How to discuss with class teacher that my dd is not been sretched in maths.

[catrachmattben]

Scottish school system seems to be that children follow the same curriculum whether they are able or not and don't seem to diversify the chidren's learning.My dd is in p2 and has been doing work he is finding very easy.We have mentioned this at previous parent evenings but nothing seems to change. Any ideas how to approach this?

sorry no advice/experience just bumping for you. is he bored? how old is he (don't know scottish system)

My children are at school in Scotland, and it isnt like that for them - the children work in ability groups for maths and English, and are stretched. The curriculum is the same for all, but they follow it at different rates.
Also with the new curriculum for excellence the emphasis is on able children developing a broader understanding of a topic rather than faster progression through the levels.

Is the school otherwise OK? Have you considered meeting with the head teacher to discuss your concerns?

Hi there

I do know Scottish ed system (am teacher). The new curriculum for excellence should allow children to work at varying levels of ability although they all must "experience" a set of learning outcomes. How this is delivered is largely up to the teacher.

It may not be reasonable that every child works on a different level (logistically impossible) but there should be groups set by ability in maths. Is your child in the "top" maths group? What level of CfE are they working on (ie. early, level 1). These are issues you could discuss with the teacher (check the lts website Maths Outcomes

You could also sign your daughter up to mathletics (for a fee) that will give access to more maths games,activities etc)

Hope that helps

Just saw the recommendation for mathletics. I hope you don't mind but thought I'd share my experience. We've currently got a subscription for Maths Whizz. Have done mathletics with old school. It gives a tutorial first. I felt DD got more from it than the mathletics because of this. If you join for a trial they come back and offer you cheaper rates ;) A few people have offered cheaper alternatives. Hope this helps :)

yes my son loves maths-whizz too

I also prefer Maths Whizz to Mathletics.

main reasons are, with Mathletics you specify which lessons to do, so children will ignore the ones they dont like, whereas with Whizz, you have to do all the lessons to move on. It gives lessons on the whole curriculum.

From a previous short trial, you specified which year to work on with Mathletics, whereas with Whizz you could be working on different years for different topics of Maths.

Am just about to do another assessment on Mathletics so will give a more detailed view then.

There is a huge price difference and both have their place.

...and sorry, this doesnt answer your original question.

You need to get the teachers point of view of where your dd is at, whether she is finding it too easy in the class or struggling. Then discuss what can be done to motivate her.]

It might be she is good at certain aspects of maths, but doesnt know other areas. Teachers wont move on till everything covered, but if you at least have a chat (make an appointment) then you will have an idea and go from there

Have you spoken to your teacher?