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I am having a hard time with my daughter's math teacher. Math curriculum not challenging at all even though she is moved up for math. We had a conferance to discuss my issues and I mentioned to the teacher that my daughter had already completed 3rd grade math with John Hopkins during summer. Her response "Does she ever play?" I got another teacher in the upper grades (actually the head of the math department for middle school) to mentor my child and provide her with some fun, challenging work (which by the way she loves to do). Now her teacher is upset because my daughter is getting an unfair advantage over the other kids by getting this extra work!!
Sorry, just had to vent!! How sad is this?
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"Now her teacher is upset because my daughter is getting an unfair advantage over the other kids by getting this extra work!!"
Are you kidding? The other kids probably aren't *capable* of doing the extra work!
I like the physical development metaphor. We don't tell 9-month-old walkers to sit and wait until the other babies are walking, too. That would be ridiculous. Same goes for learning (or it should)-- why on earth should your dd have to wait until the other kids have caught up? That's wasted time, and to be honest, they may not *ever* catch up.
Sorry you're going through this; it *is* sad.
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Thank you Mia. I have decided that I can live with my daughter's teacher being upset. For as long as the other teacher is willing to mentor my daughter, I will accept his help.
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My, I should PM you "our" math story. Check out www.mathkangaroo.org and sign her up if it is in your area. If no, just print old tests for her grade level and enjoy!
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I am having a hard time with my daughter's math teacher. Math curriculum not challenging at all even though she is moved up for math. We had a conferance to discuss my issues and I mentioned to the teacher that my daughter had already completed 3rd grade math with John Hopkins during summer. Her response "Does she ever play?" I got another teacher in the upper grades (actually the head of the math department for middle school) to mentor my child and provide her with some fun, challenging work (which by the way she loves to do). Now her teacher is upset because my daughter is getting an unfair advantage over the other kids by getting this extra work!!
Sorry, just had to vent!! How sad is this? Bianca, This breaks my heart! I'm so sorry she was rude to you. It was so uncalled for. Trinity
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I just hate hearing this kind of story. It makes my heart sink. At least you're not alone here! As long as you're strong and continue to advocate for your child (with teachers, admin, any one else who makes snide remarks) and try to find the right opportunities for your child, try not to worry about others' opinions--maybe you'll end up changing them. Online courses, tutors/mentors, competitions...you're doing the right stuff. Then when he can test or place out of high school credits, or win competitions, no one will give you grief.
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Hi Ania,
Please do tell us your math story!!!
Thank you all for your support.
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My daughter is gettin an IEP!!
I had a meeting with my daughter's math teacher today. It appears that the head of school, the head of the math department and herself had met and decided that my DD did indeed needs a specialized plan to meet her needs in math!!!
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My daughter is gettin an IEP!!
I had a meeting with my daughter's math teacher today. It appears that the head of school, the head of the math department and herself had met and decided that my DD did indeed needs a specialized plan to meet her needs in math!!! Oh Bianc-a! this is very good news. I'm so glad you said something. (((big grin))) Trinity
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