[sugail]

Does anyone else have a ninth grader that is having difficulty with accelerated math? Mine had scores on the eighth grade crcts that exceeded on all subjects. However he is having problems with accelerated math. Any suggestions?

[winston1972]

Have you considered getting a tutor? I remember being in the MBA program and the Finance class being a killer for most folks so a friend and I got a tutor. It helped a lot! Not exactly the same, but we did what we had to do to get the grade...

[NewsJunky]

Have you considered getting a tutor? I remember being in the MBA program and the Finance class being a killer for most folks so a friend and I got a tutor. It helped a lot! Not exactly the same, but we did what we had to do to get the grade...

It is hard to get a tutor outside of the system because there are usually no books and nothing to take to one to show him what they are working on. Maybe that has changed or maybe it is different in this child's class.

[Moma's3boyz]

Does anyone else have a ninth grader that is having difficulty with accelerated math? Mine had scores on the eighth grade crcts that exceeded on all subjects. However he is having problems with accelerated math. Any suggestions?

Our son is having a terrible time with accelerated math. I emailed the teacher and I am meeting with her on Monday to come up with some kind of plan. He did so well before but this has been very hard for him.

[workingforaliving]

Some students have a difficult time adjusting to high school....let alone accelerated classes! Maybe things will settle down with the new grading period.

Have you considered a peer tutor? Maybe a kid that's doing well in the class could help him out?

[sugail]

The problem is that this is a block class and will be over at the end of the semester. I just don't know if there is time for him to salvage his grade so that he won't have to repeat next year. He started the year off with high grades , which was probably review, but then had difficulty with the new stuff being introduced. Then he missed 3 days with bronchitis which didn't help. He has gone to several morning tutoring sessions, but twenty minutes of tutoring in the morning has not been enough.

[Proud Raiders Mama]

YES! Math has always been my child's strongest subject and has always made great grades. He is really struggling this year in math. When I asked him what the problem was -- he said the teacher writes the notes on the board and that's it. His words were "she teaches it to us like we already know it". I can understand this type of teaching with the older kids to get them ready for college -- but to me .... the freshman still need examples, practice problems, etc. I don't think Math is the type of subject that you can just read over notes with. It requires more walk throughs and drills.

I have hired a tutor for him -- but it's very expensive and I'm not sure how long I can do it.

My sophomore has a lower grade than normal in his accelerated math class, but doesn't seem to be truly "struggling".

I do agree that some kids go through an adjustment period though. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is most of the problem with my freshman.

very frustrating indeed, but hopefully not for too long.

[sugail]

I thought having the block class would give them more time to go over things in class and to have questions answered. Instead everything is moving so fast that I don't think he knows what questions to ask. He is frustrated and feels like giving up. His teacher gave him a website to go to but he said that is not really helping him.

[drphilofdogs]

Which school does your son go to?

[workingforaliving]

Blocks for math is rediculous......

[CRR]

Mine is doing really well in the class. She loves math. She said when they started working with protractors that some of the kids didn't even know how to measure angles. Maybe some of the kids are not ready for the accelerated class, especially in block.

Definately talk to the teacher and see what his/her thought is. Maybe your student could stay after school for some extra help either from the teacher or a student that is doing well and understands the material. Is he practicing the concepts at home by doing some problems every evening, even if no formal homework is assigned? Is it material you understand and could help with? I find that it helps my daughter just by having her show me what she is working on.

Good luck!

[adult.]

I can understand this type of teaching with the older kids to get them ready for college -- but to me .... the freshman still need examples, practice problems, etc. I don't think Math is the type of subject that you can just read over notes with. It requires more walk throughs and drills.

I'm a third year math major and we still get examples and practice problems. If all they're doing is taking notes, something's up.

[RaidersRock]

YES! Math has always been my child's strongest subject and has always made great grades. He is really struggling this year in math. When I asked him what the problem was -- he said the teacher writes the notes on the board and that's it. His words were "she teaches it to us like we already know it". I can understand this type of teaching with the older kids to get them ready for college -- but to me .... the freshman still need examples, practice problems, etc. I don't think Math is the type of subject that you can just read over notes with. It requires more walk throughs and drills.

I have hired a tutor for him -- but it's very expensive and I'm not sure how long I can do it.

My sophomore has a lower grade than normal in his accelerated math class, but doesn't seem to be truly "struggling".

I do agree that some kids go through an adjustment period though. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is most of the problem with my freshman.

very frustrating indeed, but hopefully not for too long.

They can both call Nick if they need help, he is very good with Math (musta got it from his daddy) I don't know who your tutor is but one of the Raider moms daughter is a math tutor and I know she is really good.

[zoo]

My daughter has always exceeded on crct and has been in advanced/accelerated math maintaining a 99 average....until this year. She has had the worst time with 9th grade math. She actually got her first f in her life The teacher sent a letter home to set up conference and I filled it out and sent it back but havent heard back..guess I need to follow up.

I will say my daughter said the whole reason she is struggling is that she just doesnt understand the teachers methods. Obviously not being in the class im not sure what she means by that. She did come home last week saying the teacher did help her and it all of a sudden clicked and now she understands. She just had her first quiz since the light bulb moment so Im anxious to see if she gets it now.

My daughter goes to ephs and I know they have tutoring several mornings and afternoons at the school.