Worksheet1:
Defining the Social Problem
Date: 9.29.04 Group Members: Ms. Henderson, Ms. Rozier,
Ms. LaPorte, Ms. Degraffenreid,
Mr. Alston & Ms.Prince.
1. In one or two sentences, state the nature of the social problem that your group plans to study.
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At P.S. 197 there is a decline in 5th Grade E.L.A academic achievement. |
2. List
at least three undesirable social conditions that result from this problem:
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a) low standardized E.L.A scores |
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b)more hold-overs |
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c)behavioral problems |
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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The 5th Grade standardized E.L.A. scores declined significantly at P.S. 197 from 4th Grade scores. |