Art projects in math

[goddess40]

What do you do with teachers that just don't get it. We just changed math teacher's because he refused to acknowledge our son's inability to do some the assignments. The teacher insisted he could if he wanted to. Now the new teacher is doing the same. These projects include using a compass, which is bad enough with an old fashioned sharp pointed compass but with the new dull points it's worse. The new project has him working on a tessellation - designing a shape that will fit together, tracing it, cutting it out over and over, coloring and gluing it on a poster. The main portion of the grade has to do with the overall look not the understanding of the concept. Imagine how embarrassing it is to turn in a project that looks like an eight year old did it instead of an 8th grader.

I have asked the counselor to intervene on my son's defense. I know there are computer programs available that he could use to show his understanding. If the answer is no then I plan on doing the assignment myself.

[idgiehkt]

1. I am so sorry you are having such a hard time with this

That has to be so frustrating. I really admire you for fighting for your child this way. I wish there was something I could say to help but I know there isn't. I think you have the right idea about asking a counselor to intervene. I wish you good luck and please keep us posted on how it works out.

[Kajsa]

2. Could you get a Special Ed teacher to

intervene on your behalf?

He/She may be able to get through to this thick skulled
math teacher.

I'm also sorry you're going through this.
I've been there, done that- it's a bitch!

Good luck, keep on fighting for your son,
and please let us know what happens.

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