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"We worked on graphing quadratics - specifically, making a table of values, and finding the axis of symmetry, the vertex, the direction the parabola opens, and the x and y intercepts. The student did well with all of this, but needs to make sure he works carefully enough to avoid calculation errors. He did better when he wrote a little more of his work out rather than trying to do it all mentally. "

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"The student's test on chapter 8 is Tuesday, so we started with the end of chapter review. His teacher gave them some problems to do involving quadratics; graphing, finding vertices and axes of symmetry, and solving/finding zeros by various means. He is quite good now, and as long as he focuses, doesn't go too fast, and doesn't try to do too much in his head, he should be able to avoid systematic errors. I have high hopes for this test."

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"Today we went over the remainder of last week's homework. The student finished the worksheet on his own which focused on graphing conics. He did very well overall. There were very few arithmetic mistakes, and he seems to understand the concept very well. I assured him that the more graphs he does, the more likely he will begin to recognize the shape of a curve from the equation alone. We also went over the review worksheets for his upcoming exam tomorrow. There were many problems assigned, so we began with the more challenging open-ended ones, then moved on to the less challenging multiple choice. I felt that he is quite ready for his exam."

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"Today we went over missed problems from the test. The test included the following topics: linear functions (writing functions given a word problem, or a graph; finding the slope and the y-intercept from the given graph or algebraically; determining characteristics of a given function, such as domain, range, x-and y-intercepts, and end behavior), setting up and solving inequalities, and solving word problems. There will be a re-test given on Friday of the next week after the Fall break. We worked through the problems that he missed, and I also gave him the same problems with different values to work on. I will send some extra work to his father. My suggestion for him is to watch for small mistakes. Based on the graded test, there is no partial credit given if the answer is wrong (even if most of the solution is correct). "

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"The student struggled at first with limits, especially graphically. It was especially difficult for him to understand approaching from the left, the right, and overall compared to the value at that point. At the end, I think he understood it pretty well. He did well with the factoring and canceling limits once I showed him how to do it once. He also said he did well on his quiz last week so I think he will do well on this one as well."

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"We covered the new SAT math with calculator, specifically average rates, geometry using special right triangles, and recursive equations. We emphasized the strategy of always writing down work so you don't make mistakes in your head. I assigned for extra practice a math section with no calculator. "

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"The student showed me some previous tests and we discussed some of his misunderstandings. He also worked through his homework for that evening. He was more aware when making a computation mistake during long division. We practiced PEMDAS and he was able to explain the method more articulately than the last time we worked on it. I asked him to continue practicing his times tables. It was clear he had been doing that as he was able to answer math facts more quickly throughout the session. "

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"We covered two proportion z tests. The student had the formula, but she didn't know how to apply it and interpret the test and its results. I used previous tests she had mastered to draw connections and get her to understand the concept. We then practiced applying what she learned with some examples. We ended the session reviewing homework problems. "

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"Today we covered differential equations, separable and linear. We then covered how to find the particular solution from the general by solving for c using initial conditions. We also spent some time reviewing integration by parts, which was actually a good thing because it fit in very nicely with the procedure of the integration factor. We also covered estimation of a function using tangent lines and how the under/ over estimate can be deduced from the second derivative."

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"This was the second session with this student. We went over several of the problems he had trouble with from his recent exam. The topics he seemed to be the sharpest on included graphing linear inequalities and graphing systems of linear inequalities. He had some difficulty with the topics in statistics and data representation, so stem and leaf plots and histograms were covered in the session. We also worked through a number of problems simplifying algebraic expressions with exponents. "

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"We completed his review packet for Geometry test. The student went through the practice questions at a good pace. This showed me that he is understanding the concepts well. However, when we started to work through the proofs he became stuck on several problems. We practiced when to use SAS, SSS, AAS, ASA. I reminded him to think logically through the proof before starting the problem. I feel that this area needs to be worked on before his test. He completed all his missing assignments and reports that his teacher gave him full credit, which should bring up his grade significantly. "

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