The Case Of Maya Thomas  ———

.: Problems Presented :.

1. Ruth Ann was frustrated from the last time she taught the class that she couldn’t bear to do it again.
   
2. The previous class had been very difficult because the students were out of control.
   
3. The textbook is inadequate. (Ruth Ann was surprised at the discrepancies between what the national standards called for and what her book was providing
   
4. The student’s poor attitude. Maya wondered : “How do you help students with these kinds of attitudes see the value of pre-algebra in everyday situations?”
   
5. No official Needs Assessment conducted. (Not identified)
   
6. No problem statement. (not identified)
   
7. The only data analysis tool used was the interview. (Not identified)
   
8. The parents would be resistant to new ideas.
   
9. The use of technology is not addressed. (Not identified)

Now, let's examine what I would have done —>