My son is also failing Math and acts as if it is no big deal. He used to be so good at math. How do I get him to understand that his marks are important. Elizabeth

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ReneeW said: Does anyone have suggestions on what to do when you child just doesn't care whether or not his homework is completed correctly or if at all? He is basically failing right now in math but could care less. I'll check the worksheet and offer to help him make corrections but it's a battle to get him to do it over. He thinks as long as all the blanks are filled in it is fine to turn it in like that.

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ReneeW said: Does anyone have suggestions on what to do when you child just doesn't care whether or not his homework is completed correctly or if at all? He is basically failing right now in math but could care less. I'll check the worksheet and offer to help him make corrections but it's a battle to get him to do it over. He thinks as long as all the blanks are filled in it is fine to turn it in like that.

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Elizabeth said: My son is also failing Math and acts as if it is no big deal. He used to be so good at math. How do I get him to understand that his marks are important. Elizabeth

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In just starting to deal with a child with ADD and having a math computation disability on top of that, can seem mind boggling to all of us. Follow the same rules and guidelines that have been established through school and visa versa if they have been established at home. It is the structure, it dosen't matter what they don't want to do or that they say they don't care, because I bet you 10 to 1 they really do care, it is just very hard for them to do the things that are simple to others, and they are frustrated. We need to remember that we are the adults and the mentors and they will seek help from those that are willing to take the time. I have strongly considered checking out the math department at the local college to see if there are any students available to tutor, some of them may need to do this for credit hours and others because it is a learning experience for them too. Some college students or the colleges themselves charge a fee, but wouldn't it be worth it to see your child flourish. I think getting them to grasp the basics concepts +,-, /, , is the best place to start because most people with math disabilities are at this point and cannot move on until they can master these skills. Make sure there are consequences - taking favorite things away or giving an ultimatum - complete this or no more this and rewards - shopping for something they want, but don't promise, because in their minds if they do part of it, they should get this reward. It all seems harsh and to them unfair, but if you have to sit their and help them, by gosh, that's what they are going to do.Heck even make them sit there if you have something that needs to be done, like paying that stack of bills that is 4" high and see if they enjoy using their free time listening to you whine about writing checks and balancing the checkbook, and still having more bills coming in this next week. Then explain to them that even though you "don't" like doing this because it takes time, it needs to be done, it's a responsibility, just like their homework is to them.

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I am a mother of a 11 year old 6th grader with ADD and I also have ADD. We are just in the first few weeks of school and I am noticing changes since 5th grade. My son's is having difficulty with long division and I believe 6th grade in general. His teacher gives each student a handout with an example long division problem. On this handout, she meticiously lists the steps needed to complete the problem. My son's handout was filled with "doodle". I know that doodling helps him to focus and he does listen and usually understands what is being taught. Although this is not the case with long division. I see him struggle and he tries to complete the homework. He said that instead of the teacher giving him a handout with the infomation already explained to him, it would help him more if he wrote the methods to solving the problem himself. Which I really don't understand. He is already "forgetting" homework at school even though he has an assignment notebook with important items highlighted. He is having trouble sleeping and doesn't know why. What I have feared most I believe has come true. He did well in 5th grade (all A's and B's) because of the teacher and her methods of teaching. I have heard that a student with ADD may do great one year and have problems the next due to the teacher and her styles of teaching. I have a meeting set with his new 6th grade teacher. My biggest worry is next year middle school. I would like to get these issues undercontrol sooner rather than later. Are there any other members with similar problems????? Please help - my husband made a comment that my son is just not trying hard enough!!! How many times have we heard that and thank God we know better!!!!!!! Lisa - IL

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