multiplying fractions by integers

multiplying fractions by integers There are different mathematical operations in math such as addition, subtraction and division. Multiplication is one of the arithmetic operations used in different branches of mathematics. Multiplication is denoted by a cross sign . Multiplication can be used between different types of numbers such as integers, fractions, decimals and many more. Integers are the positive and negative whole numbers on the number line. Fractions are numbers that can be expressed in the p/q form. Here p the numerator and q is the denominator of the fraction Example 1: What is the answer when the integer 6 is multiplied to the fraction 5/4? Solution: Here the given integer is 6 (positive number) and the fractions is 5/4. Multiplying the integer to the given fraction gives: 6 x 5/4 = 30/4. The GCF of the numerator and denominator (30 and 4) is 2. Dividing the numerator and denominator by 2. This gives (30 2)/ (4 2) = 15/2. Hence the answer is 15/2. Question: Multiple choice question (Pick the correct option.) What is the answer when the integer -5 is multiplied to the fraction 3/10? a) -4/5 b) -3/2 c) 3/2 d) None of these. Correct answer: option b. Here the integer is -5 (negative number) and the fractions is 3/10. Multiplying the integer to the given fraction gives: -5 x 3/10 = -15/10. The GCF of -15 and 10 is 5. Dividing the numerator and denominator by 5. This gives (-15 5)/ (10 5) = -3/2.

TakeLessons Music Lessons Guide - download a free copy for a limited time

TakeLessons Music Lessons Guide - download a free copy for a limited time Suzy S. Free Guide to Getting Started with Music Lessons. TakeLessons Guide to Music Lessons TakeLessons Discover Your Music. TakeLessonsâ„¢ loremipsumdolorsitamet Music Lesson Guide  TakeLessons they learn much more than just how to perform! Benefits of Music Voice Lessons Older adults find that music lessons are a great way to stay mentally active. Many will resume lessons for an instrument they played in the past to polish up their skills while others are interested in learning something brand new and acquiring a special talent. Music is known to be therapeutic and a great way to keep ones mind young! Did you know that music When people of all ages take music and voice lessons, Parents find that music and voice lessons for kids not only improve their childrens memorization and small motor skills, but strongly contribute to the building of their childs self-confidence. This in turn helps children succeed not only in music, but in school and other outside activities. Both children and their parents find it truly rewarding when a child reaches a pre-set goal or milestone; whether that is learning a new song, performing in front of others or just finding enjoyment in music. Adults in their 20s and 30s see lessons as a creative outlet and something to help them de-stress after a long day. For many, music and voice lessons are the beginning steps of a career in live performance or recorded music. For others, music lessons are a way to express emotion or impress others with their new-found talents through a birthday, wedding, or special event performance. • Helps develop skills needed in todays workforce: critical thinking, creative problem solving, effective communication, teamwork, and confidence • Keeps kids engaged in school and less likely to drop out while helping them achieve in other academic subjects like math, science, and reading • Helps communities share ideas and values among cultures and generations Finding the right instructor The Instructor Its About Chemistry For most students, music is about having fun, living your dream, and discovering your music. Youll want to be paired with an instructor that understands where you currently are and can relate to where you want to go. When you begin, you may not even know where you want to go â€" and thats ok. Your instructor should be able to help you take small steps that help guide you and help you see the picture of what you want to accomplish. The chemistry between the student and the instructor is really important. There should be a natural respect and friendliness between the two. There are many styles of instruction, so find someone that fits your personal style. Some people learn better with a more disciplined instructor that pushes them. Others learn better with a more laid-back, assertive style. Be honest with what works for you. When speaking to your lessons company, express the style of instructor that you think will work better for you. Chris Waldron, Director of Recruiting for TakeLessons Learning Centers, has hired thousands of instructors and says a key to good instructors is not only their musical aptitude, but their attitude as well. A good instructor will share in your success and help you through the rough patches. He or she will challenge you to get better while giving you insight, tools, and training on the best way to improve. They are there to help you achieve higher skill levels and maximize your potential while providing constructive feedback that leads to continuous improvement., Waldron says. Remember, however, that private lessons are a two-way street and the relationship should be mutually beneficial. Instructors are not baby-sitters or therapists and they will expect you to uphold your end of the bargain by practicing, trying hard, coming to the lessons prepared. They cannot make you great. YOU make yourself great. They are there to encourage and challenge you, but ultimately, your success is going to depend on your own motivation levels and how much you decide to apply yourself. Heres a checklist of what to look for in an instructor. Your instructor should: • Have passed a criminal background check • Have positive feedback from other students • Have a degree in music, working on a degree, or several years of experience • Enjoy the style and genre of music you wish to learn • Be a good listener • Focus more on you, and less about themselves • Helps you discover your strengths • Help you set high, yet attainable milestones • Be clear on what is expected of you each week • Hold you accountable for practicing and continued growth • Provide you with timely and specific feedback • Use technology to help keep track of lessons and monitor your growth • Offer the option for you to perform at a local concert or recital • Help you get excited about learning and staying involved with lessons • Be constantly growing themselvesâ€"musically and as a teacher  Picking the Right Program Instructor When moving forward wi th lessons, its best to work with an established music learning company. When you call and speak with them, they should be friendly, excited to help you, and focused on what YOU want to learn instead of what they want to teach. Beware of instructors or programs that have an air of arrogance about them. Normally, these instructors are focused more on what you can do for them instead of what they can do for you. Also, beware of programs that are so strict that the lessons no longer are fun. Your lessons company should also have a documented, thorough application procedure for their instructors. This includes interviews, reference checks, background checks and ongoing quality certifications. They should also require liability insurance for their instructors. Feel free to ask them to see their liability insurance paperwork. If they cannot provide documentation, you are risking a higher liability with the instructor. Finally, working with a lessons company helps ensure your money is safe. There have been many stories from unsuspecting students who write a check or pay cash to an instructor they found online or in a classifieds ad, and that instructor never showing up after the first lesson. Others have paid for a semester or years worth of lessons, only to find their instructor has left town or shut do wn their studio. A Reputable Learning Company  A Reputable Learning Company • The company should offer several instructors in your area. This way, if the first one doesnt fit your style, you can switch to another at no cost to you. pellentesque: Checklist • The lessons programs should be focused and tailored around what you want to learn, and the company should provide an instructor that is suited for your style of music and your skill level. Namvestibulumdolorquislibero. • The company should always protect your money. If their instructor does not show up, their policy should be to issue you a quick and full refund. • The company should allow you to obtain a refund if, after your first lesson, you do not wish to continue. • Never pay for more than a quarters worth of lessons upfront (three months). • Always pay by credit card or debit card. This way, if there are billing issues, you have recourse through your bank or card company. • Check the Better Business Bureau to ensure the company treats its customers well. • Check the companys web site for the owners and employees. They should be transparent about who runs the company. Also check for press releases, financial backing, advisory boards, and partners. All of these items help you see if they are an established, reputable company. • Look to see if they have partnered with community organizations such as the YMCA or PTA and if they run programs for private schools after-school programs, or corporate wellness. If they have proven themselves by working with these partners, there is a good probability they are reputable. • Look for a company that has instructor certification processes which includes criminal background checks and ongoing quality ratings. Ask the percentage of instructor applicants that get hired. If its more than 40%, the company may be accepting anyone who applies and may have a quality problem. • The pricing should reflect your skill level. If you are a beginner, chanc es are you dont need the instructor with a PhD and 30 years of experience. Youll overpay. Find a company that has a selection of instructors with differing levels of experience and reasonable rates. • Make sure the company has an established online lessons tracking system. This allows you to access your lesson notes from anywhere on the web and creates accountability between you and the instructor. If you are a parent, this allows you to see what your children are working on during the lessons, thus ensuring you are getting your moneys worth.  Why Take Lessons? Tak eL essons Discover Your Music. Why Not Learn on your Own? There are a myriad of music self-study courses, books, CDs, and DVDs. Add in the hours of video on YouTube and across the Internet, and youve got an endless supply of information. But information alone isnt the key to having fun and learning. Its the application of the information that makes the difference. When you take lessons with a live instructor, you get added benefits that simply cannot be attained through all the do-it-yourself media. Speed Up Your Learning Curve, Slow Down Your Frustration When you first start with music, it will most likely be a bit odd to you. Thats ok. Its normal. It takes some time to understand the fundamentals and mentally digest why notes, chords, and songs sound good together. Working with a private instructor helps you quickly understand the fundamentals while making learning fun. You will learn faster, which helps build your confidence and increases the likelihood of you continuing with your lessons. The First Step is the Hardest With music, theres a phenomenon called the First Month Hump. During the first month, youre at an important stage that determines whether you keep going or whether you call it quits. Everything is new. Some things make senseâ€"other things do not. And inside, youre trying to decide whether the dream of making music is worth the fear of failing at it. Its at this stage where priv ate instruction really starts to make a difference. With the help of a good program and instruction, you see more improvement, which helps build your confidence and increases the likelihood of continuing. Your lessons are customized around you, so you get to learn the things youre most interested in. This naturally speeds up your learning curve as well. You also have personalized attention that helps you fast-track through the First Month Hump and into the next phase of learning. Staying Motivated Without a doubt, there will be times during the first few months when you feel disappointed with your playing. Perhaps you didnt find time to practice, or you cant quite figure out how to work your left and right hand with the proper timing. Again, thats ok! Its normal. The benefit of working with a private lessons company is that you have the support of your music counselor, your instructor, and a community of other people learning at your level. A good lessons program will help you A.I.M . High! A â€" Accountability I â€" Inspiration M â€" Milestones Accountability Private or group lessons help you become accountable to yourself, to your instructor, and others. As a general rule, we always work harder when we know someone else is counting on us. By telling others what our goals are, we trigger something inside the mind that helps us give a little extra effort. A good program will help you set your first goal and then help you share that goal with others. Inspiration A good lessons program helps inspire you by having people that believe in you. You get to hear stories of how other people are living their dream and can then apply their learning to your own situation. By taking lessons, youll tap into the wisdom of instructors that have been through your situation before, and are willing to help you get to where you want to be. Milestones Part of the job of private instruction is to help you see yourself living your dream and discovering the music inside you. A good le ssons company will understand your current skill level and help you set reasonable milestones for your growth. Using online tools, your music program should be able to help you keep track of your progress with lesson notes and practice pages that can be accessed via the web. They should provide you with candid feedback after each lesson to help you see where youre doing great, and where you need help. “Nobodys a natural. You work hard to get good and then work hard to get better. “ -Paul Coffey With music, youll never hit your target if you dont know what youre shooting for. With a solid lessons program, youll always know where youre heading. TakeLessons Discover Your Music. For questions or to find a certified instructor in your area, please contact TakeLessons 1-877-231-8505 TakeLessons 624 Broadway Suite 504 San Diego, CA 92101

5 Lessons Adults Can Learn About Playing Music From Kids

5 Lessons Adults Can Learn About Playing Music… From Kids Suzy S. Learning how to  play an instrument as an adult can be daunting, from finding the right teacher to finding time to practice, and even maintaining your confidence. But fear not just bring out your inner kid! Find out how in this guest post by  John Gotsis from Vibe Music Academy I’ve always had a hard time being taught by teachers who are younger than I am. Call it pride, call it skepticism, whatever. It’s just tough for me. I’m guessing most people can relate to the feeling; when we think of teacher-student relationships, we usually assume that the teacher is older than the student. And why wouldn’t we? People who are older have more life experience, and more life experience is better than less, right? Well… not in every way. I’ve been teaching music for about five years, and the majority of my students have been children. And though I wouldn’t have guessed it going into it, after all this time spent with these young music students, I’ve found myself learning from them even as they learn from me. I consider myself a lifelong student of music, and many of my younger students have taught me valuable lessons about how to be the best student that I can be regardless of my age. Today, I want to share five of those lessons that I’ve learned from those kids. 1. Learn from someone who’s better than you. What’s with adults always thinking that we can conquer the world on our own? How does that “go-it-alone” mentality turn out in other areas of life? Music is no different. Kids tend to quickly recognize the need for guidance, and adults should too! There’s tremendous growth that can happen when you learn from someone better than you, and there’s plenty of ways to do it. Private lessons, online classes, masterclass clinics, and simply seeking advice from musician friends can dramatically improve your progress  as you learn how to play an instrument as an adult. 2. Bring it back to the basics. I spend a lot of time going over the fundamentals with every young music student that I have. There are only so many ways to make a major scale interesting, but fundamentals are important for  everything we play! This is an important takeaway for adult  music students  to remember: Even when we feel like the ground-level stuff is beneath us, a strong foundation actually helps us grow faster. 3. Find opportunities to play with real people. Kids get involved in school music programs, group lessons, summer camps, garage bands, and so on. And adults… play along with YouTube videos. Slight difference, eh? Music is meant to be played with others, performed for audiences, and learned from and alongside fellow music lovers. Sure, there’s a ton that we can and should learn on our own, but that’s only skimming the surface of what music has to offer! Consider getting involved in an amateur performance workshop, finding a local jam session, or getting together with friends to play music. 4. Be teachable. This goes along with point #1, but being teachable goes beyond simply finding a teacher. In fact, this life lesson even goes beyond the scope of music itself. Aldous Huxley (author of the book  Brave New World) once said, “Experience teaches only the teachable.” How true is that!   Kids learn by being taught. We can take after them by always remaining teachable. 5. Don’t believe the lie that “you’re too old.” I’ve always had a tremendous amount of respect for those who learn how to  play an instrument as an adult. They know its never too late to learn, making a mockery of the “old dog can’t learn new tricks” cliché. There’s a great article in the New York Times about a woman in her sixties who decided to pick up the cello after having never played before. Eleven years later, she was performing with orchestras and string quartets and loving every minute of it. If you’re like me an adult music learner then there  are  plenty of takeaways that we can grab simply by observing the way the best learners in the world (children) learn music. If we stay humble, enjoy ourselves, and don’t buy into to the accusation of being too old, then we will attain the satisfaction that comes from being able to call ourselves “musicians. John Gotsis, M.M., Owner and Music Instructor at Vibe Music Academy  in  Fishers, Indiana, is a full-time teacher and performer. He has worked with the likes of Rodney Whitaker, the Director of Jazz Studies at Michigan State University,  and Blue Note Records guitarist Peter Bernstein. Need Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

How Calculus Teachers Can Plan And Conduct Tutoring Sessions Successfully

How Calculus Teachers Can Plan And Conduct Tutoring Sessions Successfully Calculus is a tough branch of Math testing one’s critical thinking and problem solving skills. At the same time, it has been a great mathematical breakthrough from the time of the ancient Greeks. Without Calculus, we would not have got today’s space flights, jet places, sky scrapers, economic modeling and other such great things. Teaching this is a great task for Math teachers and it involves lots of mental drill and demands hard work from students. Without proper planning of their classes, teachers and tutors would find it hard to make their sessions successful and productive. Here are some tips for tutors and teachers to make their Calculus classes successful, interesting and constructive. How To Ensure Better Scoring In #Calculus @ http://t.co/rkM9SKjGUu #mathhelp #backtoschool â€" Tutor Pace (@TutorPace) September 3, 2015 Incorporate step by step analysis for introducing a problem and for examining the underlying concept in it Introducing Calculus concepts is tough and complex and the tutors need to see to it that students do not get confused over Calculus problems that are founded on subject concepts. They can start with real life examples for a concept, go ahead with explaining the concept through a problem, analyze it step by step and make students understand the concept well by sample problems. It is a known factor that Calculus is replete with problems and the problems vary in their difficulty levels. Online Calculus tutors use white board as an effective tool for explaining Calculus problems through step by step analysis. Read more How To Find Expert Online Tutors For Calculus Introducing flash cards for making students learn formulas Students cannot help memorizing Calculus formulas and tutors need to find out ways to make this process an easy one for students. Or else it becomes an unending process and students get confused over remembering the formulas. Calculus tutors can make small flashcards for formulas and help students learn the formulas through these flash cards. They need to prepare flash cards beforehand while introducing the formulas and help students learn them with ease. Assigning different calculus problems for reviewing students’ problem solving skills Calculus needs lots of practice and tutors need to make their students improve their problem solving skills via practice of different problems. When they can introduce a set of problems in the middle of the class after explaining the concept, they can assign problems of various categories in the end of the class. They need to discuss these homework problems on the next day for reviewing students’ problem solving skills. If the tutors choose problems that pertain to the knowledge obtained by students in the previous classes, they can assess student performances through their homework and help them in their difficult areas of learning. Online Calculus Tutor from Tutor Pace to Crack Even the Toughest Sums @ http://t.co/tGaCBgEP2a #mathhelp #backtoschool â€" Tutor Pace (@TutorPace) September 3, 2015 Using calculus resources like graphing calculator Tutors can make use of tools like graphing calculator in their classes to minimize student struggles. At the same time, they should teach students how far these tools are useful and in what situations they should use them. Making use of interactive lesson plans with online apps and games reduces the stress in teaching intricate Calculus topics and sets the right tone of learning for students. Calculus Homework Help For Hassle Free Homework Hours from Tutor Pace Conclusion It is true that Calculus is mind boggling and intriguing to many students. With prior planning and good start up activities, teachers and tutors can make their classes interesting and unique. Online Calculus tutors are of the best sort in this matter with their one on one sessions where they have scope for reading the minds of students and catering to their educational needs accordingly. When students chat with live tutor online, they are able to interact with the tutor and seek solutions for their learning problems in Calculus. Thus making Calculus struggle free is in the hands of the tutors who teach the subject. Read more Who Needs Online Calculus Tutor

Must-See Video Shows Power Of Feedback, Expectations

Must-See Video Shows Power Of Feedback, Expectations Must-See Video Shows Power Of Feedback, Expectations Must-See Video Shows Power Of Feedback, Expectations March 20, 2015 Educators, tutors and parents: This precious six-minute video from the Center For Student Work is a must-see! “Austin’s Butterfly” demonstrates how our specific feedback and high expectations can help students do work they never imagined was possible. This video was presented at SXSWedu in Austin last week by Ron Berger from Expeditionary Learning, and it was the centerpiece of HEART’s Monday team meeting this week. It inspires us to ask more of our students, who are working to build a thorough understanding of how numbers work and explain their thinking. Often, our students get close to mastery and make progress, but they need to try again â€" check their work, explain it another way, use complete sentences.   It is our job to let them know what they have done well and where they need more work, so that when they are finished, they have accomplished something truly great.

English Listening Exercise A Fast TED Talk

English Listening Exercise A Fast TED Talk I really like using TED talks for listening exercises, mostly because theyre really interesting (for both me and the people using them as exercises, I suppose). What I like about this one is that, besides telling an interesting story, Damon Horowitz, a Google employee, entrepreneur, and philosophy teacher at San Quentin State Prison, tells his story really fast. Im guessing most ESL/EFL students will have to watch the video below twice.Why should you listen to Damon?Damon Horowitz is a philosophy professor and serial entrepreneur. He recently joined Google as In-House Philosopher / Director of Engineering, heading development of several initiatives involving social and search. He came to Google from Aardvark, the social search engine, where he was co-founder and CTO, overseeing product development and research strategy. Prior to Aardvark, Horowitz built several companies around applications of intelligent language processing. He co-founded Perspecta (acquired by Excite), was lead arc hitect for Novation Biosciences (acquired by Agilent), and co-founded NewsDB (now Daylife).Horowitz teaches courses in philosophy, cognitive science, and computer science at several institutions, including Stanford, NYU, University of Pennsylvania and San Quentin State Prison.Watch the video, then see if you can answer the questions.Where does Tony live?Whose gun did they have?What did they originally intend to do with the gun?Punk. He took some money ____ ____ ___ _____, thatll ___ ___.Lets __ ____.Sorry, ___ its worse ___ ___ ____.I want __ ___ what  _ ____.In that moment, ____ __ __ ____ by Tonys name.

Irvine GRE Tutor Practical Guide to the GRE Getting Started

Irvine GRE Tutor Practical Guide to the GRE Getting Started Tips from an Irvine GRE Tutor: Practical Guide to the GRE: Getting Started Tips from an Irvine GRE Tutor: Practical Guide to the GRE: Getting Started Most students who are planning to attend graduate school in the US will need to take the GRE. Students who are not planning to go to law, business, or medical school will want to focus their attention towards acing this exam. Some students consider it the graduate school version of SAT while others see it as entirely different. There are a few ways to increase a chance of success on the GRE that students and recent graduates can follow to make their lives a little bit easier. Students are encouraged to think about when they should take the exam and how they should study for it so they can take it once and move on its never too early to book your private Irvine GRE tutor. 1. When is the best time to take the GRE? If students know they are going to apply to graduate school within a couple of years of graduation, they might as well take the GRE as soon as they finish college. At this point, they are still in “student mode” and will be used to focusing their attention on studying and will remember their math and English facts. Once people forget how to solve math formulas and analyze a reading passage or write one themselves, they generally won’t be able to do as well on the exam unless they spend additional time prepping. However, students who have been out of school for awhile shouldnt fret. With the appropriate amount of review, applicants will be able to do well on the GRE. Either way, the GRE shouldnt be a barrier to academic or career success. 2. How should students and recent grads prep? Current students should only prep for the GRE if they are 100% sure they will be able to handle their current workload along with test prep or if they have no choice because they’re applying to grad school straight out of undergrad. If a student is taking the GRE within a year of graduation, they’ll only have to brush up on test prep and familiarize themselves with the exam. On the other hand, applicants who have been out of college for awhile may need to go back and brush up on their basic math, reading comprehension, and writing skills. Each student is different, and the situation depends on what they are currently doing for their career, so its a good idea to consult a test prep professional or former professor for advice (READ: 7 Tips for Studying While Traveling). 3. What happens if the first try isnt successful? If an applicant feels they didnt do well the first time, they’re allowed to take the test again. In fact, the administrators of the exam enable students to take the test as often as every 21 days. Students can also take the exam up to 5 times in any 12-month period. However, scores expire after five years. 4. What score does a student need to be accepted to graduate school? Required scores are entirely dependent on the graduate school program students apply to. Some universities require an excellent score on the GRE while others just ask students to take it as a formality. Its important for applicants to conduct independent research and determine what their specific scoring goals will be based on the graduate school they plan on applying to. 5. What does the GRE cover? The GRE has three sections that cover verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing. For the most part, the verbal reasoning section encompasses the students ability to be able to give a passage a close reading, understand and analyze it, and answer questions. The quantitative reasoning section is primarily Algebra, geometry, and data analysis. The analytical writing section will test a students ability to write clearly and concisely in a manner that is easy to read while communicating the student’s ideas (READ: Study Tips from an Orange County Tutor). Additional information on the GRE Take your GRE prep seriously with the help of an Irvine private GRE tutor. 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.