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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:
shaggedthruahedgebackwards · 16/08/2017 23:00

*Idea not Eden!

shaggedthruahedgebackwards · 16/08/2017 23:02

Ha - just realised that he has already sat the exam and now about to get result
Hope he has done well OP x

Ginkypig · 16/08/2017 23:06

Il be back on the 17th Grin

emwithme · 16/08/2017 23:17

Absolutely shameless placemark to see how he does tomorrow.

TrishanFlips · 16/08/2017 23:19

Hope you he gets a good result tomorrow.

Waddlelikeapenguin · 16/08/2017 23:20

I read this when you first posted but lost the thread. Hoping tomorrow & all the days that follow bring your DS good things.

C0untDucku1a · 16/08/2017 23:21

Checking in!

msrisotto · 16/08/2017 23:23

I'd be interested to hear what his plans are given his little experiment.

RaeSkywalker · 16/08/2017 23:23

Another lurker here!

ImperialBlether · 16/08/2017 23:24

Another one who wants to know how he got on! He's got guts, that boy! So annoying when you know they can apply themselves like that and they don't bother.

user1471548375 · 16/08/2017 23:24

Also interested in the result!

KeiraKnightleyActsWithHerTeeth · 16/08/2017 23:27

Very interested. Grin

Jedbartletforpresident · 16/08/2017 23:37

Another long time lurker checking in for results day. I kind of want him to pass because I do love a fairytale ending me! On the other hand it feels like it makes a mockery of those who have studied for 2 years so I feel like it would be a better indication of the state of our education system I find he couldn't just fluke it and pass with only a weeks' work!!

Horsemad · 16/08/2017 23:39

Good Luck for tomorrow!

Monkeymonstermum · 16/08/2017 23:47

Wow,interested to see the result!

Embarrassed89 · 16/08/2017 23:48

Good luck Wink

FreedaDonkey · 16/08/2017 23:50

Really hoping he's done it!

annandale · 16/08/2017 23:51

Another person who hopes very much that your son's intelligence will be rewarded...

user1494154933 · 16/08/2017 23:53

Was just coming on to update :) can't believe the amount of people waiting to hear. He is collecting them tomorrow (at the later time though! He can go from 8am but is going closer to 10am! Boo!) he was going to get them posted as he thinks it might be a bit embarrassing that his teachers will assume he tried his best, but said he's just going to go for it.

I don't know what I want Grin I think him passing (even an E) would probably be the best outcome as I think it would make him realise he really wants to do it.

I'm a bit scared about his future now! He hasn't got a plan anymore! He was all set to move out for the photography degree but has no clue anymore!!

I'm so looking forward to the results, DS has been laughing about it but I think he cares really, especially as so many people on here will know about it.

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TripTrapTripTrapOverTheBridge · 17/08/2017 00:00

Just place marking. I reckon it can be done

noblegiraffe · 17/08/2017 00:01

Whatever the result I hope he decides to take his maths further as he has the talent for it.

BackieJerkhart · 17/08/2017 00:06

Placemarking for results! I followed this thread way back at the start. Everything crossed for your DS. Whatever the outcome tomorrow I reckon he will do well in whatever he decides to do.

UnderslungBowlingBall · 17/08/2017 00:23

Also placemarking for results, hope the work pays off for him!

Apocalyptichorsewoman · 17/08/2017 01:06

Good Luck to him!

PollyCazaletWannabe · 17/08/2017 01:10

Good luck to him!