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"We continued working on optimization problems. We then moved on to differentials and applications. Lastly, we started related rates. I emphasized the difference between constant and actual variables and methods of solving equations (reducing variables, making proportions, grouping terms). "

"We did some great work on trig graphs today. We went over amplitude, period, and horizontal/ vertical shifts. He completed all his homework and went a little ahead so he would be prepared!"

"We looked over an assignment he had due on Friday, which was a story prompt about being given a time machine and traveling either back or forward in time. It had several detailed questions, and his teacher also seemed to want the story to use the elements of literature they had learned about in class (inciting action, rising action, climax, etc.). We started by talking about when he wanted to go to, and after much debate, he picked World War 2, to see the Manhattan Project! He was very enthusiastic about this, and he started working on a narrative about sneaking past the guards, meeting Oppenheimer, and what he would see, say, and do. He had some difficulty at first because he tried to begin it like it was an essay and couldn't figure out where to go past the initial summary, so I suggested treating it like something that is actually happening, more like a story. The directions were a little unclear on if it was supposed to be a descriptive essay or a story, but several of the questions were geared to work better as a story than an essay, so I encouraged him to write it as a story because he found that much more engaging, and it gave him a clearer sense of what he was supposed to be writing. I think it will be a very good story! He was about halfway through his first draft when we finished the session, and I am confident he will have no trouble completing it."

"The student said she has a test tomorrow. The class had reviewed in class, so no study guide was officially given. Using the online textbook, we reviewed the different theorems that she needs to use in proofs. She has improved tremendously on the speed of solving problems, and her confidence is also showing improvement. She should do well tomorrow."

"We outlined several articles the student will need to incorporate into his final paper. He was very cooperative as he usually is and worked with me to outline the articles so that he has a good basic understanding of the similarities and differences between them. We will meet next Tuesday and he is supposed to have a start on his rough draft of his final paper for me to make suggestions on at that point in time. "

"This week Student A and I worked on short and long division. I can tell it's not her favorite topic in math but I informed her that division can creep up in other topics that she likes so she has to be proficient in it. As for Student B, we worked on an online math game which attempts to test the user's ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to obtain certain answers. It was tricky because she hasn't learned about division yet but I think we'll work on that sooner rather than later. "

"We reviewed the same topics as yesterday in preparation for the student's test on Wednesday. We did a set of 20 fraction/decimal equations and then solved them together. I think he is prepared, but he should review his notes."

"During our session, we reviewed factoring by grouping. While going over some of his homework problems, we also covered difference of two squares, sum of two squares, and cubic roots."

"The student and I continued through the pre-algebra book I brought with me. We had stopped last time on unit 4. We studied graphs, different types, and how to use them. We went through units 4-6. Unit 5 was on business math. Today, he had taken a quiz on simple interest. We reviewed this formula and discussed the compound interest formula as well. We also discussed other aspects of business math for this unit. We started into unit 6 on geometry and will continue with business math and geometry next time. "

"Today, we covered Thermochemistry. Since the information on the school's website was not updated, we focused on the material presented on the student's worksheet. In addition, we covered challenging applications that can be tested on that material (heat transfer). She understood all of what we did during the session. I left her 3 loose-leaf papers with problems and notes. She will need to review those so she does not forget what we learned today. "