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Hi Tamoghna, This session was a wonderful conclusion to your series! You did an amazing job explaining the solutions. It can be tough to cover so many different concepts in one session, but I think you did a great job laying out the strategies in a way that was super clear and easy to understand. For example, when explaining surface area, you said: "Let's say, if I had like a certain amount of like gift wrapping right? And it's gonna be how much gift wrapping I put on the cube. What's the area of that much gift wrapping?" This was a wonderful analogy relating surface area to gift wrapping in order to help the learner visualize the concept. You also provided excellent strategies for the SAT, which was important since that session was the last in the series. For example you mentioned the importance of discriminant rules and the frequency that those types of questions appear on the SAT.
Tutor · 2 mo. ago
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At the start of your session, you greeted each and every learner by name, affecting a sense of friendliness and personalization right from the jump. For example, you started off your session saying "Paul and Arike, can you hear me." You also had a welcome question and engaged in conversation with learners to prevent any awkward silence as you waited for everyone to get on. For example, you said "How are we all feeling" and called on different learners who didn't respond. You continued to address each learner by name throughout the session, and always spoke in a respectful tone, such as when you asked: "Paul Joyce, do you have you have any improvements or anything like that?"You also did a great job easing the anxiety of the learners. When Joyce said she was feeling nervous for the SAT, you said "So here's my best tip, cause I also get nervous, too..." and proceeded to give your tip about taking a deep breath. Once again, great job!
Tutor · 2 mo. ago
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Tamoghna actively engages with the learners throughout the session; he welcomes his learners, calls on their names, and has conversations with them.
Tutor · 3 mo. ago
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Tutor has the google slides open and ready. Also edits the slides (by adding practice problems he found & personal tips). After working out the question with learners, he explains the question himself.
Tutor · 3 mo. ago
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The tutor had good slides prepared as well as thorough examples and practice problems. He had a very nicely created slideshow that had in depth material and explanations. Additionally, it fully explained all of the set up procedures such as setting up the blue book app and utilizing the Desmos platform. Overall, the tutor did a great job of being well-prepared for his learners to learn in the best and most effective way possible.
Tutor · 3 mo. ago
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Yes, for example in the first problem, Joyce appeared to learn where she should be plugging in the x values for the function after some instruction from the tutor. Overall, the students seemed to learn a lot throughout the session and the tutor did a great job with active learning.
Tutor · 3 mo. ago
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THank you
Learner · 3 mo. ago
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Thanks!
Learner · 3 mo. ago
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Thank you!
Learner · 3 mo. ago
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Tamoghna you did great in creating a respectful community. You introduced yourself and gave the learners an opportunity to introduce themselves which creates a community between you and the learners. Great job!
Tutor · 3 mo. ago
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Great job helping your learners feel comfortable asking questions by giving them time to think of any before continuing. One thing in specific is that I loved is how you constantly rotate the spotlight to other learners. For example, when brainstorming ideas for the algebra domain, you said "What about Joyce, Paul?" You also built on the learners' ideas very effectively. For example, when Paul brought up the idea to "think of an equation to solve for what is asked," you effectively built on this idea by saying "Yeah, that's for sure. So actually formulate some kind of algebraic relationship. For example....." Additionally, you also encouraged learners to built on the ideas of their fellow learners. For example, you said "Joyce, do you have anything to add?" With all of these strategies, it helped ensure that every learner was actively engaged, and there was never an instance where you directly gave out answers. Wonderful job!
Tutor · 2 mo. ago
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There is clear evidence that the learners made progress throughout the session. For example, Arike answered the probability question correctly at the end.
Tutor · 2 mo. ago
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Yes, the learners are able to answer his check in questions (which check to make sure they are getting the problem and heading in the right direction). They also work out the problem on the whiteboard with him and ask him questions to which he effectively answers to clarify their understanding.
Tutor · 3 mo. ago
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Tamoghna gives time for learners to read and get an understanding of the question before he calls on Paul (one of his learners) to give his approach to the problem. Using a whiteboard to work out the question was great and I would recommend using Jamboard to further your ability to work out a problem with the learners. Learners would be able to refer back to the question as the work is being shown. (You can take a screenshot of the question and upload it then you will be able to annotate on top, next, or on another slide easily).
Tutor · 3 mo. ago
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The tutor did a great job of asking his tutees what they think they should be doing. For example, in the first problem, the tutor asked the students what the first step should be, allowing them to make their own connections. This is a great way of teaching and allows the students to think deeply about the material without just being told what it is.
Tutor · 3 mo. ago
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I think that the tutor did a great job of having an inclusive environment. For example, he made sure that everyone was comfortable during the session, and asked them about their life at the beginning, which was appropriate. One participant even shared their vacation which the tutor was then able to relate to. Overall, while most students did not have their cameras on, it was clear that there was a respectful and inclusive environment for everyone.
Tutor · 3 mo. ago
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good explanations
Learner · 3 mo. ago
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Thanks for the session
Learner · 3 mo. ago
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You did a great job explaining properties of a transversal. You clearly explained the properties of a corresponding angles and supplementary angles. Great job!
Tutor · 3 mo. ago
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Great job asking learners to answer questions. I would recommend that if one learner does not know the answer you can ask others first before taking over. Also make sure to ask learners if they understand the answer if you are explaining something. You can implement the rating system. Which is basically asking them how much they understand the topics in a scale from 1-10 10 being the highest in a private chat.
Tutor · 3 mo. ago
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