My daughter is 6.
Everyone has always commented on her intelligence.
Initially her vocabulary scored at a very high level and her maths ability also was very advanced. Her reading age is high. She did very well in reception.
This last year we've seen a huge dip. She is now average/below average except in her reading.
She comes from a family of high achievers but I don't believe we've been putting high levels of pressure on her. We just know what she's capable of and when she doesn't even try it is really frustrating. I want her to enjoy school but she seems to be developing a very lazy attitude. She wants to play and she's resistant to lessons. She interrupts and won't sit still.
I don't think it would bother me so much if she wasn't bright - it is the attitude that bothers me - I want her to work hard at school, to do her best. I would like her to show her true potential.
I'm not sure what I should be doing. I feel like I'm failing her.
The school has advised various things to practice with her. I am dyslexic but initial tests suggest she isn't. Socially and physically she was behind but she is now doing fine in these areas.
Her behavior is brilliant although when she does occasionally get upset it is very intense and over the top. She will then take a long time to calm down.
School have moved her up and down groups quite a bit this year but now she's mostly in the bottom groups. Her school books show she is capable of good work.
Any advice?
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Daughter is no longer doing so well academically. Lazy/distracted/not trying!
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whyisthishappening · 10/03/2014 13:29
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