choices. In Short At the end of the day its important for students to remember that they dont have to fit into a specific mold, rather they can mold their college experience to fit them. In order to do this they will have to be diligent, responsible, and use those critical thinking skills to brainstorm for new and exciting experiences. Make the most out of your college experience with the help of one of TutorNerds experienced Orange County college tutors. Call us today for more information. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

MCAT Undergoes Significant Changes for 2015

MCAT Undergoes Significant Changes for 2015 Photo via flickr.com “One of the things students really will be surprised by are how much more integrated the science content is in each of these sections,” he said. Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS) will replace the old Verbal Reasoning section. CARS will exclusively include passages about social sciences and humanities, but will maintain the same critical thinking skills the old Verbal Reasoning section had. In last year’s MCAT, “the Verbal Reasoning section was not only the section that most isolates the critical thinking skills that you need to be successful in medical school and beyond, but it was also the section score that correlated the most strongly with students’ performance on the board exams,” Chiu said. Introductory psychology, introductory sociology and biochemistry will be courses added to pre-medical curriculum, jumping required prerequisites from eight to 11. “They’re really having to squeeze in those 11 semesters of pre-requisite coursework during their first two and half years or so,” Chiu said. The Association of American Medical Colleges decided to incorporate behavioral sciences to equip medical students for proper bedside manner and to understand the various social-economic factors of health and health care, Chiu said. Pre-medical students will face 230 questions over 6 hours, 15 minutes versus 144 questions in 3 hours, 20 minutes on the old MCAT. Each of the four sections on the new MCAT will receive scores from a low of 118 to a high of 132. An overall score will range anywhere from a low of 472 to a high of 528. The old MCAT had a total possible score of 45, the high being 15 across three sections. Chiu suggests that students take the MCAT in the spring or summer semester of their junior year. He also points out that preparation for the new MCAT is different considering the test will be longer and cover a broader content base. Students are “going to have to use their time even more efficiently,” he said. “They’re focusing on the areas where they need the most help, and where they can get the highest deals in terms of scoring more points on test day.” Leo Diaz, a 19-year-old UF biology freshman, said he’s hoping to apply to medical school and is concerned that the revised MCAT is more challenging. “I don’t see why they have to go and make it longer and more difficult,” he said. “Kids stress out enough about it already.” Diaz said he feels stressed in a way, but hopes high standards will better prepare him for rigorous courses in medical school. “The addition of three pre-requisite courses is going to really add onto the load,” he said. “It’s going to be difficult for kids to handle that and still keep up their GPA, but it’ll sure weed out the kids who aren’t equipped.”

Net Ionic Equations

Net Ionic Equations Objective: In this lesson, the student will learn how to identify and write net ionic equations.Net ionic equations result from double displacement reactions in which free ions in aqueous solution react to form either a precipitate, a gas, a weak electrolyte, or water.Strategy for Writing Net Ionic EquationsIf one reactant is an acid, check for gaseous products (i.e., CO2, H2S, SO2, or NH3 gases).If one reactant is a base, check for gaseous products (i.e., NH3 or CO2 gases).An acid + a base produces a salt + water.Check for precipitates using the activity series of metals and a solubility table.Activity Series of Metals Solubility TableRemember!All chemical equations must be balanced.In double displacement reactions, the sum of ion charges on both sides of the equation must be balanced.ExampleWrite a balanced net ionic equation for the reaction of aqueous solutions of sodium sulfide and hydrochloric acid. Na2S (aq) + HCl (aq) ? ? If one reactant is an acid (HCl), check for gaseous products.Na2S (aq) + HCl (aq) ? H2S (g) + NaCl (aq)Balance. Na2S (aq) + 2 HCl (aq) ? H2S (g) + 2 NaCl (aq) The above is called a molecular equation: all reactants and products are expressed as compounds.From the molecular equation, identify the ions in solution. Note that the H2S is a gas and is not in aqueous solution. 2 Na+ (aq) + S2- (aq) + 2 H+ (aq) + 2 Cl- (aq) ? H2S (g) + 2 Na+ (aq) + 2 Cl- (aq) The aqueous 2 H+ and S2- ions react to form H2S (g). The remaining aqueous 2 Na+ and 2 Cl- ions appear on both sides of the equation and are spectators. That is, they do not participate in the reaction and can be eliminated.2 Na+ (aq) + S2- (aq) + 2 H+ (aq) + 2 Cl- (aq) ? H2S (g) + 2 Na+ (aq) + 2 Cl- (aq) After eliminating the spectator ions from the reaction, the net ionic equation is S2- (aq) + 2 H+ (aq) ? H2S (g)

Are You Trying to Learn Algebra Online? Find Out How You Can Do it Fast

Are You Trying to Learn Algebra Online? Find Out How You Can Do it FastIf you want to learn the art of algebra, then you can be guaranteed that by hiring a good mathematical or academic tutor, you will be able to learn how to do it in the fastest possible time. And this is the reason why more parents are choosing to hire a tutor for their child who would need to learn algebra.Most people find it hard to choose which college to go to because they cannot afford to send their children to different colleges. With the advent of online education, more students have realized that there is no need to spend thousands of dollars on their college education. By just sending their child to a good school where they can learn algebra at their own pace, they can do the same thing at home.Cognitive tutors are actually professionals in the field of mathematics. It is very important for them to understand the particular subject matter that the student is dealing with, which is why they need to consult their students before they learn the subject.The students should know that every individual student has unique needs and there are no two individuals who need the same algebra. The students should know that there are different ways in which a tutor can help them learn math. So if you would like to learn math, there are several ways in which you can go about doing so.You can choose to go through the traditional way and hire a tutor from a school. But if you think this is not an option for you, you can also try to work on your own and learn how to do it on your own. Learning algebra on your own can be done only by students who are comfortable with learning stuff on their own and who have the right attitude towards this subject.This will help the child's mind to focus in studying the subject matter and will enable them to learn without the child worrying about getting in trouble. So if you think that it will not work for you, then you can also try the online option. By just logging int o the internet, you can immediately start learning algebra for free.But before you start, you need to make sure that you are going to start using an online learning option that is not only suited for your needs but also within your budget. The most important thing is that you should make sure that you are able to meet the learning standards that are set for students in the same field.