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  • Preparing for Algebra
  • Page by Page Video Tutorial
  • Table of Contents
  • Favorite Mistakes
    • Milestone System
  • About HWCLUB
  • Blog
  • Preparing for Algebra
  • Page by Page Video Tutorial
  • Table of Contents
  • Favorite Mistakes
    • Milestone System
  • About HWCLUB
  • Blog
​PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

MILESTONE SYSTEM

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Organization

  • Keep binders and backpacks neat and tidy.
  • Fill out daily planner completely and accurately.
  • Tell tutor about all assignments.
  • Share all worksheets and instructions.
  • Complete two hardest assignments, checked by tutor and corrected by student.

Favorite mistakes

  • Student and tutor identify the student’s “favorite mistakes” in academic skills or study strategies.
  • Student learns to recognize when he/she makes a favorite mistake.
  • Student and tutor develop strategies to prevent favorite mistakes. 
  • Student learns to self-correct.
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The Big Picture

  • Tutor helps student verbalize main ideas for textbook sections and homework.
  • Language arts and social studies:  strengthen skills in outlining, topic sentences, thesis statements, use of evidence.
  • Math and science:  strengthen grasp of analytical vocabulary, practice problem-solving strategies.

Resourceful Learner

  • Tutor guides student through multi-step assignment such as a social studies research paper or science project.
  • Student proofreads, edits, and corrects project.
  • Student achieves age-appropriate level of independence and self-motivation.
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Preparing for Algebra

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