6 Bands Wed Like To Eat On Thanksgiving

6 Bands Wed Like To Eat On Thanksgiving Suzy S. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and all around the U.S. people are scrambling to get the last-minute ingredients for the big meal.   Of course, if youve already done your grocery shopping or if youre lucky enough to have someone else doing the cooking this year sit back, relax, turn on the tunes and take a look at this list we found over at Loudwire.   Here are some bands wed love to invite to our Thanksgiving feast this year: 1. Buckcherry You may think of Warrant when you think of cherry pie, but for the ultimate cherry pie we only use the best, Buckcherry. Frontman Josh Todd and his crew are as sweet as can be since not only did they tour nonstop in 2011 but they also held a charity concert earlier this year for a great cause. If Buckcherry isnt your cherry of choice, theres always Black Stone Cherry. 2. Meatloaf Forget the turkey, this Thanksgiving is all about Meat Loaf. The artist known as Meat Loaf, whose birth name is Marvin Lee Aday, is not only a successful musician but a bit of a veteran actor, making appearances in films such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Wayne’s World and Fight Club just to name a few. He even showed off his own cooking skills as a contestant on the most recent season of Celebrity Apprentice. 3. Pearl Jam Most people can’t have their biscuits without some sugary jam. Pearl Jam have been rocking since the early 90s and gave Nirvana a run for its money during the height of the grunge music era. PJ just celebrated their 20th anniversary with a festival in Wisconsin and a documentary film. Our list would be incomplete if we were to leave out Eddie Vedder and the rest of the sweet Jam. 4. Korn Corn is a great side dish for any feast whether it’s frozen, in a can or on a cob. But when corn becomes Korn, it turns into delish dish of nu-metal goodness. The bands upcoming album ‘The Path of Totality’ incorporates dub-step into the mix, adding a new chapter to the storied career of Korn. With a new single called Narcissistic Cannibal, we just hope Korn stick to eating a traditional meal at Thanksgiving this year. 5. Red Hot Chili Peppers For the lovers of spicy food, no meal would be complete with some Red Hot Chili Peppers, which spices up any of the dishes on this list for Thanksgiving. This band remains as flavorful today as they were when they first started out in 1983. Jump ahead to 2011 where they have released their 10th studio album ‘I’m With You.’ Let’s face it, who doesn’t like a little spice in their life â€" whether it’s on their plate or on their iPod! 6. Smashing Pumpkins Pumpkin Pie anyone? What Thanksgiving dinner is complete without a little bit of the seasons favorite dessert. And how do you get the filling for this delicious treat â€" by Smashing Pumpkins, of course. What other bands would you add to the list?   If you can think of any, stop by our Facebook page and leave a quick comment.   Have a safe, happy and filling Thanksgiving! Like these posts?   Sign up to receive daily updates right to your inbox!   Click here to subscribe.

Taking Great Photos with Smartphones

Taking Great Photos with Smartphones How to Take Great Photos With Your Smartphone ChaptersThe Smartphones with the Best CameraWhat Are the Modes on Smartphone Cameras?Which Are the Best Smartphone Filters?10 Tips for Taking Nice Photos with Your Smartphone“You don't take a photograph, you make it.” - Ansel AdamsTaking great photos is within everyone’s reach. 95% of people in the UK own a mobile phone and an increasing number of them are smartphones meaning that anyone can now take photos whenever they want.This allows them to express their creativity as long as they understand the depth of field, framing, zoom, editing, and how to perfectly capture their subjects.So how can you take great photos with your smartphones? How can you carefully take aesthetically-pleasing photos?In this article, we’re going to take a quick look at how to get the most out of your smartphone when it comes to photography. AllanPhotography Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NatashaPhotography Teacher 5.00 (7) £55/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tuto rs TimothyPhotography Teacher 5.00 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Anosh nadeemPhotography Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ZangmoPhotography Teacher 5.00 (6) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RosiePhotography Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MattPhotography Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AndyPhotography Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Smartphones with the Best CameraSmartphones are quickly becoming everyone’s best friends, especially when it comes to taking great photos. Of course, if you want to take great photos, your smartphone will have to have a great camera. When it comes to taking photos with a smartphone, you need to choose the right one. Apple, Samsung, Huawei, and many others make smartphones with great cameras. (Source: laura6)You need to work out which smartphones have the best cameras on them. You can shoot photos with your smartphone using the flash or just natural light.Here are some smartphones with good cameras:Apple iPhone 11 Pro, a smartphone with a professional-grade camera built-in.Huawei P30 Pro, a versatile smartphone that takes great photos both during the day and at night.Google Pixel 4 XL, a good smartphone with a great portrait mode.Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus, a great phone with 4 cameras that take sharp pictures.Google Pixel 3A/3A XL, great value for money and a good smartphone for those wanting to start with photography.Xiaomi Mi Note 10, with 5 cameras, this smartphone will produce fantastic photos.Any of these phones will take decent photos if you know how to use them correctly.What Are the Modes on Smartphone Cameras?“A portrait is not made in the camera but on either side of it.” - Edward Steichen To get the most out of your smartphone camera, you need to be shooting in the right mode. (Source: Pexels)Have you found the perfect smartphone?  Are you ready to get some great photos?Perfect! Now you need to get to know your smartphone.A smartphone camera will have different modes with different uses and functions and you’ll need to get to know them if you want to get the most out of your photography. While each smartphone won’t have the same modes, a lot of them are commonly found on most models.Classic camera mode. This is usually the mode that’s active when you turn on your smartphone’s camera.Selfie mode. Since most smartphones have a selfie or front-facing camera, selfie mode allows you to take a photo of yourself while looking at the screen.Night mode. This mode is designed for low-light and increased contrast in the dark.HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode. This mode allows you to improve the overall quality of a photo by taking a few snaps to make into a single photo.Port rait mode. Whether you’re in the default mode or selfie mode, this mode is designed to take better pictures of people.Square mode. This mode allows you to take square photos, which is particularly useful for social networks like Instagram.Panoramic mode. This mode allows you to take super-wide or super-tall photos of landscapes, for example.Video mode. While not a photo mode, this mode will be found in the camera settings.Slow-motion or fast-motion mode. This is another video mode that alters the playback speed of recorded footage.As you’ll have understood, if you want to take good photos, you’ll need to use the right tools and modes on your smartphone’s camera. The different modes on smartphone cameras are also a great place for aspiring photographers to start. Whether you’re taking close-ups or entire landscapes, smartphone cameras are often more versatile than they look on the surface.Most smartphones have a good digital camera lens and settings that you can alter to ch ange the shutter speed, white balance, or focal length.Which Are the Best Smartphone Filters?After you’ve picked the right mode and taken your photo, you can go a step further by changing the style of your photo in just a few clicks. A filter is a quick and easy way to get the most out of your photography. (Source: Alexas_Fotos)How?With filters, most smartphone cameras can make your holiday snaps or portraits more colourful or beautiful.There are a few filters on smartphones you can apply to photos. These include:Black and white filter. This will add a greyscale filter to your photos.Sepia filter. This can give photos a dated look.Warm filter. This will increase warm colours like reds, yellows, and oranges.Cold filter. This will increase cold colours like greens and blues.High contrast filter. This will increase the saturation and contrast of the photos, making the colours more vibrant.Colour filters. These filters tend to be more for fun and apply a single colour over your photo.Depending on the brand and model of your smartphone, you may have more or fewer filters. These allow you to create great photos with little effort.10 Tips for Taking Nice Photos with Your SmartphoneIn addition to filters, we have even mo re advice for taking great photos with your smartphone. These tips are useful for most brands and models and can help you to take better photos.Here’s how to take better snaps! Since your smartphone goes with you everywhere, you should learn how to take better photos with it. (Source: reenablack)Firstly, avoid backlighting. Similarly, make sure that the lens is clean as it means you’ll have less to clean up once you’ve taken the photo. To take better photos, you can get clip-ons and accessories like fish-eye or wide-angle lenses. Similarly, it’s better to use accessories to get the desired effect when you take the photo rather than add it later.Focus on the sharpness and tones when taking your photos so you won’t have to add them in Photoshop later. You need to think carefully when taking your photos. Think about what you’re using your photos for as photos for your albums won’t be the same as your photos for social media.Of course, since it doesn’t cost anything to take photos with your smartphone, take as many photos as you like and just delete the ones you aren’t going to use. This will give you plenty of good photos to choose from.Avoid u sing the zoom as this can pixelate the image. Similarly, try not to rush your photos. Many subjects won’t be going anywhere quickly, especially if you’re taking pictures of landscapes.Make use of the HDR mode. While moving as little as possible, your smartphone will take several photos and combine them into a single photo with the best possible lighting.Finally, avoid using the flash when possible if you want natural-looking photos. If the lighting isn’t ideal, try using night mode or just taking the photo the next day.With just a few tips and tricks, you’ll see the quality of your smartphone photos greatly increase. The rest is up to you!If you'd like more help with photography, there are many talented and experienced tutors on Superprof who'd be willing to help you. There are three main types of tutorial and you can choose the one which best suits your preferred learning style and your budget.Group tutorials tend to be the cheapest and best for those on a budget as all the students in the tutorial are sharing the cost of the tutor's time and expertise. However, this does mean you'll get less one-on-one time with your tutor and the lessons won't be tailored to just you and what you want to learn.Online tutorials tend to be slightly more expensive than group tutorials but are just between you and your tutor. This means you can benefit from tailored lessons and learning programmes as well as enjoying the tutor's undivided attention throughout your tutorials. However, without the tutor physically being there with you, it can make certain hands-on aspects of learning a little bit more difficult.Finally, face-to-face tutorials have the benefits of the previous two types of tutorials without the drawbacks of the tutor not being there or there being other students in the tutorial vying for your tutor's attention. If you want to learn with these types of tutorials, however, you will have to pay more than the other two types as you'll be paying for your tutor' s expertise, travel costs, and all the time they put in outside of your tutorials to ensure that they're tailored to you and exactly what you want to learn about.Think carefully about which type is best for you and discuss all this with any potential tutors before hiring them!

How my trips to Iceland have enhanced my tutoring

How my trips to Iceland have enhanced my tutoring Following his trips to Iceland every summer, Chemistry tutor Andrew M has been able to imbue his lessons with fantastic examples and anecdotes from his time there.   Here, Andrew recounts his trips, discusses how it has benefited his tutoring, and, most importantly, shows how he has used his experience in Iceland to engage students: Students perform better at subjects they enjoy and have a genuine interest in. That is a well-known fact. However, one subject in particular does seem to have a problem stoking the imagination of its students: Science. “Why are we studying this?” “What relevance does this have for me?” “This is boring!” These are all questions science teachers dread to hear. Classroom teachers can often turn to the classic classroom demonstration:   alkali metals in a water bath to watch it fizz and pop, ester synthesis to smell the fruity aroma.  Students want to see science, touch it, hold it their hands! From personal experience, these demos do make a difference…for some.  But what can the science home tutor do to spark an interest in the subject? Iceland, the global science class room 3 years ago, I took a summer job leading large groups of students on scientific tours around Iceland.  As well as exploring all 4 corners of this mystical land, I have had the honour of meeting the president of Iceland, NASA scientists and even Barack Obama’s Chief Science Advisor, Harvard physicist John P. Holdren. Nature really has had a field day with the so called ‘land of fire and ice’. The science behind its awe-inspiring landscapes has provided the perfect educational resource to rouse an interest from my home tuition students.    Therefore, a quick anecdote, a video clip or even a basalt rock sample to supplement the curriculum teaching really does work wonders! Engaging students through experiences For example, take climate change.  This is such a hot topic but seems to be taught in an unnecessarily dry way.   The greenhouse effect, carbon dioxide, rising global temperatures â€" you can just imagine a student flicking to the next page of the textbook and yawning. However, show them a clip you took of a gigantic glacier melting in front of your eyes, the roar as a huge chunk of brilliant blue ice tears away and crashes into the sea, and the questions will come flooding in: “Why is that happening? How big is the largest glacier, why is the ice blue?” To answer these questions the tutor must talk of hydrogen bonding, ideal gas laws, the vibration of molecules and refraction. “By the way did you know Iceland, a country just outside the arctic circle, grows all its own coffee, bananas and tomatoes?” Cue the explanation of green houses and geothermic activity. Linking in topics In essence, we are covering a lot of GCSE content, and dare I say, enjoying doing so! I could go on and on about the Northern Lights, geothermal power stations, bubbling sulphur mud pots, exploding geysers, tectonic plates…the list is endless. But all of these can be linked to what the student has learned in class and give context to otherwise abstract concepts. I once took a sample of the ash produced by the infamous 2010 volcanic eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull to a student who hated science with a passion. As soon as I explained what this strange dark power was, his eyes lit up. “This is the stuff that stopped all the planes?” he asked. That lesson we covered kinetic, thermal and mechanical energy. That same student magically seemed to lose his hatred for science and even persuaded his parents to take a short family holiday to Reykjavik. There has been quite a lot of talk recently about the decline in the studying of science by young people. For me, the solution is simple: take them to Iceland! Let them see science, touch it, taste it and smell it! Andrew M is one of our top Chemistry tutors on Tutorfair. An experienced tutor and teacher, in the summer he also leads science-based tutors around Iceland. You can find out more about him and contact him  by visiting his Tutorfair profile.

Help a Child Become Comfortable with Learning

Help a Child Become Comfortable with Learning Successful tutors, teachers and educational psychologists have a few techniques that are highly effective in helping students reach their full potential. Most of these techniques centre around the removal of stresses that are limiting those students. One technique involves helping learners to become comfortable with discomfort. When they can let go of the idea that there’s something ‘wrong’ with not knowing all the answers, learning becomes easier and hopefully a lot more fun. During the last two years of his life, a young soviet psychologist called Lev Vygotsky developed a concept called the ‘zone of proximal development’ (ZPD).[1] This zone is essentially the range of skills that a student can perform with help, but cannot yet perform on their own. Vygotsky believed that a student learns by imitating a teacher, gaining, over time, the ability to do a task alone, thus moving that task out of the zone. It is the role of an educator to keep the ZPD constantly moving forward, encouraging the student to grow.[2] Karl Rohnke, an American expert in experiential learning, later suggested that people react to situations in three different ways: comfort, stretch and panic. He developed a beautifully simple model that I’ve tried to show in this diagram: In the ‘comfort’ zone, the learners are highly familiar with the situation. This includes everything they already know and tasks they can do almost without thinking. Students are comfortable here, feeling like they are in full control. But they are not learning. At the other end of the scale, in the ‘panic’ zone the situation is highly stressful or can seem dangerous to the learner . In this zone there is often a perception that the skill required for success is so far out of reach that it’s not even worth trying. Students in this zone can be overwhelmed, feeling like they have no control, and may ‘shut down’ entirely. The trick to growth is to be somewhere in the middle, where the student is slightly uncomfortable but still learning. Tutor tip: Try drawing the diagram above for students helps them to realise that there’s nothing wrong with feeling uncomfortable when learning: like Vygotsky’s ZPD, the best thing about the ‘stretch’ zone is that it’s constantly moving as we learn. This helps students who feel ‘I’m never really getting anywhere’. When students can see that they are getting somewhere (the zone is moving after all!), stress, that would otherwise inhibit learning, is reduced.That said, it’s important for everyone to find a balance between stretching yourself and taking care of yourself in your comfort zone. The diagram also helps pupils to recognise when they’ve been pushed into the panic zone. A student who knows it’s normal to feel overwhelmed at times is much more likely to speak up about it, and to seek help; one of the hardest jobs for any teacher or tutor is knowing who’s ‘got it’ and who hasn’t. A child who feels shame may find it hard to approach the teacher, but if your students are comfortable approaching you with concerns you can solve problems early on. The same thing goes for a parent. Opening up this dialogue with children helps them feel comfortable about coming to you if they ever feel overwhelmed in the future. This week: see what activities you can undertake to place yourself in your stretch zone. Then find ways to help your children or students to do the same. Fancy getting a  tutor to help stretch your child’s learning? Have a look at the Tutorfair website and take your pick. Here’s a small selection: Oliver G - Calm, patient tutor who likes to make learning engaging. Subjects include English, History and German Helen J - Experienced and enthusiastic tutor who is a qualified teacher. Subjects include French and German Allan G - Experienced tutor, motivator and life coach. Subjects include Maths, Physics and Computing â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"- 1] Vygotsky lived from 1896 to 1934. His work had largely remained unknown until the 1970s, when it eventually became a central component of the new theories in developmental and educational psychology. [2] His concept led to the idea of scaffolding, Wood et al. (1976), in which a student should be given regular support and guidance in learning until they are able to undertake these tasks on their own. This is also known as guided or cooperative learning.

Strong Study Skills Lead to Success In and Out of the Classroom

Strong Study Skills Lead to Success In and Out of the Classroom Strong Study Skills Lead to Success In and Out of the Classroom Emma, 10-years-old, Level  I  (Math) Discipline,  concentration, self-confidence. These are all traits that young athletes normally develop in karate.  Similarly, these are also many benefits of the  Kumon  Math and Reading  Program. Emma, who started studying  Kumon at the age of four, credits the perseverance she developed throughout the Kumon Program for helping her succeed at karate, one of her favorite extracurricular activities. Now, at the age of 10, she  continues to apply  those traits  and is excelling in the classroom, where she’s  studying three years above her grade level, and flourishing in karate with many gold medals. Emma tells us a little bit more about how Kumon has helped her both in and out of the classroom. How has Kumon helped you beyond academics? One of the biggest things I’ve learned from Kumon is to persevere. I’ve been able to apply that in my karate training, which I like to do in my spare time. Some katas (forms) in karate are hard to learn and memorize. No matter how long it takes, I always try my hardest and push through because I learned from Kumon that sometimes learning new materials or a new subject can be difficult at first, but the difficulty only lasts for a short time. What keeps you motivated in Kumon? One thing that keeps me motivated in Kumon is the fact that I will have to learn this math in the future, so why not try to learn it early. I figure if I learn it now, then when the same material comes up in school, I’ll already know how to do it. “Not everything is going to go your way. Kumon definitely helps you  persevere through that. It’s not just academically helpful. It also helps you motivate yourself.”â€"Emma   You might also be interested in: This Young Student Gets Competitive With Her Math Skills Motivation is the Key to this Kumon Student’s Success Finding the motivation to continue learning during the summer can be a challenge. 13-year-old Kumon dual program completer shares advice on perseverance. This Future Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Applies Discipline and Repetition In-and-Out of the Classroom Strong Study Skills Lead to Success In and Out of the Classroom Strong Study Skills Lead to Success In and Out of the Classroom Emma, 10-years-old, Level  I  (Math) Discipline,  concentration, self-confidence. These are all traits that young athletes normally develop in karate.  Similarly, these are also many benefits of the  Kumon  Math and Reading  Program. Emma, who started studying  Kumon at the age of four, credits the perseverance she developed throughout the Kumon Program for helping her succeed at karate, one of her favorite extracurricular activities. Now, at the age of 10, she  continues to apply  those traits  and is excelling in the classroom, where she’s  studying three years above her grade level, and flourishing in karate with many gold medals. Emma tells us a little bit more about how Kumon has helped her both in and out of the classroom. How has Kumon helped you beyond academics? One of the biggest things I’ve learned from Kumon is to persevere. I’ve been able to apply that in my karate training, which I like to do in my spare time. Some katas (forms) in karate are hard to learn and memorize. No matter how long it takes, I always try my hardest and push through because I learned from Kumon that sometimes learning new materials or a new subject can be difficult at first, but the difficulty only lasts for a short time. What keeps you motivated in Kumon? One thing that keeps me motivated in Kumon is the fact that I will have to learn this math in the future, so why not try to learn it early. I figure if I learn it now, then when the same material comes up in school, I’ll already know how to do it. “Not everything is going to go your way. Kumon definitely helps you  persevere through that. It’s not just academically helpful. It also helps you motivate yourself.”â€"Emma   You might also be interested in: This Young Student Gets Competitive With Her Math Skills Motivation is the Key to this Kumon Student’s Success Finding the motivation to continue learning during the summer can be a challenge. 13-year-old Kumon dual program completer shares advice on perseverance. This Future Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Applies Discipline and Repetition In-and-Out of the Classroom

Sincerity and Success in Student Networking?

Sincerity and Success in Student Networking? Student Networking Tips? From An Irvine College Consultant It’s more important now than ever for teens to start networking the minute they arrive on campus. However, many students have not yet determined the minute but all important differences between genuine and insincere networking. Although making connections is important, students should ensure that all of their interactions are genuine and that they have something to offer their connections in return. When done right, networking can lead to fabulous job opportunities in the future. However, insincere interactions can go disastrously wrong. 1. Networking is a Two-Way Street It’s important to remember that students are all at the same point in life and that they can help each other out. This doesn’t mean that every favor must be kept in record and returned in kind but one-way networkers are usually left out in the cold.   If it’s not possible for a student to add significantly to their networking community, they should understand the inherent value of a “thank you” note. Simple acknowledgment is a form of networking in and of itself (CLICK: The dos and donts of student networking). 2.  The Power of “Please” and “Thank You” Many students receive recommendations or opportunities that they cannot repay. Generation Y should never forget the power of a handwritten thank you note. Email, texts, and eCards are not appropriate when it comes to a proper “thank you” within the professional networking system. If a professor, classmate, or any other member of the professional networking community does someone a genuine favor, a hand written “thank you” note should always be provided. This is something that was common and mandatory for Generation X but is quickly falling by the wayside. The formality of “please” and “thank you” never goes out of style. 3. Networking with a Professor or Professional in the Field When networking with seasoned professionals, it’s important to either pay it forward or pay it back. If a professor or professional writes a letter of recommendation or offers an interview, it’s important that students provide appropriate positive feedback on job sites or offer to write a letter of recommendation for said professional. students should be advised that, if theyre not able to provide a networking opportunity in return, they can certainly pay it forward in the future. Graduates of 2015 will be seasoned professionals in 2025 and are advised to provide the same internship opportunities, interviews, or tips and tricks of the trade to the next generation when the time comes. 4. Study Group Etiquette Students are advised to remember appropriate study group etiquette. Students are expected to contribute to the group as a whole and to participate fully in group projects. This can be especially difficult for students who attend a college or university that grades on a curve. Many students are concerned about their graduation ranking and become overly concerned with a sink-or-swim academic situation. It’s important for students to both protect themselves and continue to add to their student community in productive and appropriate ways. If nothing else, it will be a great learning experience for future on-the-job experiences (READ: How to Make Extracurricular Activities Extra Significant) 5. Volunteer or Start a Club Volunteering is one of the best ways that a student can network because, once in junior year, many students do not have a chance to network outside of their own major. In reality, the vast majority of American students will work with an amalgam of people with different educational backgrounds once they start their career. Volunteering in a club that attracts students from across the campus will allow students to have a chance to gain different perspectives and network across a broad spectrum. Better yet, students who have an entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged start a club. Although a vast time commitment is required, students who maintain the authority to start and keep a club going will often be viewed as leaders and can receive the respect and admiration of their peers. Leadership skills and an entrepreneurial spirit are both fabulous qualities to demonstrate as a student networker. 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 post about.

Obtaining a place at Grammar school

Obtaining a place at Grammar school Obtaining a place at Grammar school is not easy, much depends on the number of places apportioned to each school. Local Authorities confirm their decisions in February before the beginning of the new September term, so there is time to appeal a decision. Many pupils take the 11 + exams but sadly only about half succeed in securing a place at grammar school. An increasing number of parents are turning to private tuition to help their child pass the entrance exams which consist of verbal reasoning and English/Maths tests.Although a private tutor can maximise the chances of your child obtaining a place at grammar school it is also important to remember that if your child is one of the lucky ones to enter grammar school they may need further private tuition to help them maintain the required level of academic performance, unless they are exceptionally bright. This aspect is often overlooked by many parents who are only concerned about securing a place, not what happens afterwards. Most educational professionals will agree that a child needs to be academically able but a private tutor can motivate and boost a child's interest to learn. There has been much a debate on how stressful the atmosphere can be for a child pushed by the parents, to study for grammar school entrance. A tutor outside the family environment can reduce stress both for parents and children. If you are thinking of trying to obtain a place for your child at grammar school we advise to prepare well in advance. A good tutor will be able to evaluate your child's academic ability well before it's time to sit entrance exams. First Tutors can help you find a dedicated tutor to help your child pass grammar school entrance exams or simply boost your child's academic ability.