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madaboutharry

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2. Why do her parents want her in the advanced program?

Reply to PBC_Democrat (Original post)

Sat Apr 10, 2021, 09:34 PM

Apr 2021

Don’t they understand they are setting her up for failure, which is the worst thing to do to a child?
From what you say she is doing “ok.” She would struggle to keep up with the other kids.

I don’t get that kind of parenting.

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4th/5th Grade Math Advice Needed [View all] PBC_Democrat Apr 2021 OP

Khan Academy SheltieLover Apr 2021 #1

Why do her parents want her in the advanced program? madaboutharry Apr 2021 #2

I know this is 4th/5th grade, but let me share this. (Warning, long post) PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2021 #3

Yes, yes, yes... Karadeniz Apr 2021 #5

I taught K-6th(GATE). BigmanPigman Apr 2021 #4

Maybe think of some fun math puzzles? Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2021 #6

I like simple things like this soothsayer Apr 2021 #7

You know how the parents feel. You know how the teacher feels. How does the student feel ? eppur_se_muova Apr 2021 #8

Education Design, especially Gifted and Talented is what I did for years, especially regarding math. Tetrachloride Apr 2021 #9

Hah...I feel bad for my eight year old son. It's not good to have a dad who is a math PhD. Lucky Luciano Apr 2021 #10