Article: Choosing a pre-made intarsia chart may be your best option if you are new to intarsia knitting. Look for a pattern that is labeled as "beginner" or "easy" to start. A good starter project might also be something that only features two colors, such as a letter or shape in the center of a knit item. Avoid projects with multiple color changes and complex grids when you are first learning how to knit intarsia. If you can't find a chart that is exactly what you want, then you can always create your own chart. Mark the design you want to create on a piece of graph paper and follow the pattern as you knit. For example, if you want to create a letter in your knit item, then place X marks in all the spaces needed to form the letter and place circles in all of the surrounding spaces. Use one color for the spots marked with an X and another color for the spots marked with a circle. If you decide to make your own intarsia chart, then use graph paper that is meant for intarsia knitting patterns. This type of graph paper has grid spaces that are wider than they are tall, which is how stockinette stitches look. You can find this paper at craft stores or online. Whether you are using a pre-made intarsia knitting pattern or one that you made yourself, treat each space on the grid like it is 1 stitch. Knit according to the grid to create your design. For example, if your pattern has a row that includes 10 circles, followed by 10 X marks, followed by 10 more circles, then you would need to knit in one color for 10 stitches, switch to your second color for the next 10 stitches, and then end the row with 10 more stitches in the first color.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Choose an intarsia chart. Make your own intarsia chart. Read each space on the grid as 1 stitch.
Article: This will show your instructor that you're interested in improving your class performance. Regular attendance will also decrease the amount of time you'll need to spend studying the class concepts, since you'll already have heard them presented in class. Going to each class will also allow you take comprehensive notes, rather than relying on borrowing notes from a friend. If you miss a class, send an email to your teacher beforehand and ask what information you'll miss. Also ask if there's a way to make up any in-class assignments you won't be able to complete. in the classroom discussion. Listen to the concepts your teacher explains in class and follow along when they show problems on the board. Being an active participant will show your teacher you're engaged and making an effort to learn. You'll pick up more math skills and knowledge, and start performing better on homework and tests. Plus, you'll start to enjoy math more! Try to avoid looking out the window, daydreaming, or letting your mind wander to your after-school plans. Also stay off your phone and computer while you're studying (unless you're using them to look up something math-related). While these activities may seem more enjoyable than following the math lecture, too much daydreaming will result in poor math grades. during classroom lectures. Listen carefully when your instructor speaks, and write down everything they draw or write on the board. When learning a certain concept, try to compile a list of steps to review later. When your teacher writes examples on the board, copy them down as well as how to solve them for future reference. Say that your teacher is going over how to find the area of a triangle. You'd want to write something like, "Area = half of the base (b) height (h). If b = 20 and h = 10, the area = 100." Also draw a figure of a triangle with the base and height clearly labeled. If you take sloppy, incomplete notes, you'll struggle to pick up the math concepts. Worse, you'll perform poorly on tests and your grade will suffer. It's not uncommon for students with poor math grades to avoid asking questions in class because they feel that they'll be embarrassed if they don't know something. In reality, asking questions of your teacher is one of the best ways to resolve any confusions you may have. If you're confused or don't understand something, raise your hand and ask a question! Chances are, you're not the only one confused. For example, you could ask something like, "I didn't quite understand what you said about the order of operations. Am I always supposed to solve equations within the parentheses first?" Or ask, "Can you remind me of the difference between reflection and rotation in geometry?" If you feel shy or nervous during class, speak with your instructor afterwards. Or, try sending an email if you feel a little shy about speaking with the teacher. If you're in high school or college and your teacher keeps regular office hours, stop by and chat about whatever math questions you may have. When you start the test, first solve all of the questions that you feel confident about. Then, if you have time, go back to questions you don't understand as well and take a stab at them. Write out the steps to the solution and the answers clearly. Once you've finished taking the test, check over your answers to make sure you've given the correct information. Pace yourself while you're taking the test, and don't put pressure on yourself while you're working. Do keep an eye on the clock while you're taking the test, though, so you don't run out of time partway through. If a teacher spots where you made a mistake during your solution to a problem, they may show you how to avoid making the same mistake again in the future.
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Attend every math class to make sure you don't miss any lectures. Pay attention and participate Take careful, dedicated notes Ask your teacher if you have any questions. Come to class with a positive attitude in order to ace your tests.
Article: While whispering might seem like a method of preserving one's voice, it actually puts much more strain on your vocal chords than speaking normally does. Whispering also has a drying effect that can cause voice loss. Take every opportunity to whisper instead of talking at a regular volume by pretending that you need to be discreet during conversations, or by starting discussions in quiet places (e.g. a library). This will make your throat sore and your voice raspy. While professional singers generally warm up their voices before performing, amateur singers have a tendency to wear out their voices by singing too loudly and out of pitch. Spend an evening doing karaoke with friends to enjoy yourself while trying to lose your voice. The act of projecting your voice to fill a room or hall is very likely to cause bruising or swelling of your vocal cords, resulting in temporary laryngitis. Coughing or clearing your throat can put a strain on your larynx, diminishing your voice. Excessive coughing commonly causes laryngitis, either in the short term or long-term. To lose your voice fast, prompt yourself to cough, or clear your voice repetitively until it becomes hoarse and raspy. Lose your voice in a fun way by attending a loud concert or sporting event. Get into the action and cheer, sing along, or scream as much as possible. While losing one's voice is often considered a downside of these fun experiences, it can be seen as a success when that is your ultimate goal. Visiting a dance club, attending a demonstration, or going go karting are also options for loud activities that encourage voice exertion.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Whisper as much as possible. Growl often. Sing karaoke. Clear your throat or cough. Attend a concert or sports event.