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| plan and objectives of that day's tutorial session. | | | | semester. The initial 8 hours of training covers all |
| This exercise also help to remind you of goals set | | | | the eleven topics decided by BSU TRIO Programs. |
| during the last tutorial session. | | | | Tutor code of ethics and Steps for assisting math |
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