ABOUT THE S.B.A

Paper 03/1 (S.B.A)

  • This SBA is credited for both English A and B, so only 1 SBA is required for the 2 subjects.
  • The SBA is conducted by a group; of 4-5 students sharing a general topic.
  • Each group member will create a portfolio, individually, that is based on an issue, topic, theme, or event.
  • The portfolios will be assessed on an individual, as well as a group basis.
  • The portfolio has six sections; plan of investigation/ participation measure/ indicators of group activity/reflection/ written report/ oral report.
 
  • PLAN OF INVESTIGATION: An introduction that should be no more than 100 words.
  •  It should answer the following questions; Why did you choose this issue/topic/theme/event?  What are the expected benefits to you as a student?  How do you intend to collect relevant information on your issue/topic/theme/event and use this in your presentation?
 
  • PARTICIPATION MEASURE: A measure of the candidate's individual participation assessed by self and teacher.
 
  • INDICATORS OF GROUP ACTIVITY: 3 pieces of data (print/audio/visual media) must be collected and presented in the portfolio and should address the issue/topic/ theme/event.
  • These media will form the basis for the process of inquiry and group/individual activities.
 
  • REFLECTION: 3 entries are required, in which students reflect on the issue/topic/theme/event that should be completed.
  • 1st entry indicates how each piece of data helped to shape his or her(s) thinking about the issue/topic/theme/event. 2d entry should discuss the use of language in the data selected and 3d journal entry should state how the process of doing the SBA helped the student to become a better person.
  • The journal entries should be written in class, under the supervision of the teacher.
 
  • WRITTEN REPORT: This is a summary of the processes, procedures, and outcomes of the research. It should include the data collected, reasons for the selection of data, and analysis of the data.
  •  This should be 200-250 words in total.
 
  • ORAL PRESENTATION: A personal response related to the issue/theme/topic/event should be delivered orally in 3 to 5 minutes.
  •  Delivery should be in standard English and in a genre of the student's choosing, for example; drama, poetry, prose, role play, speech, argument, and exposition.
  • The student should give a brief overview of the presentation. This includes the genre that is chosen, the sources, and the language that is used in the data.
  • Paper 03/1 is worth 45 marks and contributes 21% to the final assessment.



Paper 03/2 (Alternative to School Based Assessment)
  • This is an alternative paper to the SBA.
  • This paper consists of a guided critique of three pieces of stimulus material: 1. an excerpt from a recent newspaper article on a topical issue 2. a cartoon strip or lyrics to a song on the same topical issue 3. a poem, short story, public speech (extract) on the same issue.
  • Students will answer 3 questions: 2 questions will require short answer responses and one question will require the creation of an imaginative piece in response to the theme selected.
  • Students will be required to respond to questions based on an oral presentation.
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