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"I worked with the student on the various aspects of the Verbal test. She had some concerns about learning vocabulary. We discussed some strategies for her to use. We also discussed some different approaches that she could take to writing the two essays."

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"We worked on two column proofs of similar triangles for homework. When that was completed, we then began studying for the student's biology final."

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"The student had a more difficult worksheet than the previous 2 so we focused on the process of solving the different problem categories. We have done these problem types before, so this was a review of the solution process. There were only a few areas where he had difficulty remembering the solution process, so we focused on more practice at these type of problems rather than practicing the ones he knew. He has his test on Wednesday so I've asked him to review this worksheet tomorrow night as well."

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"Student 1: Student 1 and I focused on review in preparation for her upcoming exam. We went through some review packets she had and focused on some problems she had questions on or needed to correct. I then created a series of additional practice problems to review converting between metric units. We then reviewed some problems using fractions. Student 2: Student 2 and I also focused on her exam review problems. Overall, Student 2 did very well on these problems. We discussed alternate ways to solve a problem that would save steps and save time on the exam. "

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"The student was doing homework on the topic of finding the distance between two points, as well as the midpoint of lines. We discussed how the distance formula was actually a specific case of the Pythagorean theorem. I asked her how she thought the midpoint should be calculated. At first, she suggested that the distance of a line be cut in half, which was actually a good, true notion, however, I then asked her how we could find what the exact point was, in reference to the two end points, rather than simply stating a distance with no direction or location. She then formulated (or remembered prior teaching) that half of the change in "x", and half of the change in "y" would then get you the middle of each distance in each dimension. Some further discussion led her to the realization that from there, to find the absolute location of the new midpoint in reference to the (0,0) origin, it would have to be added to the original point's starting location. We worked through many problems in each topic and she did well learning the method and solving, but I needed to keep pushing her to check her answers by using diagrams. She could recognize that her calculation was a bit off very quickly by plotting everything, and then she could fix her own problem, so I strongly suggested she diagram the problems first, until she mastered the methods."

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"In today's lesson, we focused on re-taking the student's exam. We went over each of the problems. She provided justifications for all the problems that she got correct. Then, we discussed the concepts and skills necessary for the other problems, and she solved them successfully. We then practiced each of the types of problems that she got wrong using her class materials and problems created by me. She answered those correctly and feels more secure about improving her grade once she re-takes the exam."

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"Today, we reviewed the student's homework on complex numbers and solutions of functions. We reviewed the imaginary number i and how to deal with it when working with the square root of a negative number. "

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"We went over some techniques on how to approach integration by parts problems and did examples. Then, we went over on how to approach integrals and which methods to use. We also did some trigonometric integrals and trigonometric substitution integrals. We then went over a game plan for the next 2 sessions on what we plan to cover before the student's next test. "

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"The student and I reviewed hw regarding scatter plots and sinusoidal regressions. We analyzed these graphs in order to draw conclusions regarding the data. We also analyzed graphs of trig functions and matched them to descriptions, including equations of the functions, periods of the graph, transformations involved in each graph, etc."

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"Today, the student continued to develop her essay on tsunamis, in particular we looked at developing her ideas and finding areas in which she needed more information. She needed help with figuring out what she needs to put into her essay to make it a well-developed essay. In this session we reviewed previously established essay writing strategies. There was no extra practice left as she still needs to do a lot of work on her essay, but I did ask her to review a website with grammar tips, which we will discuss in the next session. "

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"Test on comprehension, reading skills context clues, synonym, short vowels and punctuation. Review of word parts, suffixes, prefixes, root words. Building fluency exercise. Math drill. Left homework to complete in each subject. Reading: read Comprehension passage "...and Annie" and answer the four questions. Read the fluency building passage to your mom. Writing: complete the chart with suffixes. Read the Orange book pages 10-19 about narrative writing. Math: complete math worksheet. Science: Complete chart on page 49 in Buckle Down. Read the textbook pages 32-37 and complete the activities on pg. 37. "

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