About Gurumantra

Gurumantra is a virtual classroom coaching that provides any time – anywhere post-class mentoring, as per user requirement. It facilitates a collaborative learning environment for students of Primary/Secondary and Junior College in a cost efficient manner and also provides a unique blend of mix & match of study groups and 1:1 student time with coaches and teachers.

In addition to covering subjects like Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Accounts etc., by a group of highly qualified and experienced faculty, Gurumantra also offers sessions in languages such as French, Hindi and Tamil.
Registration for Gurumantra is a simple three step process. Just log on to: www.eAgeYouth.com and join as a student.

• Free One Month Package -- eAge has announced a one month*  free subscription to all students from India who register themselves in the company website www.eAgeYouth.com for a minimum of 3 months online tuitions.  So, hurry and register now!
  
  
• Practice Papers now available – 100s of practice papers are now available in all subjects for classes 10th and 12th
  
  
• Study material for Classes 9th-12th – Please Log on to “My Gurumantra” To check out. We have study material for Revision/Preparations for Exams. If you have  not yet registered, Hurry!!
  
  
•  Intelligent Class Builder – Gurumantra now allows subscribers to book their class from anywhere anytime with a teacher of their choice!

2. Trends in Online Tutoring

The awareness and usage of online tutoring services is growing rapidly all over the world, including India ” says Mr. Chander Madan, founder of eAge Software Services.  Referring to a recent 93-page report on online education, conducted by SRI International for the Department of Education, USA**, Mr. Chander Madan, Founder of eAge Software Services adds that “according to the findings of the report, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instructions.” 

**Article can be viewed on http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/19/study-finds-that-online-education-beats-the-classroom/?ref=technology

3. What our students have to say about us!

• Prateek Upadhyay XII/CBSE : I enjoy studying with Gurumantra.  The teaching methods are good.  I don’t have to go anywhere with heavy books and now I can manage my time better.
  
  
• Prakhar Rai VIII/CBSE : The teachers of Gurumantra have helped me in my studies and my marks have improved!  They use good tools like the white board and I study in the comfort of my home.
  
  
• Dhriti Gupta VII/CBSE :  I have found Gurumantra to be very interactive and interesting.  Teachers are very helpful and use good teaching tools.  I got 90% in French.  Thank you!
  
  
• Christie  IX/IGCSE : I live miles away and yet I have access to very good teachers.  I find it very useful to learn by looking at visuals and other tools used by Gurumantra.
  
  
• Abhishek Kumar X/CBSE : I have taken a session and now I will seriously think about taking a package from Gurumantra.  I don’t have to wait for the teachers as they are punctual and I have the opportunity to present my questions.  It saves my time and gives me flexibility.

4. Teachers of the Month (Sept 09):

Ms.  Nutan Garg, Chennai – subjects Biology and Chemistry
Ms. Devaki, Kerala - subjects Physics and Chemistry

Both, Nutan and Devaki, took the highest number of sessions.  Students appreciated their punctuality and the quality of sessions.  They also responded very well to some re-scheduling of classes and fitted them into their respective schedules.

5. Tips & Tricks:

Here are some test taking tips for students -

1. Have a Positive Attitude
   Approach the big test as you'd approach a giant jigsaw puzzle. It might appear tough, but you can do it! A positive attitude goes a long way towards success.
   
2. Make a Plan
   The week before the test; ask your teacher what the test is going to cover. Is it from the textbook only? Class notes?  If you've been absent, talk to friends about material you may have missed. Make a list of the most important topics to be covered and use that as a guide when you study. Circle items that you know will require extra time. Be sure to plan extra time to study the most challenging topics.
   
3. The Night Before
   Cramming doesn't work. If you've followed a study plan, the night before the test you should do a quick review and get to bed early. Remember, your brain and body need sleep to function well, so don't stay up late!
   
4. The Morning of the Test
   Did you know that you think better when you have a full stomach? So don't skip breakfast the morning of the test. Get to school early and do a ten-minute power study right before the test, so your brain is turned on and tuned up.
   
5. Test Time
   Before the test begins, make sure you have everything you'll need - scratch paper, extra pencils, your calculator (if you're allowed to use it). Understand how the test is scored: Do you lose points for incorrect answers? Or is it better to make guesses when you're not sure of the answer? Read the instructions! You want to make sure you are marking answers correctly.
   
6. Manage Your Time
   Scan through the test quickly before starting. Answering the easy questions first can be a time saver and a confidence builder. Plus, it saves more time in the end for you to focus on the hard stuff.
   
7. I'm Stuck!
   Those tricky problems can knock you off balance. Don't get worried or frustrated. Reread the question to make sure you understand it, and then try to solve it the best way you know how. If you're still stuck, circle it and move on. You can come back to it later. What if you have no idea about the answer? Review your options and make the best guess you can, but only if you don't lose points for wrong answers.
   
8. Multiple-Choice Questions
   The process of elimination can help you choose the correct answer in a multiple-choice question. Start by crossing off the answers that couldn't be right. Then spend your time focusing on the possible correct choices before selecting your answer.
   
9. Neatness Counts
   If your 4s look like 9s, it could be a problem. Be sure that your writing is legible and that you erase your mistakes. For machine-scored tests, fill in the spaces carefully.
   
10. I'm Done!
    Not so fast - when you complete the last item on the test, remember that you're not done yet. First, check the clock and go back to review your answers, making sure that you didn't make any careless mistakes (such as putting the right answer in the wrong place or skipping a question). Spend the last remaining minutes going over the hardest problems before you turn in your test.
    
    Follow these test tips, and you'll know you did your best – Good Luck!

6. Quiz

Log on to www.eAgeYouth.com/eAgeYouth/quiz.jsp  and participate in the Quiz to win exciting prizes!!!