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DS thinks he can teach himself to pass an exam in a week. AIBU to think he is wrong?

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user1494154933 · 07/05/2017 13:45

This is going to sound ridiculous and I wasn't going to post, as you'll probably call me stupid Blush or irresponsible, etc.

My son is now 18. He isn't a 'genius' or anything like that. He did ok at GCSEs but didn't try hard at all. I used to try my best to get him to revise for him exams, he refused to and said it was pointless and exams don't help etc. which is ridiculous because as much as I do agree it's about memory, you clearly do need to know, anyway, he did ok and got accepted into sixth form, he decided not to go and got a part time job but did a part time photography course in the evening (he is still doing that).

I don't really know how it came about but I think I brought it up about how his exams were important and does he agree now he has matured and he was saying how he doesn't agree because exams aren't showing how intelligent you are, etc. and anyone can do them if they learn the exam technique. Last year (around december) he was telling me how he was going to prove it, he booked himself into the Maths AS exams for this summer (last year you can do these ones I believe). He hasn't learnt anything yet Hmm and I keep bringing it up (he spent £150 odd pounds for the exams (private candidate) and will sit them at his college he goes to part time) and he is telling me 'to wait and see'. He says when he has a week until the exam he will start learning the technique of it? I could slightly understand if a different subject, but he seems to think for Maths it works the best. I really don't understand his whole thinking behind this, but can't wait to be like WTF when he doesn't pass...

AIBU to think this is just stupid and not possible?

OP posts:
chaplin1409 · 16/08/2017 22:11

I hope your son does well tomorrow

Fluffyears · 16/08/2017 22:21

Fingers crossed

TheSnorkMaidenReturns · 16/08/2017 22:25

Fingers crossed here too!

SasBel · 16/08/2017 22:25

Fingers crossed! Have been following this thread and am unduly excited to see an update!

winewolfhowls · 16/08/2017 22:29

Good luck for tomorrow!

Almostthere15 · 16/08/2017 22:30

I can't wait for the results!

Flowerbunty · 16/08/2017 22:30

Cannot wait to see how he fares! Good luck!

GeekyWombat · 16/08/2017 22:30

Good luck OPDS!

Newtothis2017 · 16/08/2017 22:31

Good luck to your ds

MrsCK · 16/08/2017 22:34

Good luck!

TheGoodEnoughWife · 16/08/2017 22:41

Good luck!

Dancinginthemidnight · 16/08/2017 22:43

Good luck tomorrow for your Son. I really hope he does well.

HateSummer · 16/08/2017 22:45

Marking my place! Good luck for tomorrow!

AppleTree95 · 16/08/2017 22:46

Good luck!

BarryTheKestrel · 16/08/2017 22:47

Fingers crossed for tomorrow!

EvenFlo2 · 16/08/2017 22:47

Oooo I posted about this in th what happened to thread! Good luck for results day!

SexLubeAndAFishSlice · 16/08/2017 22:48

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AndNowItIsSeven · 16/08/2017 22:49

Forgot about this , hope he does well.

Skittlesss · 16/08/2017 22:51

This just popped up. It was an interesting read and I hope he has done fab.

3EyedRaven · 16/08/2017 22:54

Missed this the first time around, hope he does well!

Pantryboy · 16/08/2017 22:56

OP please don't forget to let us know. Good luck we are all rooting for your DS

Puffpaw · 16/08/2017 22:57

🤞I'm dying to hear how he did!

Whinesalot · 16/08/2017 22:57

Am also intrigued.

UsedToBeAPaxmanFan · 16/08/2017 23:00

I've got my fingers crossed for him

shaggedthruahedgebackwards · 16/08/2017 23:00

Assuming he is bright, good at exams and has a natural aptitude for maths then I think it is potentially possible

Obviously no way of knowing if he is capable of it til results day (although he will probably have a fair Eden how it went immediately after the exam)

No harm in trying so I would just let him get on with it