LaTexian - That's so funny you beating your husband back to the passenger seat.
DS needs to think about school differently. He needs to think more about what the teacher wants, to review Directions/Ruburics before assignments are handed in. Science teacher was writing comments in his note book and he wasn't even reading them. This doesn't promote growth. He needs to give more details as if he was explaining this to someone who doesn't know how to do the assignment. Any advice on a motivational talk?
I'm thinking this is an area that he needs help with as he can be annoyed by me giving too many details in daily conversations. When he explains a game he misses much needed information. Could this just be a maturity thing?
What about if he made sure he for every anwser there should be a Who, What, Where, When and Why as much a possible. Would this be a good way to advise him? Any other suggestions.
Ex; What happened when Vinegar was added to baking soda.
Typical Anwser: There was fizz
Better Anwser: When Vinegar is added to baking soda there is a chemical reaction that causes a fizz which makes a gas. The fizz made the contents of the glass overflow. After a minute the fizz stopped...
Maybe I'm wrong but, I feel like if the teacher and I don't do anything different to start this year, nothing will change. I just don't want to repeat what happen last year. He was so far behind into a project that it was too late to recover.
Once again, I think this forum is helping me think this thru. I really need a game plan for this year.
Last edited by onthegomom; 08/21/11 07:28 AM.
