CARRIBBEAN EXAMINATION

COUNCIL
SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT
MATHEMATICS

NAME OF CANDIDATES: NIKEESHA BAKSH, OMEFA GILLIS,

SHEMEALA ADONIS
CANDIDATE NUMBERS:
NAME OF CENTER: HOPE SECCONDARY SCHOOL
CENTER NUMBER:
TEACHER: SIR. SINGH
YEAR OF EXAMINATION: 2020
TERRITORY: GUYANA
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Project Title........................................................................................
Introduction........................................................................................
Method of Data Collection.................................................................
Presentation of Data...........................................................................
Analysis of Data.................................................................................
Discussion of Findings.......................................................................
Conclusion..........................................................................................
Reference............................................................................................
Appendix............................................................................................
 TITLE PAGE

Topic: Social Networking Verses Academic Performance

Title To examine the effect of students’ academic performance who uses in social Medias
network.
 INTRODUCTION
The following project is a School Based Assessment that is based primarily on the effect that
social networking has on students’ academic performance in grade 11C and grade 11D at Hope
Secondary School. Social networking is the use of internet-based social Medias programs to
make connections with other users, or to find persons with similar interest to one’s own. Social
Networking can be used for social purposes or as a marketing sector. However, an excessive
usage can lead to a slump in academic performance.
The objectives of this project are:
 To investigate the effects of social networking on academic performance.
 To identify the average number of students affected by social Medias.
 To determine whether social networking is beneficial to Grade 11 CXC students at Hope
Secondary School academic performance
 To identify the ratio of positive effects of social networking compared negative effects on
the academic performance of CXC students of Hope Secondary School.

Hence, this project was appointed to allow students to see the analyzed data and if possible make
a change towards the situation.
 METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION

The researchers choose to use a quantitative method to execute this research. In order to collect

data for this research, the method of investigation used is printed questionnaire. The

questionnaire consist of closed ended questions.

The Hope Secondary School has a population of over 800 students. A total of 150 students are

the Grade 11. However, a sample of 40 questionnaires was disturbed to the grade 11C and grade

11D students.

The questionnaires were distributed and collected and analyzed within 3 school days. The

analyzed data was deemed to be appropriate due to the fact that all the questions and answers

were structured very clearly.

The questionnaire as a tool for collecting data has a number of advantages:

 It requires little amount of time to be completed

 It can be done at the convenience of the person required to have it completed

 It guarantees confidentially since respondents are not required to attach their names

However, it also has its disadvantages:

 Unanswered questions.

 Accessibility issues
 Cover Letter
Lot 34 Paradise Village
Public Road
East Coast Demerara
24th July 2019

Dear Students,
I am conducting a research on Social Networking verses Academic Performance as part of
completing my Mathematics School Based Assessment at Hope Secondary School. Currently I
am in the process of writing my research paper and your participation is necessary. The purpose
of this research is to examine the effect of students’ academic performance who uses in social
Medias network.
The enclosed questionnaire is designed to collect information on the above topic that will be
used in my research.
Your participation in this exercise is voluntary and would be greatly appreciated. Please
complete the attached questionnaire. All information gathered will be kept in the strictest
confidence and use only to complete my School Based Assessment which is a prelude to me
writing my CXC.
I take this time to thank you in advance for your cooperation and your participation in this brief
survey.

Yours Truly
_____________________
Nikeesha Baksh
Student Researcher
 Questionnaire
1. Gender?
Female Male

2. How old were you when you created your social media account?
12 and under 13
14 14
16 16 and over

3. Which one of the popular networking site do you use?

Facebook Instagram
Snapchat Twitter
WhatsApp
All of the above
Others____________________________________________________________

4. On average, how many hours per day do you spend on social media?
0-2
3-5
6-8
9-10
11 and more

5. Why do you use online social Medias?

To do research
To play games
To find new friends/partner
Browse different social media platforms

6. How many hours per day do you spent studying for your academics?
0-2
3-5
6-8
9-10
11 and more
7. What was your percentage for the last academic year?
41%- 50 %
51%-60%
61%-70%
71%-80%
81%- 90%
91%- 100%

8. Do you believe that your performance could improve if you limited your time spent on
social media?
Yes No

9. Referring to your last percentage in school, do you think social Media affects your
academic performance?
Yes No

10. If “No”, please state how it had help you

_____________________________________________________________________.

11. What measures do you think can be implement to increase the academic performance for
examination students?
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.
 Presentation of Data

Figure 1.0
Frequency Table

Percentage gained (%) No. of students Mid- point

41-50 7 45.5
51-60 8 55.5
61-70 6 65.5
71-80 9 75.5
81-90 7 85.5
91-100 3 95.5

Figure 1.0 is a frequency table, which shows

Figure 1.2

Chart Title
6

5
Hours spent studying

0
Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4
Axis Title

Series 1 Series 2 Series 3

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 Which gender is likely to be affected

14

12

10

8 14

4 6

0
Female Male

Figure 1.0 is a bar chart showing which gender academic performance is likely to be affect by

the use of social media. In such, 6/20 of the student are females and 14/20 being males.