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SAT Math: The Symbol Problem

SAT Math: The Symbol Problem 200 166 School Tutoring

The symbol problem is a recurring theme in the SAT mathematics session. What I’m referring to as the symbol problem is a particular problem type that appears on almost every…

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DNA Transcription

DNA Transcription 437 180 School Tutoring

Transcription is the process in which RNA is made from DNA. The strand of RNA is made complementary to the DNA. In eukaryotes, this process occurs in the nucleus, while…

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Molecules: Intermolecular Forces

Molecules: Intermolecular Forces 896 319 School Tutoring

Intermolecular forces are the forces that exist between 2 individual molecules. This is different from intramolecular forces, which are the forces that exist within a molecule (ie. ionic/covalent bonds). Intermolecular forces are generally…

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Calculating Volume for Various 3D Objects

Calculating Volume for Various 3D Objects 400 231 School Tutoring

Volume is the space enclosed by a three-dimensional object. When calculating volume, you are calculating the number of cubic units that object can hold inside. Cube Volume = s3 =…

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Math Review: Adding Fractions

Math Review: Adding Fractions 350 360 School Tutoring

There are 3 simple steps to add fractions: Step 1: Make sure the bottom numbers (the denominators) are the same. Step 2: Add the top numbers (the numerators) together and…

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Newton's Three Laws of Motion

Newton's Three Laws of Motion 557 357 School Tutoring

Isaac Newton(1646~1727) was one of the greatest physicist in the world. Newton’s three laws of motion can describe most of the motion in the universe. Newton’s First Law of Motion…

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Optics: Reflection and Refraction

Optics: Reflection and Refraction 415 425 School Tutoring

You may have seen your reflection in a mirror or maybe a rainbow pattern in a puddle of oil and wondered what exactly you were seeing. With the help of…

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SAT Math Review: The Vertex Form of a Quadratic

SAT Math Review: The Vertex Form of a Quadratic 272 314 School Tutoring

The vertex form of a quadratic has the form y = m(x – s)2 + t for some m, s and t. This form is used to easily find the…

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Mathematics Review: Exponents

Mathematics Review: Exponents 600 450 School Tutoring

Exponents are the shorthand notation for the repeated multiplication of a single number by itself. For example, if we want to multiply the number 5 by itself 3 times, that…

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From Standard to Vertex and Back!

From Standard to Vertex and Back! 550 300 School Tutoring

Parabolic equations can be some of the trickiest types of equations out there. One of the most common problems students have when dealing with parabolas is when it is given…

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