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I have a 10 year old grand-daughter whom is being home-schooled. she is so far behind the curriculum for the home-school work it is a shame. She will study science and history for hours and still make a 20-40 on the test. Does anyone have a suggestion as how to reach this child.
She is being taught by her mother who is also teaching 3 others which are having no problem. My grand-daughter was in public school last year is why she is so far behind.
Have any possible learning issues been looked at? Was any sort of testing done when she was in school? How is her reading. specifically comprehension, in general? What grade level is she working at? What is her attention like?
I understand she's teaching others. That's not what I asked. What I wanted to know was WHAT her credentials are????? Your refusal to answer tells me she has NONE.
Therefore, the child MUST be put into the hands of a professional teacher. It's no more difficult than that.
Maybe the mother can hire someone to help her like a tutor or something. I would consider getting her tested also like DoulaC mention.
I had this problem with my daughter. After I get her tested for learning diablities they found nothing wrong. I worked harder with her along with her teacher and eventually hired a tutor that comes and help her 3x a week. Before that I put her in a Sylvia learning program that works with your child on her weakest subject and they give the child manys tests to see what subject they need the most help with and they caught her up with the rest of the class. They helped alot and the tutor does too. It is and was well worth the money spend.
She was in the hands of professional teachers that is why she does not know her work. My daughter is a high school graduate and is not required to have teaching credentials. I respectfully disagree with your suggestion. I would be interested in any thoughts as to how to help this child to comprehend what she is reading. She has not been tested for anything.
I agree with excon. Home schooling can work. It can be the best thing that ever happened to a child.... but it also may be the worst thing for another child. While there are many factors that contribute to a child excelling in a home school environment, one of the most important is the education of the parent who is administering the schooling and the quality of the curriculum.
If, as excon surmises, the mother is not educated (i.e., has some sort of college education, not just a high school diploma), it is only fair to the child that she be placed under the tutelage of someone who DOES have a higher education. A tutor, a study group, a class at a local high school, something that will give the child the chance to succeed in her schooling.
Another aspect is the curriculum your daughter has chosen for her child. Anyone can find "good education for cheap prices" on the internet, but a child needs the structure of a proven method of learning and education. If the child does not have quality in their education, you cannot expect quality results.
I would recommend doing some searching of curriculum and tutors in the area. Best of luck.
She is using the Alpha Omega home school for the 5th grade and she is only having problems with her science and history. My daughter was able to get through to her on her math and has brought her up to date on that. I am in college at this time and am also assisting her with their schooling. We are checking into a private tutor at this time.
Alpha Omega, from what I've heard, is a good system. Saxon Math is one of the best, but you said that she did well in Math. Good to hear.
I would recommend trying to find out if there are local college students that would be willing to tutor your granddaughter. College students are "close" to the information, but not highschoolers. There also may be classes at your local libraries in history and science.
Sounds like your granddaughter is simply lacking a bit in a couple subject matters. A little outside help may be just the ticket.
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