aargh....

[jay]

James has overall adjusted well to high school... bringing his grades up to A-level in Algebra II, World History, and Literature Survey... everything except in one area. We received today's midterm progress report, and he's in danger of *failing* his Honors Chemistry class. Aargh... it is hard to let go, to let him sink or swim on his own sometimes. I want to dive in and fix it.... but I'm not allowed to do much more for him than help with homework. Although maybe I should investigate whether there are private tutors in chemistry. Any suggestions? His homework and labs have improved, but he is choking on his quizzes and tests.

Unless there's a quick improvement by midterms, he's going to have to drop at least one of his two bands...

Comments

[cyan-blue.livejournal.com]

I think test anxiety can be subject-specific, if one feels less confident about their abilities in that subject area. Don't know if that's what's up with James, but I wouldn't rule it out.

Jay, to what does James attribute the chem troubles?

I think a tutor is a fine idea. This doesn't sound like slacking, but like genuine struggle with the topic matter, and tutoring is very appropriate for helping one to catch up on a topic that one is struggling with.

Good luck...