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Thanks again for all of the input. We haven't had our talk yet, but I'm beginning to think she's not real happy about the 'C'. My current feeling on the matter is this: if she understands the material, AND she's aware of what she could have done better, then let's move on. One thing it's important to understand is this: she didn't get a 'C' in Algebra 1, it's Advanced Algebra. She was doing work that was 2 years ahead of other kids her age. If she was failing to grasp what we being taught, that's perfectly OK. We just need to know that. We want her to be happy and successful. That said, I would like to offer an opinion that some of you have already indicated you would disagree with. I don't think a 15-yr-old can make a decision that math will never play a part in their life, so let's blow it off. Uhn uh. No way. Most of us may never need to go beyond algebra, but now is not the time for that decision. I come across algebraic and/or trigonometic questions every day. And I mean real life stuff; not just at my job.
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