Teach Skills Tutor Answers - How to Explain Your Training Plans

Teach Skills Tutor Answers - How to Explain Your Training PlansIn the case of a career or technical skills tutor, there are several questions that the coach may ask you which will allow him to think about different tactics and better strategies in presenting answers. The coach will be looking for these questions and in fact, if you find out that the coach doesn't ask you about them, then you know that they are not being asked.As I write this article, I'll mention three questions that should always be part of your skills tutor answers, but more often than not, they are being ignored by most students. Remember, these questions are very important and it's just very normal that they are not being addressed.Questions such as 'how would you describe your experience?' and 'what is the difference between training and education?' should be of particular concern when you get your answers from the coach.First coaching question: 'How do you go about preparing yourself?' is probably the most aske d coaching question, and often the most overlooked. With the vast majority of students today, we tend to get ourselves really high and take on a lot of work that we shouldn't be doing. This is what leads to the coaches going down the wrong path with our training plans.Second coaching question: 'What is your commitment to your personal development?' is probably the second most asked coaching question. It's all well and good to give the students all the necessary information, but if they aren't committed, then they will never take on the challenges that you place before them.Third coaching question: 'What does your plan include for your teaching management skills?' - Well, this is probably the most important coaching question because you'll be giving them pointers on how to set up an effective training program. Plus, if you can't give them one, then it's always better to have a few solutions to give to them.So, basically, these are the three questions that the coach should ask you whe n you are seeking answers for your teaching management skills. Make sure that these questions are being asked by the coach so that you can develop the most effective training plan possible.The good news is that most students don't know about these questions, and so they end up getting only a small fraction of the information they need. Most people just want quick answers, and they don't want to spend any more time reading about what they should be doing. They will easily see that the coaching skills are more than a simple set of answers and that you have to give them the required training in order to be successful.

Is German Pride Still Taboo

Is German Pride Still Taboo at the Sachsenhausen Crematorium Memorial This summer, I went with my Holocaust Memory in the Present class to Germany and Poland.  During this time, we were   fortunate enough to participate in Annamaria Orla-Bukowskas Holocaust class with international students at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. We were divided into groups and assigned questions to discuss.  In my group’s discussion, we talked with each other about the different ways in which we were introduced to the subject of the Shoah in school.  A girl who had grown up in Germany brought up the idea of a kind of unspoken, understood way that the Germans still punish themselves as a people for letting Nazism happen.  She said that they do not  ever sing the national anthem, wave the flag, or even cheer for Germany except at football games. She explained  that doing any of these things outside of appropriate settings is taboo. She told us about how a guy she went to school with started singing the national anthem in the hall randomly, as a joke or something , and people responded by saying, “What are you, a Nazi?” When in Germany, we learned of the ever present “German guilt” and noticed many leftovers from Nazism such as the architecture and the eerie prevalence of blue-eyed people, but until speaking with this girl, I hadn’t realized that there was an expectation for Germans to lack national pride.  As a person coming from America, a country that can be sickeningly prideful, this seemed really odd to me. part of an exhibit in the Galicia Jewish Museum- Krakow, Poland This wariness against nationalism does make sense considering German history, but is it really still prominent?  In his article German Identity, Long Dormant, Reasserts Itself,  Nicholas Kulish gives several examples of the positive resurgence of German culture, but he also notes the lack of concern with which the younger generations seem to have about the past. There is  a problem here.  Do these things have to go hand in hand?  Do we have to forget in order to move on?  I think it is  great that German culture is thriving, but it  is  unsettling to think that there lies  a detachment forming between people and history.  Philosopher Jürgen Habermas also cautions this return to normality in his article Germanys mindset has become solipsistic.  The title pretty much says it all. a Buddy Bear in Berlin So, will there ever be a time when its okay to be German?  Can you be proud of your country while still acknowledging its grave history, or are these things mutually exclusive?

How I Learned Survival Japanese in Under 30 Days.

How I Learned Survival Japanese in Under 30 Days. Hi, my name is Sam Bleakly, and Im the community manager here at italki.com. Im also an enthusiastic traveler, and an amateur language learner. I am currently learning Mandarin Chinese, as I live and work in China, but I dont speak Spanish, German, French or any other Romance language fluently so Im certainly not a linguist. Im just a regular guy who is lazy at the best of times. In May, however, I finally got motivated to learn a new language. Read on to find out how I did it! THE ORIGIN OF MY INTEREST In May, I found out that I was going to have an opportunity to go on a short trip to Tokyo with some friends. I had always dreamt about going to Japan. Growing up in Milwaukee Wisconsin, my older brother, Mike, was crazy about Japanese animation, and in my teenage years I myself developed a similarly unhealthy obsession to a Japanese arcade game called Dance Dance Revolution [Im pleased to report that I was able to cross playing DDR in Tokyo off of my bucket list]. THE CHALLENGE At italki, we had an idea for a Japanese language challenge to see how much functional Japanese I could learn before I went on my trip. I decided to take on the challenge, because I thought that having a goal and a stop-loss deadline would help to keep me motivated and accountable. For 30 consecutive days, I took casual conversational lessons with a Japanese  community tutor on italki and studied hard for 5 days before I left. THE RESULTS Im pleased to report that, as a result of 30 one-hour lessons, I was able to do the following with confidence: Take a cab and direct them to a subway station. Ask for directions to a subway station. Ask for directions to a park. Ask for directions to a bathroom. Ask people for their name. Ask people if they knew English or Chinese. Explain that I was visiting a friend. Explain what I did for work. Explain where I was from. Explain where I lived. Greet People. Ask for Tea. Order Food. Ask the cost of items. Ask if a shopkeeper had an item. Tell people that I couldnt speak/understand Japanese. While visiting YoYogi Park we were able to see an amazing duo of University Students who were signing and playing popular song covers on Guitar. After their performance I asked to record a small video of me attempting to speak Japanese with her. THE SIDE BENEFITS One of the side benefits of learning Survival Japanese was the heightened level of service and respect I felt I received. This reminds me of the following quote: When you speak to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.  When you speak to a man in his native language, that goes to his heart.  Nelson Mandela After this trip, I really believe in Mandelas quote as it turned the people I was interacting with into fast friends who were eager to help and guide me in my travels. THE TAKE-AWAYS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS This trip and the challenge taught me a number of things that I think can be useful for other language learners. #1 Anyone can learn a language. If I can do it, so can you ! #2 Setting a goal is key! Because I had a deadline [my trip to Japan], it really pushed me to learn. If you have no goal, and no pressure [be it a personal goal, or a real situation where you will need to speak a language], then the chances of you staying motivated and disciplined become a lot harder. Make your goal now [Some goal ideas: Record a youtube video in 30 days of me speaking in a foreign language; Plan a trip abroad and use that timeline to push you; Take a test in that language, like the HSK for Mandarin Chinese]. #3 Learning a language can open up so many opportunities Because I could speak Japanese, I was able to communicate with so many more learners that if I couldnt speak a word. It made Japan more accessible to me, and made the experience unforgettable! I hope that my experience can motivate other language learners to set and reach a goal. If you have interesting ways in which you keep yourself motivated, set them below. How I Learned Survival Japanese in Under 30 Days. Hi, my name is Sam Bleakly, and Im the community manager here at italki.com. Im also an enthusiastic traveler, and an amateur language learner. I am currently learning Mandarin Chinese, as I live and work in China, but I dont speak Spanish, German, French or any other Romance language fluently so Im certainly not a linguist. Im just a regular guy who is lazy at the best of times. In May, however, I finally got motivated to learn a new language. Read on to find out how I did it! THE ORIGIN OF MY INTEREST In May, I found out that I was going to have an opportunity to go on a short trip to Tokyo with some friends. I had always dreamt about going to Japan. Growing up in Milwaukee Wisconsin, my older brother, Mike, was crazy about Japanese animation, and in my teenage years I myself developed a similarly unhealthy obsession to a Japanese arcade game called Dance Dance Revolution [Im pleased to report that I was able to cross playing DDR in Tokyo off of my bucket list]. THE CHALLENGE At italki, we had an idea for a Japanese language challenge to see how much functional Japanese I could learn before I went on my trip. I decided to take on the challenge, because I thought that having a goal and a stop-loss deadline would help to keep me motivated and accountable. For 30 consecutive days, I took casual conversational lessons with a Japanese  community tutor on italki and studied hard for 5 days before I left. THE RESULTS Im pleased to report that, as a result of 30 one-hour lessons, I was able to do the following with confidence: Take a cab and direct them to a subway station. Ask for directions to a subway station. Ask for directions to a park. Ask for directions to a bathroom. Ask people for their name. Ask people if they knew English or Chinese. Explain that I was visiting a friend. Explain what I did for work. Explain where I was from. Explain where I lived. Greet People. Ask for Tea. Order Food. Ask the cost of items. Ask if a shopkeeper had an item. Tell people that I couldnt speak/understand Japanese. While visiting YoYogi Park we were able to see an amazing duo of University Students who were signing and playing popular song covers on Guitar. After their performance I asked to record a small video of me attempting to speak Japanese with her. THE SIDE BENEFITS One of the side benefits of learning Survival Japanese was the heightened level of service and respect I felt I received. This reminds me of the following quote: When you speak to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.  When you speak to a man in his native language, that goes to his heart.  Nelson Mandela After this trip, I really believe in Mandelas quote as it turned the people I was interacting with into fast friends who were eager to help and guide me in my travels. THE TAKE-AWAYS FOR LANGUAGE LEARNERS This trip and the challenge taught me a number of things that I think can be useful for other language learners. #1 Anyone can learn a language. If I can do it, so can you ! #2 Setting a goal is key! Because I had a deadline [my trip to Japan], it really pushed me to learn. If you have no goal, and no pressure [be it a personal goal, or a real situation where you will need to speak a language], then the chances of you staying motivated and disciplined become a lot harder. Make your goal now [Some goal ideas: Record a youtube video in 30 days of me speaking in a foreign language; Plan a trip abroad and use that timeline to push you; Take a test in that language, like the HSK for Mandarin Chinese]. #3 Learning a language can open up so many opportunities Because I could speak Japanese, I was able to communicate with so many more learners that if I couldnt speak a word. It made Japan more accessible to me, and made the experience unforgettable! I hope that my experience can motivate other language learners to set and reach a goal. If you have interesting ways in which you keep yourself motivated, set them below.

Types of Flasks Chemistry - How Do They Differ?

Types of Flasks Chemistry - How Do They Differ?Different types of flasks have different purposes. One can identify those that are used for science experiments and those that are used in hospitals, to keep patients well.Alcohol flasks are commonly used by doctors to store alcohol for their patients who suffer from alcohol addiction. Alcohol flasks also come in various sizes that helps the doctor to adjust the volume of alcohol that is present in the container. The bottom of a flask has holes or faucets where the liquid in the bottle is poured out.Flasks can be used in laboratories for holding chemicals, acids, acids and water. Chemistry experiments can be carried out with the help of these devices.Lab glassware consists of several types of laboratory flasks. These are commonly made up of stainless steel, glass, plastic and acrylic. Glass bottles can be found in all shapes and sizes and can be used to store and to transport chemicals.Biochemical bottles that are used for biochemistry l aboratories are quite popular. These are simple and handy, allowing a lot of flexibility and other features that make them attractive. There are few other kinds of glass bottles that are also available in the market.There is the canister type of bottles, which are particularly made to hold oil. They are made up of toughened polystyrene (Styrofoam) with mesh or nylon bags. Sometimes there are the canister type of bottles that are used for transportation of liquids. With these, the liquids are heated in a container and then let the gases escape through holes in the canister.There are many uses of flasks, and the one we are going to talk about is the scientific one. In laboratories, flasks help to contain and transport chemicals. Chemists use them to store and transport materials that can be hazardous if not stored properly.

How to Plan a Rutgers Tutoring Schedules

How to Plan a Rutgers Tutoring SchedulesTo provide personalized tutoring to all students at the Rutgers University, a tutoring schedule is created. There are many important factors that have to be kept in mind while forming a schedule for tutoring students. To begin with, it has to be based on the number of hours that each student has to devote for tutoring.The tutoring schedule should also include the course(s) that students can enroll in and the dates for which they are offered tutoring. If the program that students enroll in has a specific date for the completion of the course, this has to be included in the schedule. It should also include the date of the final examination. This will help the tutors to plan their schedule properly. Moreover, the student's attendance record should also be considered while planning the tutoring schedule.While deciding the exact amount of time that a student has to spend for tutoring, it has to be remembered that there are many people working at the college campus. The tutors will be on a continuous tour of the college campus and thus need to keep track of these people's schedule.It has to be remembered that the education department will be the main employer of the tutors. In fact, the college campus is also the primary employer of the tutors. So it has to be kept in mind that the tutors will have to be flexible with their schedule. There will be no need to make an hour's delay in the timetable or in the timings of the schedules.It has to be remembered that it is the main concern of the college faculty that the academic records of the students are well maintained. In fact, it has to be kept in mind that every student will be required to submit his/her own transcript to the college. As such, the attendance record of the students is of utmost importance.It has to be remembered that the college staff and the tutors will be required to attend business class during their commute. Thus, the timings for the student to attend classes and the business class should be kept in mind while forming the schedule. In fact, it has to be remembered that there may be many classes being taught simultaneously by the teachers.Lastly, it has to be remembered that the system of splitting the day schedule into two halves has to be made. One half will be devoted to the subjects covered in the first half and the other half will be used for the subjects covered in the second half. In fact, it has to be remembered that students studying in the first half will have to attend lectures and class discussions while students studying in the second half will have to attend lectures and class discussions. In fact, it has to be remembered that in some cases the students will be taught more than one subject.

How to Become a German Tutor What Qualifications do you Need

How to Become a German Tutor What Qualifications do you Need What Certifications do you Need to Find German Tutoring Jobs? ChaptersThe Skills Needed to Become a German TutorTeach German for SchoolProvide Professional German TutorialsGerman Teachers in the National Education SystemNative German TutorsIn Europe, there are 100 million native speakers of German. Are you one of them? Would you like to become a private tutor? Firstly, before you start, there are three golden rules:You have to be passionate about language learning and wanting more German speakers in the world.You have to be an educator who loves passing on knowledge and foreign language skills.You have to want to make some extra money or try out teaching.In short, if you want to become a German teacher, you have to want to become a German teacher.The private tutoring market in the UK is booming. More than a third of students receive private tuition at some point in their academic careers and the industry itself is valued at around £2bn.Certain qualifications will take you to interesting places. (Source: Travel Coffee Book)However before you be come a German tutor and start sharing your knowledge of grammar, you've probably been thinking about all the different qualifications and which ones you'll need to get started.You could say that nobody’s born a German teacher, you have to become one. CalumDrama School Entrance Teacher 5.00 (15) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ToriSpanish Teacher 5.00 (1) £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors OliviaSchool support Teacher 5.00 (2) £21/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarkESOL (English) Teacher 4.76 (17) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JenniferMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LouiseAutoCAD Teacher 5.00 (3) £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RickyPercussion Teacher 5.00 (7) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicolasGuitar Teacher 5.00 (2) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MyriamOr ganic chemistry Teacher 5.00 (13) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JonathanEconomics Teacher 5.00 (9) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Oluwakemi imoleMaths Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AlexPhysics Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdamSinging Teacher 5.00 (14) £48/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ValentiniMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MilenaMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RashmiEconomics Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Skills Needed to Become a German TutorIf time's on your side, you're probably wondering if you're even old enough to start tutoring jobs (lucky you!).  In the UK, there isn’t really a specific minimum age for teaching private tutorials. However, there is a minimum age for working. If you're old enough to work in the UK, you're old enough to be a tutor.You're probably also wondering whether your German's good enough to be a tutor. If you want to teach your students German, you’re going to need to know more than just a few German phrases, you're going to have to be almost fluent in your second language.Students are going to want to know what level you are. Once you’ve finished your adverts or put your profile for German online tutoring jobs, you’re also going to have to prove to them that you’re good enough at the language to teach German lessons.We’d therefore strongly recommend against just putting phrases like “I love German” on your profile since you’ll run the risk of never being contacted.It’s generally understood that anyone with a degree in their given subject has the necessary level to provide academic support in that given subject. However, even if you do have a degree, it won't hurt to brush up on your German grammar before you get into teaching.On the other hand, don’t worry if you don’t have a degree! You can still offer private tutorials in your second language on Superprof without a degree.Either way, you’ll need to know precisely what your level in German is before you get started and be able to prove it to your students.In terms of the types of teaching and students you’re going to teach, certain qualifications might be indispensable.Teach German for SchoolAcademic support is the most common type private tutorial since the typical learner is in school studying their GCSEs or A Levels.The tutor’s level in German will depend on the level they’re teaching, of course.If you’re a sixth former who’s highly skilled in German, you could offer basic German tutorials to younger children and even help GCSE students with their German speaking exams, etc. That said, you can't just stroll into class! You need to make sure that all your lessons are carefully planned.In fact, the same goes for whether you’re teaching others how to speak German while you’re at unive rsity or full time. You should always be prepared1Teaching German requires a special set of skills. (Source: Travel Coffee Book)Nevertheless, it goes without saying that certain German qualifications are far more beneficial than telling your future clients that you know all the best German words. Don’t forget to take a German level test in order to add your level to your private tutor CV!The TestDaF seems to be one of the best to work out your level and that of your student.  This test is aimed for those who would like to study in Germany but it’s also great for anyone wanting to find out their level in German. The test is complete and widely recognised.You can test your comprehension (listening and reading) as well as production (writing and speaking German).It’s based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).  The highest level on this scale is C2, proficiency.This is because you don’t technically need a technical vocabulary but instead a good ove rall score to teach German for school.The test takes place twice per year. In April and in October. If you’d like to sign up for the next exam then you’re going to need to get in touch with your nearest Goethe Institut.The Goethe Institut also offers other level tests for various CEFR levels.  The “Geothe-Zertifikat” covers the largest number of CEFR levels.  Unlike the TestDaf, these exams only cover comprehension.  The C2 is the broadest of these exams as it includes three qualifications in one.Don’t forget to put the results of these tests on your posters for private tutorials. Since these exams are respected and trusted, they’ll play an important role in developing the relationship between you and your students.Don’t forget to add your other experience with German (language stays, studying German, your A Levels, etc.). CalumDrama School Entrance Teacher 5.00 (15) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ToriSpanish Teacher 5.00 (1) £15/h1st lesson free!Disc over all our tutors OliviaSchool support Teacher 5.00 (2) £21/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarkESOL (English) Teacher 4.76 (17) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JenniferMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LouiseAutoCAD Teacher 5.00 (3) £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RickyPercussion Teacher 5.00 (7) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicolasGuitar Teacher 5.00 (2) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MyriamOrganic chemistry Teacher 5.00 (13) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JonathanEconomics Teacher 5.00 (9) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Oluwakemi imoleMaths Teacher 5.00 (1) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AlexPhysics Teacher 5.00 (1) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AdamSinging Teacher 5.00 (14) £48/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ValentiniMusic reading Teacher 5.00 (2) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MilenaMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RashmiEconomics Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsProvide Professional German TutorialsWould you like to give German tutorials to professionals or those wanting to have international careers?  There are plenty of professionals who need to learn how to speak German as part of their job and require specialised German vocabulary.How can you find these students wanting to learn German online?TestDaf could be your gateway to teaching professional German. (Source: Startup Stock Photos)To teach such a specialised German course (which will usually be in the evenings), some qualifications will be more useful than others! You won't be teaching students the German alphabet, you'll be focusing on how to learn to speak like professionals do in German speaking countries.The Widaf test was created especially for business’ needs.  The score equates to the candidates abilities speak German professionally.The Goethe Institut certificates and the ZBD and PWD tests evaluate the candidate’s written and aural comprehension in a professional environment.However, only the PWD is recognised by businesses since it certifies an advanced level of German.  The last exam for those who want to be certify their level in German is the GDS (Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom). It’s also the most difficult.If you pass this exam, it indicates that your German is of a level similar to a native speaker’s.  It’s higher than the CEFR C2 level.If you want to sit (and pass) this exam, don’t forget that this will allow you to be a teacher... in Germany!If you don’t want to pack your bags yet, remember that it’ll also be a massive feather in your cap.This is why you shouldn’t wait to pass a German exam and start providing private German tutorials at home. They’ll also allow you to find students more easily and command a higher rate for your lessons.German Teachers in the National Education SystemMany teachers working in the national education system want to provide private tutorials.Are you a German teacher in a school wanting to earn some extra money at the end of the month and help your students achieve academic (or professional) success? You'll need to know what price to set.You’re in the perfect position to provide private language tutorials since your day job requires the necessary pedagogical tools.Your PGCE will be highly sought after.  Make sure to mention it on your advert!Don’t forget to mention all the years you’ve been teaching too.  If you’ve taken part in any specialised training sessions, you should mention them.Don’t forget to be completely open and transparent with your German language abilities. It’s up to you to choose your rates, too.Native German TutorsIs German your mother tongue? This has to feature on your business card!If you’re learning German, there’s nothing better than practising with a native Speaker, especially when it comes to speaking.Teaching German can open doors, big doors. (Source: Travel Coffee Book)However, you need to also consider the pedagogic elements of your tutorials since being an expert in a subject doesn’t necessarily make you a perfect teacher.If you’ve experience working with children, it’s also a great help.  Make sure to mention that on your advert, too.Every single one of your experiences that relate to teaching should be mentioned.Were you a German language assistant when you studied abroad?  Were you a German language au pair for children studying the language?Once again, put these on your advert!Now you’ve got everything you need to become the German private tutor you dreamed of becoming: qualifications, motivations...You just need students!  Once you start providing quality German tutorials, you’ll see that word of mouth does the rest!

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Algebraic expression are the expressions which can consist of different constant term (also called the numerical value), a variable term (usually denoted by alphabets like a, b, x, etc.) which are raised to an exponent or degree of various integers. There are various algebraic properties which help to simplify or evaluate given algebraic expressions. Example 1: Simplify the algebraic expression, 3(x - 5) + 5(4x 1) + x2 and evaluate its value when x = 2. Solution: In order to simplify the above expression, we first use the Distributive Property and multiply the number to the braces. (3x - 15) + (20 x 5) + x2 Now combine the like terms 3x - 15 + 20 x 5 + x2 = 23 x -20 + x2 To evaluate the simplified above expression, we plug in the place of x as 2. 23 (2) -20 + (2)2 46 - 20 + 4 = 30 Hence the solution is 30 Example 2:Simplify the algebraic expression, 2(x - 5) + 4 (4x 1) + x2 and evaluate its value when x = 1. Solution: In order to simplify the above expression, we first use the Distributive Property and multiply the number to the braces. (2x - 10) + (16 x 4) + x2 Now combine the like terms 2x - 10 + 16 x 4 + x2 = 18 x - 14 + x2 To evaluate the simplified above expression, we plug in the place of x as 1. 18 (1) - 14 + (1)2 18 - 14 + 1 = 5 Hence the solution is 5