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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC is a junior taking AP Calc AB and it’s a struggle. He has had a tutor since the beginning of the year but continues to hover around a C in the class. Any suggestions to help turn things around? According to his teacher he seems okay with the calculations part but struggles to understand what the questions on the tests are asking. [/quote]

Your student was likely overaccelerated in math. Difficulty with the questions suggests to the point of getting a C means large gaps in conceptual knowledge. The calculations themselves can be memorized; the understanding of how and when to apply them depends on understanding the concepts. Your student may need to step back to precalculus. Mine never had tutors so I am not aware of whether or not tutors can teach basic concepts that were missed in prior years. Start by having your student ask the teacher how they can improve. Some high school teachers have extra help sessions for students that are struggling[/quote]

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