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Karen, an assistant principal at East Leyden High School, shadows a 9th grader, Alan Garcia, to understand student experiences. She participates in his classes, including physical education and a double math period. Alan expresses frustration with remedial classes and desires more challenging electives. Karen's observations lead her to reconsider student placement based on test scores. Her evaluation of the school shows a need for improvement in student engagement and relevance, though she praises the school's climate and resources.

What was the main reason for the assistant principal to shadow a student at East Leyden High School?

• To understand the daily experiences of students

• To evaluate teachers more effectively

• To improve the school's infrastructure

• To introduce new teaching methods

What activity did Karen find most challenging during her day with Alan?

• Participating in physical education

• Writing an essay in literacy

• Attending a double math period

• Eating lunch quickly

Why does Alan want to change his remedial classes?

• He finds them too easy and repetitive

• He wants to focus on sports

• He prefers online learning

• He dislikes the teachers

What type of classes does Alan wish to take instead of his current ones?

• More physical education classes

• Online courses

• Electives like French and woodwork

• Advanced placement classes

What did Karen realize about the placement of students in classes?

• It should focus more on sports

• It should be based solely on test scores

• It might limit students' potential

• It is perfect as it is

How did Karen's view on student engagement change after her shadow day?

• It decreased slightly

• It was not assessed

• It remained the same

• It improved significantly

What future plans does Karen have after her shadowing experience?

• To focus on teacher training

• To change the school's curriculum

• To shadow different types of students

• To introduce new sports programs