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Does the amount of time spent on Facebook affect the academic performance of Year 4 RI students? Done by: Abdul Musawwir (1) Andrew Tan (2) B. Giresh Ram (3) Choo Ze Yuan (4) Darren Chua (5) Teacher-Mentor: Mrs Joycelene Lim Done by: Abdul Musawwir (1) Andrew Tan (2) B. Giresh Ram (3) Choo Ze Yuan (4) Darren Chua (5) Teacher-Mentor: Mrs Joycelene Lim

ContentsContents Introduction Methodology Results Discussion Acknowledgements References

Introduction  Rationale Social networking sites accused of drops in grades Most popular social networking website with over 500 million members. Massive number of members has caught the attention of the academic sector and also us.

The aims of this project are: To investigate whether the amount of time spent on Facebook affects the academic performance of Year 4 RI pupils. To find out the pupils opinions on whether using Facebook affects their grades. To find ways for students to manage their time better and reduce their time spent on Facebook. Introduction  Research Objectives

Introduction  Review of Literature Study by Ohio University –Facebook Users: GPA –Non-Facebook Users: GPA Study by University of Hampshire –Heavy Users of Social Media Higher grades 63% Lower grades 37% –Light Users of Social Media Higher grades 65% Lower grades 35%

Currently, many students have problems getting their homework done or studying for their exams due to computer addiction. One of the many online networking sites that students spend a lot of time on is Facebook. Introduction  Justification of Choice

Respondents: 20 Year 4 students selected at random Reason for choice: –Longest and most experienced in school –Know how to manage time better Question format: 9 MCQ and OEQ questions in total Procedure: Draft questions Carry out pilot survey Review Questions Actual survey Methodology  Survey

Interviewee (1): Mrs. Jacqueline Chua, head of Character Education Reason for choice: –Interaction with students with problems –Know pupils’ behavior and thoughts well Interviewee (2): Mr. Leo Hee Khian, school counselor Reason for choice: –Counseled students with problems –Have advised and solve many students’ social problems Methodology  Interview

Results  Survey

Results  Interview A small amount of leisure a week is acceptable Prioritising, limiting amount of time on internet can prevent addiction Find other ways to reduce stress instead of going on Facebook, e.g. reading.

Discussion  Discussion of Results Survey –Amount of time spent on Facebook does not affect the academic performance of Year 4 RI Students Interview –Limited amount of time on Facebook may not affect academic performance –Excessive usage will affect academic performance –Time management, prioritising can prevent addiction

24 out of students of entire cohort Only one social networking service (ie. Facebook) Only students from Raffles Institution were surveyed Only males were surveyed Discussion  Limitations

More survey respondents –Give survey to each class. –Give survey to Year 1 to 3 students. –Give survey to students in other schools Discussion  Further Improvements

Clear doubts whether Facebook is detrimental to students' academics. Advise students’ on how to prioritise and manage their time wisely Discussion  Implications

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements Mrs. Joycelene Lim, our teacher mentor Mrs. Jacqueline Chua, head of Character Education Mr. Leo Hee Khian, school counsellor The Year 4 students who patiently did our survey Miss Divina Teo, our Oral Communications Teacher And all who have helped in one way or another

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