Hi, Linda,

As you know, we all have different ways of learning, and mainstream schools cannot adjust to individuals, so finding an on-line facility that teaches in a way that your child can relate to is important.

My children find my style of teaching maths (homework) quite hopeless! Yet it worked for me, and I loved the subject.

Maybe find a different maths programme? There is a list here: http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/01/20-great-math-websites-for-teachers-and.html

Simon

Hello Linda

I think you deserve a medal! I really hope that this is a big turning point for you and your son and you can move forward. We do all keep struggling on, but your kind words and experiences have helped us all. Please do let us know how you get on - I can already feel some of the stress lifting off you.

Regards.

Sharry

Hello Linda,
This sounds like a really positive move for you and your son. I know how you feel with the feeling of dread every day not knowing wether they will go. It dominated my life every day for years, I couldn't think of anything else - it seems such a shame that so many good things can be just blocked out by this horrible feeling. Lifting that may be just what you guys need. I really hope it works out well for you, keeping my fingers crossed!
Love, Zoe x

Thanks Sharry, Zoe and Simon

I spoke with the year level coordinator at Distant Ed today and she recommends that my son just do maths and english for this term and then if all goes well he can do all subjects next term. Another relief!

We are to go in on Monday for an 'adaptive' computer test in English and maths that will help them know where he is at. He will also meet his English and maths tutors. He will then start a specially tailored maths and English course.

She said that enrolments have jumped from 2500 last year to 4000 this year, and most of those enrolled have mental health or social issues. Just what is happening to our young people?

Will let you know how we progress.
And Simon, I will look into the sites you mention. My maths help seems to have stopped at about year 9 level despite having done maths into year 11. I have forgotten it all!
Take care and hope things are ok for everyone
Linda