Straying from the plan...

Email feedback from student X, who requested at the last minute that we change our last planned session to cover a spontaneous assignment they had a great deal of difficulty with...

"...Hey I checked with the teacher about the maths. She says it is correct what we did and the extra 290 rent is needed, but it wouldn't matter if we went without because the answer would still remain the same. Thanks heap with helping, now I know what to do for next time... "

Its good to know that sometimes it's perfectly acceptable (or even essential) to step away from planned work and embrace teaching opportunities when they arise. It has in this case clearly made a difference with student outcomes.