Despite her best efforts in school, Ali is behind age-related expectations in maths
Ali didn't enjoy maths, because she found it boring. "I never do maths at home," she said.
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Despite her best efforts in school, Ali is behind age-related expectations in maths
Ali didn't enjoy maths, because she found it boring. "I never do maths at home," she said.
Read Ali’s storySofia, who speaks English as an additional language, came to study at Leeds Sixth Form College. She struggled with anxiety towards learning and had low confidence in her ability, particularly when it came to attempting exam questions.
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