You did a great job checking Crispus’s prior knowledge by asking about his familiarity with similar triangles and encouraging him to share his thought process. This allowed you to identify gaps in his understanding, such as his uncertainty about altitude properties and how ratios apply to similar triangles. You adapted well by providing detailed explanations tailored to his questions and offering alternative approaches when he seemed confused. For instance, when Crispus struggled with his initial method, you redirected him to a simpler approach using triangle similarity properties. You kept him engaged throughout the session by asking questions like “Do you know how to solve it from this step?” and encouraging him to actively participate in solving the problem. You also confirmed his progress by revisiting his calculations and clarifying where he went wrong, ensuring he understood each step before moving forward.
Tutor · 3 mo. ago
