[Celyn]

Your not dumb or stupid. It sounds like you are able to cope with the work, but the exams let you down. This is actually a fairly common struggle since exams are difficult anyway (the pressure, the time restraints, the test on memory etc). I don't think you should leave the school, especially seeing as it's mainly maths and science exams that you struggle with, and your grades for the other subjects are fine.

Maths and science can be difficult. Unlike other subjects where you can memorise dates and facts, maths and science require you to know rules and steps in order to solve problems. It's great that you are trying to boost your grades in class, but think it may help as well if you try to figure out how to boost exam grades. Perhaps write down a list of all the topics you struggle with, and revise and test yourself on these areas. Go back and use an example of how things were worked out and then try to solve exam style questions by using the example as a guide. The more you practice, the more confident you may feel taking exams. You could even do practice exams, where you give yourself a time limit and check the answers after. Ask friends and family to test you with flashcards as this helps you to memorise and work things out as well.

There's nothing to feel ashamed about when you are resitting an exam. Many people have been in a similar situation, and rather than feeling stupid, perhaps think of it as simply another chance. Remember that if you find some aspects of the work difficult, you can always ask your teachers for help as they do want to see you succeed