Erika was concentrated and well engaged with the session as always. She demonstrated a strong understanding of her current maths content and that she is working towards a better understanding of shares and dividends content. She also showed a strong understanding of the biology concepts that we covered.

Erika would benefit from continuing to practice questions from the shares and dividends sections to increase her confidence. In addition further familiarising herself with the different types of genetic inheritance and how they present would be highly beneficial in being able to quickly and easily complete both Punnet Square pedigree questions.

Erika engaged well with the session and demonstrated a solid understanding of the concepts covered. She quickly grasped the calculations for dividend and dividend yield, applying the formulas accurately in practice questions. In biology, Erika showed confidence in distinguishing between autosomal and sex-linked inheritance, as well as understanding co-dominance and incomplete dominance. She effectively applied this knowledge when constructing and interpreting Punnett squares and pedigrees. Her ability to identify inheritance patterns improved throughout the session, and she asked insightful questions to deepen her understanding. Overall, Erika showed great progress and was able to apply her learning effectively across both subjects.

Erika should continue to work on her confidence with dividend and dividend yield calculations, particularly in identifying which values to use in different contexts. Reviewing more practice problems will help reinforce her understanding. In biology, she sometimes found it challenging to distinguish between co-dominance and incomplete dominance in certain scenarios. Additionally, while she improved in drawing Punnett squares and pedigrees, she should focus on ensuring accuracy in labeling genotypes and phenotypes to avoid minor errors. Practicing more complex pedigree analysis questions will also help strengthen her ability to interpret inheritance patterns effectively.

In this session with Erika, we began by focusing on her preparation for the upcoming Maths exam. Erika demonstrated a solid understanding of the key concepts in the Rates and Ratios section, effectively applying her knowledge to a variety of problem types. Her confidence in tackling bearing and trigonometry questions also improved, especially as she gained clarity on visualizing and solving problems involving angles and directions. In Biology, Erika engaged actively as we covered the anatomy of the male and female reproductive systems. She asked insightful questions that reflected her curiosity and growing understanding of the topic. Her grasp of the hormonal regulation in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy was commendable, as she effectively linked the roles of hormones to the physiological processes they regulate. Erika's ability to connect these concepts to real-world applications is a strong indicator of her progress in Biology.

While Erika is making good progress, there are a few areas to focus on for further improvement. In Maths, she occasionally hesitated when applying rates and ratios to more complex, multi-step problems. Building her confidence with these types of questions through additional practice will be beneficial. Similarly, in the bearings and trigonometry section, Erika sometimes struggled with translating word problems into diagrams, which is a key step for solving these problems efficiently. In Biology, while Erika showed a good understanding of the broad anatomy of the reproductive systems, she would benefit from reinforcing her knowledge of specific structures and their functions. Additionally, while she understood the hormonal roles in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy conceptually, she sometimes found it challenging to recall and sequence the hormonal interactions under exam-like conditions. Focused revision on these aspects will help solidify her understanding and boost her confidence.

In this session with Erika, we effectively revised key areas across her subjects. We started by reviewing Year 11 math content that she had completed in a homework test. This provided a comprehensive review of topics spanning the entire Year 11 syllabus, solidifying her understanding and addressing any misconceptions. Next, we moved onto PDHPE, focusing on content for her upcoming test. We explored the module Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society, with a detailed discussion on how meanings about sport and physical activity have changed over time. The session emphasized the beginnings of modern sport and sport as a commodity, where Erika demonstrated strong engagement and the ability to apply concepts to real-world examples. We also practiced structuring effective responses, enhancing her confidence in crafting answers for assessments. Finally, we covered a brief but focused review of Year 12 Biology content, comparing reproduction methods across animals, plants, bacteria, fungi, and protists. Erika engaged well with this material, showing an ability to identify and differentiate the key mechanisms across these groups. The session was productive and balanced, addressing both content review and exam preparation.

While Erika grasped the Year 11 math concepts well, we could dedicate more time to solving additional practice problems, particularly in areas she found more challenging during her homework test. This will help reinforce her confidence and improve her problem-solving speed. Although Erika showed improvement in structuring responses, she would benefit from practicing under timed conditions to mimic exam scenarios. This will help her refine her ability to craft concise and well-structured answers under pressure. The brief review of reproduction methods was helpful, but Erika may need more in-depth discussions to ensure she retains the finer details and distinctions between the methods. We could incorporate diagrams or flowcharts to support her visual learning and help consolidate the content.