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
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.
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.