for the math class that That Kid is attending. You see, he's always struggled with math, even when he was a little kid learning how to add and subtract. He's always said it's too hard, I can't do it. I've always pushed, prodded and attempted to find just the right "program", "curriculum", or "teaching aids" to help him. It slowly started clicking. He can now do the basics -- of course, at 17 he needs to do more than the basics.....the SAT's, ACT's, etc. expect you to know algebra and geometry and even beyond!!! What's a mom to do???? For the past couple of years I have talked to him about getting professional help -- ya know, someone that knows how to actually DO Algebra....not just read the book of answers. This summer as he was trying to work through Algebra for the 2nd time, he said it was TIME for HELP.....so I checked around and decided to sign him up for an Algebra 1 class taught by a "math geek" -- engineer homeschooling dad!!! He knows math and he knows how to get it "through" That Kid's thick skull!!! He has been attending this class now since the 2nd week in Sepember, and has been doing pretty well from what I could tell. We also got a little extra help from a homeschooling mom that LOVES MATH, don't get that one.....but whatever, lol!! Between the tutor that he sees about once a week and the class that he attends for 2 1/2 hours a week....HE IS GETTING MATH!!!! Today we got his first progress report --- and his overall score is 91.24%.
I'm pleased as punch!!! as the saying goes.....finally some math success!!!
Now, why didn't I do this years ago????? Well hind site is always better, huh??? Another bonus!!! He wants to LEARN, now.....he sees a reason for learning this stuff....SAT's, ACT's, and college applications!!!
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Good for him!
It is a good feeling to see your child finally 'get' it.
It sounds like he's having a really good year.
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