I explained the difference between scalar and vector quantities to Vlad and I guided him through some examples and problems in finding resultant vectors and resolving vectors into their components. We used the Pythagorean Theorem to find the magnitude of resultant vectors and the inverse tangent to find their directions. We also showed how vectors can be resolved into component vectors. I assigned some problems from the end of the chapter to reinforce these skills.

Vlad worked on finishing his practice test on motion formulas concerning displacement, velocity, acceleration, and free fall. I guided him through the problems to be sure that he understood the physics involved. When he finished his practice test, he took the test and scored 90%. There was no assignment.

I helped Vlad with some homework problems and we started to review the practice test for motion in one dimension. This was a practice test I designed to emphasize certain skills that I want him to develop. We solved problems dealing with displacements based on changing velocities, acceleration problems, and calculating the time for a moving object to come to rest. We did not finish the practice test but will do so on Monday followed by the real test. There was no assignment.

Vlad and I continued working on problems dealing with one dimensional motion and requiring different variables. We concentrated on finding the displacement of two different moving objects with different velocities which achieve a single change in displacement. I also started Vlad on standardized questions. There was no assignment.

Vlad and I continued reviewing problems using kinematic formulas. The problems force the student to understand what information is provided and what information is being asked for. The student must then select the best formula which gives the answer from the given information. Vlad is still learning to interpret the word problems into physics variables. There was no assignment.

Vlad and I worked on word problems dealing with motion in one dimension. The information was presented in terms of graphs, pictures, and formulas. The problems dealt with average velocity, acceleration, and displacement of objects with initial velocities and objects starting from rest. There was no assignment.