CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATIONS

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT

2023 - 2024

Name of Centre: The Bishops’ High School

Centre Code: 090007
Subject: Integrated Mathematics
Teacher: Ms. O. Wilson
Title: “A Comparative Analysis of the results of the mandatory Associate CAPE Subjects across
Humanities, Business and Science.”
Group Members: Danisia Barrington
Racheal Chesney
Miguel Emerson
Mya Herod
Janaya Johnson

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Aims and Objectives

Research Methodology

Data Collection Instrument

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 INTRODUCTION

Within the sixth form academic level, a fascinating link exists between students' fields of study
and their performance at mandatory CAPE subjects. This research centers a comparative
analysis, delving into the outcomes of mandatory Associate CAPE Subjects across the academic
domains of Humanities, Business, and Science. The study focuses on this relationship, with
placed emphasis on Associate Degree holders among The Bishops High School Alumni.

This investigation aims to unravel the nuanced dynamics inherent in academic performance
within these distinct disciplines and to identify the specific elements which influence
performance. Through the utilization of research methodologies such as surveys and convenience
sampling, this study intends to assess both quantitatively and quantitatively, the connection
between variations that may exist across diverse fields of study and academic performance.

A significant article that supports this study is one carried out by Stabroek News. It speaks about
the performance of students in the mandatory subjects between candidates over two selected
years.This article offers a greater understanding on the performance across the respective streams
in relation to the various core subjects.

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 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

AIMS

o To assess and compare students’ academic performance in the compulsory subjects at the
CAPE level across the respective streams.
o To evaluate the effectiveness of the school’s teaching method in preparing students for
CAPE Examinations across the various subjects.

OBJECTIVES

o To gather students' perspectives on the difficulty level of the required prerequisites for the
associate's program.
o To determine the performance level of The Bishops’ High School students in the required
CAPE Associate’s subjects.

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 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

To analyze the overall performances of students in the mandatory Associate subjects

(Communication Studies, Caribbean Studies, Integrated Mathematics) between Humanities,
Business and Science. The researchers' primary tactic was the use of questionnaires, an
empirical study method. Utilizing social media platforms such as Instagram and WhatsApp, past
sixth form students of The Bishops' High School between the years 2020 and 2023, received the
questionnaire through the aforementioned platforms. The study sought information on how
students perceive these subjects within their respective streams. about necessary subjects, which
includes whether they believe they are beneficial or an impediment. Through convenience
sampling, this form of data collection is quantitative. The instrument was chosen because, in
comparison to interviews and surveys, it was more economical and time-efficient. The intended
number of responses was 45, however, the typical number of past students is over 200. Further,
there were some restrictions associated with this method of data collection. The most prevalent
would have been the challenge of collecting responses, which hindered the analysis. Respondents
also answered inadequately, which led to sample bias.

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 DATA COLLECTION INSTRUMENT

1. What is your gender?

☐ Male
☐ Female
Other

2. In which stream were you?

☐ Humanities
☐ Business
☐ Science

3. Do you believe the mandatory subjects (Communication Studies, Caribbean

Studies, Integrated Mathematics) contribute significantly to your overall
understanding and performance within your chosen stream?
☐ Yes
☐ No

If you selected No, please state why.

4. Do you believe any particular subject is more challenging or beneficial in your

chosen stream compared to others?
☐ Yes
☐ No

If you selected Yes, please state why.

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 5. What grade did you receive in Communication Studies?

6. What grade did you receive in Caribbean Studies?

7. What grade did you receive in Integrated Mathematics?

8. Do you see any connections between the mandatory subjects studied within your
stream?
☐ Yes
☐ No

If Yes, how do these connections contribute to a more comprehensive

understanding within your chosen stream?

9. Further, do you believe you were adequately prepared for the Communication
Studies examination? Please state why.

10. Do you believe you were adequately prepared for the Caribbean Studies
examination? Please state why.

11. Do you believe you were adequately prepared for the Integrated Mathematics
examination? Please state why.

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 12. How do you think the curriculum or teaching methods for these subjects could be
improved?

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