I had the opportunity to observe George’s Year 11 Math Standard session. During the lesson, George worked with the student on reviewing and verifying the math assignment to ensure all the calculations and concepts were correct. The assignment focused on financial math, and George took the time to explain where the student had made mistakes in specific areas, particularly with lump sums and loan repayments.
In addition to reviewing the assignment, George also used this time to cover general finance concepts to better prepare the student for their upcoming validation task. The session was largely centered around annuities and future value tables, as these were key topics the student would need to understand for the assessment. George’s approach was highly interactive, and the student remained engaged throughout the lesson. He asked numerous questions to clarify the material and ensure a strong grasp of the concepts being taught.
George also worked out the questions alongside the student. He did this to clearly show the working out needed to complete each questions to obtain full marks. This stuck out to me as an interesting and generally effective method to keep the session engaging and clarifying any mistakes in the students working out.
It was clear that George’s teaching style fostered a supportive learning environment, where the student felt comfortable seeking clarification and actively participating in the lesson. Overall, it was a productive session that not only focused on the immediate assignment but also reinforced important financial math concepts to aid in future tasks and assessments.
Tynan Philmara
