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"We first worked on solving quadratic equations by factoring and by finding the root. She had a couple of questions left on her worksheet that we reviewed. She had a good handle on how to solve these types of problems. We also reviewed her most current biology notes which included a basic introduction to the kingdom Animalia. We then worked ahead to discuss the sponges and cnidarians; what they are, what features do they possess and what makes them be farther advanced in the phylogenetic tree."

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"The student and I started the session by applying what we knew about dihybrid crosses to predict the genotype of parents given phenotypic frequencies of the offspring. We defined the Null Hypothesis and talked about how it relates to predicting phenotypic frequencies. We then discussed the Chi-Square method as a way of predicting rejecting or failing to reject the Null Hypothesis. We worked through a sample problem using Chi-Square. Finally, we discussed pedigree analysis and what typical pedigrees look like for autosomal recessive versus autosomal dominant diseases."

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"Today the student and I went over practice problems for her assessment exams. We reviewed key concepts in genetics including transcription, translation, Punnett squares, pedigree tables and sex-linked genes. She also reviewed many organelles in the eukaryotic cell."

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"The student and I completed three quizzes on the lymphatic, circulatory, endocrine, digestive and reproductive systems. We also paid special attention to female anatomy with regards to the details of human fertilization. We conducted research and completed a journal essay on disease. The student chose the topic of Mad Cow Disease and we focused our research on the areas of history of diagnoses, transmission, symptoms, known neurological effects, prevention and social/environmental impacts."

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"The student had a Biology assignment on the different plant phyla. We went through each and I taught him about their characteristics and a typical organism from each. I then helped him answer a few remaining questions about Plant Biology."

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"This time we covered a significant amount of plant biology in preparation for a biology exam. The topics covered included plant structure and function along with the life cycles of various types of plants. "

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"Tonight the student and I began to review the chapter for his biology final in two weeks, and began with the chapter that focused on the structure of DNA. We reviewed the structures of DNA and RNA and their composition. We next reviewed the process of DNA replication and the enzymes required. We then reviewed transcription and translation and the enzymes associated with it. We finished the review by discussing histones and how they control gene expression."

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"The student and I worked on both geometry and biology. She had a homework set of geometry that covered using ratios for scalar quantities, area and volume. We then spent the rest of the session on biology. She had PowerPoint presentation slides that she wanted to go over and discuss diagrams/concepts that she was learning. The material primarily focused on organ systems. "

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"In this session, the student and I continued working on her biology packet for her exam. We covered ecology, evolution, transcription, translation, and the parts of the cell and their purposes. Finally, we went over oxidative respiration and photosynthesis."

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"The student and I reviewed material in preparation for her HSA examinations. We covered chemistry, mitosis, meiosis, and asexual vs. sexual reproduction. We will continue reviewing the remainder of the material when we meet on Monday."

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"The student and I met today to go over his packet for his biology final tomorrow. We got through about half the packet. Tomorrow, we will have as much time as we need to go over his geometry work so he can be prepared for that final on Tuesday."