Lisajb Report post Posted September 7, 2005 Well, just back into the new term, cat not very well (allergies) daughters pierced ear not healing up (yuck), dishwasher broke down (water everywhere and more expense), computer not very well (b****y blueyonder) and then theres Chris did really well in GCSE's, signed up for 4 A levels - maths, chemistry, physics and DT (oh dear, really difficult set, gulp), and last night he came home in a right stress "I can't do this, its too difficult I can't cope" nearly in tears anyone know anything about SURD's? Lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs q Report post Posted September 7, 2005 <'> sending you a hug....sorry can not do nore than that.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted September 7, 2005 <'> Sorry to hear you are having a rough time 4 is a lot of A levels to take on at once, very best of luck to him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raelien Report post Posted September 7, 2005 <'> Im sorry to hear youve had a rough time too! <'> Sorry I cant help with SURD's - wouldnt have a clue - Fair play to your boy for setting himself personal goals and challenges - im afraid I dont know what to suggest, - but I remember my son having the same tantrum about learning to ride his bike without stabilisers - but he got there with practise - sounds like you are there for him - which is the best thing you can be! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canopus Report post Posted September 7, 2005 What do you want to know about surds? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted September 7, 2005 <'> <'> hugs Lisa......4 does seem alot to do is that normal nowadays, we just did 2 or 3 plus general studies (a cop out)........SURDS??????......NEVER HEARD OF THEM. I,m sure Baddad will know what they are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annie Report post Posted September 7, 2005 Lisa, Sending you <'> <'> Suze, If Baddad gets hold of SURDS, I have a feeling that they will end up in the Batcave Annie X Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellie Report post Posted September 7, 2005 Lisa, <'> Sorry I don't know anything about SURDS, it sounds like a washing powder!! Take care Nellie xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canopus Report post Posted September 7, 2005 It is usual to take 4 AS levels and continue with 3 of them to A2. That way one ends up with 3 A levels and 1 AS level. Back in my days one took 3 A levels and we didn't have the AS A2 system, so all exams were taken at the end of the second year. I know what surds are and can (probably) help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phasmid Report post Posted September 7, 2005 Look here: SURDS! Any help? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phasmid Report post Posted September 7, 2005 Just had a look...er, does anyone understand double-dutch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tally Report post Posted September 7, 2005 It's very common for A-level students to change courses during the 1st month or so. If he can't cope with this subject, it shouldn't be a problem for him to do something else instead. If Canopus can't help, your son should speak with his teacher about his difficulties, and give it a little bit of time (maybe a week or so). It's possible that this is a difficulty that can be overcome. If not, then he needs to look into trying a different subject, or possibly giving it up altogether. 3 subjects are quite enough in my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisajb Report post Posted September 8, 2005 Thanks Phasmid I'll show him that - hopefully it will make more sense to Chris than to me! although he was talking about seeing a teacher this am and switching to something else - if it will reduce the stress then I'm fine with that - I don't think any of us will be able to cope with this for 2 years! Canopus I'll see whats happened tonight when he get home - if we're still with maths can he pm you? Nellie they do sound like a soap powder - washes whiter and stresses you out! Can't wait for Bad's comments! Thanks to all for good wishes Lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted September 8, 2005 Phasmid...clever thing .....now we know what SURDS are I,m so relieved ......anyone know what the heck it all means?????? Glad I,m not at school anymore, no wonder my d,s hates school .......it,s all ab..surd going to do my washing now with some soap surds ........Lisa <'> <'> hugs for you and yours that would definitely stress me out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisajb Report post Posted September 8, 2005 LOL at Suze! Just spoke to Chris - not the only one struggling apparently - have told him to come and look on here and look at the website Phasmid put a link to. He says he's going to stick at it for a couple of weeks, review all his previous work this weekend, but if its not getting any easier he will think about changing course, IT possibly or history. Lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elaine1 Report post Posted September 9, 2005 blimey, ive never heard of surds before. I cant wait to get to grips with those, she says sarcastically whilst packing a case quickly lol . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
