[A930Rocket]

My son is in the 8th grade, is taking algebra and for the first time struggling with math. The teacher apparently doesn't use the book they have, but teaches it her way with homework out of a workbook. My son says some test questions are based on how she does it, not the book or other ways. There are many ways to skin a cat, as long as you get the right answer. I was always good at math and have started working with my son on this. Even if she's not following the book, the way to do the problem she is doing is in the book and can be learned. There are also plenty of practice problems that can be done and repeated. Even make up your own like I did.

I'm meeting with her Monday to discuss my son, what we can do and what she is doing.