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GCSE Maths English keeps failing

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Mickey540 · 23/08/2026 14:53

My son is 17. He has taken his gcse maths and English twice. Failed both times. For maths he had extra tuition (quite a lot)
he got same marks as last year but this time a 2. It doesn’t seem know matter what he does he won’t be able to pass he says he can’t retain the information. I think he must have adhd as his focus concentration is terrible.
he is forced to go through it all again till he’s 18. He can’t do level 3 course without maths. I really am wondering what to do for him . I feel bad he keeps failing and this must be affecting how he feels about himself. To force him again after doing so badly is just defeating the object. Any advice ? Thx

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ShetlandishMum · 23/08/2026 19:50

Mickey540 · 23/08/2026 14:53

My son is 17. He has taken his gcse maths and English twice. Failed both times. For maths he had extra tuition (quite a lot)
he got same marks as last year but this time a 2. It doesn’t seem know matter what he does he won’t be able to pass he says he can’t retain the information. I think he must have adhd as his focus concentration is terrible.
he is forced to go through it all again till he’s 18. He can’t do level 3 course without maths. I really am wondering what to do for him . I feel bad he keeps failing and this must be affecting how he feels about himself. To force him again after doing so badly is just defeating the object. Any advice ? Thx

Look into a diagnosis for ADHD? If treated well he might cope better with learning.

Greenspaceskeepmecalm · 23/08/2026 20:05

Forgot to say. DC is diagnosed with ADHD (didn’t get extra at school but does at college).

Mickey540 · 24/08/2026 09:44

@Wajeehakamran thank you. Yes its the conclusion I have come to and think really I should have looked in to it earlier rather than leaving it so late. He still has exams to do at college. I made a gp appointment my son is on board to get him some more help at college. So will go down this route 🙏🙏🙏

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