Victoria School Social Studies 2020 S3 EYE Answers (Olvl)

VICTORIA SCHOOL SECONDARY 3 SOCIAL STUDIES 2020 SA2 SUGGESTED ANSWERS 1) Study Source A. What is the message of this cartoon? Explain your answer. [6] L1 Misconception / Description [1] L2 General Statements not about recycling Singaporeans are selfish Education has failed [2] L3 Sub-messages / Tone toward parents Parents are to be blamed for poor recycling rates / Parents are not supporting their children / Parents should support their children in recycling Mocking parents / Critical toward parents [3] L4 Message The message is that recycling is seen as negative / undesirable act by many adult Singaporeans. (Behaviour of Singaporeans toward recycling) OR [4] AND [5] This is because many feel that it is not their responsibility and it should be the responsibility of those who earn/are paid to do these jobs such as the Karang Guni men. (reasons for their behaviour – mainly relating to responsibility) [4-5] L5 Message with broader outcome The message of this cartoon is to create a sense of shared responsibility among Singaporeans toward recycling (source was created in 2010). In the past since recycling was perceived to be undesirable act, it was necessary for actions to be taken to have a change of mindset among Singaporeans and work together for the good of society – protecting the environment. [6]

2) Study Sources B and C. Does the resident in Source C think that the pro ject in Source B will work? Explain your answer. [7] L1 Will work based on Provenance / Mismatch [1-2] L2 No clear basis of Comparison [3] L3 Will work OR Will NOT work based on Content with clear basis of comparison Well explained answers will get 5 marks Will work – as the new bin educates residents of how to recycle Source B – “we aim to increase public awareness about the process of recycling right and reduce contamination”… “Notices are also to be placed at a person’s eye -level…visualise what is allowed to be recycled with minimal effort” Source C – “…many are still not very educated about how to recycle properly…” Will not work – convenience Source B – “We hope to create a transparent bin which may make people more conscious of what they are placing into the bin…” Source C – “Do you really think that Singaporeans in general will take the time out to do that when they don’t even take the time to do simple things?” Will not work as most Singaporeans m ay still throw things that do not belong to the recycling bin even if the bin is transparent as the process of recycling right is too tedious and time consuming. [4-5] L4 Will work AND Will NOT work based on content [6] L5 Will not work based on Perspective (need to be clearly explained) The resident would not think that the project will work as she feels cynical/negative that Singaporeans will change their mindset and put in the time to recycle