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[quote=Anonymous]Part of the issue is that we are pushing everyone into AP Calc BC.

Not everyone needs to take it. In fact, most professions rarely go beyond a basic understanding of algebra and statistics.

If she's struggling this much, it may be that the fundamentals before (precalculus, algebra 2, trigonometry) were taught in a rote (procedural) way. I have noticed that it's often taught this way in the schools and some kids can simply get by, by following the method without an abstract understanding. That breaks down in Calculus. If you don't truly understand functions, etc, you are in trouble. So right now, you are complaining about this particular teacher, but it's quite likely she had poor instruction prior to this and you weren't aware.

Op - Khan academy is the best IMO on explaining challenging concepts. She needs to do 5-10 problems a day, on her own.

For everyone else, I highly recommend doing the math level your kid is taking the summer prior using AOPs, Russian Math, etc. It's amazing how taking *one* class over the summer in a dedicated way can help during the school year when it counts. [/quote]

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