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Subject: Social Studies

School: Irwin High School


Candidates: Jaeden Perry, Clayon Harris, Nickoy Graham, Centre Number: 1003870811
Territory: Jamaica
Teacher: Ms. Waugh
Year: 2025
Title: What are the main causes of low Academic Performance among males in 11th Grade at a
high school in St.James?

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Table of Content
Acknowledgement……................................................................................................page 3
Statement of problem………………………………………………….……………page 4
Reason for choosing area of research………………………………………..……..page 5
Method of Investigation………………………………………………………..……page 6
Data Collection Instrument……………………………………………………….….page 7
Data Presentation…………………………………………………………………..…page 8
Analysis and Interpretation……………………………………………………….......page 9
Statement of Findings………………………………………………………………….page 10
Recommendation and Interpretation Strategy………………………………………...page 11
Bibliography………..……………………………………………………………….....page 12
Appendix………………………………………………………………………………page 13

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Acknowledgement

I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to my teacher Ms. Waugh, who gave us the
opportunity to do this very interesting School Based Assessment on, What are the main causes of
low Academic Performance among males in 11th Grade at a high school in St.James?

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Statement of problem

What are the main causes of low Academic Performance among males in 11th Grade at a high
school in St.James?

This study seeks to investigate


1. What are some factors that led to low academic performance among males in 11th grade?

2. How does low academic performance affect males at a high school?

3. What can be done to ameliorate the academic performance of males in grade 11?

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Reason for choosing area of research

Topic : What are the main cause of low academic Performance among males in 11th Grades at a
High school in St. Jam

Research Questions

1. What are some factors that led to low academic performance among males in 11th grade?

2. How does low academic performance affect males at a high school?

3. What can be done to ameliorate the academic performance of males in grade 11?

Reason for Selecting the Area of Research

How you became aware of the problem?

This top's was selected due to the fact that the grades for males were observed, Hence, it was
discovered that they were performing lower compared to females.

Reason for doing the research

This investigation is being done in the hope that the causes and effects of failure in the male
grades can be found. Moreover, the difference between behavior between males and females de
also what the investigators want to explore.

What you hope to reveal?


The investigators hope that to research this problem and provide better insights on why males
ate underperform Lastly, the investigators also want to find out solutions to assist the males.

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Method of Investigation
The Method chosen for conducting this research was in the format of a Questionnaire. Two
Reasons for using a Questionnaire include (1) it can be conducted anonymously, therefore
encouraging more accurate and honest responses on sensitive topics. (2) it allows information to
be collected at a fast pace or quickly. In this survey there are (12)closed ended questions.

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Data Collection Instrument

This questionnaire is being done to collect data on (low academic performance) for a Social
Studies. School Based Assessment (SBA), The information will not be used for any other
purposes, Please answer the question by placing a tick in the box provided ☐, you can only
choose (1) one option from each statement below. Lastly, please do not white your name.

Questionnaire Questions
1. Age Group: 15-16 years ☐ 17-18 years ☐

2. Sex: Male ☐ Female ☐

3. Years of attendance: 1-2 years ☐ 3-4 years ☐ over 5 years ☐

4 De you feel motivated to study regularly?

Yes ☐ No ☐

5. Do you have enough time for homework and studying. after school?
More than enough ☐ Just enough ☐ Not enough ☐

6. Do you believe the teaching methods in class Suit your learning Style?

very well ☐ Somewhat ☐ Not of all ☐

7. Do you feel supported by your teacher when you are struggling?


Yes ☐ No ☐

8. Would additional tutoring of academic support help improve your performance?

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Definitely ☐ Maybe ☐ Not sure ☐

9. How often do you attend your classes regularly?


Always ☐
Most of the time ☐
Sometimes ☐

10. Do you feel stressed about your School work and exams?
Extremely stressed ☐
Moderately Stressed ☐
Slightly stressed ☐

11. What can parents do to assist their children to improve their academic performance?

Hire tutors to assist them ☐


Review and correct their child's School work ☐
Purchase more school Supplies such as laptops and textbooks ☐

12. What con the government do, to supply students with the necessary encouragement and
resources to excel in their Studies?

Provide funding for students who ate financially struggling ☐


Conduct education programs for students who lack encouragement ☐
Establish online Seminars for parents to support their child academically ☐

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Data Presentation

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Analysis and Interpretation of Data

10
Statement of Findings

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Recommendations

12
Bibliography

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Appendix

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