I also contacted our local High School Honor Society - there may be some high school seniors out there that I could barter some fractions help with a Best Buy gift card or ??
Hi--I'm a Mom and currently a math major at our local state college--if you have one in your area--these are a good source for math tutors and come cheap. just a suggestion.
My son was stuck with linear equations and we ran into the same thing you did. We couldn't find software. My brother-in-law is an adjunct accounting professor and he let us borrow an algebra tutorial that he had access to. But the Honors Algebra teacher had no leads to offer us. We also found a website, www.aaamath.com. That was very helpful.
Just a follow-up (sorry if it sounds like a soap opera!)
Well, the "F" was an isolated incident in fractions. She aced the test on basic geometry (angles and such).
Now, I'm on the hunt for a tutor that can help her with fractions. (the teacher wasn't very helpful).
Does anyone know of any FUN software programs that teach fractions? I've used Jumpstart software in the past (which was a lot of fun), but stop at 5th grade.
I am reading these posts and relating to soooo many, I am a mom of 3. (16,11 and 8) and we are not "perfect" parents, but we try. It's not easy being parents, especially to teens. I wish I could agree with the posts of "getting easier after 14", as I sure missed it!! Driving has been the BIG major fights lately, but I won't elaborate as not to scare anyone! Our 2 oldest are boys. Middle school was challenging and yes, the grades were down occasionally, but perked up. He enjoyed the incentives the teachers offered and it went good. He's in high school now, A honor roll!!It's trying with all of them sometimes, but you have to remember you are the adult and in charge, regardless of what they think!! (or wish) We are probably stricter than some, but we allow extra curriculm things for all and we do expect respect from them as we try to respect them, some days are hard! Stick with your standards, beliefs and stay firm with grounding! All kids are snotty, smart mouths, this is their way of expression, but it doesn't have to be acceptable behavior. Good luck! our youngest is a girl, and I can predict already that she will be the death of me!!
I too am dreading Middle School years, (especially after reading a few of your posts! )
Mine isn't quite there yet but I still remember my experience only too vividly. Being smart wasn't cool by any means (I was in honors/AT) I also had a big problem with teasing. In the classes where I was teased the most, my grades plummeted. I'd say you can ask if there are any problems at school but you likely won't get as far as you would like. I wasn't going to tell my mother any of it because how could she ever understand. All she saw was her "smart" girl messing up. Besides, she was "soooo old!". As far as I'm concerned, middle school is BRUTAL, especially when you are a girl. Do you have any friends with High School age daughters that are doing well? Could they talk to her? Because even if it's a problem with being cool, it's even cooler to have an older friend.
Like I said, my boy isn't there yet, and I may be completely clueless by today's standards but using my middle school "inner child", that's what I would suggest.
As for when my boy gets there-I'll probably be needing this forums' help!
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