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I'm really very frustrated with myself and "the system". I am naturally a box checking person and I felt like I was doing the student a disservice to not include the APs. But my own insecurity means that we are giving up valuable time (with which we could be experiencing real depth and joy) to play the College Board game, which may or may not help anyway. I have found some online classes to provide real benefit in terms of skills, discussion, time management, feedback, etc. I'm flabbergasted that a teacher when asked appropriately for help would not try to encourage the student in the direction of learning. Isn't that the goal? For the student to learn?
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I guess also I'm concerned because this is the teacher everyone likes. If the other teacher is worse...
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The two parts are connected insofar as they are the same topic from two different perspectives. I'm happy to eat the cost of the exam, I just don't know what is the right decision. I do not care if the AP exam leads to any college credits, I got sucked in by a desire to "show rigor" and the idea that student would like the topic. I think that it is going to require constant studying because currently the homework is past FR questions and they are taking hours. To me the fact that so much time has already been invested with so little understanding means that a LOT of additional time will be required and it will all be in service to passing the exam. I do not know the material so while I can drill/coach/test prep with him its not like it will be some amazing tour of the topic. It will only be test prep, which seems a bit ridiculous. I have not given him a full practice exam, I will do that.
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I'll going to be somewhat vague because I'm not sure I want to "out" my student or the provider. My student is currently in an AP class, the bulk of which occurred during the first semester. I have said student signed up for another class, same provider but different teacher, that meets during the second semester. The topics are related, and my original thinking was that taking the second class would help reinforce the first so that he was ready for both AP exams in May. Student is currently getting a high grade in the class, however in my estimation is in NO WAY prepared for the AP exam. I understand that additional studying will happen before May, but I am watching the current situation and thinking that in order to get a 4/5 on the exam this will be all the student can study until May. Student has grown to hate the topic. Originally I thought that the problem was with the student who has a tendency to assume that if he has heard something once he does not need to study it again. I assumed that he needed to try harder and pay closer attention. Then I started doing the work alongside him to see if I could get a grasp on what the problem is. Holy heck. Hours and hours of time are being spent on each assignment - maybe this is normal, maybe he/I are just not that smart, whatever - it seems insane and soul killing. It also feels like no learning is taking place, just a constant hustle to stay afloat and hopefully pass the exam. At one point, on one assignment, student had no clue. Both of student's parents spent multiple hours with the textbook and had no clue. Parents advised student to ask teacher, during office hours, how to approach the problem. Not what the answer was. Not to do the problem for the student. Just for some context about how to go about finding the answer. Teacher told student that he needed to figure it out on his own. Parent reached out to teacher who took many weeks to reply. Fine, holidays. Parent said "student does not in any way seem ready for AP exam, am concerned about student's ability to be successful". Teacher replied that student is doing fine in class and that he has no suggestions. At this point I'm unclear about how to proceed. I think its a given that I cancel part 2, right? Do I have him finish part 1 and not take the exam? Finish part one and study constantly until May and hope for the best? Student is a very hard worker, and very smart, although not genius level smart. He has taken other college level courses and understands that they entail more work - but this seems like more work without more benefit. Additionally, I am frustrated by the responses from teacher. I do not want my student to be spoon-fed the information, but teacher's response seems dismissive and rude. I'm mad that I led us down this AP path. But a lot of work has been put into this class and I don't really want to walk away from that. WWYD?
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Looking for advice: Dd has chronic GI problems
Caraway replied to Happy Camper's topic in The Chat Board
Have you tried a low/no fiber diet with no dairy? -
Intermittent fasting - anyone do it? If so, how?
Caraway replied to StaceyinLA's topic in The Chat Board
I believe most bone broths will break a fast. Reddit has a lot of great resources on IF if you’d like to research. -
What are you vowing to change about next year’s holidays?
Caraway replied to Caraway's topic in The Chat Board
This is where I am too. Yesterday was lovely but I want my kids to remember that it was lovely, not that I was a lunatic from October to January. -
Some of the police dogs around here are “meet and greet” police ambassadors. Maybe it’ll be duty more like that?
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What are you vowing to change about next year’s holidays?
Caraway replied to Caraway's topic in The Chat Board
This is fantastic advice, and I will be going thru it with a fine tooth comb. I was thinking of assigning days, but your approach may be more realistic. My sibling is like Teflon when it comes to any commitment or obligation, so I’ll have to think about how to approach him. Perhaps I’ll make my husband’s job to micromanage my brother. 😂 You really should offer a counseling package. I would pay to have someone give me this advice once a week from October to January. ❤️ -
My daughter recommended a pig bladder to use as a balloon. 😂 Cooking project? Knitting supplies?
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Causes for mild nausea for days? NOT pregnancy!!
Caraway replied to ScoutTN's topic in The Chat Board
Electrolytes? If I’m not getting the right ratio of sodium, potassium, and magnesium, I get generally nauseous. -
What are you vowing to change about next year’s holidays?
Caraway replied to Caraway's topic in The Chat Board
I love all of the ideas in this thread. It’s fun to hear how different families celebrate and what they think could be changed. ❤️ -
I think this year may be my last hosting a giant multi day Christmas. It is SO much work and I’m feeling really resentful that none of the attendees have offered to help. For the amount of money we are spending (not to mention the effort and stress) we could take a family vacation instead. Anybody else already vowing to make changes for next year?
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I did it once and I loved the way it looked. I went to a skilled person who did it a lot with results I had seen. HOWEVER after I had it done I had a few days of feeling horrible. I am afraid to do it again because the side effects can be somewhat random and in some cases escalating. It also made my eyes incredibly sensitive to light. I feel like as a person with a bunch of autoimmune issues I shouldn’t be injecting Botox into my face. I’m trying to ignore how much I hate the lines between my eyebrows.
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Have you done an elimination diet with her? I had severe stomach pain as a teen. The doctors decided it was all in my head and there was nothing that they could do. In college I figured out, on my own, that I was Celiac. No more stomach pains. The whole thing still makes me mad.
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Our first house was an open floor plan. When we bought the current house my requirements were "Doors! Doors that close!" The real estate agent thought I was nuts.
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Yes! This is one of the options I’m considering. Have you used it for a hot pot style meal?
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There is a ton of info on Pinterest. I searched “hot pot at home”. Now I’m considering a butane burnet and a Japanese Donabe pot. It’s certainly a rabbit hole. 😂
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I am trying to put together a hot pot kit, but I am spinning out on what type of cooking device to buy. My husband remembers a cooker from his family that involved charcoal and a general sense of "danger". I don't think that is what I want to buy. 🤣 Most people seem to use either a dedicated cooking device (coolest looking but only good for this), a multi-cooker device that seems to be like a hotter version of a crockpot, or an induction burner and a special pot. Thoughts? Opinions? I think I've ruled out the ones with butane canisters, but I could be persuaded. In my dreams this device is fun and easy to use, easy to clean, looks interesting, does not require half of my garage space to store. I would also love any additional tips, product suggestions, etc.
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I would not take kindly to this type of feedback. When I was growing up we ate the same meal every night. Your kids have plenty of variety.
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I have a Cuisinart I bought in 2000. It’s lovely and functional. It no longer lives at our main house. At the main house I have a new Cuisinart that I bought at Costco. It has a ton of attachments, each one more problematic than the last. Food gets stuck under the blade, around the mid bowl seam, along the top. It is a nightmare to use. It does not seem to do anything well and the parts are junky. If I purchase a Cuisinart at a cooking store will it be higher quality? Is there a better brand? I’m willing to pay more if the quality is actually better.
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You’re all inspiring me to do a standing rib roast. Any favorite recipes? I googled and it seems like the most popular one involves leaving the meat in a cooling oven. I just want something tried and true so I don’t ruin an expensive piece of meat!
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Do you like the book? It looks pretty good from what I can see on Amazon.
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Just listened to an interview with Carla Hall and wondering if anyone uses her technique of cutting the raw turkey into 8 pieces.