He had to go to summer school to pass the 7th grades. He was advised at that time if he failed the 8th grad4e he would have to repeat that grade. The last 3 years had to be sent to alternative school. He went to a different school district because he states the staff did not like him, but the week at new school he was in trouble. When he is in alternative school he does his work but once back at regular school he goes back to failing.
2007-02-23 05:28:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
There is a deeper problem here than meets the eye. Children, especially boys at this age don't want to admit that there is something wrong for fear of being singled out as "defective".
You might check with his teachers at the alternative school and see what is different. Does you prefer the one-on-one attention? Is he acting out because he can't read, or do math?
Most kids that act out are trying to draw attention to bad behavior rather then the fact they can't understand something. And bless their little hearts they won't ask for help either because they don't want to appear "dumber" than their peers. In an Alternative school he probably feels more at home because there aren't that many to compete with.
So you will have to do a little digging and a lot of observation. Have him read something out loud to you, maybe the directions from something, telling him that you can't do it right now. See how he reads. Does he read slow? Does is stumble? Is he putting other letters into the word? Do the same thing with a math problem. Don't make it too difficult just watch and see if he does it without struggling. These are just a few things that may be holding him back. But consider taking him to a psychologist and have him tested for any possible learn disabilities if you can afford to. If not insist on the school providing him with some testing to find out what is going on.
2007-02-23 05:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by Catie I 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you first hand, I struggled in school and I am no dummy. I found it to be very difficult to study and retain the information, most of which I just felt no need to learn as I would not use it later in life. Also, my mom worked nights and my dad was very "black and white" and would not sit down and help me. It was either "you know it or you don't and you're gonna sit at that table until your homework is done!" I was devistated and I felt stupid. I know my father didn't mean to be that way. Sit down with your kid and REALLY listen to them, get back to those days when you were their age and try to go over it with them. Be REAL with them and troubleshoot everything. By all means, let them know you will spend a week (or more if needed) sitting down with them and patiently helping them with their homework and at the same time, making sure they understand the tasks at hand so it's really computing. Hope this helps!
2007-02-23 05:41:18 · answer #2 · answered by Summergirlie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How many students are in the regular classroom and where does he sit? If it's a large class and he sits in the back or away from the teacher then he may act out for attention, good or bad he’s achieved his goal. So, it really may not entirely be your child's fault. Speak with his teacher(s), ask them to help you. Some teachers are willing to do anything that they can to help a student.
2007-02-23 06:22:30 · answer #3 · answered by Cormeliusb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enroll him in military school. That'll straighten his butt out.
2007-02-23 05:56:56 · answer #4 · answered by Didi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get rid of the tutors
2007-02-23 05:55:41 · answer #5 · answered by Lorna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
somebody is making him feel stupid
make 10,000 cards with math puzzles
sit with him and discuss each one
make more cards based on what he CAN do
show him he is NOT STUPID and that math can be fun
2007-02-23 05:33:05 · answer #6 · answered by heypinkyiwantyou 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if he is not mentally challenged, whoop his ass. the boy obviously needs some discipline.
2007-02-23 05:34:28 · answer #7 · answered by in2one 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋