DAMAI SEC 2019 4N SS Prelims LORMS

SECONDARY 4 NORMAL (ACADEMIC) SOCIAL STUDIES (2175/01, 2176/01) 2019 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION SUGGESTED ANSWER SCHEME Disclaimer: This suggested answer scheme is not exhaustive. Answers that are logical, coherent and relevant, in response to the question, will be accepted.

2 2019 SOCIAL STUDIES SEC 4 NORMAL (ACADEMIC) PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION SECTION A: SOURCE BASED CASE STUDY SUGGESTED ANSWER SCHEME 1a) Study Source A. What can you tell about Singaporeans’ responses towards inclusive playground in Singapore? Explain your answer. [5] Level Description Marks L1 Answers based on provenance / description of source E.g. I can tell that Singaporeans think it is inclusive. E.g. I can tell that Singaporeans feels that it allows children to interact. 1 L2 Valid inference with evidence Award 2-3 marks for 1 inference Award 3 marks for 2 inferences E.g. I can tell that Singaporeans are supportive/welcome the idea of the inclusive playground. The source states “Darwisy used to just watch his elder brother, Danish playing at the playground, but with the inclusive playground, they can now play together.” E.g. I can tell that Singaporeans feel that the inclusive playground is beneficial. The source states “I think the biggest thing is interaction because without interaction, we won’t be able to understand them.” 2 – 3 L3 Valid inference, explained Award 4-5 marks for 1 inference, explained Award 5 marks for 2 inferences, explained E.g. I can tell that Singaporeans are supportive/welcome the idea of the inclusive playground. The source states “Darwisy used to just watch his elder brother, Danish playing at the playground, but with the inclusive playground, they can now play together.” This suggests that Singaporeans are supportive because it allows children with or without special needs to be able to play with one another, which would not be possible at the usual playgrounds. E.g. I can tell that Singaporeans feel that the inclusive playground is beneficial. The source states “I think the biggest thing is interaction because without interaction, we won’t be able to understand them.” This suggests that it is beneficial as it allows children with no special needs and their family members learn to be empathetic from the contact and experience at the inclusive playground. 4 – 5

3 1b) Study Source B. Why was this interview published? Explain your answer. [6] Level Description Marks L1 Answers based on provenance / description of source E.g. This interview was published to encourage Singaporeans to train and employ people with disabilities. 1 L2 Context, from Background Information E.g. The message of this source is the need for greater awareness of disability in general. E.g. This interview was published to encourage acceptance and include persons with disabilities*. *not to be mistaken for purpose/outcome 2 L3 Message Award 3m for message without verb or u