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 unsupported. Award 4m for message with verb or supported with evidence. E.g. E.g. This interview was published to convince Singaporeans about the lack of support and acceptance of people with disabilities . Source B states “ He sought funding from various government agencies, but that did not work out. I went to a lot of people such as famous hawkers. They said it wasn’t possible, t hat trying to train people to run a food court was already very tough, let alone people with disabilities.” This suggests that Singaporeans still deny/have reservations about giving people with disabilities a chance of being employed and do not receive equal treatment. 3 – 4 L4 Purpose (Message +Outcome) supported E.g. This interview was published to convince Singaporeans about the lack of support and acceptance of people with disabilities. Source B states “He sought funding from various government agencies, but that did not work out. I went to a lot of people such as famous hawkers. They said it wasn’t possible, t hat trying to train people to run a food court was already very tough, let alone people with disabilities.” This suggests that Singaporeans still deny/have reservations about giving people with disabilities a chance of being employed. By doing so, he hopes that Singaporeans would be more aware of the challenges faced by people of disabilities and be open - minded about employing people with disabilities [outcome]. 5 L5 Purpose + Context E.g. L4 + because in order for society to accept and include persons with disabilities, there is a need for greater awareness of disability in general as well as how we can interact with persons with disabilities appropriately. 6

4 1c) Study Source C. Does Source C prove that the Singapore society views people with disabilities negatively? Explain your answer. [7] Level Description Marks L1 Prove/Does Not Prove based on description of source E.g. Source C proves Singapore society views people with disabilities negatively as all the findings are negative. 1 L2 Proves based on source content Award the higher mark for well-developed answer. E.g. Source C proves that Singapore society views people with disabilities negatively as I can infer that there is discrimination directed towards them. Source C states “62 per cent of the 1000 people with disabilities surveyed do not feel they are socially included, accepted or given opportunities to achieve their potential. ” This suggests that the society did not treat them fairly and have doubts about their capabilities. 2 – 3 L3 Proves explained by cross-reference Award the higher mark for well-developed answers. E.g. Proves by cross-referring to Source B: Source C proves that Singapore society views people with disabilities negatively as I can infer that there is discrimination directed towards them. Source C states “62 per cent of the 1000 people with disabilities surveyed do not feel they are socially included, accepted or gi ven opportunities to achieve their potential. ” This suggests that the society did not treat them fairly and have doubts about their capabilities When I cross refer to Source B, it supports Source C. I can infer from Source B that there is discrimination directed towards them. Source B states “I went to a lot of people such as famous hawkers. They said it wasn’t possible, t hat trying to train people to run a food court was already very tough, let alone people with disabilities. A lot of people rejected me .” This suggests how Singapore society denies them an equal opportunity to be employed and prove themselves. Since Source B supports Source C, Source C proves that Singapore society views people with disabilities negatively. 4 – 5 L4 L3 + Proves based on provenance and purpose of source, supported Award the higher mark for well-developed answers. E.g. Source C proves that Singapore society views people with disabilities negatively as it is published by National Council of Social Service (NCSS). It is reporting the key findings from their survey results and it wants to convince the Singaporean society that many of the people with disabilities lack respect and empathy. Source C states “62 per cent of the 1000 people with disabilities surveyed do not feel they are socially included, accepted or given opportunities to achieve their potential. ” This suggests that Singapore society does not understand the people with disabilities and often made them feel insign ificant. By doing so, NCSS hopes Singaporean society will 6 – 7

5 embrace people with disabilities in their lives and workplace, [6] to allow them to feel worthy and respected [7].

6 1d) Study Sources D and E. Having read Source D, are you surprised by Source E? Explain your answer. [7] Level Description Marks L1 Surprised/Not surprised based on provenance OR no match Address one source but not the other Addresses both sources but w