What You Need To Know About The AIMS Test

What You Need To Know About The AIMS Test AIMS, or the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards is a state-required exam for elementary, middle, and high school students. The assessment is given to insure that Arizona classrooms are fulfilling the Arizona academic standards. Public school students in grades 3-8 and 10-12 are tested in reading, writing, science, and math. Test content depends on the grade, and corresponds to what students have learned in the classroom. All grades are tested on reading and math, while grades 5, 6, 7, and 10 must complete an additional writing portion. Only grades 4, 8, and 10 are tested on their science savvy. The AIMS assessment is designed to measure student proficiency in reading, writing, science, and math as required by state and federal law. Performance scores are reported as Falls Far Below, Approaches, Meets (which is considered passing) or Exceeds. The state-mandated AIMS exam is the central component of the Arizona State Accountability Model, as well as the Federal AYP model (the accountability portion of the No Child Left Behind Act). The Assessment Section of the Arizona Department of Education is responsible for giving the AIMS test as part of a statewide examination of Arizona public schools. Test writers work with educators to develop age-appropriate assessments and administer the annual exam. The AIMS A (Arizonas Instrument to Measure Standards Alternate) is a similar assessment that also meets federal guidelines to assess students who have cognitive disabilities. In order to graduate from Arizona public high schools, students must fulfill the AIMS High School Graduation Requirement, and pass the reading, writing, and math sections of the AIMS high school test. If students do not meet graduation requirements by the end of their senior year, their graduation from high school will be delayed and their diplomas withheld. Students will receive opportunities to study and retake the exam, or fulfill the AIMS requirements through other alternative methods. Doing well on AIMS exam can pay off. High school students who excel at the reading, writing, and mathematics sections may qualify for a scholarship to any of the three public state universities. To be eligible, students must complete 16 core courses (4 years of math and English, 3 years of lab sciences, 2 years of social sciences, 2 years of a foreign language, and 1 year of fine arts) by the end of their senior year, with a grade of B or better in each class. Students must also have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on an unweighted 4.0 scale, or be in the top five percent of their senior class. If a student doesnt exceed state standards on the three sections, they may still be eligible for a scholarship if they excel at 2 portions, and meet standards on the third. They would also have to score at least a 3 on two Advanced Placement (AP) exams or receive a 4 on two International Baccalaureate exams. The AIMS exam is designed to help Arizona gauge where students are in their education, and set standards as to where they should be. Through assessing students in public schools (including charter and district schools) educators and the state can work together to improve classroom learning, and help students graduate with the skills they need. The AIMS test also helps recognize qualified students through providing merit-based scholarships.

A Guide to Asian Cooking

A Guide to Asian Cooking Everything You Need to Know about Asian Food ChaptersAsian Cooking at a GlanceThe Best Asian Cooking BlogsEasy Asian RecipesChinese RecipesCooking with a Wok: the Magic PanWhy Is Asian Food so Different to Western Food?Whether for the Chinese New Year or just for a meal with friends, why not make some Asian cuisine?In this article, we’re going to have a look at a few different Asian recipes. Whether chicken noodle soup, Pad thai, egg fried rice, dumplings, stir fried beef and onion, or sweet and sour pork, you’ll be more than comfortable with the Asian culinary landscape by the time you finish reading.Let’s start by having a look around Asia before looking more closely at some of the most popular recipes before having a look at the wok, the magic pan that can make authentic Asian cuisine very different to ours. 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(Source: Sasint)But do you know which country each of these things come from?Let’s learn about the different specialities from around Asia:Chinese cuisine: Spring rolls get their name from the time of year they’re usually consumed, during celebrations announcing the arrival of spring. Chinese cuisine usually uses rice, noodles, vegetables, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. There are fewer spices used, except in S ichuan and Yunann regions.Thai cuisine focuses on the balance and precision between a variety of ingredients. It’s one of the most popular cuisines in the world. Rice and spices are the foundation of their dishes but if you want to make tom yum (a prawn soup), you’ll need to get prawns, mushrooms, and a fair few spices.Indian cuisine: you can taste the religious influence that greatly affects how Indians eat. Since there are a lot of vegetarians, there’s a lot of vegetarian Indian dishes.Burmese cuisine: there’s no messing about here, you eat with your hands! There’s a lot of fruit and vegetables used in Burmese food.Sticky rice is the basis for a lot of Lao cuisine. The world’s stickiest rice is often accompanied by meat, fish, and spices. The country’s capital, Vientiane, is also home to a large number of French restaurants, if you want something closer to home.Cambodian cuisine uses a lot of tropical fruit, rice, noodles, and soups. The large variety of rice availab le in Cambodia means that you can eat a different type of rice for every meal.Vietnamese food focuses on the 5 main types of taste: salty, sweet, bitter, sour, and spicy. Fish sauce, shrimp paste, soy sauce, rice, lemon grass, and fruit and vegetables are commonly used in Vietnamese dishes. It’s also famous for being some of the healthiest food around.The seasons are hugely important when it comes to Japanese food. There are very few oils and grease used in Japanese cuisine. Given that Japan’s made up of islands, it’s hardly surprising that fish features heavily in Japanese dishes.Kimchi, a dish made from fermented vegetables, is served with almost every meal in Korea. Unlike their Japanese neighbours, the Koreans eat a lot more meat than fish.You shouldn’t have any excuse for getting the various dishes confused now. If this little trip around Asia’s culinary landscape has whet your appetite, just wait until the next bit.The Best Asian Cooking BlogsNow that you know where some of the most famous Asian dishes come from, it’s time to put the theory into practice. To help you, here are the 5 best blogs for learning to cook Asian food.When it comes to learning to cook, visiting sites can be more helpful than visiting sights. (Source: Glavo)China Sichuan Food: As you can guess, this blog focuses mainly on food from the Sichuan region of China. It includes plenty of recipes for different traditional dishes. There are also posts on the eating culture in China if you’re interested in more than just the food.The Woks of Life: this blog is run by a few food lovers and includes traditional Chinese recipes as well as recipes from other cultures with a Chinese twist added to them. It’s a great idea for those looking to push the boat out a bit.My Korean Kitchen: as you can probably guess, this is a food blog for Korean food. In addition to the classics, there are some interesting recipes you probably won’t be familiar with. There’s also a useful shop on the blog for picking up the things you’ll need to start cooking.Just One Cookbook: This started as a collection of traditional family recipes. This also includes explanations of interesting cooking techniques used for making Japanese dishes. In addition to main courses, there are also recipes for desserts like green tea shaved ice.No Recipes: a great mix for anyone wanting to learn how to cook Japanese food (and others). There’s a good mix of recipes on here. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or fairly experienced when it comes to cooking, you’ll find something you’ll enjoy making. As the same suggests, though, this blog focuses on getting a better understanding of techniques and ingredients so you can start cooking without the need for recipes.Get your apron on and fire up the stove!Ready for the next step? 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(Source: Vinsky2002)Ingredients for serving four people:200g of Chinese noodles400g of soybean sprout80g sliced Chinese mushrooms2 leek whites2 tablespoons of oyster sauce2 tablespoons of soy saucePreparation:Wash the mushrooms, slice the leeks, and rinse the soybean sprouts.Place the noodles in a pot of boiling water (as per the instructions on the packet).Rinse the noodles with cold water to stop them sticking together.Brown the mushrooms, leeks, and soybean sprouts in a bit of vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper.Remove from the heat once cooked.Heat the noodles in the oyster and soy sauces.Add the vegetables after 2-3 minutes.Mix well and heat for a further 2-3.There you go! Asian recipes aren't always as complicated as you might think.Chinese RecipesIf Chinese food is your preferred  meal of choice on a Friday night you can find more recipes in our easy Chinese cooking blog.Cooking with a Wok: the Magic PanWhat’s better than making all your Asian recipes in a wok?You’ll quickly see that you can even use it for cooking western dishes.If you're going to be cooking a lot of Asian food, you should probably invest in a wok. (Source: Kalhh)So what are the advantages of using a wok for cooking Asian dishes?It’s fast:  Have you ever waited a long ti me in an Asian restaurant for a stir-fry? I doubt it!It’s cheap: since it’s quick, it requires less energy to heat then your traditional pan.It’s healthier: you don’t need to put a lot of grease or fat in a wok. If you buy a non-stick wok, you won’t need any. Less grease means fewer calories.There are 4 main ways to cook using a wok. You can:Sautéing: You can sauté plenty of different types of noodles as well as chicken or beef.Frying: You should probably ignore the part about cooking in a wok being healthy if you choose this option.Stewing: You could even cook beef bourguignon in a wok.Marinating: Do you need to make a nuoc mam for a dish? You can use your wok for this.Steaming: You’ll need a bamboo basket and a grill. Simply add water halfway up your wok and your food in the basket atop the grill. Cover and let it steam gently.Make sure your wok is hot before putting anything in it. You can throw a bit of water in to check. If it evaporates right away, your wok is re ady to be used.Since the wok will be hot, you’ll need an oil that can be used at high temperatures. Peanut oil is recommended since it has a high smoke point.You can learn these tips and more in cooking courses London or elsewhere!If you’re investing in a good wok, there are several materials to choose from: steel, iron, stainless steel, or non-stick. Historically, woks were cut from steel and pressed. These woks are fairly cheap but don’t tend to last as long.You should look for non-stick woks which will last longer. A wok with a 20 to 30cm diameter will give you enough space to comfortably mix ingredients together.Here are a few woks that are highly recommended:WokAvailable At:Size:Dishwasher Safe:Material:Price:Good Housekeeping Institute Score:Carbon Steel WokJohn Lewis24cmNoCarbon Steel £1898Ikea TolerantIkea33cmNoNon-stick £672Ken Hom Carbon Steel Performance WokJohn Lewis31cmNoCarbon Steel £28.9992Carbon Steel Wok (Flat Base)souschef.co.uk33cmNoCarbon Steel £1583Loft Co pper Effect WokMarks and Spencer30cmYesNon-stick £29.5075Why Is Asian Food so Different to Western Food?Do you like Asian cuisine and learning about Asian cooking?Of course you do or you wouldn’t have read this far. You’ve probably noticed that Asian food is quite different to a lot of Western cuisines.Why is that?This is the question that we’re hoping to answer in this part of the article.Firstly, the two cultures are diametrically opposed. A country’s cuisine is heavily influenced by its history, climate, and its culture. While a lot of bamboo grows in China, there’s not so much of the stuff in Spain. In Europe we grow a lot of wheat while rice is favoured in Asia.The two cuisines don’t use the same staples: European food uses wheat and Asian food uses rice.Furthermore, Asians regularly frequent markets, which can be found everywhere and at any time unlike in Europe where produce markets are often only a few days of the week. Asians use a lot of vegetables and spices, especially in India. We’re not as familiar with their versatility in the West.We season differently, too. In Asian cuisine, soy sauce is often used, whereas in European cuisine, there’s a reliance on olive oil, especially in the Mediterranean. This is where history can explain the roots of certain dishes. Soy sauce was used in ancient China and olive oil is thought to have originated in Crete.The way meats are cooked is also different between the two:Meat in Asia is often cut into thin slices and boiled. The wok is used to sauté, stew, fry, or steam it.Meat in Europe is often left whole so that different levels of cooking can be achieved in a pan. Steamed meat isn’t as common and Europeans prefer roast, grilled, or braised meat.Tastes are different, too. There are 5 main flavours: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and spicy.Asian cuisines tries to use all the flavours in harmony.European food, on the other hand, often only uses two of the flavours: salty or sweet. This is also why our stomachs can also sometimes struggle to digest the spicier foods from the continent.In short:“Asian cuisine” is as broad a term as “European cuisine” and it’s hard to talk about one or the other without going into more detail. In fact, Chinese food has almost nothing in common with Indian food.If you want to learn more about Asian food, there are plenty of different blogs you should check out.You can also find easy-to-follow recipes and impress your friends and take them on a culinary journey.Don’t forget to invest a wok if you’re looking to make Chinese or Vietnamese food. It’s a very useful tool that can even be used for cooking non-Asian cuisine, too.You should now know the main differences between Eastern and Western tastes.Book your next cooking courses  here.

The Key to LSAT Success Own Your Study Plan

The Key to LSAT Success Own Your Study Plan LSAT Law School Blog To get the most out of studying for any standardized exam, you need to completely own the preparation process. If you are working with an LSAT tutor, then yes, he or she should be an expert, and he or she should guide you. However, you are ultimately in control. Engage fully in designing your study plan to get the most out of the process. Before the law sits a gatekeeper. To this gatekeeper comes a man from the country who asks to gain entry into the law. But the gatekeeper says that he cannot grant him entry at the moment. The man thinks about it and then asks if he will be allowed to come in later on. “It is possible,” says the gatekeeper, “but not now.” --Franz Kafka, “The Law” I’ve helped a lot of future grad students get ready for a lot of different standardized tests over the years, and in that time I’ve arrived at two pieces of wisdom I consider to be bedrock. The first is that, if there’s one defining feature that distinguishes students who make the most gains in their test prep, it’s not any particular undergraduate major, or ivy league pedigree, or number of pencil graphiteâ€"it’s a willingness to take an active role in the process of their own test prep. The second piece of wisdom is that, of all the tests I teach, the one whose students are least likely to come to me knowing how to take an active role is the LSAT. I think it has a lot to do with the LSAT’s reputation. It seems like some impenetrable fortress, as old as time itself, to which no one gains access without the help of a wise guardian who knows the secret passages by which to smuggle in the lawyer-to-be, if he (the guardian) should desire to do so. This reputation itself is likely a product of the intimidating nature of law itself, and partly a product of the fact that the LSAT never changesâ€"neither in its difficulty, nor its style, nor its importance. It is almost as much of an institution as the law itself. But one key aspect of that reputationâ€"and a persistent problem for LSAT takersâ€"is that the LSAT questions themselves seem to resemble nothing most LSAT students have encountered before. They’ve done a lot of math problems, sure, but they’ve never done anything resembling the infamous Dinosaur Game from the June 2009 LSAT. They may have taken classes in formal logic, but that doesn’t necessarily prepare them for differentiating between a sufficient assumption and a necessary assumption. The LSAT seems to be a closed system, with no rules or principles but its own. Also, remember that there is no official pre-law major for undergrads. While the GRE looks a fair bit like the SAT, and while many GMAT students tend to have majored in business or finance, LSAT students come from every major. And, beyond that, they come from every walk of life. LSAT students tend to be the most age- and experience-diverse students I meet with, which is one of the things I like most about it. I’ve worked with plenty of college seniors majoring in poli-sci, but also with people in their sixties who only even declared a major because it was a requirement for graduating. What I’m trying to say is that because of its unique nature, there are a disproportionate number of LSAT students who come to me with no idea what is on the test, and with no game plan as to how they want to start figuring that out. By the time I first meet with a typical GRE student, I tend to know almost everything about her prep thus far. I know what books she’s been using, what she’s been scoring on practice tests, how many hours a week she’s been spending reviewing GRE vocabulary lists, whether she’s right brained or left brained, sometimes even what she plans to eat the morning of test day. A typical LSAT student, on the other hand, might guess that he will be bad at logic games because he heard they are difficult and because he is not good at math. Beyond that, he won’t give me much to go on. When I meet him for the first time, there’s a good chance he will have done little to no prep thus far, and will have little idea of what the different sections actually test or of where he really needs the most improvement. The GRE student will ask me what extra work she can do to prep when she and I aren’t meeting. The LSAT student, in this particular example, will not. And though I might recommend some homework, we are very likely to spend the first half of our next session reviewing things he forgot from the previous session. In either approach, of course, I’ll do my best to help craft a personalized study plan for the student. But with the GRE student, it feels like she already knows the direction her prep is going and is simply inviting me to step into an already-moving current. This is the right approachâ€"of course your tutor can be your guide, but at the end of the day, your tutor is a tool, amongst many other such tools, and you are the one who has to wield them. The LSAT student, on the other hand, seems to expect me to simply upload the information into his brain. Of course, not all LSAT or GRE students follow this pattern, but in my experience there is a strong, strong correlation. And I note the difference not because it makes my job any easier or harder, but because the students who fly the tutoring nest after having taken control of their test prep tend to do much better than the students who simply showed up and treated me like the teacher of a subject they had no interest in learning. So before you even meet with your tutor on Day One, you should familiarize yourself with the test as much as possible. This is just good business sense, peopleâ€"you’re going to get much less for your money if I have to spend the first thirty minutes of our first session explaining why the section people call “Logic Games” is called “Analytical Reasoning” on the test and the section I call “Arguments” is called “Logical Reasoning” on the test. Before you meet with anybody, I’d read up on the structure of the different sections of the test and I’d take a practice exam. In fact, I’d take several practice exams. Then, when you first meet your tutor, instead of asking what you need to work on, you can say, “This is what I need to work on; how can you help?” About the Author Steve is a graduate of Northwestern University, scored in the 99th percentile on the LSAT, and has been tutoring LSAT students for many years.

25 English Collocations with Come - English Lesson via Skype

25 English Collocations with Come - English Lesson via Skype Today were  going to look at some English collocations.And remember that in English a collocation  is a specific arrangement of words that  communicates a specific meaning.  Of course, we  could use other words to describe the  same meaning but we  prefer using  the collocation  over and over again.By the end of this post you will learn 25 English collocations with COME. 25 Common Collocations with COME COME FIRSTmeans to be of  the top priority or to be the most. Something that comes first  is the most important thing, it is a priority.Example: Your education comes first so  go to your room and study now.  (your education is your priority)Example: The customer always comes first.(the customer in a business is the most  important thing its the top priority so  serving the customer  or  helping the  customer is the most important thing)COME FIRSTWe can also use come first to  describe your status or position in a  competition.Example: We had a race in  school  yesterday. Mary  came first, I came second, and Sarah came last.COME CLOSEmeans to  almost do something or to almost achieve  something.Example:  He didnt come in  first place but he came close.  I came close to getting  an A in my test. I nearly got 100%.I came close to  buying a new car today. I nearly bought a new car.COME TO TERMSthis  means to reach an  agreement, to reach a compromiseExample: They could never come to te rms so they  got a divorce.COME TO TERMS WITH (something)This means to accept  a painful  or emotionally stressful situation or  event in your life.Example: It took  him a very long time to come to terms  with the death of his wife.  It took him a very long time to come to  terms with the fact that his wife has died.COME CLEAN ABOUTmeans to make a confession, to tell the truth about something that you have kept secretExample: It was our fault and we came clean about it.You will find more collocations with Come below the infographic. Collocations with Come - Infographic Don't keep this to yourself, tell the world: COME TO LIGHTmeans to be revealedExample: The plan for the merger came to light last week.COME EARLYmeans to arrive before the time that was arranged or expectedExample: I had to come early for the first meeting to complete the paperwork.COME INTO VIEWMeans to become visibleExample: As we turned the corner, the Eiffel Tower  came into view.COME TO MINDMeans to think of something without making any effortExample: Have you any suggestions? Nothing comes to mind, I’m afraid. COME LASTThis is opposite to COME FIRST, someone finishes competition or race in the last positionExample: Much to my amusement, Peter came last in this race.COME LATEmeans to arrive after the expected, proper, or usual timeExample: 45 minutes is the time you are allowed to come late to an exam.  COME ON TIMEmeans to arrive at a particular designated time, neither especially early nor lateExample: The performance  starts at 7 p.m. Please come on time.COME PREPAREDmeans to arrive ready beforehand for a specific purpose, as for an event or occasion. For example, come prepared for a test you need to do some preparation beforehand, go through certain chapters in the book. It also means that you have to bring something with you, for example, a pen, a ruler, a calculator, etcExample: You must come prepared for the quiz next time.  COME TO A DECISIONmeans to make a decisionExample: The company board has come to a decision to let the senior manager go.COME TO AN AGREEMENTsituation in which people have the same opinion about somethingExample: During the meeting we came to an agreement to invest in the health market.COME TO AN ENDmeans to stop, to reach an endExample: I was sad to learn that my internship has come to an end. Do you like this infographic? Here's what you can do next: COME TO LIFEmeans to become more real or excitingExample: My idea to write a book came to life when I was talking with my childhood friend.COME INTO PLAYwhen something becomes relevant, active or effective in a particular situationExample: When this new policy comes into play, fewer people will have rights to make transactions.COME IN PEACEwhen someone arrives somewhere with friendly intentionsExample: After three days the Indians came in peace and gave us supplies of corn and sweet potatoes.COME INTO THE PICTUREto become involved in a particular situation; for something to be considered or used in a particular situationExample: When coal came into the picture, it took about 50 or 60 years to displace timber.COME APARTmeans to break into pieces, to separate something into piecesExample: This table comes apart and you can store it away when you don’t use it.COME UP TRUMPSto complete something successfully, often without expecting itExample: Sarah came up trumps, winning the race des pite her injury.COME IN BLUE/YELLOW/GREENto be produced or to be available in a particular colour or sizeExample: Does this t-shirt come in green? 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Why its Not too Late to Get a Tutor for Finals

Why its Not too Late to Get a Tutor for Finals Why its Not too Late to Get a Tutor for Finals Why its Not too Late to Get a Tutor for Finals The majority of students have finals coming up at the end of January. Its easy to think that if a student is continuously receiving grades lower than their potential, that it might be too late to get a tutor this term and its better just to start fresh in the spring. However, there are several reasons why getting a private Orange County tutor, even last minute, can add greatly to a students academic success. 1. Final grades are written on paper Although interim grades (that test or quiz grade or that term paper) cannot be changed, the final grade is the one that will be written on paper and lasts forever. For students in their sophomore through senior year of high school, this can be an essential part of being accepted to a university. Final grades can still mean a lot for younger students. If students start to get used to the idea of feeling they cant come back from a failure at a young age, they will probably take this theory into adulthood as well. Although an A+ may no longer be possible, an A- is still better than a B+ and a B- is still better than a C+. It’s important to remember that those final grades will stay with students on paper indefinitely (READ: How to Get an A Before the End of the Term). 2. Perseverance When students learn to persevere through a difficult situation, such as surviving through a semester at school, they learned a valuable life lesson that can help them all the way through their student experience. Although grades are extremely important, theres more to education. If a student works with a tutor last minute they may be able to learn difficult concepts covered in the first half of the year that they will need for the second. Its hard to get a fresh start in February if a student is totally confused about topics in December. At this point, students may be too frustrated to persevere alone and may need the help of a supplemental educator. 3. Teamwork When students work as a team, they learn valuable skills that they may not be able to learn on their own. If theyre working with a tutor during finals week, they may begin to understand that good study habits are paramount to academic success and that organizational skills are key to keeping stress at low levels. Although students working with a tutor last minute will not see the same results of students who work with tutors year round, they may learn enough to still be successful this term and next. As adults in the workplace we work as partners or in a team all the time, so theres no reason why younger students shouldn’t be able to develop the same teamwork at this point in life. 4. Learning good habits Students who work with a tutor during finals will also learn valuable educational skills such as organization, breaking up tasks, recognizing fatigue, creating a study guide, learning new material, and applying this material to what they already know. Some children will be able to develop these skills simply from being in the classroom, but today’s high expectations and strict testing standards dictate that many students will benefit from extra help. The good habits introduced by a private tutor can help students understand what they, as individuals need to do to prosper when they start their new term in February (READ: Tips From an Irvine Private Tutor: Avoiding Stress During Finals Week). 5. Finish the year strong Students may have been putting off getting a tutor for any number of reasons. However, its not too late to prosper on finals and finish the year strong. Students will have learned a lot from their successes and failures during the first half of the school year and will be able to tell their tutors whats working and whats not. That still leaves four to five months that students can work on good academic habits so they can ace their tests in the spring and complete the year with an excellent academic record. Finals will be here before you know it! Book your private San Diego, Orange County, Irvine tutor from TutorNerds today. Call us for more details. 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 write.

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Alert for Tutors. SCAM WARNING! Check-Counterfeit Cashiers Check We would like to alert all our tutors to be on guard if they receive a request that seems either odd, far- fetched or too good to be true! Today, many of our Music teachers were sent a request with the following message: How are you today?I got your contact email while searching for music teacher on the internet.I have a daughter(Evelyn) who is interested studying music.Evelyn doesn't have any previous in the music but she is ready to learn.She's a 15 year old girl with a very sharp brain. she's coming down there to your location for the lessons.We base in Toronto but I just got a new job appointment in Edinburgh,UK and i want Evelyn to come over there to attend the lessons before she will finally come to Edinburgh,UK to stay with me.If you have agreed to accept Evelyn as your student,please get back to me with the following information... *Your studio policy with regard to fees, and make-up lessons *Total fees for two months lessons(two hours lessons in a week) *Your teaching location and phone number. I want the lessons to start by April 25th. Looking forward to hearing from you. The above is known as a Check-Counterfeit Cashiers check scam. You can Google this term for more information. Please contact us if you think that you have received a request that could be a scam, our admin team are on alert too!