Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Communicate with parents and teachers. Use incentives. Give your students opportunities to move. Get experience with kids.

Answer: If you have been hired by a family, your student's parent likely have specific learning goals for their children. They may be able to communicate with you what the concepts are that their child has been struggling with. If you are working for a school, speak with the subject or classroom teacher and get informed on what the classroom is working on, what the student is struggling with, and things the teacher things your student might respond to. Stay in communication with the parents and teacher of your student, so that you call update one another on milestones and roadblocks. If you are working for elementary and secondary students, keep up with the learning standards of their grade. You can usually find out what the Learning Standards are for each grade on the school district website. Some students will be motivated to do well just by a desire to please their parents, their teacher, you, or themselves. Others will need some encouragement. Praise good work to encourage them, and give a little praise for good effort as well.  Smaller students respond well to stickers that signify the completion of a lesson or a task. Older students might enjoy greater responsibility or a change of routine. You might tutor them outside for one session if they achieve a certain improvement in their grade, for instance. Some students will be more likely to work harder if you let them set the learning goals for each lesson with you. Some students want you to be in control of their learning, but will feel rewarded if you explain what they have learned and how that has affected what you are going to teach them next. Children, especially small children, need to move. Transition activities every 15-20 minutes, and provide movement breaks and a few minutes for free play every 45 minutes or when needed. If you only tutor your student for half an hour or so, you can just give them breaks as needed. If they need to move but your time is limited, try switching locations or give your students a short but intense physical movement break.  Offer regular opportunities for dancing, jumping on a trampoline, running around the yard, or doing some quick push-ups. Let the student cue you when they need to move. They may ask to get a glass of water, to go to the bathroom, or to get something to show you from their room. Watch for squirming, kicking, head-in-hands—this could mean a student has physical energy that is distracting them. Some students may prefer to work standing up or sitting on the floor. One way you can gain experience is by volunteering as a tutor. Contact local schools or family friends and volunteer to take on short-term tutoring projects. Get in touch with your local library-they may have a volunteer program for reading buddies or some other low-key tutoring experience. Set up a language exchange with someone who speaks a language you are learning. You can take turns tutoring one another.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Ask for a ride. Catch a ride with friends or siblings. Use a ridesharing app, like Uber or Lyft.

Answer: If you and your date do not live within walking distance of each other or are unable to take public transportation, ask someone you trust for a ride. Be courteous when asking. Be sure to plan everything for your date in advance, and involve the person driving you in your transportation plans, as they’ll be spending their time helping you.  When you ask for a ride, remember to be polite. For instance, try saying, “If you would be able to give me a ride this Friday to see my friend, I would really appreciate it,” or “Could you give me a lift this weekend to go out with someone special?” Plan exactly when you will need to be dropped off, and if necessary, when you will need to be picked up. Sometimes, if you can’t find a ride for your specific date, you may be able to “hitch a ride,” with people who are heading to an event or in the same direction you are. Grabbing a ride is a great way to get to your destination without having to ask for special favors, or worrying about answering any awkward questions during the trip. Whether you hitch a ride and meet your date out, or both of you are able to go on the ride, make sure you’re polite and thank the person who is driving.  For instance, if there is a sporting event or local fair that you want to attend with your date, plan ahead and find out if any of your licensed friends or family are going. Ask for a ride and meet your date there. If you have a sibling that is going out, ask if they, or whomever is driving them, can drop you, or you and your date, off on their way. Download the Uber  or  the Lyft  apps. Once you have set up your account, you can use these apps to call rides for yourself whenever you need them. Use the app to call a ride to head to where your date lives, or to go to a place that is close to where your date lives.  Use Uber or Lyft to pick your date up and take them to a movie. If your date wants you to come spend some time at their home, use Uber and Lyft to get there.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Determine the mass number of the element you’re studying. Subtract the atomic number from the mass number to find the neutrons.

Answer: You can find the mass number by rounding the atomic mass to the nearest whole number. This accounts for the fact that the atomic weight is an average of all possible atomic masses for that element, including ions.For example, the atomic weight of Carbon is 12.011, which rounds to 12. Similarly, the weight of Iron is 55.847, which rounds to 56. The mass number is calculated by adding together the number of protons and neutrons. This allows you to easily find the number of neutrons in an atom by subtracting the number or protons from the mass number!  Use this formula: Neutrons = Mass Number - Protons For example, Carbon’s mass number is 12, and it has 6 protons. Since 12 - 6 = 6, you know Carbon has 6 neutrons. For another example, Iron’s mass number is 56, and it has 26 protons. Since 56 - 26 = 30, you know Iron has 30 neutrons. An atom’s isotopes will contain a different number of neutrons, which changes the atom’s weight.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Learn the difference between introversion and shyness. Turn self-consciousness into self-awareness. Remember that nobody is watching you as closely as you are. Challenge self-critical thoughts. Find what makes you unique. Visualize

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There’s a difference between being an introvert and being so shy that you can’t have a conversation with a person at a party. Introversion is a personality trait: it’s what makes you happy and comfortable. Shyness, on the other hand, comes from fear or anxiety about interacting with others. Learning to tell whether you’re an introvert or just shy can help you break out of your shell.  Introverts tend to enjoy solitude. They feel “recharged” by being alone. They enjoy hanging out with people, but they usually prefer to do it in small groups and have quiet gatherings rather than big parties. If you feel happy and comfortable on your own, like it’s meeting a need you have, you may be introverted.  Shyness can cause anxiety over interacting with others. Unlike introverts, who enjoy being alone, people who are shy often wish they could interact more with others but feel afraid to do so.  Research has demonstrated that shyness and introverted have a very low correlation -- in other words, being shy doesn’t mean you’re introverted, and being introverted doesn’t mean you “hate people.”  You can take a shyness quiz online from Wellesley College to determine how shy you are. A score of above 49 indicates that you’re very shy, between 34-49 that you’re kind of shy, and below 34 that you’re not very shy. It's hard to come out of your shell when you feel like others are scrutinizing everything about you. But science shows that we’re our own worst critics -- most of the time, others don’t even notice the faux pas we may think are catastrophic. Learn to examine your actions from a place of acceptance and understanding rather than criticism.  Self-consciousness comes from a place of embarrassment and shame. We worry that others are judging us as harshly as we’re judging ourselves for our mistakes and slip-ups. For example, a self-conscious thought might be, "I can't believe I just said that. I sound like a complete idiot." This thought judges you and does not offer any help for the future. A self-aware thought might be, “Whoops, I completely blanked on that person’s name! I’ll have to figure out some strategies to remember others’ names better.” This thought acknowledges that you flubbed something, but doesn’t make it the end of the world. It also acknowledges that you can learn to do things differently in the future. People who have trouble coming out of their shells are often plagued by the idea that the people around them are watching their every move, waiting for them to fail. When you're in a social situation, do you spend all your time scrutinizing every single action of every single person in the room? Of course not -- you're too busy focusing on the things that are actually important to you. And guess what? Most people are the same way.  ”Personalization” is a common cognitive distortion, or unhelpful way of thinking that your brain has made a habit. Personalization blames you for things that really aren’t your responsibility. It can make you take everything personally, even when it has nothing to do with you. Learn to challenge personalization by reminding yourself that it isn’t actually all about you. That coworker who didn’t return your friendly wave probably isn’t mad at you; she might not have seen you, or she might be having a hard day, or she might be worried about things that you’re not even aware of. Remembering that every person has a rich internal life of thoughts, feelings, needs, and desires can help remind you that most people are too busy to spend their time scrutinizing you. You may be afraid to come out of your shell because you're constantly reminding yourself of all of the things you did to screw up a social situation. You might walk away thinking, "I was way too quiet," "The only comment I made was completely idiotic," or "I think I offended so-and so..." Well, sure, we all make social faux pas, but we all also succeed socially as well. Instead of obsessing over the worst things you might or might not have done, focus on the positives. Remind yourself that you were able to make people laugh, that they looked genuinely happy to see you, or that you made a great point about something.  ”Filtering” is another common cognitive distortion. It happens when you focus only on what went wrong, and ignore anything that went right. This is a natural human tendency. Fight back against filtering by being more mindful of your experiences and actively acknowledging what goes right. You could keep a little notebook with you and write down whenever something positive happens, no matter how minor it may seem to you. You could even keep a Twitter or Instagram account to record these little moments. When you find yourself thinking thoughts that focus on the negative, pull out your list of positive things and remind yourself that you do plenty of things well. And what you aren’t great at right now, you can learn! If you want to come out of your shell, then you have to develop your confidence and be happy with who you are. If you're happy with who you are, then you'll be more likely to share who you are with other people. Think about the things that make you a special person: your quirky sense of humor, your experiences from traveling, the intelligence you've gained from reading so much. Be proud of the things that make you you and remind yourself that you do have qualities that are worth sharing the next time you step out into the world.  Make a list of all the things that make you proud of yourself in some way. Nothing is too “minor” for this list! We often make a habit of minimizing our own talents and accomplishments (another cognitive distortion), assuming that whatever we know isn’t as cool as what everyone else knows. But not everyone knows how to play the ukulele or make perfect scrambled eggs or find the best shopping deals. Whatever you can do, be proud of it. success. Before you walk into a social situation, picture yourself walking into a room proud and tall, having people be genuinely happy to see you, and making them respond positively to a social interaction with you. You don't have to picture yourself as the center of attention (in fact, that's probably the last thing you want!), but you should picture the outcome that you want. It’ll help you work to achieve it.  There are two types of visualization, and you need to use both for the best results. With “outcome visualization,” you imagine yourself achieving your goal. Close your eyes and picture how your next social interaction will be fun and enjoyable. Picture your body language, words, and movements, as well as the positive reactions of other people. Imagine them smiling at you, laughing at your jokes, and being genuinely happy to hang out with you. With “process visualization,” you have to imagine the steps you need to take to achieve your goal. For example, to get to that easy, relaxed social interaction, what did that hypothetical future-you do? Prep a few “small-talk” topics? Pump yourself up with a few positive affirmations beforehand? What actions will increase your likelihood of success? Visualization is essentially mental “rehearsal.” It allows you to “practice” a situation before you go through with it. You can also identify potential snags and come up with ways to beat them. Visualizing can help you accomplish your goals because it can actually trick your brain into believing you’ve already been successful at them.