DD loved maths at (state) primary, was in the extension group, with a specialist maths teacher, was constantly challenged and stretched, and came out with a very solid Level 6.
She's only been at secondary for 3 weeks, so it's very early days, but while she's being inspired in many of his subjects, the maths is getting her down. She's revisiting topics she did much lower down in primary, and can't quite see the point. The extension tasks aren't challenging her, and she's feeling uninspired. Her friend who went to a different local school is having similar issues.
Is this par for the course for "able" mathematicians in year 7? I'm guessing the Y6 maths teacher had the luxury of going beyond the curriculum, having got her peer group solidly to Level 6. In contrast the Y7 teacher presumably has to stick to the National Curriculum script, much of which DD will be already be very familiar with. To be fair, she is being given extension tasks, but they're in addition to the easier stuff, not instead of it, so the frustration is still there, and while they take a little more thought she's not finding them hugely challenging.
What should my expectations be?
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wotafaff · 24/09/2015 21:36
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