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"The students and I went through an English and Reading test and discussed strategies for these sections. They didn't have time to study their vocabulary for today, so I added a few more words for them to memorize in addition to the previous ones for Monday. "

"The student received his ACT scores for the February exam. We discussed the exam and new tactics. Next session we are going to do a math exam section and a science exam section in entirety, so that I can see if pacing is an issue. He did very well in upper level math on the exam. We reviewed his practice essay. He had many good ideas and we brainstormed others to help him come up with points to include in the essay. He did well on the science section we went over. Assigned him math, vocabulary, and essay work. Always a pleasure to tutor him."

"Today, we focused on her math/English homework (She did excellent.), and then we covered more math and discussed the differences between the ACT and SAT essays. "

"This session we went over part of a reading practice test and then the student worked on some live practice problems for the science section. In the reading section, we focused on the key words and aspects of each question and finding connections with the answer choices. In the science section, we focused on interpreting the relationships between the data of different categories and how those relationships are visible in equations, data tables, and graphs. We focused even more by looking at how he can derive information from one of those three forms and then be able to make an educated guess and what that data would look like in the other two forms. "

"The student worked through a number of flashcards on the various math concepts. He was able to successfully solve the vast majority. Typically, he seemed to hesitate a bit out of the gate, but was almost always able to work through to the correct answer. I have asked him to complete an entire ACT test under timed conditions from the ACT guidebook. I am confident he can realize appreciable gains in his score if he puts in some extra effort outside of sessions."

"Began by going over the student's answers from his most recent (independent) Math ACT. We examined each of the incorrect answers, and most of them were due to simple calculation errors or misreading the problem. Quantitative logic and content knowledge are high; additional practice with a focus on carefully following solution steps should yield positive results. Next we began our first survey of the Science section. We were able to examine essential skills at an accelerated pace, as they proved very intuitive for the student. Accuracy consistently high in guided practice, with a slight tendency to answer too quickly. Recommended slowing pace and taking the time to confirm an intuition. Assigned him a sample Science section to complete on his own before we meet again."

"In this session, the student and I began by talking about his experience taking the ACT so far. Since he could make the most improvement in the reading and math sections, we concentrated on those in this session. We first worked on about 20 medium-level problems from the ACT's math section. We practiced understanding connections between tables, equations, and graphs; writing equations for word problems; using angle relationships and properties of geometric shapes to solve problems; and working with ratios and proportions. We also talked about how he could use the figures given in the ACT section for help, and how he could find the right answer in complex problems more easily by plugging in numbers for certain variables. In general, he did well in algebraic manipulation and solving most simple problems involving geometry; he can improve by reviewing formulas related to the geometric shapes and by continuing to practice solving word problems by writing equations, using proportions, drawing figures, and using reasoning to check his work. In the second part of the session, he and I worked on one passage from the English section. Here, he had no problem with questions about grammar and replacements for single words. In the last part of the section, he and I worked on two reading passages. After reading each passage, he summarized it well, showing that he understood the passages' main ideas. We practiced looking back at the passage to find support for answers to questions about specific details. He did well overall on questions that give him a specific line number or set of lines to look back on. However, he could continue to improve in finding details for questions where no line numbers are given. We talked about how he could mark up the passage as he read and mentally keep track of changes in topic to help him find relevant information. He can also continue to practice his timing for the reading section by setting a timer to keep track of how long he spends on each individual passage."

"During today's session the student began by completing a practice English test passage. She worked on her own for most questions, only asking for help on those questions that she was unsure of. I monitored her progress, stepping in if I noticed her committing an error, and briefly explaining the grammatical principles underlying the correct answer. She did quite well on the two English passages she attempted. I then suggested we begin looking at the Science section. She and I read together the general information about the Science test, especially focusing on the idea that she would not be expected to rely on specific scientific knowledge to answer questions, but rather more on critical reading and reasoning skills. We reviewed how to interpret graphs and tables. We then worked together to complete a sample Science passage. When I asked her how she felt about this section, she demonstrated a positive attitude, focusing on the idea that mastery of the Science section mainly depends on practicing the necessary skills. I commended her on her beneficial outlook."