Thread: Teenager and school

Almost all universities require a certain number of high school classes - 3 in Math, 4 in English, 2 Foreign Language, 3-4 Science is common in my state - for normal acceptance. Smaller colleges might be different, but if it's a university and it offers Bachelor's degrees it may become a problem if she thinks she doesn't "need" her math skills. She most likely will have to take one math class before she can graduate from college.
Math was a real problem area where I went to school. To get your BA/BS, you had to take an Advanced Algebra/Trig class, but many people had to start out much lower to catch up with what they never learned or had forgotten from high school. Some people had to take basic Algebra 4-5 times to pass it, even though the school provided free math tutors as well as other programs to help people succeed. I don't think this is unique to my area ... maybe telling your daughter how much trouble she can avoid just by applying herself now will help her out.
Most school websites will let you know exactly what classes you need to add up to your degree. You two can find out how high a level of math she might need to take in high school to make it easier on herself later.
Keep us posted on how she's doing, and I hope everything works out.

it doesnt sound to be like she's falling behind, honestly it sounds like you're putting a LOT of pressure on her.
sorry, i dont really know about the school system where you are in any detail.

but i went to university to do illustration
i got a C grade in maths at GCSE and then left it since i have absolutely no aptitude for maths.
in my experience as long as you can count you'll be fine.

also classes get harder the further up the school you go
maybe she's finding it more difficult and doesnt know how to tell you?
everybody else has really good advice
but it honestly doesnt sound to be like she's having major problems
she sounds intelligent and sounds like underneath the slight teenage rebellion she's a good kid.
try and have faith in her
and dont push her away by telling her off for something that may not actually be her fault.

good luck x