Does the amount of time spent on Facebook affects the exam results of Year 4 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 over 500 million members. Massive number of members has caught the attention of the academic sector and also us.

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%

The aims of this project are: To investigate whether using Facebook affects the academic grades of 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

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 Year 4 students that spend more time on Facebook spend less time studying.

Results  Survey There is no real trend between the amount of time spent on Facebook and GPA of Year 4 students.

Results  Survey There is no real trend between the amount of time spent studying and GPA of Year 4 students.

Results  Survey There is no real trend between the amount of time spent studying and GPA of Year 4 students.

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

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 1-3. –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

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