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The class covered two fundamental programming concepts: switch statements and functions in C++. The tutor demonstrated how to use switch statements for cleaner conditional logic and explained the principles of function definition, usage, parameters, return types, and default values. The student practiced by attempting to solve coding problems, including a currency exchange problem, with the tutor's guidance.

The tutor and student reviewed C++ programming concepts including integer division, modulo operator, casting, increment/decrement operators, control flow (if-else, loops), switch cases, logical operators, and operator precedence. They collaboratively worked through complex problems involving ceiling division and applied these concepts to solve a 2D tiling problem, discussing the necessary data types for large numbers. The next session is scheduled to cover functions.

The tutor and student reviewed fundamental C++ programming concepts, including preprocessor directives, input/output operators, variable declaration and initialization, identifier naming rules, and basic data types. They practiced identifying and correcting code errors and discussed the nuances of integer versus floating-point division. The session concluded with practice problems, including one on competitive programming, and planning for the next lesson.

The Student and Tutor worked through a series of practice questions covering C++ programming concepts including function prototypes, memory management with pointers, data structures like circular queues and linked lists, and sorting algorithms like selection sort, insertion sort, and binary search. They practiced debugging code and implementing algorithms from scratch, with plans to continue practicing these topics.

The session involved a comprehensive review of Computer Science topics, including C++ concepts like copy constructors, memory management, and object-oriented programming principles such as class design, getters, and setters. The student and tutor practiced problem-solving through a comprehensive exam covering data structures (stacks, queues, linked lists), sorting, and searching algorithms, with a focus on debugging and identifying errors in code. The tutor assigned practice exercises on tracing linked lists, implementing sorting algorithms, and binary search for future study.

The Tutor and Students reviewed key concepts for the AP Computer Science Principles exam, including list manipulation, pair programming roles, data visualization principles, and algorithmic complexity (Big O notation). They practiced identifying logical errors and discussed strategies for effective exam preparation, agreeing to a schedule of intensive practice sessions leading up to the exam.