SOCIAL STUDIES SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT (SBA) GUIDELINE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SCHOOL BASED ‘ASSESSMENT Please Read Carefully TThe word limit for the Social Studies SBA is 1000 ‘words, This word limit exeludes the acknowledgement content page and bibliography/reference and appenc Research should be in double line spacing, font size 12, right margin 1.5 inches and left 1 inch. [tis advisable to use Calibri, Times New Roman or Arial (not Arial Black or other fonts that sometimes make it difficult to read). Use only ONE font Research must be written in the past tense, When writing the SBA, do not use the first-person discourse, for example: ‘I’ or ‘me’ instead use terms such as “the researcher’ “the waiter’, or ‘the investigator’ The source for bar and pie charts and tables or any other appropriate presentation method must be shown, ‘This should be shown as fieldwork, date and year beneath each diagram. This is a strategy to decrease plagiarism and reinforce proper research ethies, Diagrams must be ina box. Pages must be numbered and there should be a head ‘on each page with a shortened version of the topic in all Caps. For example: “DRUG ABUSE: MAIN DRUGS USED, CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES AND. SOLUTIONS’ Please note there is no need for an introduction after the acknowledgement, ‘The SBA should be completed over a period of time. ‘The teacher should guide students with the SBA proc- cess, Students can divide the different areas into tasks, ‘The SBA is marked out of 40 and bas the following, weighting: ITE} {Statement of the Problem 2 WEIGHTING RReason/s for choosing the Topic {cthod of Investigation srocedures Used for Data Collection resentation of Data 2 2 Data Collection Instrument 4 2 6 @ lanalveis and Interoretation of Data TOPIC The topic must be written in a statement format and ‘must target a specific group in a specific area. EXAMPLES a) Single Parent Families in the community of Spring Garden, Portland: reasons for the level, problems faced, and solutions, b) Street children in the Spanish Town area: couses, problems faced and solutions to the problem. TASK 1 PROBLEM STATEME! VT (2MARKS) The following should be taken into consideration when writing the Problem Statement, ‘© Ttmust be taken from a topic inthe syllabus + Itis an action research, so ensure thatthe topic is a problem that exists in your school / community ‘+ Temust be in the form of a question + Itis advisable to write more than one ‘Before you begin writing the question/s, you should introduce the topic in two/three lines. Even though CXC marks for only one question it is advised that you have about two or three ‘© Ensure thatthe problem statements is/are clear, specific and measureable, Problem Statement Questions can focus on: © Causes/reasons for/factors that contribute to the level + Effectsiconsequences © Solutions © Level Problem Statement , EXAMPLES 1. What are the factors that contribute to the increasing level of single parent families in the cormmmunity? 2. Which age group accounts forthe highest level of single parent families inthe community? 3. What are the problems faced by single parent {families in the cammunity? 4, What can be done to reduce the problems faced byTASK 2: REASON FOR CHOOSING THE TOPIC (RATIONALE) (2 MARKS) ‘This isthe reason for choosing the topic. Students should give a brief overview of the topic as well as an explanation as to the reason’s for choosing the topic. Also include brief information about the area where the study/tesearch will take place. The following must be included BEFORE giving the reasons: a) The specific geographic location of the community/ area or institution where the problem will be inves- tigated, that is, urban/rural community/area or edu- cational/health institution, You are allowed to name places but NOT institutions EXAMPLE: ‘A prominent high school in Westmoreland Jamaica/rural St. Fzabeth or Street children io Spanish Town, St. Cath ) Anestimate of the population in the community/area or institution (this must be realistic). ©) A short introduction of the problem 4) Then finally, the reason’s for choosing the topic’ problem, At least two reasons should be stated, EXAMPLE: + What was observed + What was heard and fom whom ‘Include mass media broadcast on the issue, ff any EXAMPLE The area under investigation is Spring Garden, 0 small suburban community which is located in Portland, Ja- ‘moico. This community hos opproximately 195 house- holds and 520 persons. Several households in the com- munity seem to be headed by one parent -mainly ‘females. Lee (2005) defines a single-parent home os, “o household in which one biological ar adoptive parent raises ot least one child under 18 years of age, without the presence of a second adult”, Asa child growing up in ie community, the researcher hos observed that there seems to be an increase in the number of persons who tare from single parent households. Also, there have been ‘mony articles inthe print media that address the in- creasing number of single parent households in Jamaica, These reasons mativated the researcher ta conduct the survey. TASK 3: METHOD OF INVESTIGATION (2 MARKS) ‘Students ean use one or more data collection method! instrument such as Questionnaire, Interview or Observa- tion, However whichever method's you seleet, give a brief description, then write two or more reasons justify- IMPORTANT: Write only the advantages. DO NOT write the drawbacks/disadvantages of the method selected and DO NOT compare with another method. EXAMPLE In order to obtain information about this social problem, the researcher used printed questionnaires, which al lowed porticipants to state their opinions with privacy. Ramsawak and Umrow (2010) state that questionnaires saves money and time; gives people time to think before they write their answers; reduces interviewing bias as respondents are not influenced by the researcher; and it allows the researcher to gain information from a large number of people in a relatively shore period of time. TASK 4 INSTRUMENT USED TO COLLECT DATA The instrument must have a minimum of 15 questions, excluding the demographic or introductory questions. Introductory/Demographic questions include: age, sex and Jength of residence. Age group should be in bands of 2 and over. However, ifthe focus is on a particular age group, such as Adolescents/Teenagers it should be single. EXAMPLE: 5 year bands 18-22 23-27 28-32 33-37 Single bands 13 14 1 16 17 18 19 In addition, a cover letter should accompany the instru ‘ment, The letter can also be at the top of the instrument after the topic. The cover letter ‘paragraph should: + clearly state the purpose of the questionnaire havea clear explanation of how the respondents should complete the questionnaire * include a note thanking the respondents ‘+ state thatthe information presented will be held in the strictest of confidence and their name is not required PLEASE NOTE: Be careful of the use of “Yes” and ‘No’ questions. A ‘maximum of two can be used and if there are more, censure that they all have follow up questions. ‘© The questionnaire should provide answers for respondents, ‘© Always put the word ‘Other’ at the end of answers sziven for questions so that respondents can suggest possible answers ‘+ Be mindful of the terget population, therefore re-read the questions and answers as the need arises. © Questions MUST s. question's, © Questions MUST be in chronological order from simple to more difficult sk to answer the research The Instrument that the researcher used to collect the ata is printed questionnaires with responses. A letter accompanying the questionnaire was used to explain tolevel and suggestions on what can be done to reduce the level of single parent fomilies in the community This study is being conducted as part of the requirement for a Social Studies course that | am currently pursuing. Please answer the questions as honestly as possible. There are no wrong or right answers, ust put a tick ( vin the spaces provided or write on the lines where necessary. Thanks for your assistance, Mark York, Student, York Castle High Schoo! ‘Topic: Single Parent Families in the 18 to 48 age group in the community: reasons for the level, problems faced and suggestions on how to reduce the level and problems faced 1. Gender Yes [] Nol } My child does not assist my Male J Female { J family financially { J 410. Did you and your partner plan to Other. 2. To which age group do you be have children before you become long? parents forthe frst time? (Pease specify) 18-24 | 25-32[] 33-44 Yes { JNo | | 415, How does being a single parent [y41~48 0) affect you emotionally/ 11, Whatis youremployment status? psychologically? 3. Are you a single parent? Full-time employment [ High level of stress { } Yes} J No } Part-time employment [ ] Depression | } JF NO please go to question #4 Self-employed { | ‘Anger ard frustration { ] and stop. Student Retired | } Anxiety { J IFYES, please continue. Unemployed | } Has no negative effect { | Other 4. What is your family type: 12. sf you ore unemployed, how do sibling |} you support yourself and family? [Please specify) Household f } Beg | J Extended { J Steal {] 16, How does being a single porent ‘Nuclear { J Get support from family friends/ affect you otherwise? (Tick al Fomily [} partner f | that appties) Get support from the children’s Unable to continue education { J 5. sf your response to question 3is Parent [ } Unoble to effectively care for yes, how did you becomea single Other _ ___myseifand my family [ parent? Unobie to finda job that allows By choice [ } (Please specify) ime to effectively manage my Divorce / separation { | home while working [ |} Partner refuses to marry me} 126, Does your income effectively Unoble to take part in socio! Other parent was killed by ‘support your fori? ‘activites | J violence f } Yes { ]No[ ] Does not affect me } Other parent was killed in an Other__ — accident or by ness {J IF YES go to question #14 and Other. continue (Please specify) tN go to question #13 and (Please speci) continue 417. How do you think being from 0 single parent family offects your 6. How old were you when you «13. ifyou answered no to question child/children? became a single parent? 412, by what other means does ‘Poor academic performance at 19 years and under [ J ‘yout family generate income? school { J 20-271] dd jobs |} Depression /Low selfesteem { j 28-35] Help from relatives /friends[] Drug addiction [ ] 6-431} Selling illegal drugs |} Violent behaviour towards others 44 and over {J Child support} ri Gambsing f J Itdoesn't affect them [ J 7. How many children do you have? Other_ Other ‘tchid! 12713) 14]{for after care services | J Provide better employment ‘opportunities for the residents. ] Provide on the job training ‘opportunities for those who are unskilled { } The government should reopen the training centre and partner with large cooperation’s to of Job opportunities { J Reopen the factories that were recently closed f J Provide ongoing counseling sessions at the community centre. Other adverts TASK 5: PROCEDURES FOR DAT (2 marks) ‘ACOLLECTION A step-by-step outline of the process or method that was used to collect the data from the sample must be given, Begin by mentioning the instrument used and the quan tity distributed and collected/retued, When describing the process of data collection, you should ensure that you respond to the following questions: WHICH instrument was used? WHO received the instruments? WHO collected the data? WHAT data collection method was used? WHEN was this exercise done? WHERE was the data collected? HOW was the data collected? WHY was this procedure necessary? WHICH instrument was used? Example: The instrument that wos used is printed ques- tionnaire. The questionnaire had 16 questions including ‘the demographic data. There were 12 close ended and ‘four open-ended questions. WHO received the instrument? Exampl ty instruments were distributed to 5 ‘moles and 15 females in the 19-45 age group / to teen- ‘age moms/males in the 18 and over age group/females in the 25 and over age group. WHO collected the data? Example: The researcher/ writer/investigator with the assistance ofa friend collected the data. WHAT data collection method was used’ Example: Random sampling or deliberate selection was done. Example: Every other house with a single parent / every house until al the questionnaires were finished. (Please specify) 19. What do you think can be done t0 reduce the level of single parenting in your community? (Tick ol! that apply) There should be more ements in the media as well as community meetings organized by the church, school ‘and other interest groups which encourage people to practice abstinence f J The government should use the print ond electronic media to promote the positives of being in @ nuclear family in the media | } Encourage community members to use family planning { } Have mare advertisements that say “two is better than too many” oO Teaching effective contraceptive use in schools [ ] The church can provide free counselling sessions to families that are experiencing problems {} Families should participate in WHY was this procedure necessary? Example: was necessary os it ensures accurate dota ‘and it was the only way the researcher had to access data which is both valid ond reliable. PLEASE NOTE that the sample size is an estimated percentage of the specific population involved in the research. Ifa questionnaire is used as the data collec- tion instrument, itis recommended that far smaller ‘populations a minimum of 20 instruments are distrib- tuted while for larger ones, between 30-50 are used. TASK 6: PRESENTATION OF DATA (6 marks) Even though CXC only marks for three, evidence should be shown of ALL data presented. This will help you to better analyze and interpret the information obtained. Write a brief summary indieating the number of instru ‘ments distributed and collected. Include how the data will be presented, For example: A total of 25 questionnaires were distrib- luted and collected. Data willbe presented in the form of statements and on diagrams such as tables, bar graphs, histograms and pie charts PLEASE NOTE: © Demographic data may be presented in the form of statements, Demographic data includes: gender, age ‘group, place of residence. + Graphs and charts should be identified as figures. For example: (Figure 1: bar graph showing/pie chart showing age group of respondents who were single parents) ‘© Tables are identified as tables, for example (Table 1: Showing reasons forthe level of single parent families) All graphs and charts must have a key. ‘© Graphs must be clearly labelled that is the x - axis| and the y-axis and the ttle,Figure 1: Pie chart showing the age group of respondents Forty five percent of the respondents or 19 persons are In the 18.25 age group, followed by the 26-33 age group which accounts for 30%. Fifteen percent are in the 34-41 ‘ge group and 42-49 and 50-57 age groups each ac- counted for 5% ‘Table showing other effects apart from emotional / psychologic NUMBER OF EMOTIONAL EFFECTS OF Resrox- | % SINGLE PARENTING RESPON Unable to continue education 30 60 Unable to effectively care for 45 90 myself and my family Unable to find a job that allows 27 54 me to effectively manage my home while working Unable to take part in social 2B 46 activities Does not affect me 1 2 Other 1 2 SOURCE: Fieldwork 08/ 14/2018 Ninety percent of the respondents indicated that they had difficulties taking care of themselves and their chil- dren while 60% indicated thot they could not continue ‘their education, Another 54% said they are unable to {ind a job that allows them to effectively care for their ‘fomily while working, Another 498% said there were unable to take part in sociol activities. TASK 7: ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA (8 marks) In this Task, special emphasis must be placed on the problem staiement/s. In order to get maximum points, the following should be done: ‘© Give an overview of the problem and area of research, as well as the target group in the first 2 to * Cite sources in the body to support, expound on or refute a point (Optional) EXAMPLE The researcher has observed there has been a significant Increase in the numbers of single porent households in Spring Garden. Many residents go to the work in Port Antonio while many are also involved in farming. This research is centered on the age group 18-48, The research revealed that most (45%) of the respon- dents became single parents between ages 18-25. This hhas been the researcher's experience os many of the single parent household in the community are headed by ‘young persons. The research also revealed thot most (90%) of the re- sspondent were unable to effectively care for them self ‘and their family. Over half (60%) indicoted that there were not able to continue their education. This wos backed by just over half (54%) also saying they were tunable to find jobs that allowed them to effectively man ‘age their home while also working. The researcher con= cludes that most of the respondents did not have any skill or qualification hence many are faced with these challenges. NOTE: Sources used must be visible in the bibliogra- phy! reference page, TASK 8: STATEMENT OF FINDINGS (3 marks) ‘The “Statement of Findings” should represent three findings gathered from the data collected from the re search questions. Ensure that the Problem Statement (s) isare in the find- ings. Ifyou only wrote one or two problem statements, you should write other suitable findings. PLEASE NOTE: You are only required to write THREL. EXAMPLE The Findings are 1. The main reason for the increasing level of single parent fomilies inthe community is divorce or sepa- ration, which accounts for 75%. The main problem faced by single parent fomilies in the community is their inability to care for them- selves and their family, which accounts for ninety percent (90%) 3. inorder to reduce the problems faced, 80% of the respondents stated that the government and private sector should provide better employment opportuni- ties forthe residents os well os provide on-going counselling sessions at the community centre (75%).‘mendations made. Include who will provide assistance and where it will be done and justify why the solution will work, Remember this must be practical and reals tie, Example: After careful analysis of the dato collected, the researcher is now making the following recommenda- tons to reduce the effects of unemplayment on single-parent families in the community. Firstly, the researcher recommends that there be 0 ‘massive education and training programme to equip residents in the community with skills necessary to meet the demands of the current work environment. This programme could be implemented in collaboration with community-based organisations such as churches, ‘community centres and the Human Employment and Resource Training organisation (HEART Trust/NTA). WRITING SKILLS (4marks) Itis important to remember that the writing skills are four very important marks. Therefore, ensure that your Teacher assists you as you progress with the SBA. You can also ask someone to proof read your project before your final submission to the Teacher. OVERALL PRESENTATION (4MARKS) Ensure that the project is in a clean cover. Include a cover page and a ttle page, and ensure that each task is in the correct order. Also, the presentation, whether handwritten or typed should be neat and legible COVER PAGE: The cover page must be as neat and simple as possible, Pictures used must be in keeping with topic SOCIAL STUDIES CSEC SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT, 2019 ON SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES YOU CAN PUT A PICTURE RELATING 10 THE TOPIC HERE (optional) Name of Student: Mork York Candidate Number 41001310000 ‘School Code: 100131 THE TITLE PAGE This comes immediately after the Cover Page. On this ‘page, students should type the title ONLY. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The acknowledgements should be brief and specific. ‘© Itshould be written when the project is near com- pletion, + You cannot give your Teacher an acknowledgement ‘when you are asking him/her to review it because you have not yet carried out your research, + You should acknowledge the contribution of indi- vviduals who assisted/contributed to the completion of the research, ‘© Insert the acknowledgment after the title page SAMPLI CONTENT PAGE Table of Contents Problem Stotement 1 Reason for Selecting the Topic 2 Method of Investigation 3 Instrument used to collect data. 4 Procedure for Data collection 5 Presentation of Dato Analysis ond Interpretation of Dato 1 Findings 4 Recommendations and implementation Strategy Reference/Bibiogrophy is REFERENCE/BIBLIOGRAPHY ACTIVITY All sources including web sources that were used in the research must be placed here © Sources must be double spaced. ‘© They must be listed in alphabetical order. ‘© Students should adhere to APA guidelines as much as possible EXAMPLES Buck, N.S. (2010) Peaceful Parenting Retrieved from http: //[Link]/index?.05 Ramsawak 8. & Umrow R.R. (2010) Modules in Social Studies with SBA Guide and CXC questions. Fourth Edition. Trinidad and Tobago: Caribbean Educotional Publisher Teenage Pregnancy and Religion” (7th February, 2012) Retrieved from