I had the opportunity to observe a tutor working with a Year 5 student. The session focused on two important areas: fractions in mathematics and sentence structure in English.
The session began with fractions, a topic that can sometimes be intimidating for younger students. The tutor used a step-by-step approach to simplify the concepts. Visual aids like fraction bars and pie charts were introduced to help the student visualize how fractions represent parts of a whole. A relatable example, such as slicing a pizza into eighths, made the abstract concept more tangible. The tutor’s patience and clear explanations helped the student gain confidence in solving problems involving equivalent fractions and adding fractions with like denominators.
Midway through the session, the tutor had short break to refresh the student’s focus. They played a quick game of Uno.
After the break, the session shifted to English, where the focus was on constructing grammatically correct sentences. The tutor explained the building blocks of sentences, such as subjects, predicates, and punctuation. This activity not only reinforced grammar rules but also fostered the student’s creativity and enthusiasm for writing.
Joseph Taouk
