Tutoring statistics, you help students who, in many cases, are facing completely new ideas (to them). The tutor continues his goal of explaining statistics from a “day-to-day” point of view. In an introductory stats course – which is probably as …
Tutoring computer science, you deal with constructs that are both ideas and real-life segments of code. The tutor brings forth the idea of subroutines. In old-style programming (ie, during the 70s and 80s), the concept of a subroutine was crucial. …
Tutoring math, you often hear the comment that math involves itself in silly pursuits. The tutor gets the point, and apologizes. Sometimes, non-math people will point out that math harbours absurdities. The infinite string of numbers with a finite sum …
Tutoring math, you get asked about statistics. The tutor offers an interpretation of mean and standard deviation. Back when I was in university, there was a 2nd-year statistics course. It was the introductory stats course and was required for many …
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The tutor continues to explore auto batteries (aka car batteries). While this topic is rare during tutoring, it’s probably relevant to virtually everyone at some point…. I recall, decades ago, a friend of mine bought a new battery for …
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Tutoring Perl programming, you are aware of so many little tricks Perl contains for doing specific tasks. The tutor shares a fun one. I recall, when I was a kid, a common trick to show off was to fill …
Tutoring high school chemistry includes electrochemistry. The tutor shares some reflections about auto batteries as winter approaches. I recall more than one mechanic talking about how a device might work fine for a long time but have a hidden …
Tutoring high school math, you work with radicals. The tutor discusses simplifying fractions with radicals. I’ve written several articles about working with radicals; you’ll find them by keying “radicals” in the search box. Ones that might be helpful towards this …
During his math degree, the tutor used a minimal TI scientific. Nowadays, during tutoring, he sees so many calculators with amazing features…. The Casio fx-991ES NATURAL DISPLAY is, in my opinion, comparable to a Sharp WriteView. Their screens are deeper …
Tutoring math, it’s important to remember the “everyday” side of the subject. With mass midpoint, the tutor begins towards the topic of centre of gravity. Centre of gravity is a concept you oft hear mentioned. Most athletes know that, with …
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