Student-Centered Teaching for Strong Concepts and Lifelong Learning. Turning Curiosity into Achievement

The session involved reviewing a graded test, focusing on concepts such as ATP synthesis, electron transport chain, meiosis, and cellular respiration. The Student will scan and send previous tests to the Tutor, who will then create a practice test for the Student. The next session is scheduled to continue reviewing the material and work through fill-in-the-blank questions.

The Tutor and Student discussed the process of digestion, with a focus on the small intestine, liver, and pancreas. They explored the functions of bile and pancreatic juice, and the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids into their simpler forms. The next session will cover the digestion of fats and nucleic acids, the role of intestinal juice, absorption mechanisms, and a detailed diagram of the intestinal lining.

The Student and Tutor discussed the process of digestion in the mouth and stomach. The Student learned about carbohydrates, different types of polysaccharides, and the components and functions of saliva. They also covered the components of gastric juice, the cells that produce them, and the chemical and mechanical processes occurring in the stomach, as well as the regulatory mechanisms involved. The next class will cover digestion in the small and large intestines.

The Tutor and Student discussed cellular respiration, focusing on glycolysis, its steps, regulation, and energy yield. The Student reviewed the ten steps of glycolysis, identifying key enzymes and regulatory mechanisms. The plan is to continue with the remaining topics in cellular respiration, including the Krebs cycle and the electron transport chain, in the next session.

The session covered meiosis, cell cycle checkpoints, and chromosomal aberrations, focusing on the differences between meiosis and mitosis, the stages of meiosis, and the importance of checkpoints in preventing errors during cell division. The Student was assigned homework to research the relationship between tortoiseshell cats and X inactivation. The next session will cover cellular respiration and a condensed review of relevant topics for the Student's upcoming test.

The Student and Tutor discussed chromosomes, ploidy, mitosis, and the cell cycle, focusing on the phases and key events within each stage. The Student received detailed notes and links to class recordings for review. The class also covered the genetic implications of different chromosomal anomalies.