Math Update

We decided to keep Emily in the inclusion math class even though she seems to have an emotional response to going into the classroom, especially when there are tests or quizzes. As for the test that she did prior to our decision being made, that was returned to us the day after we decided and advised the school to keep her in the class. We were hoping for a grade in the 80%'s especially knowing that she had a small meltdown prior to going into the class, even though we did a practice test the night before as homework. She told the aide that was with her after she settled down that she knew this and she was going to do her best and make "my mom proud". When I got the test back, I was shocked at the grade 102%. She got them all right and extra credit. They did do a pretest prior to the test and she got a 75%. I told her that she did a great job and that all we expect from her is her best. This week she had a quiz and it didn't go so well. She had her normal emotional breakdown when she heard the word quiz...then did what she could. That night we had our normal "there is no need to get upset and just do your best" talk. Her special ed teacher wrote me that the next day when she enter the inclusion class for math she went to the teacher, Miss Rocha, and asked her if there was a quiz - she said no, then she asked if there was a test - she said no and Emily let out the biggest sigh and went to her desk all happy and ready to work. The best part is that both teachers are great about helping me help Emily prepare for the chapter tests and they give all other work back to review her errors. Please keep Emily in your prayers, that she will be able to be more at ease when going into the math class especially on quiz and test days. Also, pray for me as I continue to work with her here at home. I'll let you know when we have a date for her IEP meeting determing next year's school plan.