Social Issues and Influences on Education Notebook Activity 16

Question 1

Student Engagement

Answer 1

Only 57% of students with disabilities graduate and only 22% are in the workforce-Students from low income families drop out at higher rates-More females than males finish high school

Question 2

Socioeconomic Status

Answer 2

Plays a role in testing performance-Ethnically-diverse and low-income students have greater chances of hunger, exposure to environment hazards

Question 3

Access to Technology

Answer 3

At risk students may not have access to technology outside of school-1 in 3 teachers reports their schools do not have up to date technology-teachers must adjust their homework assignment so all students are able to complete them (regardless of their ability to access technology)