Worksheet1:
Defining the Social Problem
Date:
Group Members: Ms. Cox, Mr.
Zolar, Ms. Daniels, Ms. Soto, Ms. Lee
1. In one or two sentences, state the nature of the social problem that your group plans to study.
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At IS 275, students perform poorly in reading and mathematics. Test scores are far below standards in both subjects. |
2. List
at least three undesirable social conditions that result from this problem:
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a) Poor reading comprehension |
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b) Poor problem solving skills |
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c) Poor writing and speech skills |
3. Write a short phrase that summarizes the social problem and its location (examples: students reading below grade level at P.S. 299; vandalism at Jones Middle School; cheating in Mr. Green’s math class)
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Low reading and math test scores at IS 275 |