Report Card Soon?

Question

So I have a report card coming soon and I'm REALLY scared, stressed, and sad. I am basically failing math and getting a straight D on my grading report. (They calculated how much my precentages was) So My mom said if I don't get my grades up she'll take EVERYTHING away from me. She probably yell at me, make me cry, or hurt me (not that bad) but the last time when I showed her my grade report not my report card, she got so upset that she yelled at me hard, ignored me throughout the night, and I was so scared to go downstairs to return the food I ate that I just left it overnight. (No ants don't worry) So I'm really scared and I won't ever get my grades up. I pay attention in my class at math period but I still don't get it.

Help? (And please be nice)

Answer 1

what does this have to do with Special Ed?  do you even know what special ed means?

Answer 2

run away from home. :)

Answer 3

Math can be very difficult for some people. Many adults lack basic math skills so dont feel bad. Girls especially have long tested far below boys in math. Many times it is how it is taught. Boys also seem to understand dimensions more.....About your problem: I think your mother will sympathize with you if you show her that you are working your hardest. Let her know your frustration that your grades are not getting any better despite your best efforts. Talk to her about it like an adult and be sure to convey that its not bc your being lazy and that you truly want to do better. Ask her what she thinks you should do.....I belive that you should find a friend that is good at math to help you. Sometimes people your own age are best at explaining things bc they will tell you the absolute easiest way in their own words.

Answer 4

As a temporary replacement, you could forge your report card until you get your grades up.  What oyu do is go to a copying machine and make a copy of your report card.  On the extra copy cut out the good grades (A,B,C's) and then paste then on the other copy over the bad grades.  After pasting them on make another copy and show that to your parents.  It may be lying and I don't encourage it, but im just tring to help you out.

Answer 5

this may sound like an easy solution, but have you gone to the teacher and told them you don't get it?  i bet they'd be willing to spend a little time with you after school to help you out if you really want to get those grades up.  maybe if your mom sees an effort on your part she'll be easier on you

Answer 6

Don't lie to your mom, it will only make the situation worse in the long run.  

Talk to your individual teachers that you're getting the bad grades from.  Ask if you can meet with them before or after school.   Look at your individual assignments.  Are your grades high on homework and low on tests?   See if your teachers can offer you learning strategies and study strategies to do well in school.  Are you skipping small assignments or losing participation points,  try to make sure you complete all assignments.  

See if your school has a tutoring program or some other type of help.  Can you meet with friends in the class and study with them.  

WIthout knowing everything about why your grades are low it's hard to suggest actually what to do.   I'm sure your mom is upset/worried about your future if you can't get your grades higher.  If you know that your grades are lower than she'll be happy with talk to your teachers and see what options you have.  Can you retake/redo some assignments.  If you walk into your house and say "Mom, I know my grades are lower, but I can do this to improve them in the future" she might take it easier on you.  If you can prove also that you're trying your hardest and not slacking off she'll appreciate that as well.   If worse comes to worse, ask your teachers to call her in for a parent/student/teacher conference and see if there's a plan the 3 of you can work out together.