Grade 10 CSL MS Endterm 3 2026

END TERM 3 2026GRADE 10COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNINGMARKING SCHEME & TEACHER'S GUIDE

TOTAL: 60 MARKS

MARKING CODES

C — Concept / curriculum point; A — Accuracy / acceptable response; M — Method / process where applicable.

QUESTION 1 — 4 MARKS

Definition of action research — systematic inquiry undertaken to understand and improve a real situation/problem through action and reflection. (2) Any two characteristics: cyclical; practical/problem-focused; involves participants; includes reflection; aims at improvement. (2)

QUESTION 2 — 4 MARKS

Any four valid reasons: establishes the exact nature/scope of the problem; prevents solving the wrong problem; provides a basis for collecting relevant data; helps set clear objectives; supports selection of an appropriate intervention; provides a baseline for measuring change. (1 each)

QUESTION 3 — 8 MARKS

Accept: Plan — decide the issue, objectives and proposed action. (2); Act — implement the planned intervention. (2); Observe — collect information/evidence on what happens. (2); Reflect — examine findings, lessons and possible improvements/next cycle. (2).

QUESTION 4 — 4 MARKS

Primary data: information collected first-hand for the specific investigation (2). Example: questionnaire/interview/observation conducted by learners (1). Secondary data: information already collected/published by another source (2). Example: report, school record, published statistics or relevant document (1).

QUESTION 5 — 8 MARKS

(a) Any three: questionnaire, interview, observation/checklist, document/record review, measurement/other suitable data tool. (3). (b) One relevant information type for each selected tool, e.g. reported water-use practices; reasons for wastage; observed leakage/behaviour; recorded consumption. (3). (c) Any sound analysis method: organise/classify data, count frequencies, compare patterns, summarise findings, identify trends/relationships and use findings to define the extent of the problem. (2).

QUESTION 6 — 6 MARKS

Suitable intervention linked to waste segregation problem (1). Objective stated clearly (1). Two feasible activities (2). Responsible persons/groups identified (1). Resources required (1). Time frame (1). Monitoring indicator (1).