My son is failing Math and reading in 6th grade any suggestion?

Question

We have contacted the teacher and have gone to the conferences. We help him with his homework but he is still failing his tests. I am at my wits end. Perhaps he should be held back. i would hate to do this but i dont know what else to do. Does anyone have any suggestion on how to help?

Answer 1

I understand your frustration. As an educator I see this all too often. It apears that the standards being put out by No Child Left Behind is shocking many students and parents alike. I am only thankful that I was not subjected to such as a child. 6th grade is frustrating enough. I would suggest doing the following: 1st speak again with the teacher and ask for the lessons ahead of time (by that I mean subject matter), 2nd since you are on the internet I suggest that you surf on over to www.edhelper.com and pay the small fee to join (no I am not connected to them in anyway other than i use this site for assisting me in my planning etc...). Once at Edhelper you yourself can create tests with answer keys that can assist you in better preparing your child and as such help them to overcome test anxiety. Lastly, remove the option to hold him back based on a single subject. However, if he is failing multiple subjects then the option becomes one that is better suited, but I would first suggest Sp. Ed testing, but only if he is failing multiple subjects.

Hope this helps.

Jason

Answer 2

Perhaps you are putting to much pressure on him. You mention failing that bad word in the USA. How about the things he good at and give him some praises for what he does right. Let be honest math's isn't everyone favourite subject. What is wrong in keeping him back a year? That way he might catch up. One advice doesn’t make a big issue out of it. Your son will feel and sadly withdrew into himself.

Answer 3

Have you had a doctor check him out, may be something wrong with his brain? He might have a learning disability? Tutoring is good, I don't know where you live, but there is this place called Sylvan Learning Center (www.educate.com). They claim to help trouble students who have a hard time learning and they may be able to help you. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Tutors who are his peers or a little older. They are sometimes the only ones able to explain it in a way he will not have a tough time understanding. However, be cautious of his being made fun of. Made fun of or not, his education is worth it. Try and make it something fun for him!

Answer 5

It sounds as if you may need to invest in a weekly tutor. Also, I know that you already stated that you help him w/ his homework, but do you do this consistently? Daily? Sometimes? Consistency is the key! Good luck!

Answer 6

Get a tutor. A college student ot even high school would do fine. It doesnt have to cost you a fortune.

Answer 7

Um, It's called a tutor. i had one that showed me rhymes like 6x8 went through the gate until they became 48.

Answer 8

Perhaps you should stop blaming his teacher.
The primary educator is YOU the parent.

Answer 9

help him study and well dont hold him back. have him get a tutter and do summer skool have him get extra help but basicaly make him study EVERY NITE!!! thats wat my mom had to do wen i was failing pre-algebra in 7th grade. so it helped me alot and now im in algebra 2 and the smartest one in there thats wat i say to u is to just help him with homework tests and stuff

Answer 10

ihave have seen this situation before.
from what i see, your son has either ADHD OR ADD.
talk to you doctor.

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