My ds has just done end of term assessment in maths (Y8) and did unexpectedly badly (30% below his previous marks). I had a quick look through his answers and he's made some really daft mistakes and also didn't answer quite a few questions as he ran out of time. He's got good grades during the year but tonight he was very upset saying he can't do maths. I think he's perhaps feeling sensitive as at the beginning of Year 8 he was moved down a set (from top to middle) which did affect his confidence. I'm suppose I'm feeing anxious myself whether this is just a blip or something more serious. I'm also annoyed as over this year he did seem to have got his confidence back and now this has set him back again. I've asked if I can speak to the teacher - am I overreacting? Would it be better just to make light of it and move on? I'd be grateful for any thoughts as I don't want to make the situation worse for ds.
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