Hey g/f............if all parents were judged on their ability to help their kids with homework - in every subject - I expect many of us would FAIL ! "Back in my day" many many of my classmates NEVER took Algebra at all ! So - how could they possibly help their kids with it? YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE AS A PARENT !!!!

As for letting "you know who know".........FORGET IT. If she is failing as badly as you say - exactly when did he show his brilliance and help her with her Algebra?

Try and find a high school math wiz - and have her tutored. My son had a tutor for Algebra........even tho I took 3 years of it........never used it, didnt retain it !

Quit beating yourself up please...........this is NOT a reflection on you !