Award-Winning Private Middle School Math Tutoring in Lakewood, CO

We worked on the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra and Descartes' Rule of Signs. It's a difficult concept, and she is doing a good job.

I began by talking with the boys about their classes and where they think they need help. The first student wanted some help in Math with percentages. I printed out a worksheet with problems relating to percentages, decimals, and fractions. I had him practice writing them as equations, as he is in Pre-Algebra and then solve them. I had him talk me through the steps he believed he should take. I let him attempt to solve it first and if he needed help, I used the "think aloud" method so he could imitate that the next time. I told him to finish those problems before our next session. The second student just had a little bit of studying in English and Science to do. I also provided him with a writing prompt to see where he is with that subject. His teacher and I discussed at length the goals she has for them and her expectations for me. I will be splitting the sessions between math, reading comprehension, and writing, to provide support in these areas above and beyond their schoolwork. We will be working extensively on skills in these areas to help them with their pathway and future standardized tests.

Yesterday we covered multiplying and dividing decimals. We also covered how to convert fractions into decimals.

This session went well. The student was struggling with the application of concepts that we have already learned, so we mostly focused on practice problems. I may start assigning extra problems for her to work on during the week, just so that she can get into the habit of using the concepts we generally talk about on Saturdays.

Last night we covered polynomials and radical exponents. We discussed addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of radical exponents. We also corrected her homework. Before leaving we covered nomenclature of acids and their formulas. The student made 100% on her last 4 quizzes and tests in chemistry and algebra. She also made 88% on her most recent algebra quiz. We went over those concepts again to ensure that she understood. She is making great progress. I am so proud of her. I gave her several worksheets to practice. I also emailed her some extra practice.