Perl programming: the user input array
The tutor notices that, given it’s Aug 14, we need a little progress in our summer project of Perl programming. This rarely comes up in tutoring, but it’s a labour of love…. Back on June 22, I broached the …
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Driving: fuel consumption
Progressing through summer, the tutor recalls these issues he’s always loved discussing. During tutoring, he rarely gets to…. One source of fascination, for some drivers (and MOST people in the transport business), is how fuel consumption increases with speed. …
Energy consumption: usage of a few common devices
Continuing our summer articles about lifestyle and general interest, the tutor discusses the power usage of a few devices in the home. While these matters seldom come up during tutoring, it might be surprising more people don’t ask…. If you …
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Computer Science: what is an array?
Returning to computer science, we continue our summer tutoring project surrounding PERL programming. The tutor introduces the concept of an array – first, from a generic viewpoint. Every computer programming language I know of uses the concept of an array. …
Electricity vs gas, part II: energy cost
When you tutor math, the world brings an endless bounty of numerical comparisons. This specific one has not arisen during tutoring; yet, it might be the kind of summer distraction a reader seeks. Whether you are buying gasoline, or diesel, or …
Auto comparison, initiation: electric vs gas
Tutoring math, you might be asked just about anything to do with numbers. Here’s a comparison the tutor thinks might interest even the most casual visitor…. My automobile has just matured past its warranty. Though there’s seemingly nothing wrong with …
More unit conversions: engine volume
Tutoring high school math, unit conversions are often visited. The math tutor discusses the conversion of engine displacements. Back when I was a kid, I had a 50cc (cc:cubic centimetre, also written as cm3) minibike. My friends soon got …
Unit conversion: horsepower to kilowatts
Tutoring high school maths and sciences, unit conversions are prevalent. The math tutor offers an example of converting between common units. Hello: hope your summer is going great. As I’ve implied over the previous few weeks, my activities have shifted …
Fitness and weight loss: exercise, part II
While tutoring slows down in the summer, the focus shifts. Though not an exercise expert, the tutor continues with some of his ideas about it. Connecting with my last post: I was discussing exercises I’ve gravitated towards, or moved away …
Fitness and weight loss: exercise
What does a tutor do over the summer? Tutoring continues, but at a relaxed pace. In the breathing space, the tutor pursues various topics of interest…. Given our culture’s focus on being slender and youthful, combined with the threat of …