We did another section from a math SAT practice test to help her get ready for her SAT exam on Sat.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
She focuses more on the verbal sections at home and doesn't pay much attention (or practice enough) in the math sections, and she really needs to pick up speed, which can only be done by practice practice practice. I wish they gave more time on the test.
Lab: Properties of Potassium, Properties of p-Block Elements
Lesson Outline
Reaction of potassium and water with indicator phenolphtalein and without it.
Properties of the boron, carbon,nitrogen,oxygen,halogens,and noble gases group. Define allotropes. Explain the importance to organisms of selected p-block elements.
Assignment
study guide 7.2
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Lesson Comments
Ashley was very hapy to see the violent reaction of potassium with water, and her homework assignment was excellent
Today, Ashley and I went over different timing strategies for the SAT essay portion, reiterating the writing techniques that Ashley should utilize on the test.
As the last week of SAT prep approaches, Ashley and I are conducting an in-class timed essay every class period to better prepare her for her test on Saturday.
Assignment
Study for the SAT!
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Ashley has scored 20% better on her practice SAT exams today than she did on the actual SAT.
Electronegativity, Properties of s- Block Elements
Lesson Outline
Relate period and group trends in electronegativity and chemical bond.
Explain how elements in a given group are both similar and different.Properties of hydrogen.
Describe and compare the properties of alkali metals and alkaline earth metals.
Assignment
study guide 7.1
Session Minutes
105
Minutes Student Attended
105
Lesson Comments
Ashley is focusing 100% on the new material and if she doesn't understand some parts in the lesson, she feels good to ask the question which is great for deep understanding.
Discussion on types of yoga poses (handout); yoga practice: mat stretches; ab work with and without ball; corkscrew, shoulder stand, plow, hero monkey
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Lesson Comments
Ashley wanted to work on abs and leg/back stretches. She is improving quickly in all postures. Ashley is also continuing to take yoga classes outside of JBP.
Today Ashley and I reviewed the SAT grammar and critical reading sections, going through 2 complete practice sets together. Additionally, we reviewed the Princeton Review's strategies on these two question types.
Assignment
Study for the SAT!
Session Minutes
165
Minutes Student Attended
165
Lesson Comments
I was a substitute for Ashely's economics class today.
