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"I worked with the student on combinatorics problems including probability and number of arrangements. We covered problems that involved hands of playing cards, and circular combinations. She now understands how to do these types of problems after learning there are multiple ways to determine the answer. "

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"Today the student and I went over more with polynomials and quadratic equations. We went over how to simplify an equation by dividing by a common factor, putting an equation in standard form, how to factor polynomials, polynomials raised to an exponent, FOIL, multiplying polynomials, factoring quadratic equations, the difference of two perfect squares, and factoring quadratic equations where the x^2 term has a coefficient other then 0. I noticed the student was consistently making two different mistakes. The first was knowing how to properly change an equation into standard form, for example knowing that 30 must be subtracted from BOTH sides in an equation such as x^2+x=30. She kept adding 30 to both sides. Her other problem was multiplying polynomials (and exponents) incorrectly. The student kept multiplying the first term and the second terms separately. Where (x+1)^2 should be x^2+2x+1, she kept making the mistake of saying that it was x^1+1. We corrected those mistakes. We established rules and a system of how to think about solving quadratic equations. We also went over some study guides. This included review of the properties: commutative, associative, identity, and distributive, simplifying complex rational numbers into simpler ones, absolute value bars, and adding and subtracting with positive and negative numbers. "

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"We covered a review that was assigned to the student. It covered derivatives, mean value theorem, and related rates. The student struggled only with related rates and I will be assigning homework on that for next session. The student received a 14/15 on quiz and is doing well in the class. Today's session was dictated by the student and went extremely well. "

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"Both students had an exam the day following our tutoring session, so we focused on reviewing for their test during our session. We started with double object pronouns. We did several written and oral practice problems. The girls were strong with the written problems and after we worked for a while on the speaking problems, they did very well. We then reviewed some vocabulary, comparatives and superlatives. The girls felt confident going into the exam."

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"We reviewed proofs involving congruent triangles and CPCTC. These proofs are more involved and contain overlapping figures. The student did very well and is planning before writing down steps, which is the best way to be efficient."

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"The student and I spent the first session reviewing the core math concepts for the SSAT. We spent the bulk of the session learning how to solve percent problems and exponents. She has percents mastered. We also worked on the verbal section of the test. Having gone over analogies the previous week, I let her take a timed practice test. We then spent the remainder of our time going over how to make flashcards to study for the verbal section by writing a definition; making a relatable sentence with the word; underlining any root indicators; and determining whether the word is negative, positive, or neutral based on context clues. She has some math practice and needs to correct her verbal section for homework. "

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"In verbal, we talked about bridges and analogies, with strong vs weak associations. In math, we looked at two dimensional shapes regarding area, perimeter, circumference, and diameter. We continued focus on algebra, and addition and subtraction of negative numbers. For reading comprehension, we did the Tom Sawyer passage. "

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"Today's session focused on improving the student's reading skills. We read from "Florence the Friendship Fairy," from the Rainbow Magic book series. We also completed her reading log. She has improved in reading confidence, fluency, spelling, and writing since we began our sessions. She can read independently and form her thoughts into sentences. She reads at an age appropriate level and can read very quickly. "

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"Tonight, the student and I worked on flashcards for his biology class' upcoming test about cell membranes and various types of transport and diffusion, which he seemed to have a solid handle on. We also worked through a few practice bio problems for the Next Gen Assessments that are probably next week. We discussed test strategies and how to approach problems when he's not sure where to start, and we talked about the importance of understanding graphs and being able to interpret them to answer questions. We'll keep working through the practice problems for next week, and he will continue to review his notes a little bit every night."

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"The first half of the session focused on radical equations and how to solve them. She was able to learn quickly after a couple of examples and she showed mastery by completing her homework assignment. The other half of the session involved reviewing polynomials and how to factor/solve them. I showed her how to do long division as well as synthetic division and had her practice with some examples. We ended the session by working backwards and producing polynomials from solutions which she took rather quickly. "

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"For today's lesson, we reviewed practice FRQ problem sets and looked at old quizzes, mainly covering how to switch between functions and derivatives and use derivative tests to determine qualities of graphs. "

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