I’m hoping for a bit of advice because I really don’t want to come across as that mum who questions a teacher unnecessarily. My child is desperate to win the weekly Numbots certificate for the most time spent on the app. They absolutely love Maths and usually do around an hour a week, but they keep missing out.
There’s another child in the class with the same first name and initial, and that child seems to win almost every week. It might just be that they’re putting in more time, but I’m starting to wonder if my child’s efforts aren’t being recognised. My child has a double-barrelled surname and is known in class with both initials, but the certificates only ever show one. For example, let’s say their name is “Riley F”—that’s a made-up example, but it shows the issue. If the app only displays one initial too, I’m worried there could be a mix-up.
Does anyone know how teachers usually check who’s earned the certificate? I’m not looking to complain — I just want to make sure my child isn’t being overlooked, as they’re heartbroken each week when they miss out.