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Results for 25-MAR-02 to 01-APR-02
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Last week, Silver said:
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"I really truly believe that I have dyscalculia, which is a learning disabilty like dyslexia, only with math instead of language. I want to do something about this very much, because I want to get into a good University, and failing math won't exactly help much. The problem is, I asked my parents about this, and they said that I was just being lazy and want an excuse for my terrible grades, but it has to be more than that. The numbers just won't compute in my head, I'll start to get panicky, and worst of all, sometimes my head goes completely blank-which includes forgetting the question or how to do it. HELP ME!"
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76 SmartGirls replied:
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Some people are just not math-people. Just learn to do the best you can and capitolize
on your strengths, not on your weaknesses. |
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If your parents won't listen to your self-diagnosis, speak with your math teacher
or guidance counselor and ask if you can speak with a special education teacher or set up a meeting with
a school specialist who can diagnos you. Perhaps then your parents will believe you. |
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Go to your library and borrow some books or software that will teach you different
math strategies. |
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Collect all the information you can on dyscalculia, create a strong argument
for yourself, and sit your parents down to present them with a serious presentation. Hopefully they will
take you and your issue seriously. |
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Some SmartGirls said:
- I would suggest going to your guidance counselor or to a teacher who you get along with and trust. They should be able to help you get tested for this disability and figure out if there is anything that can help you. My parents are the exact same way that yours are. They try and convince me that there is nothing wrong with me, even when I insist that there is. So, I sought the help of a teacher. I'm sure they'd be able to do something for you, and talk to your parents. Good luck!
- I know how you feel. I had the same problem and all I felt was that "I can't do this" or "I am so stupid." But then I realized that no one is good at everything but that everyone is good at something. Silver, I am positive you are good at something so try to improve your strengths and you will become more confident and then your weaknesses will improve themselves.
- Your parents are definitely NOT being fair. You should research dyscalculia, create the argument, and sit them down to talk with them. If that doesn't work talk to a teacher, guidance counselor, or trusted adult. If THAT doesn't work, talk to a doctor.
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