EDS3701
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO. 815421
DUE DATE: 13 JUNE 2025
, EDS3701 ASSI 2
a) COVER PAGE
Name and Surname:
Assignment Number: 2
Assignment Unique Number: 815421
Module Code:
Primary Lecturer:
b) TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Causes of Teenage Pregnancies in South African Primary Schools
3. Prevalence of Teenage Pregnancy by Location
4. Contribution to High Dropout Rate
5. Solutions: Role of School, Parents, and Governing Body
6. Conclusion
7. References
c) INTRODUCTION
Teenage pregnancy, particularly in South African primary schools, has become a
growing concern. While traditionally associated with older adolescents, there are
alarming cases where girls under the age of 15—still within primary schooling age—fall
pregnant. This phenomenon reflects broader social, economic, and cultural issues and
presents significant challenges to the education system. This assignment will explore
the causes, areas most affected, the link to school dropout rates, and potential
strategies for addressing the problem.
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO. 815421
DUE DATE: 13 JUNE 2025
, EDS3701 ASSI 2
a) COVER PAGE
Name and Surname:
Assignment Number: 2
Assignment Unique Number: 815421
Module Code:
Primary Lecturer:
b) TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Causes of Teenage Pregnancies in South African Primary Schools
3. Prevalence of Teenage Pregnancy by Location
4. Contribution to High Dropout Rate
5. Solutions: Role of School, Parents, and Governing Body
6. Conclusion
7. References
c) INTRODUCTION
Teenage pregnancy, particularly in South African primary schools, has become a
growing concern. While traditionally associated with older adolescents, there are
alarming cases where girls under the age of 15—still within primary schooling age—fall
pregnant. This phenomenon reflects broader social, economic, and cultural issues and
presents significant challenges to the education system. This assignment will explore
the causes, areas most affected, the link to school dropout rates, and potential
strategies for addressing the problem.
