Peyton mentioned that this topic was easy for her due to the easy nature of the equation. For example, Peyton was very comfortable at finding what ‘a’ and ‘b’ were, substituting in the right places and solving for ‘c’. These types of questions are particularly easier because all the information is given. We did a problem-solving question, and Peyton completed unpacked the important info to solve it quite well.

Peyton did slightly forget the idea of Pythagoras because of the holiday and the information not being practices. But she was able to quickly grab it when the key concepts were explained again. Furthermore, Peyton did struggle with rearranging the formula. Therefore, I took a step back and taught her how to undo a squared by a root.

We went through how tax works and why it is important. We talked about how the amount of tax changes according to an individual’s income. Peyton understood the conceptual ideas very well. When Peyton started to understand the rate calculation, then it became a bit easier for Peyton. However, more practice is need because this is a new concept

Learning how to interpret the tax table was a bit challenging for Peyton. Because calculating how much a person will be taxed on had a rate-like nature to it and determining that rate was a bit confusing at times. However, we did a lot of practice so that Peyton would feel comfortable at it.

This was the day before Peyton’s test. Therefore, a summary was done as much as possible and touching on any gaps and key information. Peyton was very good at knowing what to do when support was provided. She was good at knowing profit and loss, the different types of income and determining salary etc.

Peyton was very nervous; however, she was able to understand and solve questions independently. That’s why we went through tips and tricks of how to remain calm and unpack difficult questions. We revised PAYG income tax and heaving worded questions.

Peyton has finished financial mathematics unit and has started Pythagoras theorem. She is very confident at this topic because of the simple nature of using one formula. We worked on some basic skills of converting metrics. She was able to find the perimeter of a shape once she understood the conversion fundamentals by using the diagram. We briefly touched on simplifying fractions with all the dos and don’ts.

Peyton did indicate that converting units was a challenge for her. She mainly struggled with remembering that conversion diagram. Therefore, I taught her some tips and tricks to aid her in the remembering process.