Social Studies School Based Assessment
Acknowledgement
The successful completion of this study would not have been possible or successful without the help of some persons.
First the researcher would like to thank the heavenly father for wisdom; knowledge and understanding for making the completion of this project a success, special thanks to the subject teacher who helped a lot in guidance every step of the way. I would also like to thank my parents assisting me and also for their financial support, my peers for sharing their resources, and most importantly I would like to thank all the respondants for answering my questionnaires. I am expressing my gratitude for your help and it was greatly appreciated.
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Do you think slow learners will benefit from automatic promotion in schools?
Reasons for selecting area of Research
The researcher chose the area of research because he wanted to find out:
• If automatic promotion is supported parents, students and teachers.
• If it has positive impact on fast and slow learners.
• If slow learners benefit from automatic promotion.
Method of Investigation
The researcher obtained data through the method of questionnaires.
Advantages of this method
• It would be more convenient to the community.
• It would take less time to obtain the information needed.
• It would be confidential
Disadvantages of this Method
• It is expense.
• It could be easily damaged.
• Careless persons can misplace the questionnaire sheets.
Instrument Used to collect Data
Survey on automatic promotion in schools.
Dear Respondent,
A survey is being carried out on Automatic Promotion in my school, Three Miles Secondary. This is being conducted for a School Base Assessment in Social Studies. This is being done to determine whether or not automatic promotion has advantages or disadvantages to students. You are being asked to answer each question honestly. Please be informed that it is
The successful completion of this study would not have been possible or successful without the help of some persons.
First the researcher would like to thank the heavenly father for wisdom; knowledge and understanding for making the completion of this project a success, special thanks to the subject teacher who helped a lot in guidance every step of the way. I would also like to thank my parents assisting me and also for their financial support, my peers for sharing their resources, and most importantly I would like to thank all the respondants for answering my questionnaires. I am expressing my gratitude for your help and it was greatly appreciated.
Introduction
Statement of Problem
Do you think slow learners will benefit from automatic promotion in schools?
Reasons for selecting area of Research
The researcher chose the area of research because he wanted to find out:
• If automatic promotion is supported parents, students and teachers.
• If it has positive impact on fast and slow learners.
• If slow learners benefit from automatic promotion.
Method of Investigation
The researcher obtained data through the method of questionnaires.
Advantages of this method
• It would be more convenient to the community.
• It would take less time to obtain the information needed.
• It would be confidential
Disadvantages of this Method
• It is expense.
• It could be easily damaged.
• Careless persons can misplace the questionnaire sheets.
Instrument Used to collect Data
Survey on automatic promotion in schools.
Dear Respondent,
A survey is being carried out on Automatic Promotion in my school, Three Miles Secondary. This is being conducted for a School Base Assessment in Social Studies. This is being done to determine whether or not automatic promotion has advantages or disadvantages to students. You are being asked to answer each question honestly. Please be informed that it is