Past Papers. The syllabus consists of two Units, comprising three Modules. All rights reserved. This may include a brief outline of research methods used, timelines etc The questionnaire as a tool for collecting data has a number of advantages suited to the title of this research paper, these include the following: a. It was useful for collecting large amounts of data in a short period of time. Guaranteed confidentiality for the respondents c.
It was convenient for both the researcher and respondents alike — since respondents were able to respond to the questionnaire at their own convenience, without the monitoring of the researcher.
G village consists of ten 10 streets, five 5 female-headed households from each street were randomly selected, and questionnaires administered to them. The age group of this sample population ranged from 18 — 60 years. Copy of Questionnaire and Cover Letter. Section 3 Presentation of Data 1.
Presentation 9 marks - Present data in different formats e. Analysis of data 6marks - Explain what your data shows 3. Discussion of Findings and Conclusions 6 marks - This refers to the trends, peculiarities specific occurrences , recent phenomenon etc… as it relates to the area of research and the general applications that can be made in terms of the society, community etc.
Also make recommendations as it relates to the trends, peculiarities etc…. Format Example for Bibliographic Citation: General Rule: Authors' names are inverted last name first ; give the last name and initials for all authors of a particular work unless the work has more than six authors.
Books Author, A. Year of publication. Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher. Example: Underwood, Fane. Electronic sources Author, A. Date of publication. Organise panel discussions on issues of deviance in the Caribbean. Invite probation officers, social workers, correction officers, drug rehabilitation personnel to participate. Clarke, R. Deosaran, R. Griffith, I. Lawton, D. Main Concepts Underlying Major Caribbean Social Issues a Poverty i Defining poverty: — absolute or subsistence poverty; — relative poverty; — subjective poverty.
Trends in Major Caribbean Social Issues a Regional trends in poverty; death rates gender , illness in health; regional trends in pollution, forest degradation, climate change. Measures to Address Major Social Issues a Environmental strategies — prevention and mitigation strategies.
Provide students with opportunities to share perspectives and experiences on categories of the poor within their community, using Blogs.
Encourage students to establish the relationships between the major Caribbean social issues. Discuss in groups the applicability of the various measures of poverty to the Caribbean. Discuss in groups the sociological perspectives on the causes and effects of the major social issues.
Networking — setting up a discussion forum involving teachers and students to talk about Caribbean social issues. Encourage students to interview appropriate persons and collect information on the various measures being employed to address the major social issues in their society.
They can later discuss the measures or debate the effectiveness of the measures. The Underclass, New York: Penguin, Bell, M. Conrad, P. Dunn, H. Girvan, N. Humphrey, C. Wadsworth Group, Redclift, M. Thomas, C. Webster, A. The assessment will comprise two components, one external and one internal School-Based Assessment. Candidates must complete the School- Based Assessment for the first Unit for which they register. Candidates may opt to carry forward their School-Based Assessment mark to the second Unit.
Such candidates are not required to complete the School-Based Assessment component for the second Unit. The scheme of assessment for each Unit will be the same. All items are compulsory. Paper 02 This paper will consist of six essay questions, 50 per cent 2 hours 30 minutes two from each Module. Candidates will be expected to answer three questions, one question from each Module. The selected topic should address a relevant social issue selected from any of the three Modules in the Unit.
Unit 1 - A research project on an issue related to any social group or organisation in the community. Unit 2 - A research project on any issue affecting development in the community. If a candidate is repeating a Unit, the moderated School-Based Assessment score obtained for that Unit may be used for both Units taken at the same time.
A sample of assignments will be requested by CXC for moderation purposes. All samples must be delivered to the specified marking venues by the stipulated deadlines. Copies of the students' assignment that are not submitted must be retained by the school until three months after publication by CXC of the examination results.
Composition of Paper a This paper consists of 45 compulsory multiple-choice questions covering the three Modules in the Unit. Syllabus Coverage Knowledge of all topics in the Unit is required. Mark Allocation a One mark will be allocated for each correct multiple-choice response.
Use of Calculators Candidates are allowed to use silent, non-programmable calculators to complete this paper. Paper 02 2 hours 30 minutes — 50 per cent of Total Assessment 1. Composition of Paper a This paper consists of six questions, two on each Module. All questions will be essay-type questions. Mark Allocation a Each question will be marked out of 25 and given a weighting of 2.
It is intended to assist students in acquiring certain knowledge, skills and attitudes that are associated with the subject. The activities for the School-Based Assessment are linked to the syllabus and should form part of the learning activities to enable the student to achieve the objectives of the syllabus. During the course of study for the subject, students obtain marks for the competence they develop and demonstrate in undertaking their School-Based Assessment assignments. These marks contribute to the final marks and grades that are awarded to students for their performance in the examination.
The guidelines provided in this syllabus for selecting appropriate tasks are intended to assist teachers and students in the selection of assignments that are valid for the purpose of School-Based Assessment. The guidelines provided for the assessment of these assignments are intended to assist teachers in awarding marks that are reliable estimates of the achievement of students in the School- Based Assessment component of the course.
School-Based Assessment provides an opportunity to individualise a part of the curriculum to meet the needs of students. It facilitates feedback to the student at various stages of the experience. This helps to build the self-confidence of students as they proceed with their studies.
School-Based Assessment, therefore, makes a significant and unique contribution to both the development of relevant skills and the testing and rewarding of students for the development of those skills. Note that group work should be encouraged and employed where appropriate; however, candidates are expected to submit individual assignments for the School-Based Assessment.
The Caribbean Examinations Council seeks to ensure that the School-Based Assessment scores are valid and reliable estimates of accomplishment.
The guidelines provided in this syllabus are intended to assist in doing so. Each student will conduct research and submit a report. Teachers will mark this report according to the School-Based Assessment guidelines and criteria set out in the syllabus.
The School-Based Assessment component of the examination contributes 20 per cent of the total mark for the Unit. The Research Project Unit 1 Students are required to conduct a research project and submit a report between and words on an issue related to any social group or organisation in the community. Students may choose to investigate any issue related to the following: 1.
Candidates may choose from among the following: 1. Skills to be assessed: Unit 1 and Unit 2 Students will be assessed on their ability to: 1. Teachers should ensure that sufficient time is allowed for teaching the research skills contained in the syllabus, explaining the requirements of the School-Based Assessment, discussing the assessment criteria and monitoring and evaluating the project work.
Planning It is important to start planning for the research project early. A schedule for completing sections of the report should be constructed by teachers and students working cooperatively together.
Dates for the following activities should be set: 1. Wherever a student exceeds the maximum length for the project in any Unit by more than 10 per cent, the teacher must impose a penalty of 10 per cent of the score that the student achieves on this assignment.
Only the final score is to be indicated on the record sheets which are submitted to CXC. Guidance 1. The teacher is expected to provide guidance at all stages of the project by, for example, assisting students in selecting an appropriate topic, forms of data presentation, methods of data analysis; suggesting sources of information and providing feedback on the clarity of the research report. Students should be familiar with the requirements of the research project and the assessment criteria.
Teachers should discuss with students the criteria upon which the report will be assessed. It should be clearly emphasised to students that the project report should be their own work. Authenticity Teachers should ensure that each research report is the work of the student. This can be achieved by viewing and monitoring the report throughout its development. This guards against plagiarism and ensures that the work is the intellectual property of candidates.
Authenticity can also be checked by having students: 1. The structure of the project should be as follows: 1. Teachers must maintain strict adherence to the guidelines stated in the criteria for marking the project.
Instructions from moderation sheet to be included. The forms should be submitted electronically to the Local Registrar for dispatch to CXC by May 31 of the year of examination. The discussion should relate to the purpose of the investigation and the underlying sociological perspective.
Understanding of basic concepts and theories in Sociology. Familiarity with Caribbean social institutions. Composition of Paper a This paper consists of three questions testing all Modules in the Unit.
Syllabus Coverage Questions will test knowledge and skills of all Modules in the Unit. Question Type a Questions in this paper will test knowledge of sociological concepts contained in the syllabus and skills of sociological research. Mark Allocation a Each question will be marked out of Re-sit candidates may elect not to repeat the School-Based Assessment component, provided they re-write the examination no later than two years following their first attempt.
Candidates may opt to complete a School-Based Assessment for each Unit written or may opt to re- use another SBA score which satisfies any of the conditions listed at a to b below. Candidates are no longer required to earn a moderated score that is at least 50 per cent of the maximum possible score; any moderated score may be re-used. The SBA score may be re-used in either Unit, or in both Units, irrespective of the Unit in which it was first obtained.
Marks on Papers 01 and 02 will be given a weighing of 2. Assess Present reasons for the importance of particular structures, relationships, processes or approaches. Comment State opinion or view with supporting reasons.
Compare and State, describe and elaborate on the similarities and differences. Describe Provide a detailed account, including significant characteristics or elements of an issue or situation. Develop Elaborate on or expand an idea or argument with supporting reasons. Differentiate State or explain briefly those differences between or among items or or situations which can be used to define them or place them into Distinguish separate categories. Discuss Write an extended answer defining key concepts, stating what is, exploring related concepts and issues, present reasoned arguments for and against, using detailed examples but not necessarily drawing a conclusion.
Evaluate Weigh evidence and make judgements based on given criteria. The use of logical supporting reasons for a particular point is more important than the view held; usually both sides of an argument should be considered. Examine Write an extended answer defining key concepts, stating what is and exploring related concepts and issues.
Explain Provide statements on what happened, how it happened and why it happened. Provide elaboration of particular terms, concepts, approaches.
Formulate Develop a hypothesis. Identify Name specific components or features. Point out, indicate without explanation or recognise and select. Interpret Explain the meaning of. Investigate Use appropriate procedures to observe, research, record data, analyse and draw logical conclusions. List Use headings only. Name Provide actual names but no other details.
Outline Provide main points, or features only without details. Plan Prepare to conduct an investigation. Suggest Offer an explanation deduced from information provided or previous knowledge and consistent with subject knowledge. There are 45 items on this Specimen Paper. You will have 90 minutes to answer them. Each item in this test has four suggested answers lettered A , B , C , D. Read each item you are about to answer and decide which choice is best.
Sample Item Which theoretical approach is associated with microsociology? All rights reserved. Which of the following sociologists Item 5 refers to the diagram below is associated with the sociological which illustrates various elements in imagination? Which of the following BEST describes the use of objective proce- dures in sociological research? Which of the following statements is research method?
TRUE of sociology as a discipline? Amount of time available A Sociology is the same as II. Availability of funds social philosophy. Which of the following does NOT science. A It utilizes diaries. Societies often display tangible and B It utilizes numerical data. C It applies statistical analysis. Which of the following are D It utilizes structured inter- considered tangible components of views.
Which of the following pairs introduced by represents ethical issues within sociological research? The sociological perspective not the researcher encourages us to D Safety of the researcher and involuntary participation A develop a secular outlook B become more family oriented C accept the norms and Talcott Parsons was responsible for traditions of society D challenge commonly held A the law of three stages assumptions about society B pattern variables A and B C the concept of the sociological imagination The underlying principle that guides D the concepts of manifest and individual action and defines latent functions appropriate behaviour within a given situation is known as a D consensus A Quota sampling B Snowball sampling Structural functionalism emphasizes C Multistage sampling D Simple random sampling A social conflict B sudden change C norm violation Which of the following thinkers was D value consensus responsible for introducing the Plural Society theory to the English- speaking Caribbean?
Smith B M. Smith C R. Van Lier D J. Which family type is MOST often Which of the following is an affected by poverty? African-derived syncretic religion? Which of the following authors Karl Marx argued that religion Which family type is MOST A promotes positive change common in modern industrial B discourages group alienation societies?
The concept of males failing to perform in school is referred to as male Which of the following are TRUE of both cults and sects? A profiling B stereotyping I. They are generally short C marginalization lived. D underachievement II. They appeal to the lower socioeconomic groups. They are dogmatic and The process where students are fundamentalist. Which of the following theoretical Which of the following effects of family life upon women? Marx C Functionalist B A.
Comte D Interactionalist C W. Moore D E. Durkheim Which of the following theoretical perspectives suggests that the Which of the following pairs of oppression of women in the home is sociologists is associated with the primarily related to the work that meritocratic principle? Which of the following is NOT used Which of the following theorists for the classification of ethnicity?
Davis D Occupation B M. Weber C T. Parsons D E. According to the Functionalist perspective, which of the following pairs forms the collective con- science? Social mobility is related to social Which of the following situations stratification. Which of the reflects a significant change in following statements reflects this Caribbean stratification over the last relationship? FIFTY years? Persons may move from one A Social inequality has almost social group to another in disappeared.
B East Indian culture has be- II. Movement from one class to come dominant. Horizontal mobility may and occupational produce significant changes opportunities. According to Edward Kamau Brathwaite creolization took Which of the following sociological place in the Caribbean through concepts relates to race and colour?
The placement of an individual in tives on stratification. A race Each statement may be used once, more than B ethnicity once, or not at all. C ascription D achievement A Stratification is universal, unnecessary but inevitable. B Stratification is an expression of the A system in which an individual can values of powerful groups. D closed stratification system Functionalist Which of the following pairs is an Conflict example of a closed stratification system?
Which of the following Caribbean sociologists expressed the view that in the post emancipation period, In the context of the Caribbean which element of his A M.
Which of the following pairs of
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