Learning Math in the Real World

Learning Math in the Real WorldI have a question that has been bothering me for a while and it is: what does college algebra help in real life? What will be the implications of this when students graduate and then move on to careers or other opportunities?If you are going to the real world with your degree and career goals, you will certainly be entering into a whole new academic environment. You will be dealing with different educational and professional settings, both at school and out. You will be doing what will be expected of you, both in school and in the real world.Mathematics is no exception. There are many teachers that will insist that the subject be taught in algebra. Although this is not an 'essential' subject for many of us, I would suggest that if a student was getting tired of being taught by rote memorization in mathematics, they would benefit from learning something other than just memorizing the answer of a multiplication problem or the answer to a different method of determining the area of a parallelogram.The other thing that will be important to realize is that just because a student will be doing more than just algebra in school does not mean that they will not need some type of mathematics in the real world. Even people who are highly intelligent often get their mathematical education outside of school. An understanding of calculus is important to a construction worker and someone who is trying to operate machinery such as an engine.As I said earlier, just because you are going to the real world, does not mean that you cannot learn something new. Even if you will be teaching yourself in school, you will need some type of supplemental mathematics in the real world. In fact, the more advanced mathematics you have, the more you will need outside tutoring to keep up with your peers.Just think of how much a person can do if they were being taught by their mother. If you have been educated by your mother, you will need a tutor to keep up with y our schoolwork and your career opportunities. This will include calculus, trigonometry, statistics, algebra, and perhaps calculus, as well. While at college, there will be some type of algebra course that will be required to take to keep up with your current courses and prepare you for the real world.If you want to know what math can do for you in the real world, start looking for that knowledge in school. If there is not a mathematics course, find one that does not require it in order to keep up with your studies. It is the right thing to do and if it helps you in your career or in your education, then do it.

The end results

The end results By William Redwood It’s a delicate day for everyone. Parents have to deal with stressed children and young students have to deal with their parents and teachers, their results and their peers’ results. It’s inevitably an emotional rollercoaster for them and however good their results may be, they now also have to deal with moving into a new phase of their lives. Some may be full of anxiety about what the future holds. Going to the university or college of choice can be intimidating and a past success can represent a burden in that it is a standard to be maintained in the future. A minority of students and parents may even not feel as though celebrations are in order if things didn’t go their way after all the hard work. However, that, ultimately, is the point: the hard work. It is all too easy as a parent to forget that whatever ‘Big Thursday’ brings, it was nothing but sheer hard work which got us all there. It is that work, as much as the actual results, which should be rewarded. Successful and less than successful students alike should never feel that people’s love for them is in any way conditional on exam performance. They painfully slogged their way to this point in the year, however it went, and it is that slog which should be rewarded. Whether your darling daughter or darling son is ecstatic, ecstatic-yet-terrified about future steps soon to be taken, or distraught about their grades, about leaving school, leaving home, saying goodbye to friends or a mixture of all of the above, what matters is simply that they have worked and they have worked damn hard. Whatever words are said, whatever gifts or rewards bestowed, whatever spin the media chooses to put on this year’s outcomes, what matters now is what will always matter, sheer hard work. Whatever the mood in the home around this time, that is what should be celebrated. And that is what we as tutors, parents and carers all need to be communicating to young people right now. Celebrating their past effort is the best support we can give for whatever their future may entail.

How are you today A Guide to Asking Questions in English

How are you today A Guide to Asking Questions in English When we start to learn a new language, we generally focus on talking about ourselves. We talk about who we are, where we come from, what we do etc. However, for effective, interactive, communication to take place we need to move beyond this stage and learn to ask questions.   This is not only important for good grades in English in the classroom and for successful conference calls in the office but through question-making we can also learn more about Anglophone cultures and even make new, English-speaking, friends.Forming questions in English is not difficult but you need to learn some basic rules.Pay attention to who or what is the subject of the questionWho is learning English? (who is the subject to the verb) What did you learn in class today? (what is the subject of the verb) Who do you want to bring to the cinema on Saturday? (you is the subject of the verb)Pay attention to the preposition in forming the question as this will be repeated in the answerWhere did you go to? I went to the bathroom. What are you talking about? I am talking about my English classes. Who is the present for? The present is for Juan.In English, many questions and answers use the same words (in a different order)Have you a big family? (I have a big family) Did you go to class today? (I did go to class today) Is Maria your sister’s friend? (Mary is my sister’s friend)There are two main types of questions in English: Closed Questions and Open QuestionsClosed QuestionsClosed questions are easiest because they only need an answer that is yes or no. They generally require the auxiliary verbs to do, to be and to have.Did you go to Chile last week? = (No) I did not. Are you cold? =(Yes) I am. Have you 5 million pesos? = (No) I have not.When forming a closed question you must switch the subject with the first auxiliary verb:Do you understand English? = I do understand English. Is it sunny today? = It is sunny today. Did you eat pasta today? = I did eat pasta today. Have you been drinkin g coffee? = I have been drinking coffee. Has she lived in Buenos Aires for three years? = She has been living in Buenos Aires for three years.Use the auxiliary verb ‘do’ to form questions: Do you work hard? = I work hard Do you live in Argentina? = I live in Argentina Did you speak fluent Spanish? =I speak fluent SpanishOpen questionsOpen questions require more than a yes or no response. They demand an opinion, explanation or description.Open questions are formed around a set list of interrogatory words. These are what, when, where, which, who, whom, how, why and whose.What time is it? It is 10pm When is she leaving Buenos Aires? She is leaving Buenos Aires on Thursday Where are you going on Saturday? I am going to London on Saturday? Which one do you want, the black scarf or the red scarf? I want the red scarf Who did you take to the dance on Friday? I took my sister’s friend Jane to the dance on Friday. Whom should she call about the matter? She should call the floor manager about the matter. How do I look? You look great. Why did he call me Saturday? He called you Saturday because he wanted to borrow your book. Whose t-shirt is he wearing? He is wearing my brother’s t-shirt.Not all of these interrogative words need nouns as question words. What, which and whose are examples of these.What class is this? What is this class? Which scarf is yours? Which is your scarf? Whose is this book? This is whose book?We hope you enjoyed the class and found it beneficial. Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in English classes (cursos de inglés). Also if you enjoyed this, please share it on Facebook and Twitter.

American School of Marrakesh

American School of Marrakesh American School of Marrakesh At ASM, we work with each child to help her/him grow and develop to his/her full potential. We hold high expectations for all students and work, in partnership with parents, to see that each child meets or exceeds our expectations. For the majority of our students, English is a second or a third language. They gradually learn their new language and are quickly able to study any subject in English. Our focus on educating the whole child includes the teaching of values such as honesty, integrity, kindness, and responsibility. The development of respect for ones self and others is a major goal for all members of the ASM school community. These values guide our efforts as educators and help our students to become true global citizens. The school is organized into two sections: Lower School (Grades PK-5); and Upper School (Grades 6-12). The educational program at The American School of Marrakesh is based on U.S. standards and benchmarks. Students in grades K-12 receive instruction in Engl ish in the areas of language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. Beginning in Grade 1, all students study Classical Arabic for one period each day. Beginning in Grade 5, students also have French classes for one period each day. Our students also attend physical education, music, and art classes each week. The computer lab at ASM is available throughout the week for students in Grades K-12. Children in grades K-5 have regularly scheduled library visits on a weekly basis. ASM is accredited by MSA (Middles States Association).

Dreaming big Our decision to teach abroad, part 2

Dreaming big Our decision to teach abroad, part 2 Moving abroad and starting over in a new country is one of the most nerve-wracking yet exhilarating adventures ever. If you’re thinking about teaching abroad with a family but wonder whether it's the right choice for you, Ryne’s story is essential reading. Just make sure you check out part 1 here first! Opportunity knocks One day in early September 2017, an email from Teach Away landed in my inbox, letting me know about some of the international teacher job fairs that would be happening this year. As sheer luck would have it, the first one was happening Atlanta, where one of my best friends lived. I had never been to Atlanta (but always wanted to visit) and it had been around two years since we had last seen each other. It seemed like a great opportunity to catch up with my friend, personally meet with international school heads and do some hands-on research on teaching abroad. Next, my wife Grace and I discussed the opportunity with our parents. While they were obviously saddened at the prospect of having us living so far away, they were fully supportive of the idea of teaching abroad. In fact, my dad referred me to some former colleagues of his, who had been administrators at international schools in South Korea and China. I gave one of them a quick call to get a feel for his experience teaching abroad, as well as what to expect at an international teacher job fair. Getting the chance to talk to someone that I knew and trusted was far more reassuring than anonymous bloggers online - especially when he had nothing but positive things to say about his experience teaching abroad. He was also able to help shed some light on the many questions my wife and I had. He also gave us some honest insight into the challenges of moving overseas, which was a good reality check for us. But when we weighed up all the pros and cons, the benefits of teaching abroad still won out over thepotential pitfalls of making a move overseas. Best of all, my dad’s former colleague was able to put us in contact with someone he knew who had also taught abroad with a young family. It was during this second Skype conversation that I could really start to see my wife’s excitement brewing. He told us all about what it was like for their children growing up in a culturally diverse environment and all the benefits that come with an international education. While we were even more sold on the idea of teaching abroad, the timeline was still up in the air. We felt that we were a couple of years away from being fully committed to accepting a job offer. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. Next, I called Irma, my Teach Away representative, to find out more about what a job fair would entail. I was concerned about the pressure of having to say yes to a job offer right away out of fear of missing out on a great opportunity. Irma put my mind at ease by letting me know that hiring schools would give me at least 24 hours to consider any offers. Best of all, she also let me know that my wife would be able to stay home with the boys while I went to the job fair, as many of the schools would be willing to have interviews with both of us if Grace was able to Skype in on the interview. This was a huge weight off our shoulders - especially when you consider the cost of flying us both to the job fair (not to mention making sure the boys were taken care of while we were both away). Irma also pointed something out to me that really made us think seriously about pushing our timeline for teaching abroad up to the following year. As both Grace and I are dual certified, in high-need fields, we would, more than likely, walk away from the job fair with multiple job offers. Feeling excited, we started drafting up a list of questions we needed to answer fully before committing to teaching abroad the following school year. 10 important questions we asked ourselves before teaching abroad 1. Should we sell our house or rent it out? 2. What would we do with our larger possessions and furniture? 3. How will our state retirement be impacted if we leave for two to five years? 4. How much money are we looking to save? (With certain international schools you can live off of one salary and pocket a salary, whereas with others you can only save $5,000 - 10,000 USD a year) 5. What will the healthcare situation be like? 6. Are we OK with ananny watching Everett (our six-month-old baby)? 7. What parts of the world are we willing to teach in? 8. Do we want to be in a large metropolitan area or are we okay to be in an area without a major city close by? 9. What kind of housing are we willing to live in? 10. What subjects are we looking to teach? After we had a plan in place for each eventuality, we were finally ready to make our dream of living and teaching abroad a reality. Job fair time One week before the fair started, Teach Away senta list of all the schools and their available positions. That way, we were able to compile a list of schools that we would both have a realistic chance of landing jobs with. Based on the itinerary we initially received from Teach Away, we would have one day of school presentations where each school would give a 30-minute presentation and answer our questions. Being able to compile a shortlist in advance was extremely helpful as many of the school presentations ran concurrently. Following the presentations, we could sign up for interviews taking place over the following two days. Unfortunately, this was going to be tough as my wife and I would only have the evenings to talk through our options. Clearly, I was going to have to go back to my college days of diligent note-taking on every school! Teach Away also sent us information on all of the school benefit packages ahead of the fair. This included basic information on the school, expected salary ranges, how much money you can save as a single teacher or teaching couple, healthcare packages, accommodation and tuition for dependents. Based on the info Teach Away provided, we came up with a top ten list of schools that we would be willing to accept job offers with. This meant we could focus solely on nailing our interviews, instead of wondering whether the school was the right fit for us. When I first arrived at the job fair, I felt lucky to have Teach Away there to answer all my questions. I really felt that we already had built a relationship with the constant communication before the job fair had even begun. It was especially helpful having the team there when I suddenly found myself having scheduled three job interviews - the day before interviews were even supposed to start! I thought I would have a little downtime at the job fair but ended up being busy from morning to night with interviews and events. I definitely did not get to spend as much time with my friends from Atlanta as I had hoped - but happily, they still had food in the fridge and a bed for me at 10 pm at night! Job offer time In the end, Grace and I received six offers in total at the Atlanta job fair. We both ended up accepting jobs at our dream school in China. Next up, we’ll be dealing with the visa process and all the other life-changing things that come along with moving abroad - not least of which is selling our house! How can you know if teaching abroad is right for you? Just as I started this blog series by talking about the perception of having children versus the realities, my advice to you would be to approach the opportunity of teaching overseas in much the same way. If you anticipate the fact that there are going to be unexpected obstacles that you will encounter and are willing to roll with the punches, you will walk away with an overall positive experience. Right now, we are so excited to be moving to China, where our sons will get the opportunity to be immersed in diverse cultures and be educated in an international setting that they would never have been able to experience here in the US. Being a part of a smaller, family-friendly school community and having the chance to grow in the profession that we both love is more than we could have hoped to ask for. We’re also looking forward to blogging more about our experience moving overseas and teaching abroad - stay tuned to the Teach Away blog for more posts from us over the coming months. My wife and I cannot thank Teach Away enough for their amazing help and support throughout the entire process, along with our family friends who were able to give their first-hand experiences that gave us the confidence to take the leap in the first place!

6 Key Study Tips for the MCAT

6 Key Study Tips for the MCAT 6 Key Study Tips for the MCAT Studying for the MCAT is no easy feat and requires months of studying, at the minimum. Read accounts of any perfect scorer on the MCAT and you’ll discover that creating a solid study plan and dedicating a solid chunk of your day towards MCAT prep on a consistent basis is the key to yielding a high score. You may see articles online that can get you prepared for the MCAT in under a month, but be cautious about such bold claims. To do well on the MCAT, you must cover all the MCAT material before taking the test, and there is enough material on this marathon of a test to keep you busy studying for well over a three to four-week period. I write about the MCAT as well as create study guides for standardized tests and I want to share with you some of the top study tips that I have come across for the MCAT. Read on if you want to know how to do well on the MCAT by utilizing the most proven and effective study methods available. 6 Key Study Tips for the MCAT These ten study tips should not be your only method of tackling the MCAT. I recommend choosing a high-quality MCAT comprehensive book set or MCAT prep course that will outline your study plan based on the amount of time you have until the test day as well as identify and strengthen your weaknesses. 1. Take a Diagnostic Test First and foremost, before you start studying concepts or purchase any MCAT prep materials, you must take a diagnostic test to know what your baseline score is. A baseline score, in layman’s terms, is simply the score you would receive if you showed up at an MCAT testing center and took the test right now. How do you take diagnostic test? To take a diagnostic test, you need to have a full-length MCAT practice test. You can find one of these tests on Princeton Review’s site that you can take online. Once this test is graded, you can see what areas you need to work on more and other areas that you already seem to have pretty squared away in your mind. 2. Simulate Test-Day Conditions When you take your first diagnostic test as well as other practice tests, it’s extremely important to simulate real MCAT test day conditions. This means only taking breaks for snacks during official test breaks as well as working through entire sections before taking your few minutes of rest. 3. Study with Coursework when Possible Optimally, you’ll be taking college classes that align with what you should be studying for the MCAT. Building a solid background on the key concepts such as chemistry, biology, psychology, and physics. If you have the chance to progress into even more higher-level classes in biology or chemistry, you are even better off! 4. Create a Study Schedule and Stick to It! If you plan on taking the MCAT in 6 months, then you should be studying 20 hours per week. That would be nearly 4 hours per day during the workweek. A good way to make sure you stick to this schedule is to map out your days as well as fill in any other activities you may have to participate in, such as family or school events. If you know you will not want to study after dinner, then schedule your 4 hours during the daytime. Similarly, if you do not think you will have the self-discipline to study over the weekends, then do not schedule time to study on Saturday or Sunday. Creating a study schedule is all about you and how you study. Understanding yourself and when is best is a completely personal task. 5. Self-Evaluate Often When studying for the MCAT, it is important to take as many practice tests and practice as many official questions as possible. But simply answering the questions and looking at your score is not enough. You must go through the answers and understand why you got the question wrong and use the time to figure out how you can improve upon these incorrect answers. This is the only way to learn from your mistakes and come out stronger as a test taker. 6. Build Endurance The MCAT is over 7 hours long, so stamina is a huge factor in doing well on test day. You can build this stamina during your practice by working up to longer periods of time of uninterrupted study and practice. This many mean working on longer passages and not taking a break in-between. You may start at twenty to thirty consecutive minutes and work your way up to an hour to an hour and a half without breaks. Remember, preparing for the MCAT is like training for a marathon. Building your endurance can take months of training until you are able to work at a pace suitable for crossing the finish line. If you are able to follow these key study tips for the MCAT, you are well on your way to rocking the MCAT! Don’t forget to have a good night’s rest before test day and keep in mind that if you did your best during studying and practicing over the months, then there is nothing to be stressed about on test day. About the Author Kristine Thorndyke is a passionate teacher and test prep blogger. She writes about the MCAT, ACT, and everything in-between! 6 Key Study Tips for the MCAT 6 Key Study Tips for the MCAT Studying for the MCAT is no easy feat and requires months of studying, at the minimum. Read accounts of any perfect scorer on the MCAT and you’ll discover that creating a solid study plan and dedicating a solid chunk of your day towards MCAT prep on a consistent basis is the key to yielding a high score. You may see articles online that can get you prepared for the MCAT in under a month, but be cautious about such bold claims. To do well on the MCAT, you must cover all the MCAT material before taking the test, and there is enough material on this marathon of a test to keep you busy studying for well over a three to four-week period. I write about the MCAT as well as create study guides for standardized tests and I want to share with you some of the top study tips that I have come across for the MCAT. Read on if you want to know how to do well on the MCAT by utilizing the most proven and effective study methods available. 6 Key Study Tips for the MCAT These ten study tips should not be your only method of tackling the MCAT. I recommend choosing a high-quality MCAT comprehensive book set or MCAT prep course that will outline your study plan based on the amount of time you have until the test day as well as identify and strengthen your weaknesses. 1. Take a Diagnostic Test First and foremost, before you start studying concepts or purchase any MCAT prep materials, you must take a diagnostic test to know what your baseline score is. A baseline score, in layman’s terms, is simply the score you would receive if you showed up at an MCAT testing center and took the test right now. How do you take diagnostic test? To take a diagnostic test, you need to have a full-length MCAT practice test. You can find one of these tests on Princeton Review’s site that you can take online. Once this test is graded, you can see what areas you need to work on more and other areas that you already seem to have pretty squared away in your mind. 2. Simulate Test-Day Conditions When you take your first diagnostic test as well as other practice tests, it’s extremely important to simulate real MCAT test day conditions. This means only taking breaks for snacks during official test breaks as well as working through entire sections before taking your few minutes of rest. 3. Study with Coursework when Possible Optimally, you’ll be taking college classes that align with what you should be studying for the MCAT. Building a solid background on the key concepts such as chemistry, biology, psychology, and physics. If you have the chance to progress into even more higher-level classes in biology or chemistry, you are even better off! 4. Create a Study Schedule and Stick to It! If you plan on taking the MCAT in 6 months, then you should be studying 20 hours per week. That would be nearly 4 hours per day during the workweek. A good way to make sure you stick to this schedule is to map out your days as well as fill in any other activities you may have to participate in, such as family or school events. If you know you will not want to study after dinner, then schedule your 4 hours during the daytime. Similarly, if you do not think you will have the self-discipline to study over the weekends, then do not schedule time to study on Saturday or Sunday. Creating a study schedule is all about you and how you study. Understanding yourself and when is best is a completely personal task. 5. Self-Evaluate Often When studying for the MCAT, it is important to take as many practice tests and practice as many official questions as possible. But simply answering the questions and looking at your score is not enough. You must go through the answers and understand why you got the question wrong and use the time to figure out how you can improve upon these incorrect answers. This is the only way to learn from your mistakes and come out stronger as a test taker. 6. Build Endurance The MCAT is over 7 hours long, so stamina is a huge factor in doing well on test day. You can build this stamina during your practice by working up to longer periods of time of uninterrupted study and practice. This many mean working on longer passages and not taking a break in-between. You may start at twenty to thirty consecutive minutes and work your way up to an hour to an hour and a half without breaks. Remember, preparing for the MCAT is like training for a marathon. Building your endurance can take months of training until you are able to work at a pace suitable for crossing the finish line. If you are able to follow these key study tips for the MCAT, you are well on your way to rocking the MCAT! Don’t forget to have a good night’s rest before test day and keep in mind that if you did your best during studying and practicing over the months, then there is nothing to be stressed about on test day. About the Author Kristine Thorndyke is a passionate teacher and test prep blogger. She writes about the MCAT, ACT, and everything in-between!

Houston is America`s Center of Energy, Aeronautics, Health Care and Education

Houston is America`s Center of Energy, Aeronautics, Health Care and Education Once upon a time being the deepest frontier territory, Houston has disrupted American history numerous times during its eventful history. The disruptions being the war with Mexico, the first oil gush at Spindletop salt dome, and the landing on the moon by Apollo astronauts. Amidst these stark events, transportation, health care, and education have grown steadily rendering Houston Americas capital of energy, health care and museums. The city is named after the general and president of the Republic of Texas Sam Houston. General Houston gained fame when he defeated the Mexican army under General de Santa Ana who had earlier taken the Alamo fortress in San Antonio, Texas. Despite being outnumber, short on rations, marching through heavy rain, Houston defeated the Mexican army in the battle of San Jacinto when he surprised Santa Ana during the afternoon siesta. Two New York real estate entrepreneurs founded the city in 1837 utilizing the PR potential of General Houstons household name. The city quickly merged as a railroad hub and shipping port for the export of cotton. In 1901 oil was discovered at Spindletop field near Beaumont. This event resulted in the creation of the Gulf Oil and Texaco corporations, now a part of Chevron. Today, the Spindletop-Gladys City has become a museum governed by Lamar University. In 1945 another economic watershed event took place when the M.D. Anderson Foundation formed the Texas Medical Center, which has evolved into the worlds largest research and health care institutions. More open heart surgeries are performed at the Texas Medical Center than anywhere else in the world. While primarily caring for patents the center also includes two medical schools, four nursing schools, a psychiatric treatment center, dentistry and pharmacies. The Texas Medical Center includes some of the finest academic institution, such as the MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Health Science Center, Texas Childrens Hospital and the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. Houston is home to Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, NASAs center for human spaceflight. It became the heart of the large aeronautical scientific and engineering communities. The Apollo program to put a man on the Moon was chiefly conducted from here. On July 20, 1969 the Johnson Space Center achieve its greatest triumph when astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin where the first men to set foot on the moon. This event is beautiful depicted with life-size models and mock-ups at the Space Center in Houston a visitor center for   students, space buffs and the entire family. This museum also includes an actual Saturn V rocket the booster system that carried the Apollo astronauts and their space crafts into space. Or sit in Apollo 17s original command module. This exhibit was actually in space and brought the 3 astronauts Cenran, Evans and Schmitt safely back to Earth. More than 7 million visitors come every year to Houstons Museum District which is an association of 20 museums, galleries and community organizations dedicated to promoting art, science and history. Parents who want to create a sense of scientific awe and excitement should go with their kids to the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The skeleton of a fossil meat-eating dinosaur, a Foucault pendulum demonstrating the Earths rotation and an interactive periodic table of elements can be found there. Anyone who appreciates the beautify of art probably find the museum of Fine Art the place to be. The museums collections spans more than 6,000 years of history and 64,000 exhibits from six continents. A treat for parents and children alike. The Rice University Art Gallery is the only university museum devoted to site-specific installation art. Rice Gallery invites artists, architects and designers to create room-sized works of art that transform the gallery space. The gallery presents temporary, large-scale environments that visitors can enter and explore. The 112 campuses of the Houston Independent School Districts serve as vanguard schools, specializing in such disciplines as health professions, visual and performing arts, and the sciences. Houston-Galveston is also home of the Ron Paul Curriculum, a K-12 liberty and free market centered education, developed by former presidential candidate Ron Paul. The University of Houston is a nationally recognized Tier One research university and has nearly 40,000 students on its 667 acre campus in southeast Houston. Located in the historic community of Third Ward is Texas Southern University, one of the largest historically black colleges and universities in the United States. Several private institutions of higher learningâ€"ranging from liberal arts colleges to Rice University, the nationally recognized research universityâ€"are located within the city. Rice, with a total enrollment of slightly more than 6,000 students, is widely recognized as one of the top twenty universities in the nation, and it has a number of distinguished graduate programs and research institutes such as the James A. Baker Institute for public policy. Congruent with these many academic disciplines, Houston is home to qualified medical care tutors, pharmacology  tutors, geology tutors, environmental engineering tutors, mechanical engineering tutors, history tutor and science tutors. Having been given the name of a national hero, undergone periods of boom and taking   center stage of Americas landing on the moon, Houston today is the center of energy, aeronautics, health care and education. Truly a lone star among US cites.