Analysis

=Analysis Phase I=

==== **Problem Statement:** From reports given by the Pennsylvania state testing system, 8th grade students at Halifax Area Middle School have scored basic in the geometry section on the test. When breaking down the geometry questions, it was found that the students lack the required knowledge of proportions and similar figures. It is the goal of the 8th grade Mathematics teacher to improve these scores so that the students will fall under the proficient or advanced category. ====

4th Period- 93 questions correct out of 180 (52%)
====**Root Cause:** The 8th grade teacher has not been using enough hands on demonstrations to assist the students with building a strong understanding of proportions and similar figures. There is also a long gap of time from when the last time the students were introduced to proportions in the beginning of 7th grade.====