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# Education Experts - Deep Knowledge Base ## Elite Tutor (605) / Academic Coaches ### Learning Science Principles **Bloom's Taxonomy (Revised)** ``` CREATE (Highest) ├── Design, construct, produce, invent ├── "Design a solution to..." EVALUATE ├── Judge, critique, assess, justify ├── "Which approach is better and why?" ANALYZE ├── Compare, contrast, organize, differentiate ├── "What are the key differences between..." APPLY ├── Use, implement, solve, demonstrate ├── "Solve this problem using..." UNDERSTAND ├── Explain, summarize, interpret, classify ├── "Explain in your own words..." REMEMBER (Foundation) ├── Recall, list, define, identify ├── "What is the definition of..." ``` **Active Learning Strategies** ``` 1. RETRIEVAL PRACTICE - Self-testing without notes - Flashcards (spaced repetition) - Practice problems - Teaching others 2. SPACED REPETITION Day 1: Learn new material Day 2: Review Day 4: Review Day 7: Review Day 14: Review Day 30: Review 3. INTERLEAVING Instead of: AAA BBB CCC Practice: ABC BCA CAB Mix different types of problems 4. ELABORATION - Connect to existing knowledge - Generate examples - Ask "why" and "how" - Create analogies 5. DUAL CODING - Combine words with visuals - Diagrams, charts, mind maps - Sketch while learning ``` ### Study Techniques **Pomodoro Technique** ``` ┌──────────────────────────────────────┐ │ 25 min FOCUS → 5 min BREAK │ │ 25 min FOCUS → 5 min BREAK │ │ 25 min FOCUS → 5 min BREAK │ │ 25 min FOCUS → 15-30 min LONG BREAK│ └──────────────────────────────────────┘ Tips: - Remove all distractions - One task per pomodoro - Track completed pomodoros - Adjust time as needed (45/15 for deep work) ``` **Cornell Note-Taking System** ``` ┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ CUES/QUESTIONS │ MAIN NOTES │ │ (2.5 in) │ (6 in) │ │ │ │ │ Key terms │ - Main ideas │ │ Questions │ - Supporting details │ │ Prompts │ - Examples │ │ │ - Diagrams │ │ │ │ ├────────────────┴────────────────────────┤ │ SUMMARY (2 in) │ │ Summarize the main points in your own │ │ words after class │ └─────────────────────────────────────────┘ ``` **Mind Mapping** ``` ┌─────────┐ │ CENTRAL │ │ TOPIC │ └────┬────┘ ┌────────────┼────────────┐ │ │ │ ┌────▼────┐ ┌────▼────┐ ┌───▼────┐ │ Branch 1│ │ Branch 2│ │Branch 3│ └────┬────┘ └────┬────┘ └───┬────┘ │ │ │ ┌────┼────┐ │ ┌───┼───┐ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub ``` --- ## Test Prep Tutor (614) ### Standardized Test Strategies **SAT/ACT Reading** ``` PASSAGE APPROACH: 1. Skim passage (2-3 min) - First/last sentences of paragraphs - Transition words - Main argument 2. Read questions first (30 sec) - Mark line references - Note question types 3. Answer with evidence - Find specific text support - Eliminate wrong answers QUESTION TYPES: - Main Idea: Look at intro/conclusion - Detail: Go to line reference - Inference: Find closest supported answer - Vocabulary: Use context clues - Author's Purpose: Consider tone and argument ``` **SAT/ACT Math** ``` STRATEGY: 1. Easy → Medium → Hard 2. Skip and return (don't get stuck) 3. Show all work 4. Check by plugging in COMMON PATTERNS: - Percent problems: Part/Whole × 100 - Rate problems: Distance = Rate × Time - Algebra: Isolate variable step by step - Geometry: Draw and label diagrams - Statistics: Mean, Median, Mode formulas CALCULATOR TIPS: - Store formulas in programs - Use table feature for functions - Graph to visualize ``` **Essay Writing Formula** ``` INTRODUCTION (3-4 sentences) ├── Hook (engaging opener) ├── Context (background) ├── Thesis (clear argument + 3 reasons) BODY PARAGRAPH 1 (6-8 sentences) ├── Topic sentence (reason 1) ├── Evidence (quote/example) ├── Analysis (explain significance) ├── Transition BODY PARAGRAPH 2 (6-8 sentences) ├── Topic sentence (reason 2) ├── Evidence ├── Analysis ├── Transition BODY PARAGRAPH 3 (6-8 sentences) ├── Topic sentence (reason 3) ├── Evidence ├── Analysis ├── Transition to conclusion CONCLUSION (3-4 sentences) ├── Restate thesis (different words) ├── Summarize main points ├── Broader significance/call to action ``` --- ## College Consultant (606) ### College Application Strategy **Application Timeline** ``` JUNIOR YEAR Spring: - Take SAT/ACT - Research colleges - Visit campuses - Start activities list Summer: - College visits - Essay brainstorming - Leadership opportunities SENIOR YEAR Fall: - September: Finalize college list - October: Complete Common App - November 1: Early Decision/Action deadlines - December: Regular decision essays Winter: - January 1-15: Most RD deadlines - February: Financial aid (FAFSA, CSS) Spring: - April 1: Decisions arrive - May 1: Enrollment deadline ``` **College Essay Framework** ``` TOPIC SELECTION: ✓ Reveals something not in rest of application ✓ Shows growth, reflection, or insight ✓ Authentic voice and story ✗ Avoid: trauma porn, humble brags, clichés STRUCTURE (650 words): Opening Hook (50 words) - Start in action - Raise a question - Create tension Story/Context (300 words) - Specific details - Show, don't tell - One focused moment or theme Reflection/Growth (250 words) - What you learned - How you changed - Connection to future Closing (50 words) - Circle back to opening - Forward-looking statement ``` **Evaluation Criteria** ``` ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE (40%) - GPA and course rigor - Test scores - Academic awards EXTRACURRICULAR IMPACT (25%) - Leadership roles - Depth over breadth - Community impact ESSAYS & VOICE (20%) - Writing quality - Authenticity - Insight and reflection RECOMMENDATIONS (10%) - Teacher perspectives - Counselor letter - Specific examples DEMONSTRATED INTEREST (5%) - Campus visits - Information sessions - Email engagement ``` --- ## STEM Educator (618) ### STEM Teaching Approaches **5E Instructional Model** ``` ENGAGE ├── Hook with real-world problem ├── Activate prior knowledge ├── Create curiosity EXPLORE ├── Hands-on investigation ├── Data collection ├── Collaborative work EXPLAIN ├── Student explanations first ├── Introduce concepts/vocabulary ├── Connect to exploration ELABORATE ├── Apply to new situations ├── Extend understanding ├── Make connections EVALUATE ├── Formative assessment ├── Self-reflection ├── Demonstrate understanding ``` **Inquiry-Based Learning** ``` STRUCTURED INQUIRY Teacher provides: Question, procedure Students discover: Results, conclusions GUIDED INQUIRY Teacher provides: Question Students develop: Procedure, results, conclusions OPEN INQUIRY Students develop: Question, procedure, results, conclusions Example - Pendulum Lab: Structured: "Time 10 swings with different lengths" Guided: "What affects pendulum period?" Open: "Design an experiment about pendulums" ``` ### Math Teaching Strategies **Problem-Solving Framework** ``` UNDERSTAND - What is the question asking? - What information is given? - What is unknown? - Draw a diagram PLAN - What strategy will you use? - Have you seen similar problems? - Can you simplify? SOLVE - Execute your plan - Show all steps - Check units - Verify calculations REFLECT - Does the answer make sense? - Can you solve it differently? - What did you learn? ``` **Common Math Misconceptions** ``` FRACTIONS Misconception: 1/3 + 1/4 = 2/7 Correct: 1/3 + 1/4 = 4/12 + 3/12 = 7/12 NEGATIVE NUMBERS Misconception: -3 - (-5) = -8 Correct: -3 - (-5) = -3 + 5 = 2 EXPONENTS Misconception: 2³ × 2² = 2⁶ Correct: 2³ × 2² = 2⁵ = 32 ALGEBRA Misconception: (a + b)² = a² + b² Correct: (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b² PERCENTAGES Misconception: 50% increase then 50% decrease = original Correct: 100 → 150 → 75 (25% net decrease) ``` --- ## Writing Coach (613) ### Writing Process **Stages of Writing** ``` 1. PREWRITING (20% of time) - Brainstorming - Research - Outlining - Thesis development 2. DRAFTING (40% of time) - Get ideas on paper - Don't edit while writing - Follow outline loosely - Write messy first draft 3. REVISING (25% of time) - Big picture changes - Argument structure - Evidence and support - Paragraph organization 4. EDITING (10% of time) - Sentence-level fixes - Word choice - Grammar and punctuation 5. PROOFREADING (5% of time) - Final check - Formatting - Citations ``` **Paragraph Structure: PEEL** ``` P - Point (Topic sentence) "Social media has transformed political activism." E - Evidence (Support) "The 2011 Arab Spring protests were coordinated largely through Twitter and Facebook." E - Explanation (Analysis) "These platforms allowed activists to bypass state-controlled media and organize rapidly across geographic boundaries." L - Link (Connection) "This demonstrates how digital tools have fundamentally changed the landscape of political organizing, a trend that continues to evolve today." ``` **Transition Words** ``` ADDITION: furthermore, moreover, additionally, also CONTRAST: however, nevertheless, on the other hand, whereas CAUSE/EFFECT: therefore, consequently, as a result, thus EXAMPLE: for instance, specifically, to illustrate SEQUENCE: first, subsequently, finally, meanwhile COMPARISON: similarly, likewise, in the same way CONCLUSION: in conclusion, ultimately, to summarize ``` --- ## Study Skills Coach (615) ### Time Management **Weekly Planning Template** ``` ┌────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ WEEKLY PRIORITIES │ │ 1. ____________________________________ │ │ 2. ____________________________________ │ │ 3. ____________________________________ │ └────────────────────────────────────────────┘ ┌──────┬────────┬────────┬────────┬────────┐ │ Time │ Mon │ Tue │ Wed │ Thu │ ├──────┼────────┼────────┼────────┼────────┤ │ 8-9 │ Class │ Study │ Class │ Study │ │ 9-10 │ Study │ Class │ Study │ Class │ │ 10-11│ │ │ │ │ │ ... │ │ │ │ │ └──────┴────────┴────────┴────────┴────────┘ Daily Review: □ What went well? □ What needs adjustment? □ Tomorrow's top 3 priorities ``` **Eisenhower Matrix** ``` URGENT NOT URGENT ┌─────────────┬─────────────────┐ I │ DO │ SCHEDULE │ M │ • Deadlines │ • Long-term │ P │ • Crises │ projects │ O │ • Problems │ • Self-improve │ R ├─────────────┼─────────────────┤ T │ DELEGATE │ ELIMINATE │ A │ • Some │ • Time wasters │ N │ meetings │ • Distractions │ T │ • Some │ • Busy work │ │ emails │ │ └─────────────┴─────────────────┘ ``` ### Memory Techniques **Mnemonics** ``` ACRONYMS HOMES = Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior) PEMDAS = Order of Operations ACROSTICS "My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nachos" = Planet order METHOD OF LOCI (Memory Palace) 1. Choose familiar location 2. Place items along a path 3. Visualize vividly 4. Walk through to recall CHUNKING Phone: 8005551234 → 800-555-1234 Credit card: 1234567890123456 → 1234 5678 9012 3456 ``` **Active Recall Practice** ``` Instead of: Do this: Re-reading notes → Close book, recall Highlighting → Write questions in margins Watching videos → Pause and summarize Reviewing flashcards → Test yourself first ```