I wonder if anyone can help with this problem? We're getting a bit desperate now.
Unfortunately, my eldest is struggling with maths GCSE and it is extremely unlikely that she will achieve the level 4 she needs this summer to progress to (non-mathematical) A-levels. She would like to do Photography and History A-levels. Her best subject is art but she should get level 5s in English, history, RE etc.
Essentially, she's working at a level 2 and has always had huge problems with maths despite being conscientious and putting in the effort. It's got to the point where I am thinking of pursuing a very expensive dyscalculia diagnosis for her in a last-ditch attempt to gain her extra time in her exam, although I don't know if we're in time for this now for the summer exam and might have to wait for a November re-sit.
We've tried a tutor, which made no difference at all and short of this diagnosis and some kind of emergency maths camp over Easter, I am all out of ideas. I am unable to help her with maths as I myself never achieved a pass, but am old enough to have got away with it - same for my mother!
Does anyone have any experience of this? Is there anything we can do? What if she never passes maths? All ideas and input are very welcome. She really is trying but she just can't do it.
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Dyscalculia? GCSE maths level 2 maths mock disaster!
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whippetwoman · 16/02/2018 12:07
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