<p>I agree with finding a student from a local college if you have a local college. When my son was a freshman, he struggled with geometry and he had golf practice right after school so he couldn't go in for extra help. We tried a guy in my neighborhood who had drop-in tutoring every night at his house. He charged $60 an hour and had at least 10 students there at one time, in various math classes. My son did not find that helpful at all. Shortly after that we were waiting for a table at Outback Steakhouse, and a group of students next to us were chatting about making ends meet. One of them said he would like to find a high school student to tutor to make a little extra money. I asked him what subject and he said math and I figured this was meant to be and hired him on the spot to tutor my son. It worked out great for us, he came for two hours every Sunday and only charged us $15 an hour. My son ended up with a B for the year in geometry (A second semester). We kept him on for the next year for Algebra II which my son didn't really need but liked having him every week to review. Unfortunately, our tutor graduated with his Masters degree in Math Education in May so we're on our own. My second son is a freshman this year and so far so good in geometry but I'd recommend finding somebody at the first sign of trouble.</p>
<p>I agree with Marite that the teacher could possibly be part of the problem. Even if the teacher is good, having someone else explain geometry from a different angle (haha) can be beneficial. this could be as easy as consulting with a top-end student at the same school whose already had and aced geometry. Many schools have these tutor students available for help at the school after classes either for free or for low cost. I suggest that if this is available, your D give them a try. The other fairly simple option would be a college student. Much of the success will be based on your D's willingness to be tutored.</p>
<p>holymomma,
My math whiz oldest kid despised Geometry Honors. He said it wasn't math. I would suggest finding an older student in the honors math program at your school who will be familiar with the curriculum. Often students relate well to other students. At our school, the older students will tutor for community service credit. Try your guidance department or community service office if the school has one.</p>