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How to Subtract Percentages

By GreenKnitter

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Every number has a percentage. Percentage means "per or out of 100" For example, if there is 10 pieces of candy in a bowl and you take all the pieces, you have 100% of the candy. If you only take 5, half of the candy, you have 50%. ... more »

How to SUBTRACT two MIXED-FRACTION QUICKLY.

By Z-MATH

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Many Standardized Math Tests have problems that, directly or indirectly, have the SUBTRACTION of MIXED-FRACTIONS, and since these tests are timed, it is very Important that this operation is done quickly. This Article will show you how... more »

How to Succeed at a First Trumpet Lesson

By Jesse Sears

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Whether it's you who is seeking to learn to play the trumpet for expression and personal enrichment, or you have a child just taking up the trumpet for a band class in school, it is vitally important to get a good grasp on the fundamentals of ... more »

How to Succeed in College

By Grammar

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I was my college's valedictorian, no joke. It wasn't easy, but I did the following three things to help me along the way. Being at the top of your class in college is not only about being smart academically, it's about being smart in other ways ... more »

How to succeed in college when you're an older student

By Ron Auerbach

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As a college professor who teaches a wide variety of subjects, I've noticed a big increase in the number of older students going to college. This article will help increase your chances of doing well in school... more »

How to successfully improve your IQ

By Traqqer

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There’s really no secret to improving your IQ. It just takes a lot of brain stimulation. In other words, do things that make your brain “think.” We're not talking about improving to the point where you could solve a 7th order differential ... more »

How to Survive a Class taught by Kenneth Randy Ludington

By ElectricalNut

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So, you've found yourself in a class taught by the infamous K. Randy Ludington. Here are a few tips that you need to know in order to survive his classes... more »

How to Survive a College Hangover

By AFrieske

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Surviving college partying is one thing, but usually you end up paying for it the next morning. And as we all know, the weekend is everyday in college especially in those first few years. Not many college kids will not party in lieu of getting ... more »

How to Survive a PhD Program

By eHow Education Editor

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Since you've made it this far your academic potential has been proven. A PhD program, narrows down a broader field of study into a more specialized and advanced area, with a big research component. In addition to the hard work and determination ... more »

How to Survive a Private High School

By eHow Education Editor

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High school is rarely an easy time for anyone, so if you're having problems or nerves, remember that you're not alone. Private schools have different rules and guidelines to follow so make sure you know what you're up against and go with the flow... more »

How to Survive an Ancient Philosophy Class

By Craig Brewer

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Ancient philosophy can be either fascinating or mind-numbingly difficult, depending on what you're expecting. If this is your first philosophy class, you may find yourself drowning in deep, confusing waters. Here are some survival tips for those ... more »

How to Survive Chicago Winters By Reading Great Classics

By SunAlsoRises

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Anyone who has ever been to Chicago or lives here, knows exactly what I mean when I say "Chicago winters get into your blood and can drastically change a person's mood from minute to minute." The winters here are brutal, and you will ... more »

How to Survive Stomach Trouble

By vries

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Often, suddenly being thrown into a stressful survival situation, can upset a person's stomach. When this happens, there are usually no conventional medicines available to ease the problem. What can you do to help your stomach? Here are some home ... more »

How to Survive VSAA Art School Orientation - Camp 6

By TheStorm

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Everthing you need to know about attending the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics, orientation... more »

How to Survive Your First Year of College

By VHolt

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How to survive your first year of college: So, you've graduated from lockers, biology class, and petty High School politics. Congratulations! You get to move on to bigger and better things. You get thrown in to a world with people from all over, ... more »

How to Survive Your Roommate

By cmoon

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Sharing cramped living quarters with anyone, whether it's a complete stranger or your best friend, can cause problems and build tension. These are the simplest things you can do to keep from fighting and have an overall pleasant roommate experience... more »

How to Take a College Visit to Syracuse University

By eHow Education Editor

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Syracuse University, located in Syracuse, New York, is a private research university that was founded in 1870. The university has more than 170 buildings located on two campuses within close proximity of each other. The best way to get a feel ... more »

How to Take a College Visit to the University of Florida

By eHow Education Editor

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The University of Florida boasts a beautiful campus in the city of Gainesville. If you're thinking about becoming a Gator but are still undecided, schedule a visit to the campus. You'll get a chance to meet students and faculty, see the campus ... more »

How to Take Acting Lessons

By eHow Education Editor

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Acting classes are designed for people looking to hone their acting skills or work on their public speaking. Not all members of an acting class are looking to break into television and movies. You'll find that taking acting lessons can be quite ... more »

How to Take Advanced Placement Classes in High School

By eHow Education Editor

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Advanced placement classes are designed to be academically challenging and offer many rewards. Some of the benefits of taking advanced placement classes are college credit, a more appealing college application and preparation for college level ... more »

How to Take Advantage of Living On Campus

By eHow Education Editor

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As a college student living on campus, there are many amenities and conveniences available to you that can make your life a lot easier. Read on to find out how to make your on-campus experience the best that it can be by taking advantage of all ... more »

How to Take Better Notes and Do Well on Tests

By Cougar1002

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Something I figured out early on in high school and later college is that note-taking plays a major role in how well you do in a class. In this article, I'll show you a few idea that helped me and that will hopefully help you as well... more »

How to Take Drafting Classes

By eHow Education Editor

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Drafting classes advance your current career, help you find a new job or progress you towards an entirely new field such as architecture or engineering. Computer Aided Drafted (AutoCAD) is the most common tool used in drafting professions, though ... more »

How to Take Notes Graciously, Gracefully and Gratefully

By tlperl

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Let's say you want to be a writer and you actually write something. Congrats! You've even taken the brave step of giving it to friends and/or colleagues and asking them to read your material and give you feedback. Now, if you want to keep these ... more »

How to Take Notes in Class

By Sheila Wilkinson

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It is much easier to study and get great grades if you have excellent notes to study from. Taking careful notes forces you to concentrate on what the teacher is saying. This helps you to remember in itself. Learning how to take great notes is ... more »