Hello everyone! I had the opportunity to observe Gabrielle’s lesson, tutoring a Year 11 student in Maths Advanced. The session highlighted her ability to create a learning environment that is both structured and flexible, adapting to the student’s abilities.
The content that was covered was revision for algebra and surds. Gabrielle started the session by slowly easing into the lesson from recapping previous knowledge seeing as it was the first lesson of term. This encompassed reviewing the student’s progress and identifying any areas that needed additional support. This allowed her to pinpoint learning gaps and encourage the student to be more comfortable in addressing concerns and challenges they were experiencing. This built an initial strong foundation for the lesson, helping the student feel more at ease, and setting a positive tone for the rest of the session.
Gabrielle continued to reiterate the importance of mathematical concepts and techniques within the scope of the course that are pivotal for the subject. This approach not only deepened comprehension but also encouraged the student to apply their learning outside of the course. Gabrielle employed interactive visual materials to help keep the session lively and allowed the student to take an active role in their learning. The method of breaking down mathematical questions into smaller refined parts not only made learning enjoyable but also promoted confidence in the student’s ability to interpret questions in mathematical terminology.

To finalise the lesson, Gabrielle provided a summary of the student’s strengths while providing constructive feedback on improvements that the student could make in the future to avoid challenges and concerns. This helped proactively concise the lesson content in an overview.
Gabrielle’s attention to detail and her creative use of teaching resources made the session both educational and enjoyable. Her communication and adaptive approach helped the student feel supported, while her enthusiastic teaching style ensured engagement throughout. Well done, Gabrielle, it was a thoroughly productive session that showcased effective teaching techniques.

Evanna Manavis