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 properly. Source B’s project may not address the root cause which is Singaporean’s behaviour as it is only dealing with the bin’s structure. [7]

(Note: Explanation must be clear and detailed. Do not accept ‘pessimism’ if explanation does not relate directly to the mindset of Singaporeans.) 3) Study Sources D. [7]

Why do you think this source was published? Explain your answer. L1 Literal description / Misconception This source was posted to show that there is a lot of wastage involved in delivery packages. [1] L2 Context This source was posted in the context of rising e -commerce and the Earth Day. [2] L3 Message This source was posted to show that more can be done to reduce excessive wastage resulting from e-commerce and packaging. This source was posted to raise awareness among Singaporeans regarding the excessive wastage resulting from e-commerce and packaging. This source was posted to educate Singaporeans regarding excessive wastage resulting from e-commerce and packaging. [3] L4 General Purpose with Outcome This source was posted to educate Singaporeans regarding excessive wastage resulting from e-commerce and packaging so that… …Singaporeans will reduce their e-commerce purchases. …Singaporeans will go to local shops/physical shops to purchase their products. [4] L5 L4 + Context Context can be L2 or higher context (in L7) [5] L6 Specific Purpose with Outcome This source was posted to educate Singaporeans regarding the excessive wastage resulting from online shopping and packaging. This is so that Singaporeans will support the fight against excessive wastage generated by the e -commerce packaging by posting this wastage on social media and exercising responsible buying . This will also allow Singaporeans to stop buying from companies that create such wasteful packaging. This source was posted to educate Singaporeans regarding the excessive wastage resulting from online shopping and packaging. This is so that Singaporeans will support the fight against excessive wastage generated by the e-commerce packaging by highlighting this wastage on social media. This [6]

will also motivate companies engaging in e -commerce to change their packaging methods so that the overall waste production can be reduced. L7 L6/6 + Context about larger issue Government is concerned about the fact that the nation’s only landfill is expected to only last till 2035 and along with the zero-waste campaign in 2019 this source was also published. [7] 4) Study Source E. How useful is this source as evidence about Singaporeans’ attitude towards recycling? Explain your answer. [7] L1 Useful – Common sense Useful because the resident is actually going through these problems. [1] L2 Not Useful – Typicality Not useful as it is only the experience of a single resident in Singapore. Others might actually be finding it easy to recycle. [2] L3 Useful (Sub-message – not addressing Singaporeans’ attitude) This source is useful as it shows that domestic recycling is difficult / frustrating / confusing. OR Not Useful [3]

Because this source only shows the lack of action by the government. / Source doesn’t tell you about Singaporean’s negligence and only tells you about the government’s lack of actions. (Note: There is no cross-reference to this level.) L4 Useful (Main message – addressing Singaporeans’ attitude) Useful – This source is useful as it shows that Singaporeans are frustrated toward recycling in Singapore as the way it is carried out by the government is not helping them despite the blame being put on them. This source is useful as it shows that Singaporeans have a positive attitude toward recycling but they are frustrated at the lack of help provided by the government. [4] L5 Useful (Cross-reference) to attitude Cross-reference to Source C – positive attitude of people toward recycling: people do put in the effort of separating the recyclables – “Before bringing my recyclables down to the blue bins, I always take the time to clean or wash the items that accumulate in my recycling corner” (Note: Do not accept direct cross-reference to C to prove E unreliable. Do not accept cross -reference A, as A is based the opinion of a cartoonist.) [5] L6 Not Useful (Cross -reference Typicality) – reference to Singaporean’s attitude Cross-reference to Source C & BI: most people in Singapore are lacklustre about recycling and do not bother to do it properly. Hence Source E might be the experience of a single resident. Source C: “Do you really think Singaporeans in general will take the time out to do that when they don’t even take the time to do simple things?” BI: “The National Environment Agency (NEA) revealed that although the amount of waste generated decreased, recycling rates also decrea