Frustrating as it may be, no one method works for everyone. Sorry the one that works best for you is not the prevalent method. I was bored to death in school too so I hear you about working at your own pace. Does your school offer independent study? That is sometimes an option.
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Franma
"It seems that for success in science and art, a dash of autism is essential." Hans Asperger
In the end I'm just me whatever that may be