Worksheet1:
Defining the Social Problem
Date:
1. In one or two sentences, state the nature of the social problem that your group plans to study.
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Our problem is that there is a lack of effective communication among parents, educators, and students at I.S. 286. |
2. List
at least three undesirable social conditions that result from this problem:
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a) Low test scores (report card grades) |
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b) Low attendance rate (daily school attendance & parent meetings) |
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c) Misunderstanding of joint roles played in the development of the children |
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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IS 286 parents, educators & students lack communication. |