Question

Which is the most effective way to evaluate whether adding a ramp in front of a school solves a problem?

Determine whether the ramp complies with state and federal laws about ramp-accessible entrances for schools.
Determine whether the ramp allows students using wheelchairs, braces, and crutches to enter the school more easily.
Determine whether the ramp leads to similar structures being built at entrances throughout the school building.
Determine whether the ramp influences other schools to build similar structures for their students at each entrance.

Answer 1

The most effective way to evaluate whether adding a ramp in front of a school solves a problem is to **determine whether the ramp allows students using wheelchairs, braces, and crutches to enter the school more easily**.

This evaluation focuses directly on the primary goal of adding the ramp, which is to improve accessibility for students with mobility challenges. Assessing the impact on these students will provide clear evidence of the ramp's effectiveness in addressing the problem of accessibility at the school's entrance.