This document outlines the marking scheme for Social Studies SBAs at Vere Technical High School. It details the 10 components that make up the SBA profile and the marks allocated to each. These components include the statement of the problem, reasons for research, methodology, data collection instruments, data collection procedures, data presentation, analysis and interpretation of findings, statement of findings, recommendations and implementation strategies. Writing skills and overall presentation are also assessed. The total marks possible for the SBA is 40.

1. Social Studies SBA Marking Scheme
Vere Technical High School
(Taken from the guidelines found in the Social Studies Syllabus as stipulated by CXC)
COMPONENTS OF SBA PROFILE
(Application, Evaluation
and Problem-Solving)
MARKS
1. Statement of the Problem (2)
Problem stated clearly in the form of a question 2
Problem unclear but in a question form 1
2. Reasons for Selecting the Area of Research (2)
Reason clearly stated 2
Reason unclear 1
3. Method of Investigation (2)
Method of investigation justified and described 2
Method of investigation stated 1
4. Data Collection Instrument (4)
Data collection instrument very well constructed and sequenced and addresses 4
relevant variables
Data collection instrument well constructed and sequenced and addresses relevant 3
variables
Data collection instrument satisfactorily constructed and sequenced 2
Data collection instrument identified only 1
5. Procedures for Data Collection (2)
Procedures to collect data identified and clearly described 2
Procedures to collect data identified but not clearly described 1
6. Presentation of Data (6)
Data presented using tables, graphs and charts that are appropriate, well labeled and 6
accurate
Data presented in three ways that are appropriate, well labeled and accurate 5
Data presented in three ways that are appropriate and well labeled but with 4
inaccuracies
Data presented in two ways that are appropriate, with inaccuracies 3
Data presented one way that is appropriate, well labeled and accurate 2
Data presented in one way with inaccuracies 1
7. Analysis and Interpretation of Data (8)
Analysis and interpretation relevant and well developed 7–8
Analysis and interpretation relevant and adequately developed 5–6
Analysis and interpretation moderately relevant and moderately developed 3–4
Analysis and interpretation show limited relevance and development 1–2
8. Statement of Findings (3)
Three statements of findings based on data presented 3
Two statements of findings based on data presented 2
One statement of finding based on data presented 1

2. Social Studies SBA Marking Scheme
Vere Technical High School
9. Recommendations and Implementation Strategy (3)
Two recommendations and one associated implementation strategy 3
Two recommendations and no implementation strategy 2
One recommendation and one implementation strategy 2
One recommendation only OR one implementation strategy 1
(a) Writing Skills (4 marks) (4)
Excellent organization (paragraphing), use of language, spelling and grammar 4
Good organization, use of language, spelling and grammar 3
Satisfactory use of language and grammar and several spelling errors 2
Poor use of language, poor grammar and many spelling errors 1
(b) Overall Presentation (4 marks) (4)
Appropriate layout with four elements such as acknowledgements, table of contents, 4
bibliography, cover page, appendices
Appropriate layout for the most part with three of the elements 3
A moderate presentation with only two of the elements 2
An unsatisfactory presentation with only one of the elements 1
TOTAL 40