During a recent tutoring session, Isabella was working with a Year 8 student on indices. She began by going through some examples on the board with him, explaining the key rules and working through problems together. This helped set the foundation for the student to understand how indices work and apply them in different mathematical contexts.

After ensuring he had grasped the basic concepts, Isabella provided him with worksheets to complete independently. As he worked through the problems, she remained available to assist whenever he encountered difficulties. She would step in to clarify any confusion, offering explanations and guiding him through tricky questions without directly giving him the answers.

The student showed good engagement throughout the session, attempting the questions on his own while occasionally checking in with Isabella when he was unsure. By the end of the session, he had worked through several problems with increasing confidence, demonstrating a better understanding of indices.

The session was a good example of balancing direct teaching with independent practice, allowing the student to develop problem-solving skills while still having support when needed.

Joseph Taouk