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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How did he get here?  What math was he in last year?[/quote]

These are the two best question in the thread.

What math was taken last year, what grades did the kid get, and how prepared did you feel your student was heading into 8th grade Algebra 1 Honors?

My not great at math kid took and passed Algebra 1 Honors in 8th grade, and that came after a pretty bad 7th grade honors math year (he spent 70% of 7th grade watching YouTube).

I'd ask for additional help, not just after school with the teacher, if that's feasible.

But I would take a look at the LightSpeed data on what your child is doing during the day, specifically during math. Are they legitimately paying attention? If they did well in prior math classes, and you're seeing a drop in retention and knowledge then I have a feeling it is the kid's focus level.[/quote]

Or it could be not a match for teaching style and when younger the kids have harder time countering that on their own (or teaching themselves if that is what have to do to learn it). The answer is not getting a tutor when no reason to be taking in MS anyway. Let them drop and then build foundation and be better position next year to confidently do the class.[/quote]

Up to the parent to decide and determine, but most people are blaming external factors without even a word about the student’s role. Outsiders with no clue of the foundation is there or not immediately saying drop.

Adapt to the teacher.  Often times trying harder is the answer, but especially trying smarter.

Talk to the teacher! This should be the first step. [/quote]

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