In a complete Quandry
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 6:21 pm
My son has been assessed by his tutor and came out with 126 - I understand he will get additional points for his age disadvantage - he is the youngest, a very late August baby.
So... we've gone ahead with tutoring and he is really enjoying it. We are also working through test papers at home, and he's doing OK.
But... at teacher/parent evening this week his teacher said that he would have no problems and his NFERs are really good etc etc, but that he is easily distracted, and never finishes his work, and doesn't seem interested in pushing himself any further than his comfort zone.
Now, I know 'it's a boy thing' but my feeling is that he knows he can get the marks without busting a gut, so why put extra effort in. Quite simply I think he is bored at school and can't be bothered.
But my worry is that if he passes the 11+ is he going to enjoy a grammar school environment?
I keep hearing the same thing from friends, "it's better to be top at secondary school than struggling at grammar". But my view is that he will get the attention and motivation that he is currently lacking and (fingers crossed) will enjoy the challenge.
I don't really know what I'm asking here, only that I needed to vent!
So... we've gone ahead with tutoring and he is really enjoying it. We are also working through test papers at home, and he's doing OK.
But... at teacher/parent evening this week his teacher said that he would have no problems and his NFERs are really good etc etc, but that he is easily distracted, and never finishes his work, and doesn't seem interested in pushing himself any further than his comfort zone.
Now, I know 'it's a boy thing' but my feeling is that he knows he can get the marks without busting a gut, so why put extra effort in. Quite simply I think he is bored at school and can't be bothered.
But my worry is that if he passes the 11+ is he going to enjoy a grammar school environment?
I keep hearing the same thing from friends, "it's better to be top at secondary school than struggling at grammar". But my view is that he will get the attention and motivation that he is currently lacking and (fingers crossed) will enjoy the challenge.
I don't really know what I'm asking here, only that I needed to vent!