Before the Session
Ask for Topics Early:
Request the student's topic, homework, or exam board 24 hours in advance.
Structure of a 60-Minute Session
Minutes 0–5: The Check-In:
Ask how your week went and review any previous trouble spots.
Minutes 5–15: Concept Review:
Explain the core theory using simple analogies, drawings, or step-by-step breakdowns.
Minutes 15–35: Guided Practice:
Work through...
Before the Session
Ask for Topics Early:
Request the student's topic, homework, or exam board 24 hours in advance.
Structure of a 60-Minute Session
Minutes 0–5: The Check-In:
Ask how your week went and review any previous trouble spots.
Minutes 5–15: Concept Review:
Explain the core theory using simple analogies, drawings, or step-by-step breakdowns.
Minutes 15–35: Guided Practice:
Work through a problem together, explaining your thought process out loud.
Minutes 35–50: Independent Practice:
Let the student solve a problem alone while you watch and give gentle hints.
Minutes 50–60: Wrap-Up & Feedback: Summarise what they learned and assign one or two optional practice questions for next time.
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