During this session, we spent time finding the equation of a line given the slope and a point, or given just two points. We also calculated the slope given two points, and then y-intercept given the slope and a point. There are likely to be a few Pert test questions on this.
Assignment
Work on practice problems to prepare for Exam
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Bobby seems to understand the equation of a line problems as we do them, but has difficulty doing them on his own. I am hopeful that under test conditions he is able to recall the process correctly!
Today we reviewed equations for a line (y=mx+b). We made sample problems to review and will continue this in our next session. Pert test is coming up on Thursday this week.
Assignment
Work on practice problems to prepare for Exam
Session Minutes
30
Minutes Student Attended
30
Lesson Comments
Bobby continues to have problems with line equations so we are working on them since there are likely to be a few of these on the Pert test.
Today Cabo was assigned homework in Spanish, chemistry, geometry, and history. He completed his geometry and Spanish homework during our session, but still needs to complete chemistry and history.
Assignment
Finish homework not completed
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Cabo had homework assigned in history, chemistry, geometry, and Spanish today. There was no homework in English, but I suspect it's because homework from last Thursday is still outstanding. He told me he completed questions 7-10 of a worksheet on geometry and saved them on google docs, but I can't see his computer so I can't be sure. He said he completed the Spanish sentences assigned as well. As of 2:30pm, he still did not complete chemistry or history.
During this session, we reviewed proportions and percentages. We also practiced additional algebra questions that are likely to be given on the upcoming exam.
Assignment
Work on practice problems to prepare for Exam
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
We continued to practice questions for the Pert exam, and Bobby is gaining confidence as we get closer to exam day!
We made good progress in this session solving sample questions for the Pert exam. The questions are mostly algebra, and Bobby should review these on his own before Thursday.
Assignment
Work on practice problems to prepare for Exam
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Bobby was excellent in our session, and appears to be ready for the math portion of the Pert exam. He sometimes forgets the process to calculate some questions and tries to shortcut causing incorrect answers. I'm trying to work on helping him verbalize the steps in processes to better understand what to do.
We reviewed algebra sample questions to prepare for the PERT test later this week.
Assignment
Work on practice problems to prepare for Exam
Session Minutes
30
Minutes Student Attended
30
Lesson Comments
Bobby did very well with a few more difficult questions this morning, which should help him for the upcoming test on Thursday. I plan to keep practicing hard with him up until test day.
Today we reviewed the homework process. Going forward we will have supplemental critical thinking problems to do if homework is finished or not assigned.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Cabo was not assigned any homework for this weekend. We discussed having backup critical thinking exercises for times when this occurs or if homework is completed early. I will put together some items for next week to be ready.
Today we discussed requirements for the PERT exam next week. Bobby needs to make sure he brings his student ID# and password so he can log in to the exam. Exam is scheduled for 9am Thursday, November 19th.
Assignment
Work on practice problems to prepare for Exam
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
We continued doing practice problems for the PERT exam. Bobby continues to work hard and is trying to remember the processes to complete problems. I was concerned to hear from him that Andy has not done much practice with him on the reading and writing sections.
