Mahaicony Secondary School

Mathemat
ics School
Based
Assessmen
t

Name of Candidate: Jemaine Goodridge

Center Name: Mahaicony Secondary School
Center Code: 099003
Candidates Number:
Teacher: Anil Itwaru
Territory: Guyana
Year: 2024
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The completion of this school-based assessment would not have been possible without the

support of my parents. I am especially indebted to my mother, who have been supportive

towards my research and who worked actively to provide me with the necessary needs to

accomplish my goals. I am grateful to all of those with whom I have had the pleasure to

work with during this project. Each of the members of my group has provided me with

extensive personal and professional guidance.

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 TABLE OF CONTENT
CONTENT PAGE
PROJECT TITLE 4

INTRODUCTION 5

METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION 6

PRESENTATION OF DATA 7-10

ANALYSIS OF DATA 11-12

DISCUSSION 13

CONCLUSION 14

APPENDIX 15

BIBLIOGRAPHY 16

MARK SCHEME 17

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 PROJECT TITLE
Does it take longer to run a 100-meter on the curved part of the track than it takes to run the

same distance on the straight part of the track?

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 INTRODUCTION
In the realm of athletic performance, the dynamics of a track can significantly influence an

athlete’s speed and running time. This investigation seeks to explore a pertinent question:

Does the curvature of a track impact the time it takes for a sprinter to cover a standard

distance? Specifically, the researcher will compare the time it takes to run a 100meters on

the curved segment of a track to the time required for the same distance on the straight track.

Through meticulous data collection, analysis, and interpretation, this investigation aspires to

shed light on whether the curvature of a track plays a significant role in the sprinter’s

performance. As the researcher embark on this exploration, he anticipates on gaining

valuable insight into the interplay between track geometry and athletic achievement.

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 METHOD OF DATA COLLECTION
A diverse group of (10) sprinters with varying skill levels and experience will be selected

from the researcher’s Physical Education class, keeping in mind that the participants are

familiar with both curved and straight track running.

A standard 400-meter track with a well-defined curved segment will be identify. Precise,

measurements will be used to mark the 100-meter distance on both the straight and curved

section. Participants will be randomly selected to start either on the straight or curved part to

mitigate bias. A crossover design will be implemented where each participant run both the

straight and curved sections to account for individual variability. Accurate timing device

such as an electronic timer will be used to record sprint times for both straight and curved

sections. All observation will be recorded and the results will be analyzed.

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 PRESENTATION OF DATA
Table 1: The table below shows the data collected for the times taken to complete the 100-

meter on the curve and on the straight. The students have been labelled using their names.

NO STUDENTS NAMES TIME TAKEN TO RUN THE TIME TAKEN TO RUN THE

100M STRAIGHT 100M CURVED

1 Jamaine Goodridge 10.7 11.1

2 Damien Griffith 10.3 10.5

3 Aquan Nurse 11.4 11.9

4 Hivin Griffith 15.3 15.9

5 Shamori Bunbury 10.6 10.9

6 Dwain McKenzie 11.9 12

7 Fabian Waldron 12.3 12.9

8 Kevon Nurse 14.1 14.2

9 Teon James 10.8 11.3

10 Okafi Sobers 10.9 11.6

Average time taken to run 100m straight = 118.3sec ÷10

= 11.83

Average time taken to run 100m curved = 122.3sec ÷10

= 12.23

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The curved time is greater than the straight time, it suggests that participants took longer to

run the 100-meter on the curved section compared to the straight section.

Total average time taken to run a race on a straight and

curve section on an 100-meter track

12.3

12.2

12.1

12

11.9

11.8

11.7

11.6
Straight Curve

Fig 1: The average time for running 100m straight is calculated as 118.3 seconds divided by

10, resulting in an average time of 11.83 seconds. Similarly, the average time for running

100m on a curved track is calculated as 122.3 seconds divided by 10, resulting in an average

time of 12.23 seconds. These calculations reveal that the average time for running 100m on a

curved track is slightly higher than the average time for running 100m on a straight track.

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 The comparative Bar chart shows the times in
seconds taken by 10 students to run 100m on a
curvedand and on a straight track
11.16
O.S
10.9
11.3
T.J
10.8
14.2
K.N
14.1
12.9
F.W
12.3
12
D.M
11.9
10.9
S.B
10.6
15.9
H.G
15.3
11.9
A.N
11.4
10.5
D.G
10.3
11.1
J.G
10.7
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18

Curved Straight

Fig 2: The comparative bar chart above shows the times taken side by side for each athlete

who finished the race. It gives a clearer picture of the times taken to and it gives a clearer

basis for analysis of both races.

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 The comparati ve line graph
Time taken to run the 100m straight Time taken to run the 100m curved

18

16

14

12

10

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J am ai n e D am i en Aq u an Hivin Sh am o ri D w ai n Fab i an K ev o n Teo n O k a fi
Goodridg G r i ffi t h Nu r se G r i ffi t h Bunbury Mc K en zi e W al d r o n Nu r se J am es S o b er s
e

Fig 3: Athletes traverse both the curved and straight segments of a 100-meter track. The

accompanying line graph illustrates the time, measured in seconds, required to accomplish

both events. This graphical representation provides a more educating overview of the time

duration for each segment, establishing a foundation basis for the subsequent analysis of

these athletic endeavors.

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 ANALYSIS OF DATA
The analysis of the provided data reveals interesting insights into the performance of athletes

on a 100m straight run compared to a curved run. The straight run exhibited an average time

of 11.83 seconds, with a range of 5 seconds (time for all athletes to cross the finish line once

the first person had crossed). On the other hand, the curved run had an average time of 12.23

seconds, which was 0.4 seconds longer than the straight run. The range for the curved run

was 5.4 seconds longer than the straight run. The average speed taken complete the 100m

run was calculated using the formula S=D/T, the straight run showed an average speed of

approximately 8.45 m/s, while the curved run had an average speed of about 8.17 m/s.

Therefore, the average speed over the 100m straight run was slower by 0.27 m/s compared

to the curved run. These updated findings suggest that while the curved run had a slightly

longer average time, it also had a slightly slower average speed compared to the straight run.

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Table 2: The table below shows the difference in times taken to complete the two events

for each student. The table shows that all athletes had at least a marginal increase in the

time taken to complete the events.

TIME ON 100M STRAIGHT TIME ON 100M CURVE TIME DIFFERENCE

10.7 11.1 -0.4

10.3 10.5 -0.2

11.4 11.9 -0.5

15.3 15.9 -0.6

10.6 10.9 -0.3

11.9 12 -0.1

12.3 12.9 -0.6

14.1 14.2 -0.1

10.8 11.3 -0.5

10.9 11.6 -0.7

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 DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS

Let's delve into a detailed discussion based on the provided analytics for the 100m straight

run and the 100m run on the curve:

The average time for the straight run was 11.83 seconds, indicating the typical duration it

took athletes to complete the race in a straight line. Moreover, the range of 5 seconds

signifies the time it took for all athletes to finish once the first person crossed the finish

line.

In contrast, the curved run had an average time of 12.23 seconds, which was 0.4 seconds

longer than the straight run. This suggests that the curved run posed some additional

challenges, resulting in a slightly longer average time.

Furthermore, the range for the curved run was 5.4 seconds longer than that of the straight

run. This indicates that there was a greater variation in the performance times of athletes

on the curved run, with some athletes taking significantly longer compared to others.

When considering average speed, the straight run exhibited an average speed of

approximately 8.45 m/s, while the curved run had an average speed of about 8.17 m/s.

Consequently, the average speed over the 100m straight run was slower by 0.27 m/s

compared to the curved run.

These updated findings demonstrate that while the curved run had a slightly longer

average time, it also had a slightly slower average speed compared to the straight run.

This suggests that the additional challenges of running on a curve impacted the athletes'

speed.

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 CONCLUSION
This SBA started with the assumption that it takes longer to run 100m on the curved

part of a track than on the straight assuming that in both cases a cold start is used. The

data shows beyond doubt that it does indeed take a longer time to run the curve. The

detailed analysis provides insights into the performance differences between the straight and

curved runs, considering factors like time, speed, and the nature of the track.

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 APPENDIX
The standard 400m track, the yellow line shows approximate 100m on the curve and the
green line shows approximate 100m straight

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 BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. URL: https://www.csecmathtutor.com/sample-sba-straight-vs-curve.html

This resource provides guidelines and recommendations for completing the School Based

Assessment.

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MARK SCHEME

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