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Chehak taught about 1 month ago
Chehak assisted Tejwant with graphing linear equations and converting equations to slope-intercept form. Tejwant practiced problems from a worksheet, including converting standard form to slope-intercept form and graphing lines using both slope-intercept and point-slope forms. They also worked through word problems, identifying key information to write linear equations.
Slope-Intercept Form (y=mx+b)
Graphing with Slope & Y-intercept
Converting to Slope-Intercept Form
Horizontal Lines (y = constant)
Sharon taught about 2 months ago
Sharon and Sana recently focused on key linear algebra concepts, specifically covering the matrix representation of linear equations and the technique of Gaussian elimination. Sana gained practical experience by converting various equations into their matrix forms and then solving these systems through the application of row operations to eliminate variables. Their work involved several examples, including one that presented the added complexity of fractional coefficients. Sharon concluded the lesson by recommending further practice to reinforce Sana's understanding of these methods.
Matrix Representation
Coefficient & Constant Matrices
Augmented Matrix
Gaussian Elimination Goal
Kaylah taught 2 months ago
Kaylah recently assisted Ajay in reviewing several key math concepts for his upcoming test, including domain and range, exponential functions, parabolas (specifically graphing from vertex form and the impact of the leading coefficient on width), and absolute value functions. Their discussion also extended to AP courses and college applications. This built upon a previous lesson where Ajay, a student at Cal Poly Pomona, focused on rational functions, covering end behavior, horizontal asymptotes, and finding zeros. The upcoming lesson will further explore rational functions by delving into holes and vertical asymptotes.
Exponential Functions
Parabola 'a' Coefficient
Parabola Vertex Form
Vertical Line Test
Interval Notation Brackets
Hadia taught Yolanda 4 months ago
Hadia tutored Isabel on rational functions, covering end behavior, horizontal asymptotes, and zeros. Isabel practiced determining end behavior by comparing degrees of polynomials and finding zeros by setting the numerator to zero. Hadia assigned homework and will cover holes and vertical asymptotes in the next session.
Polynomial Functions
Holes in Rational Functions
Domain of Rational Functions
Zeros of Rational Functions
Horizontal Asymptotes
End Behavior of Rational Functions
Rational Functions
Absolute Maximum/Minimum
Cyntia taught Susana 6 months ago
Kitty tutored Susana in trigonometry, covering the sine rule and area calculations for non-right triangles. Susana practiced applying these concepts and worked on improving her calculator skills. There was also a brief, unrelated mention of Susana's mother encouraging Ola to participate.
Area of Non-Right Triangles
Dividing Fractions
Right Triangle Trigonometry
Inverse Sine
Labeling Triangles
Rearranging Sine Rule
Sine Rule Formula
Joshua taught Angelica 6 months ago
Joshua assisted Angelica with probability coursework, tackling problems related to CDFs, PDFs, joint PDFs, expected values, conditional expectations, uniform distributions, and exponential distributions. They reviewed specific problems and discussed the course's difficulty, with plans to review linear algebra in the future.
Expected Value with Uniform Distribution
Iterated Expectation
CDF and PDF with Transformations
Joint PDF Conditions
Bounds for Integration
Exponential Distribution Expected Value
Inequality Sign Flipping
Treating Variables as Constants
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