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[quote=Anonymous]8th grader is BOMBING his science class this year (50s or below on quizzes). He just got a 504 for dyscalc/dysgraphia/possible ADHD but there are not a ton of accommodations (yet) for science.

He was always a decent science student (and back in preschool/elementary loved it). In previous grades, when he studied effectively could get 85+ on quizzes/tests, almost anytime he did poorly we could  easily figure out why. Ended 6th/7th grade with Bs as end of year science grades. Needless to say he his feeling so upset and hard on himself.

This year he has
-a brand new teacher (e.g. '25 grad)
-has not been able to bring home quizzes, before taking the next one (e.g. because of kids who missed didn't take it)
-content feels like a massive step up; also have a 10th grader and the depth of material is pretty close to her honors chem.
-he said that for one quiz the class average was below a 65

Is it safe to say this isn't just on him? I feel like there must be A students freaking out over 88s...but for my kid we need major help or input to turn this ship around, and we haven't gotten there yet.

Maybe this is a vent, but I'm just looking for any ideas to help (even just reassure him we will figure something out)

I've already tried reaching out to the teacher but have yet to see the quizzes. I called his counselor to talk and get input but we haven't connected yet. [/quote]

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