POA School Based Assessment

On

Why students would prefer lunch from outside vendors as opposed to the

school’s canteen

Candidate’s Number:
Candidate Name
1005600640 Lindsay Adonte
1005600691 Taneisha Meylor
1005600748 Aldea Pearce

Name of School: Mccleod Evening Institute

Centre Number: 100560
Territory: Jamaica
Year: 2020
Name of Teacher: Mr. Jarrett
Project Area K&C A I&A Total
Table of contents Table of contents accurately links pages to content 1=0 1= 0
Topic/Issue/Problem Topic/issue/problem is clearly stated 1=1
Topic/issue/problem accurately describes the project 1=1
Total 2=2
Objectives Objectives are clearly stated and linked to the 1=1
topic/issue/problem
Objectives are realistic 1=1
Total 2= 2
Background/Overview Includes a description of the topic/issue/problem 1=1
- Description includes the history
Description includes the development 1=1
Establishes the need for research 1=1
- Why/how is the topic/issue/problem important to
student
Impact of topic/issue/problem on society 1=0
Total 4=3
Methodology Data collection instrument clearly described 2=2
Data collection instrument appropriate for type of 1=1
data
Included at least two instruments of data collection 1=1
Method of data collection clearly described 2=2
Method of data collection adequately justified 2=2
Limitations of data collection method clearly stated 2=2
Total 10 =10
Presentation and Data is presented an appropriate form using tables, 2=2
Analysis of Data charts, graphs
Data presented are relevant to the objectives of the 2=2
project
Data is adequately analysed 2=2
Data is analysed using appropriate statistics – mean, 2=0
median, mode
Findings are consistent with analyses 2=2
Total 10 = 8
Conclusion Conclusion succinctly summarises the project 2=1
Conclusion is logical and based on findings 2=1
Total 4=2
Recommendation Recommendations are realistic and informed by 2=2
findings
Recommendations contribute to a better 2=2
understanding of the topic/issue/problem
Total 4=4
Bibliography Bibliography contains names of authors, name of 1=0 1=0
publisher(s), names and dates of publication, and are
written in alphabetical order
Consistently uses correct spelling and grammar 1=1
Overall presentation Expression of ideas logical and unambiguous 1=1
Total 2=2
TOTAL 8 17 8 33

Objectives

1. To determine the reasons why students would prefer to purchase food from vendors

instead of the cafeteria.

2. To identify problems the canteen might face.

3. To identify ways in which the canteen can improve their service.

 Overview

The canteen on the campus of Manning’s School which is located in Savannah-la-mar the

capital of Westmoreland is facing problems with their sales. This is due to the fact that the

students prefer to purchase from outside vendors.

The researcher chose this topic to gain knowledge of the reasons for this and the effect it

has due to his interest in buying food off campus as well. At the end of this the researcher hopes

to gain the attention of the school to implement rules to allow students to purchase food off

campus.
 Methodology

The type of research chosen by the researcher was a quantitative one which used the

following methods to collect data questionnaire and observation.

Questionnaire

To gather data for this research the researcher chose to use questionnaire as his method of

collection. These questionnaires consisted of 15 questions which included both open and close

ended questions and were distributed in the school amongst 25 students from different year

groups. Responses were given based on what they think or would want. Questionnaires were the

best choice for the research to provide the data as it is:

1. Provide a quick/faster response time.

2. They prove to be accurate.

3. Confidentiality is ensured.

A complication was found with the questionnaire where not all were returned; the

researcher failed to receive back 5 questionnaires.

Observation

To assist in the data collection process the researcher chose to use observation as an

alternate. Observation were carried out over a period of 2 weeks; first week focused on the
crowds at on campus vendors which then followed with the observation of the crowds at the

canteen (Tastee’s). This proved as an advantage in the collection of primary information.

Limitations included the researcher could not observe students who had brought food from their

household.

Data collection Instruments

Dear students,

Fellow schoolmates this investigation is based on the topic of “Reasons why

students would want lunch from outside vendors as opposed to the school’s canteen at the

Manning’s School”. This survey is being done to complete a Principles of Business School

Based Assessment (SBA). Your honesty is much needed; answer all questions. To remain

anonymous and confidential you are not required to write your names.
 Questionnaire

1) What sex are you?

A. Male

B. Female

2) Other from your traveling expenses how much money do you get from lunch on a daily

basis?

A. $400-$700

B. $800-$1000

C. $1100-$1500

3) How do you buy/get lunch?

A. The Canteen (Tastee’s)

B. Bring lunch from home

C. On campus vendors
4) Where do you prefer buying lunch?

A. The Canteen (Tastee’s)

B. Off campus vendor’s

5) Why don’t you prefer to purchase from the Canteen (Tastee’s)?

A. Small variety of foods

B. Lacking in quality

C. Due to quantity

D. Financial Issues

6) Which would you prefer?

A. Buy food on campus

B. Buy food off campus

7) Do you believe a system should be put in place to allow students to leave campus for

lunch?

A. Yes

B. No

8) Is your response based off of quantity or quality?

 A. Quantity

B. Quality

9) If changes were made and Tastee’s service improved would you change your opinion and

view?

A. Yes

B. No

10) Give one way you believe Tastee’s could improve on their service?

________________________________________________________________________

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 Observation

Observations were carried out over a 2-week period to collect primary information.

Throughout that time, it showed that more students buy from canteen than on campus vendors, it

also showed that the on-campus vendors sell different products as to the canteen. It showed that

neither the canteen nor the on campus vendors can supply all the children of the school with

lunch. Incidence occurred such as the canteen running out of food and even the vendors running

out of beverages. Some others complained of shortage in food; these were all observed

throughout the 2 weeks and all happening repeatedly.

 Presentation of Data

Pie Chart showing percentage of students who prefer the Canteen or Off
Campus Vendors

30%

70%

Canteen Off Campus Vendors

The pie chart above depicts the percentage of students who prefer to buy lunch at the canteen
and from off campus vendors. As seen 33% of students prefer the canteen and majority 77%
prefer off campus vendors.
 Bar Graph showing how students get or buy lunch

The Canteen 55%

How students get or buy lunch

Bring Lunch from home 5%

On Campus Vendors 40%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Percentage of Students

Bar Graph showing how students get or buy lunch

The bar graph above shows how students get or buy lunch. As seen above majority of
students buy lunch from the Canteen, 55%, 5% brings lunch from their home and 40% purchase
lunch from on campus vendors.
 Column Chart showing the Gender of students that participated in this
survey
70% 65%
60%
Percentage of Students

50%

40% 35%
30%

20%

10%

0%
Female Male
Gender

Series 1

The above column chart shows the gender of students that participated in this survey.
Majority 65% are girls and 35% are boys.
 Reason Percentage of students
Small variety of food 15%
Lacking of quality 35%
Due to quantity 25%
Financial Issues 25%
Table showing the percentage of students and their reason why they do not want to buy from
Tastee’s

The table above depicts the percentage of students and their various reasons for not wanting
to buy food from Tastee’s. 35% do not want to buy from Tastee’s because of a lack of quality,
15% because of small variety of food, 25% due to quantity and 25% due to financial issues.
 Interpretation of Data
This research has proven that there are numerous reasons why students prefer to buy food from
outside vendors. 55% of students buy lunch from the canteen another 5% carry food from home
to eat in the day and the remaining buys food from outside the school. The following are some of
the reasons why students don’t buy food from the canteen: small variety of food, lacking of
quality, financial issues among others.
This was also seen upon observing the students on a daily basis that these are the exact factors
they face. The researcher can understand how they feel as he faces these problems on a daily
basis. There is nothing to be done about this situation by the authorities of the school. There is no
point in trying to get the students to support the school’s canteen because once they have their
mind set up that’s where it stops.
This school is not the only one who faces these challenges, the researcher has personally heard
students from other schools complain about this same issue with their canteen. So it is proven
that not only one school is undergoing this problem.
 Findings
The researcher has found out that:
1. 55% of students buy food from the canteen
2. 77 % of students prefer to buy food from outside vendors
3. The main reason for not buying food from the canteen is because of the poor quality food
provided
4. The canteen and the vendor on the school compound can’t provide every student of the
school with food as they run out of food often
 Recommendations
1. The canteen can have more stocks so that they don’t run out.
2. The canteen should try to improve customer service.
3. The canteen could provide more options.
4. The canteen can use suggestion boxes to better identify and understand what the students
want.
 Conclusion
In conclusion we can say that the reason why students would prefer vendors as opposed
to the canteen is because of the poor quality of food the canteen provides, 55% of students
already purchase from the canteen so if the canteen can fix their problems or downfalls they can
increase the amount of students that purchase from them thus increasing profits.