The math program for freshmen at Valhalla High School is not working out very well. Although the school district believes that it gives the 9th graders an opportunity to think with others, the students do not agree. The new method that the school is using is a type of “self teaching” type of thing. Because it is our first year of high school, we are still getting used to the “big move” from middle school. Due to this new curriculum, most of the freshmen are not doing very well in math and failing the semester. I, and many other students believe that this should change to get the help we need to succeed.
The amount of failed tests piling up in our grade level is alarming. Teachers keep ignoring our feedback about the self-teaching method.
March 12, 2019
The momentum is incredible. School administrators are starting to take notice.
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Mike Velez
7 years ago
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FIX THIS ASAP. math is already stressful enough without having to guess what the lesson is supposed to be.
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Kevin Abbott
7 years ago
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my son is failing because he basically has to teach himself everything every night. its not working and they need to go back to regular lessons.
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Sarah Fisher
7 years ago
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honestly this is exactly what i was thinking. its way to much pressure for kids just starting high school. just explain the material like a normal person.
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Mo Woods
7 years ago
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I agree with Heidi.
Yet, this new ‘teaching’ method is a bit difficult for new freshies trying to get the hang of highschool math. Maybe if it was tested for a week or so, to see how the students liked and apapted to it, then the higher up officials would know if it was time to make the change. SIGN THIS PETITION!
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Heidi M Hauser
7 years ago
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It is my opinion that if the weight for tests was reduced and the weight for homework was raised it would allow more students a passing grade. It would reward students for doing the homework and putting in the effort.
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Hassan Sagman
7 years ago
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Program should be changed asap. It’s too hard and teachers don’t do anything it’s a waste of time
The math program for freshmen at Valhalla High School is not working out very well. Although the school district believes that it gives the 9th graders an opportunity to think with others, the students do not agree. The new method that the school is using is a type of “self teaching” type of thing. Because it is our first year of high school, we are still getting used to the “big move” from middle school. Due to this new curriculum, most of the freshmen are not doing very well in math and failing the semester. I, and many other students believe that this should change to get the help we need to succeed.
The amount of failed tests piling up in our grade level is alarming. Teachers keep ignoring our feedback about the self-teaching method.
March 12, 2019
The momentum is incredible. School administrators are starting to take notice.
21 Comments
M
Mike Velez
7 years ago
Featured
FIX THIS ASAP. math is already stressful enough without having to guess what the lesson is supposed to be.
K
Kevin Abbott
7 years ago
Featured
my son is failing because he basically has to teach himself everything every night. its not working and they need to go back to regular lessons.
S
Sarah Fisher
7 years ago
Featured
honestly this is exactly what i was thinking. its way to much pressure for kids just starting high school. just explain the material like a normal person.
M
Mo Woods
7 years ago
Featured
I agree with Heidi.
Yet, this new ‘teaching’ method is a bit difficult for new freshies trying to get the hang of highschool math. Maybe if it was tested for a week or so, to see how the students liked and apapted to it, then the higher up officials would know if it was time to make the change. SIGN THIS PETITION!
H
Heidi M Hauser
7 years ago
Featured
It is my opinion that if the weight for tests was reduced and the weight for homework was raised it would allow more students a passing grade. It would reward students for doing the homework and putting in the effort.
H
Hassan Sagman
7 years ago
Featured
Program should be changed asap. It’s too hard and teachers don’t do anything it’s a waste of time
FIX THIS ASAP. math is already stressful enough without having to guess what the lesson is supposed to be.