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Poor Academic Progress
Ditmas I.S. 62Mrs. Hennelly
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Problem -What is an obstacle?Turn and talk with your partnerDefine obstacle
Something that obstructs progressDictionary.com
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Have you ever felt like this?
There’s just too much work!
I can’t take it
anymore!
Do you feel like there are too many things standing in your way?
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Evidence- test scores
Not motivatedHomework is not completedStudents come to school lateFighting with friendsPeer pressure
Consequences of the problem
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Causes – What are some obstacles faced by students?Live in sheltersFaced with bullyingEnglish is not spoken at homeNo consequences at school or
home for behavior
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Solutions – Who else has faced obstacles?
What obstacles were standing in her way?
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What obstacle is he facing?
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And him?
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Or her?
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Solutions – How do people overcome obstacles?Read the nonfiction article on an
influential African American. Complete the worksheet with
your group to identify the obstacles and solutions.
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Name_____________________________________ Date_________ Overcoming Obstacles Worksheet Title of Article___________________________________________ What obstacles did he/she face? How was he she able to
overcome this?
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Solution – Complete a Venn Diagram comparing your obstacles with those of your research topic
___________ ___________
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New PoliciesHow can our school help students
to deal with obstacles facing students in order to improve test scores?