ANNA REGINA SECONDARY SCHOOL

SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT

(2020-2022)
Social Studies

Name of candidate: Daniel Dowding

Class: Grade 10 Science
Centre Number: 090003
Candidate number: 090003…
Territory: Guyana
Teacher: Ms. Benawattie Darspat
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This School Based Assessment (S.B.A) would not have been possible and completed
without the support and encouragement of a few persons who the researcher wishes to gratify.
First and foremost, the researcher wishes to express ultimate gratitude to Almighty God
for his divine intervention. The researcher would also like to acknowledge his parents and
relatives for their support which were paramount in this S.B. A’s completion.
Last but not least, the researcher would like to specifically exholt his dependable and
charismatic subject teacher, “Ms. Benawattie Darspat”, whom would have guided the researcher
leading to this S.B.A being completed.
 TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE PAGE NUMBER
Introduction
Task # 1: Statement of Problem
Task # 2: Reason for Selecting Area of Study
Task # 3: Method of Investigation
Task # 4: Cover Letter, Questionnaire
Task # 5: Procedure of Data Collection
Task # 6: Presentation of Data
Task # 7: Analysis of Data
Task # 8: Statement of Findings
Task # 9: Recommendations and Implementation Strategy
Glossary
Bibliography
Appendices
 INTRODUCTION
A “Marriage” is the legally or formally recognized union of two people; a man and
woman as partners in a personal relationship meanwhile, a “Divorce” is the process of
terminating a marriage or marital union.
Divorce usually entails the canceling or reorganizing of the legal duties and
responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple
under the rule of law of the particular country or state.
Across the world we see numerous marriages mostly amongst young people or young
adults and subsequently their dissolution or a divorce occurs. This S.B.A focuses on those two
terms – “Marriage and Divorce” and their contributing factors among other details associated.
TASK
#1
TOPIC:
Marriage and Divorce
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM:
What are the perceptions of young people on the topic ‘Marriage and Divorce’ in the community
of Onderneeming?
SUPPORTING QUESTIONS:
1. What factors contribute to divorces of failed marriages in Onderneeming?
2. How does divorce affect young people?
3. How can marriages benefit the family, especially the young people?
4. What measures can be taken to decrease the level of divorces?
TASK
#2
 REASON FOR AREA OF RESEARCH

The village of Onderneeming is situated 16.5 kilometres or 10.3 miles from the entrance
port of Region #2, Supernaam. In 2012, its population was 1095 and is now slightly above 1700
people from 150 households. The researcher chose this area to conduct his research because he
has been a resident his entire life. During this time, he noticed numerous issues of which
divorces are most prevalent.
He has seen many marriages in his village and subsequently has seen their dissolution.
Upon those experiences, the researcher feels troubled and has been convicted to carry out his
research.
TASK
#3
 METHODOLOGY

The researcher would have chosen the questionnaire method to acquire accurate data on
the topic “Marriage and Divorce” in Onderneeming. A questionnaire is defined as a form
containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information (English
Dictionary). That method was chosen mainly because it was very efficient and confidential; it
allowed participants to truly relay their views on the topic.
TASK
#4
 COVER LETTER

Lot 5 Onderneeming
Sand Pit Road
Essequibo Coast
30th June 2021

Dear Resident

R.E: SURVEY ON MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE IN ONDERNEEMING.

I am a student of the Anna Regina Secondary School and I am in Grade 10 Science. In the year
2022, I will be setting the CSEC Examinations. As I such, I will be writing Social Studies as one
of the subjects and the subject requires a study known as a School Based Assessment.

I cordially request your assistance in helping me to complete this research by filling out the
attached questionnaire. Kindly respond to all questions honestly for full confidentiality is assured
since a name is not required.

All responses are appreciated. For most, a tick () in the box ( ) with the suitable answer is
required, meanwhile some require a written answer.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Yours respectfully
Daniel Dowding

(Researcher)
 QUESTIONNAIRE

1. What is your gender?

Male ☐ Female ☐

2. What is your age range?

10-15 years ☐ 16-20 years ☐ 21-30 years ☐ 30 years and above ☐

3. What ethnicity are you?

Amerindian ☐ African ☐ East Indian ☐ European ☐
Portuguese ☐ Chines ☐ Mixed ☐ Other ☐

4. How long have you been living in the area?

Less than a year ☐ 1-10 years ☐ 11-30 years ☐ 31 years and above☐

5. What is your occupation do you hold?

Student ☐ Labourer ☐ Public Service Worker ☐ Other ☐

6. What religion would identify as?

Christian ☐ Hindu ☐ Muslim ☐ Other ☐

7. What is your marital status?

.

8. How would you describe the issue of divorce in Onderneeming?

Rampant ☐ Not Noticeable ☐ Mild ☐
9. What factors contribute to divorces or failed marriages in Onderneeming?
Financial Problems ☐ Infidelity ☐ Abuse ☐ Family Issues ☐

10. How does divorce affect young people?

Poor Academic Performance ☐ Separation of children from siblings ☐
Suicide ☐ Emotional Breakdown/Stress and Frustration ☐

11. Why do you think divorce was the best solution?

The problem was solved ☐ It was the easy way out ☐
Tired of wasting time ☐ Other ☐

12. Upon your observations, how would describe marriages in Onderneeming?

13. Rampant ☐ Not Noticeable ☐ Mild ☐

14. How can marriages benefit the family, especially the youth people?
☐ The family and young people would be financially stable.
☐ There will be better social and mental health of family members.
☐ Children will focus better as both parents will be there and so they don’t have to focus on
family problems.
☐ Children would stand a lesser chance of indulging in negative and juvenile activities.
15. What measures can be taken to improve marriages amongst couples?
Don’t Keep Secrets ☐ Always Keep Your Spouse in Mind ☐
Be Faithful ☐ Consistently Portray Affection ☐

16. What measures can be taken to decrease divorces amongst couples?

Counselling ☐ Sit together and resolve the problem ☐ Religious Group Visit
☐Therapy ☐ Family talk ☐
TASK
#5
 PROCEDURE USED TO COLLECT DATA

To acquire data the researcher used a questionnaire which comprised of 15 questions. He

distributed 75 questionnaires to the village of Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast by random
selection on the 30th July, 2021 of which 70; these were collected manually by the researcher.
This procedure was essential so that a variety of perspectives of different people and it was the
only way the researcher had access to reliable and precise data.
TASK
#6
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#7
TASK
#8
GLOSSARY
Affect - to have an effect on; make a difference to.

Benefit - an advantage or profit gained from something.

Confidential – Intended to be kept secret.

Dissolution - the action or process of dissolving or being dissolved.

Financial – relating to finance or money.

Investigation – Formal or Schematic examination or research someone or something.

Perceptions – the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.

Divorce - is the process of terminating a marriage or marital union.

Marriage - is the legally or formally recognized union of two people; a man and woman as
partners in a personal relationship

Matrimony - the state of being married; marriage.

Manually - by hand rather than automatically or electronically.

Questionnaire - is a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical

information
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX