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Struggling In Math (self.Blind)
submitted by cooliociouss
Hey!! I’m a sophomore in high school and I’m currently taking my grade ten math course. I’ve been struggling a lot recently. It’s hard enough to follow what’s going on because I can’t see what’s on the board, but I’ve been missing a lot of my math classes to work on things like orientation and mobility and braille.
Right now my math average is sitting just above a fifty, and I don’t know how to bring it back up because we’re in the middle of the semester and things are only getting harder and harder. I’ve also been finding it kind of hard to speak up and advocate for myself.
Did y’all struggle at all in math too? Do y’all have any tips or suggestions on what to do?
Right now my math average is sitting just above a fifty, and I don’t know how to bring it back up because we’re in the middle of the semester and things are only getting harder and harder. I’ve also been finding it kind of hard to speak up and advocate for myself.
Did y’all struggle at all in math too? Do y’all have any tips or suggestions on what to do?
changeneverhappens 4 points 3y ago
If you're struggling in math, your TVI and COMS should reconsider pulling you from that class. Talk to your TVI about using a video magnifier to view the board and/or ask your teacher for a copy of large print notes. Do you take an elective that would be better to pull you from?
Self advocating is difficult and its something that I work on with my students all the time (I'm a TVI).
Please talk to your teacher after class and create a plan. They probably offer tutoring and support for students who need to fix their grades.
Self advocating is difficult and its something that I work on with my students all the time (I'm a TVI).
Please talk to your teacher after class and create a plan. They probably offer tutoring and support for students who need to fix their grades.
mamatobee328 3 points 3y ago
Definitely talk to your TVI. Can they work with you in math instead of pulling you out? What are your accommodations? You should have the necessary ones in place to access what’s on the board.
jouleheretolearn 2 points 3y ago
Have you talked with your TVI about this?
There are some options, if your math teacher works with your TVI they should set up better options for you to follow in math. Please bring it up with them. If you feel less comfortable telling them, you or your parents/guardians can email or text them. This is important to find what works better for you now instead of waiting until the end of the semester or year.
I'm sorry you're dealing with this and I am glad you reached out.
There are some options, if your math teacher works with your TVI they should set up better options for you to follow in math. Please bring it up with them. If you feel less comfortable telling them, you or your parents/guardians can email or text them. This is important to find what works better for you now instead of waiting until the end of the semester or year.
I'm sorry you're dealing with this and I am glad you reached out.
oncenightvaler 1 points 3y ago
I struggled through math a lot my sophomore math teacher was actually my favourite of the maths teachers at the high school.
I had to be pulled out of classes to work on blind stuff the way you described but are you sure you can't just work on adjusting your schedule?
I had to be pulled out of classes to work on blind stuff the way you described but are you sure you can't just work on adjusting your schedule?
dreamyetoile 1 points 3y ago
Might want to have a meeting with your math teacher and TVI.
I dealt with this same issue last year while taking Grade 10 math, and if anything self advocacy is key to pulling through in the end. I just hope your math teacher is reasonable, because in my case I ended up having to go to summer school due to them not really acting upon what was laid out during that meeting.
I dealt with this same issue last year while taking Grade 10 math, and if anything self advocacy is key to pulling through in the end. I just hope your math teacher is reasonable, because in my case I ended up having to go to summer school due to them not really acting upon what was laid out during that meeting.
FantasticGlove 1 points 3y ago
Honestly, Math was my worst subject. I'm in College but I barely graduated from High School because I was terrible at Math. Algebra sucks but you'll probably have to ask for private tutoring from your teacher. If your teacher knows that you are working hard, he/she is most likely going to show mercy unless he/she is a dick. I'm sorry I could not help you in a more Math heavy way.
SWaspMale 0 points 3y ago
Do you have an IEP? Are you in the U.S.?
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