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Maths gcse y10 lost all confidence:(

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user8800 · 23/04/2024 19:18

Hi,
I'm after advice from teachers/staff if possible...
My dc is y10 and really upset/stressed about maths.
Historically, they have always been capable in maths (very good y2 sats, going into year above for lessons, etc, but then...covid.
They are set 1 but struggling.
This year, their marks have gone from 5+ in y9 to 3- in their last test.
They need a 4/5 obviously to go onto post 16 (will not be going into stem!).
I'm trying to advise/help as best I can, but this dc is quite an anxious child anyway.
They are very upset at the thought of moving sets but also aware current set is moving too fast.
Wwyd?
Got a meeting this week with their teacher...do I ask for a move? Should they do the foundation paper rather than higher?
I've bought work books etc and am happy to get them a tutor but they are like a rabbit in the headlights atm :(
Thank you

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shepherdsangeldelight · 23/04/2024 19:24

(not a teacher)
What do those grades signify? If they are "grade that my DC would get if they sat a GCSE today" then I would be extremely concerned that your DC has actually got worse -that suggests something serious going on.

If it's some internal school ranking, then I would try to understand how this correlates with predicted GCSE result. Unless you are in a particular low achieving school it would be extremely unusual for a child who is aiming to get a 4 or 5 at GCSE to be in Set 1, so, whilst your DC might not want to move, I can't believe the school will want them to stay there. (In fact I'm surprised she wasn't moved after the Easter holiday as that would have been a natural time).

Schools don't generally like parents asking for their child to move sets, so I'd suggest framing an enquiry along the lines of you are worried that your child is struggling and how can she best be supported. The school will also advise as to the best paper for them to sit (at DC's school this decision isn't made until around the end of first term in Year 11, or even later).

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