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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]6th grade DD at a school that’s an upper elementary, middle school starting next year. She’s never been particularly good at math, and while WE have always been concerned, teachers never seem to be. It’s almost as though she somehow falls through the cracks because she’s not advanced, but also not failing. But to us, she seems slightly below average, which I guess to teachers is fine, as long as you aren’t failing?

At her last conference we voiced concern because it’s clear when she does homework she struggles. The teacher wasn’t the least bit concerned and even seemed surprised we were even inquiring about getting her extra help. It has been the same thing every year, since about 4th grade when we started noticing.

So what’s the deal? Should we stop worrying until we hear from the teacher that we SHOULD be worrying? [/quote]

What areas do you see her struggling with at home? Can you give a concrete example?[/quote]
Mainly new concepts. Like, back when multiplying/dividing ratios were introduced, she was so lost, brought home the first test on the subject and got half wrong. But then it’s like she suddenly learns it well enough to pass. [/quote]
This is exactly it, PP! Thank you for articulating it for me.

We DO get her tutoring, but she’s always playing catch-up. It’s like even though the teacher is teaching it and her tutors are reinforcing it, she really just catches up on her own in her own time. Like a light switches on.

That's identical to my 7th grade daughter who has slow processing speed. She gets it eventually, but by the time she understands it, the class has moved on and she's playing catch-up again. [/quote][/quote]

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