College Readiness and Preparing Our Students: a Recommendation Report

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College Readiness and Preparing our Students: A Recommendation Report Prepared for: Jean Murphy, Technical Writing Professor Students and Classmates, Pierce College Prepared by: Kayla M., Pierce College Student March 16, 2011 Table of Contents Introduction…………………………………………………………………………….1 Background of the Problem………………………………………………...1 Purpose of the Report……………………………………..…………………1 Overview of Methods Used………………………………………………….1 Research Methods……………………………………………………………………..3 Statement of the Problem…………………………………………………..3 Investigating the Extent of the Problem………………….…………….3 Options for Addressing the Problem……………………………………...5 Identification of Main Criteria……………………………….…..……….6 Comparison of Options…….………………………………….………..…….7 Results…………………………………………………………………………………...8 Investigating Extent of the Problem………………….……...…….…….8 Identifying the Best Option………………………………...………....…….8 Necessary and Desirable Criteria…………………………………………9 Evaluations of Options Against Criteria………………………………...9 Conclusion……………………………..…………..……………………………..……..11 Recommendation………………………………………………………………………13 Continued Investment in Pre-Established Programs…………………..13 Closer Collaborations within Schools……………………………….....13 Work Cited…………………………………………………………………...……...…14 Introduction Background of the Problem: In Washington state the number of high school dropouts in 2008-09 was 16, 415 students. This number accounted for 5.1 percent of all high school students in Washington State (Ireland). This number is 0.5 percent lower than the previous year showing that there was at least some improvement. That same year, the number of students enrolled in a post-secondary institution immediately after graduation was 62 percent (Akweks); This is three percent higher than

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