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How do I get my 6th grade daughter to get better in science and math? She goes to middle school, and she says the subject is hard and confusing. So she just gave up! Does anyone have any advice?

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Question: Failing in Science and Math

How do I get my 6th grade daughter to get better in science and math? She goes to middle school, and she says the subject is hard and confusing. So she just gave up! Does anyone have any advice?

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32learn writes:
There is some research to suggest that the level of iron in the blood is directly related to math ability. Math and science ability tend to go hand in hand. This problem particularly affects girls between the ages of 12 and 16. Copy and paste the following into your browser to read the article at ABC News: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=117414&page=1#.TyGKXhwX0rc