Tutoring for 11th Grade Physics - Understanding "Stat"

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The discussion revolves around a tutoring request from a parent seeking help with "physics stat" for their 11th-grade daughter. Participants clarify the ambiguity of the term "stat," suggesting it could refer to "statistics," though this seems unlikely for the grade level. Another interpretation offered is that "stat" is a medical term meaning "immediately," indicating urgency in the request. However, it's also proposed that the parent might be referring to "physics SAT," a standardized test related to physics. The consensus emphasizes the importance of directly asking the parent for clarification to ensure the tutoring provided meets her needs.
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I am beginning to provide tutoring. Today one parent had a request like this:

"I needs help with physics stat for my daughter (11 th grade)."

What does she mean by 'physics stat'?

Thanks.
 
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You should ask her. Apart from the obvious interpretation ("statistics"), which doesn't make much sense for an 11th grader, "stat" is a term in the medical profession used to mean "immediately."
 
I did not want to ask her then, because it might turn her away from me. Now that you have said that stat is not some thing that a 11 th grader would not do, I will ask her. She sounded that she wanted this help asap.

Thanks for your answer.
 
Nuha99 said:
What does she mean by 'physics stat'?
Perhaps she meant physics SAT (a standardized test).
 
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