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Princeton Alternative Elementary School
Ms. LaTausha Daniels, Ed.S. NBCT

Instructional Leader & Interim Principal
Comprehensive Needs Assessment : SWOT ANALYSIS 2020

Critical Area: Instruction 3-5 Science

Internal

Strengths Weaknesses

Students in 3 -5 had the opportunity to participate in the BCS STEM Fair Inconsistency of science resources and materials (in print/online) for
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Competition. teachers and students.
The 3rd-5 grade teachers utilized the same resources throughout the grade Student engagement and motivation is down. Teachers need to be
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level. These included Mystery Science, Super Science, Studies Weekly, and available to effectively integrate content rich science concepts prior to
Legends of Learning. students being able to engage in hands-on application-based science
inquiry.

Mrs. Porter hosted STEAM Academy monthly for students in grades 3 -5
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External
Opportunities Threats

In the event PAES becomes 1:1, students will have access to online science In the event of remote learning, how will students have access to
websites and resources. hands-on and online resources to be engaged with science content.

SWOT Analysis Summary

3 -5 grades demonstrate continuity in using the same online science resources (Mystery Science/Scholastic). There is also a need for grades 3-5 to
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create a pacing guide for science standards. Additionally, teachers should be proactive in planning for a virtual STEM Fair along with remote learning.
Suggestion: BCS should add Science resources to the Clever Platform.

ILT: SWOT Analysis ©2020 La’Tausha Daniels Ed.S. NBCT 5