ANNANDALE SECONDARY SCHOOL

SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT

SOCIAL-STUDIES

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NAME: POSHANDEVI SINGH
TOPIC: OVERPOPULATION
TEACHER: SIR ROGER PARIS
CLASS: 11 TVET

CONTENT PAGE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT..............................................................................................2
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM…………………………………………………………………………….……..3
REASONS FOR AREA OF RESEARCH………………….…………………………………….………….. 4
METHOD OF INVESTIGATION………………………………..…………………………….
……………………………………5 COVER
LETTER………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6

QUESTIONNAIRE……………………………………………………………………..……………………….7-9
PROCEDURE……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 10
PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA…………………………………………………... 11-17
FINDINGS………………………………………………………………………………………….……………… 18
RECOMMENDATIONS……………………………………………………………………………..………….19
APPENDIX……………………………………………………………………………………………………..20-23

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The successful completion of this study would not been possible without the
assistance and co-operation of the researcher’s family members and friends. As a
result the researcher would like to convey a heartfelt appreciation to her mother,
whom has given the reinsurance of information and also motivation in order to
complete this SBA. Thanks to all the persons who were very instrumental in
getting the necessary information. The researcher successfully accomplished what
was required of this assignment.

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 TASK 1
Statement of problem
Topic: overpopulation
 What are the major problems caused by overpopulation in the Peter’s hall
community?

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 TASK 2
Reasons for choosing this area of research
The reason for choosing this area of research is because it’s the far most problem
in the community, thus it is important that the investigation be carried out to
discover the causes, effects and the possible solutions to these problems. Birth
rate is one of the crises leading to overpopulation. There would be less supply of
food and shelter for some families; some would find it difficult to provide for the
health related issues and hopelessness. The researcher urged that birth control
should be the solution in order to at least avoid the overpopulation.

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 TASK 3
Method of investigation
-To investigate, the researcher selected to assemble printed questionnaires in
order to pull together information for the survey. The researcher did a house to
house distribution strategy, which enables the researcher to note how much
residents in the area have gotten the questionnaires.
 The questionnaires have as number of advantages.
 It is classified for persons to not to write their names.
 It is required good amount of time to complete.
The questionnaire has a copy of 30 sheets, which was distributed in the village of
Peter’s Hall.

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 TASK 4
Cover letter

66 Clarke Street,
Peter’s hall,
East bank Demerara
Dear sir/madam,
The researcher is a grade 11 student of Charlestown secondary
school, who will be writing CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate)
in May-June 2020. It is required that every student conduct a S.B.A (School Based
Assessment), the researcher will be conduction a research on the topic “Is my
community overpopulated?” The researcher decided to carry out a survey in order
to obtain data/responses for her research. You are required to answer the following
questions truthfully and to the best of your ability.

Yours’ Truly
Poshandevi Singh
Poshandevi
Singh

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 QUESTIONNAIRE

Biological Questions
Gender: Male Female
Age range:
18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 and over
Religious Status:
Hinduism Islamic Christian
Social Status:
Rich Poor Middle Class
Ethnicity:
Amerindian African East Indians Mix Other
Marital Status:
Married Single Widow
1. How many people belong to your household?
1 2 3 4 More than 5
2. How long have you been residing in Peter’s Hall area?
1-5 years 6-10 years over 11 years
3. Are you aware of the overpopulation in your community?
Yes No Maybe
4. Is the overpopulation a Major problem for you or your family?
Yes No
What do you think is the big causes of overpopulation?

Lack of education Unprotected sex Immigration

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 Culture
5. Do you think people should be having less children?
Yes Possibly No

6. If any, what kind of population control policy should be in place?

Paying people to become sterilized
Higher taxes for larger families
A one child policy

7. When do you think overpopulation can be solved?

5years 10 years 15 years

8. What has overpopulation has done with our community?

Crowed residence
Unemployment for your family members
Fertility treatment

9. Which of the following would be best reducing overpopulation?

Better Education
Birth Control
Migration

10.Would u like to be living in a calm and less populated area?

No Yes

11.What would u do if you were told that u can have only one child?
Obey
I would protest
I don’t want children
I would be disappointed

12.Do you like the condition of your community?

Yes No 7

13.Do any of your family members were affected by the cause of

overpopulation.

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 Yes No

14.Does this questionnaire makes u more cautious about the overpopulation

of your area?
Yes No Not interested

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 TASK 5
PROCEDURE USED FOR OBTAINING DATA
The researcher has sought to seek oral permission from the village councilor to
carry out the survey in Peter’s Hall area. The researcher has also seek a consent
from her parents after the distribution of questionnaires. The researcher has
accommodated the villagers/residents with a total of thirty (30) questionnaires,
and started the distribution on Clarke Street which consist of mostly thirty
houses. The researcher completed the distribution until the required number was
accomplished. The date of distribution started on the 1st October, 2019 and ended
on the 6th October.

TASK 6

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Table1 showing the causes of overpopulation and the % of residents.

Causes of Tally % of Frequency

overpopulation residents
Unprotected 1111 1 20% 6
sex
Lack of 1111 1111 30% 9
education
Immigration 1111 1 20% 6
Culture 1111 1111 30% 9
Total= 30 100% 30

Explanation of data
The table above is basically showing the causes of overpopulation and the % of
residents who agreed. 20% of the residents chooses unprotected could be the
cause of overpopulation, 30% is lack of education, 20% is immigration and the last
is Culture which verifies a 30%, which gives the total of 100%.

Table 2 showing the solutions of overpopulation.

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 Solutions Tally Frequency % of Degree
residents
Better education 1111 1 6 20% 72°
Birth control 1111 1111 9 30% 108°
Migration 1111 1111 15 50% 180°
1111
Total 30 30 100% 360°

Explanation of data
The 2nd table above is showing the solutions to overpopulation and the % of
residents. 20% considered better education, 30% is birth control, 50% migration
which gives the total of 100%.

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Table 3 is displaying the various Control policies.

Control Tally Frequency % of

policies residents
Paying the 1111 1111 9
people to be 30%
sterilized
Higher taxes for 1111 1111 11 12 40%
larger families
A one child policy 1111 1111 9 30%
Total= 30 30 100%

Explanation of data
The table above is displaying the control policy which would help to control the
increased of overpopulation, the 30% agreed on paying the people to be sterilized
and the 40% is higher taxes for larger families and the last 30% is a one child
policy, which gives a total of 100%.

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 GRAPHS
Graphs displaying the data on the tables above:
 A bar graph showing the (%) of causes of overpopulation in the Peter’s Hall
area.

35%

30%

25%

20%

15%

10%

5%

0%
Unprotected sex Lack of education immigration Culture

Explanation of data.
The graph above is indicating the causes of overpopulation by using bars and the
%. The 20% displays how much residents agreed that unprotected sex is one of
the cause of overpopulation, 30% is lack of education and the other 20% is
immigration and the last % which is 30% implies on culture.

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A Pie Chart
A pie chart displaying the solutions of overpopulation.

Solution to overpopulation

Birth Control
20% Birth Control
Better Education
Migration
Migration One child legislation
50%

Better Education
30%

Explanation of data
The pie chart above display the solution which can help reduced overpopulation
in the area. The 20% is birth control, the 50% is migration and the 30% is better
education.

A Bar graph

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A bar graph displaying the control policies that would help in reducing
overpopulation in the area.

a one child policy

Higher taxes for larger families

Paying the people to be sterilized

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%

Explanation of data
The bar graph above is showing the control policies which would help to decrease
the cause of overpopulation. The 30% chooses paying people to be sterilized, 40%
is higher taxes for larger families and a 30% for a one child policy.

TASK 7

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 ANALYSIS OF DATA
A total number of 30 questionnaires were distributed to the villagers, out of
which all thirty were returned. In a total of 10 % were males and 20 % were
females.
The questionnaire was distributed among the residents in Peter’s Hall which was
a total of 30, 20 were males and 10 were females. All 30 of the questionnaire
were returned and the data was recorded on three [3] a different graph which
displays: causes of overpopulation, control policies of overpopulation and the
solution to decrease overpopulation.
FIGURE ONE [1]
20% of the people agreed that unprotected sex is one of the causes of
overpopulation, which follows a 30% agreed on lack of education, immigration
which is 20%, and the last cause which is a 20% in culture which gives the total of
a 100%.

FIGURE TWO [2]

20% of the residents agreed that birth control can be a main prevention for
overpopulation, which follows by 30% suggested better education in the homes,
50% % of the residents argued that the unknown residents should migrate. This
will give the total of a 100%.

FIGURE THREE [3]

A 30% of residents agreed that the community would be better with the help of a
one child policy, 40% said higher taxes for larger families, which makes the other
30% of residents agreed on paying people to be sterilized. This gives the total of a
100%.

TASK 8

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Findings
The researcher found that:
 Culture and lack of education are the two major causes of overpopulation
in Peter’s hall.
 Migration is the most selected measure that can be used to reduce
overpopulation.
 A higher tax for larger families is the best control policy for overpopulation.

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 TASK 9
RECOMMENDATION
The researcher did a research and an investigation around the Peter’s Hall area,
the researcher found out the causes that affected the residents around a
particular area. The respondents also agreed on some solutions to decrease these
problems in that area of Peter’s Hall. One of the highest agreement was birth
rate, females are having too many children and can’t afford or don’t have the
available spaces for them and causes a lot of issues for the family. Hence the
researcher would recommend some ways to which it would decrease this highly
situation in his/her area. The researcher recommend that if you’re planning to
have a big family or other relatives over make sure that it have available spaces
and have extra facilities and supplies so that the area of the household won’t be
overcrowded. Also migrating to the Peter’s Hall community unaware of the
limitations of the household or residents in particular area, the researcher
recommends that the village councilor should place a rule towards the village for
a limited amount of villagers or residents.

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 APPENDIX
Data collection instrument:
QUESTIONNAIRE

Biological Questions
Gender: Male Female
Age range:
18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 and over
Religious Status:
Hinduism Islamic Christian
Social Status:
Rich Poor Middle Class
Ethnicity:
Amerindian African East Indians Mix Other
Marital Status:
Married Single Widow
1. How many people belong to your household?
1 2 3 4 More than 5
2. How long have you been residing in Peter’s Hall area?
1-5 years 6-10 years over 11 years
3. Are you aware of the overpopulation in your community?
Yes No Maybe
4. Is the overpopulation a Major problem for you or your family?
Yes No
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What do you think is the big causes of overpopulation?

Lack of education Unprotected sex Immigration

Culture
5. Do you think people should be having less children?
Yes Possibly No

6. If any, what kind of population control policy should be in place?

Paying people to become sterilized
Higher taxes for larger families
A one child policy

7. When do you think overpopulation can be solved?

5years 10 years 15 years

8. What has overpopulation has done with our community?

Crowed residence
Unemployment for your family members
Fertility treatment

9. Which of the following would be best reducing overpopulation?

Better Education
Birth Control
Migration

10.Would u like to be living in a calm and less populated area?

No Yes

11.What would u do if you were told that u can have only one child?
Obey
I would protest
I don’t want children
I would be disappointed

12.Do you like the condition of your community?

Yes No 7

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 13.Do any of your family members were affected by the cause of
overpopulation.
Yes No

14.Does this questionnaire makes u more cautious about the overpopulation

of your area?
Yes No Not interested

Picture of overpopulation:

Map showing the area of research:

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