Kelly Kessenich
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Solving Equations/Geometry/Test Taking Techniques
Lesson Outline
Solving Algebra Equations
Geometry
Test Taking Techniques
Assignment
Vocab Cards/Practice Tests
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Kelly has put a lot of effort into preparing for the test. She did a very good job of learning Algebra equations and geometry and now just needs to practice before the test. She needs to focus on vocabulary cards, and do at least two practice tests from every section.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Fractions/Percentages/Solving Equations
Lesson Outline
Math Practice Drills
Assignment
Two practice sections of Math
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Kelly is a bit behind in math. She's just learning percentages in school, so a lot of this material is new to her. Once we went through it, she seemed to pick it up, but she needs to practice between now and the test. We scheduled an extra appointment to go over basic algebraic equations and geometry.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Review Practice Tests/Math Practice Drills
Lesson Outline
Go over practice tests/discuss
Math Review/Practice Drills
Assignment
Vocab cards/Math Practice Drills
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Kelly had mid-terms this week and was unable to complete all of the practice tests. But she did very well on the reading section and solidly on the first math. She definitely needs to focus on her vocab cards between now and the test. She also needs to practice the math as much as possible. During our review there are definitely some areas she has trouble with. I recommend that we meet at least three times during the first week of January to make sure she is ready for the test.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
SSAT prep
Lesson Outline
We went over some concepts for her math SSAT; shaded areas, percent change, area of geometrical shapes, and average problems.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Session Date
Lesson Topic
5 paragraph essay
Lesson Outline
review practice drills
rewrite one essay
Assignment
vocab cards, 1 practice essay, timed tests
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Kelly came in prepared and ready to work. She completed all of her vocab cards and had done all the practice drills I assigned her. She wrote three 5 paragraph essays and improved on each one. We went over one the the essays in detail, and discussed the formula she wants to follow and how to fully develop her ideas. Kelly seems comfortable and confident.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Math SSAT prep
Lesson Outline
We did some example geometry problems in the book. SInce, she has not taken geometry yet, her background is weak.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Intro to the SSAT/Vocab Cards/Timed Writing/Expectations
Lesson Outline
Intro to the SSAT
Vocabulary Cards
Writing Exercises/Discussion
Expectations for preparation for the test
Assignment
Complete Timed Tests/Begin Vocab Cards/Practice Drills
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
I was very encouraged by today's class with Kelly. She seems committed to doing well in the test and prepared to do the work necessary. Her biggest concerns are the writing and the math. After going over the basic formula for a 5 paragraph essay, I had her do a timed writing exercise. I was very pleased with her effort and her results were not far off from where she needs to be. She seems comfortable with the work required to prepare for the test and eager to succeed.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
math SSAT
Lesson Outline
She is preparing to take the SSAT to get into a boarding school. We started by taking a test together, and going over the concepts she either did not know or forgot. There are two types of the test, and upper level and a lower level. I am not positive (nor was she) of which she needs to take.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60