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1 2019 Secondary 4E5N Social Studies Preliminary Examinations Suggested Mark Scheme [Section A: Source-Based Case Study] (a) Study Source A. Why was the poster published at this time? Explain your answer. [6] Level Descriptor Mark L1 Answers based on provenance 1 L2 Because of what the organisation wanted to convey (i.e. the message) Award the higher mark in the level for a more developed answer. e.g. The poster was published to show companies that mature workers can continue to contribute to the productivity of the workforce despite their age because of their strengths and experience that they have accumulated over the years. 2 - 3 L3 Because of the impact on the audience e.g. The poster was published to persuade companies that mature workers can continue to contribute to the workforce because of their strengths and experience that they have accumulated over the years, so that these companies will value them and continue to hire them despite their age. 4 - 5 L4 L3 + Because of consideration of the wider context e.g. L3 + The poster was published at that time because Singapore is going to raise the re-employment age to 67 the following year, so it would provide a timely reminder to these companies to value mature workers’ experience and contributions. 6 (b) Study Source B. Source B is just a comment made by an individual. Does this mean that it is not useful as evidence about Singaporeans’ behaviour towards people who are different from them? Explain your answer. [7] Level Descriptor Mark L1 Yes/No, based on provenance 1 L2 No, useful based on source content OR Typicality, explained Award the higher mark in the level for a more developed answer. e.g. No, even though Source B is just a comment from an individual, it does not mean that it is not useful as evidence. Source B is actually useful to tell us that some Singaporeans still hold stereotypical views about people from a different race. 2 - 3

2 L3 No, useful explained by cross-reference to other sources Award the higher mark in the level for a more developed answer. e.g. L2 + Source B is useful because what it tells us is reliable, as supported by the background information, which also mentions Singaporeans’ insensitive behaviour and treatment of people whom they regard as different from them, as seen from “occasional incidents that made it to the headlines concerning insensitive comments made of foreigners or fellow Singaporeans who are different from us, have cast doubt on Singaporeans’ ability to manage and accept diversity in the country.” 4 - 5 L4 Yes / No, based on critical analysis of provenance Award the higher mark in the level for a more developed answer. e.g. Yes, the source is not useful as evidence about Singaporeans’ behaviour towards people who are different from them because the author has taken on a critical / frustrated tone to share his unpleasant audition experience via his Facebook page which makes him unreliable. As he was upset by the casting director’s demands, he posted the entry to criticise the film company of perpetuating stereotypes for the sake of entertainment so that he can gain sympathy / support from the online citizens to boycott the film company. [5] 5 - 6 L5 L4 + Assess utility of the source based on what it is still useful for 7 (c) Study Source C. What is the message of this source? Explain your answer. [5] Level Descriptor Mark L1 Describes source, without any valid inference 1 L2 Identifies sub-message Award the higher mark in the level for a more developed answer. e.g. The message of the source is that many females are finding it difficult to be promoted at work. Therefore, they are not motivated to work hard since there are no promotion opportunities for them in the workplace. 2 - 3 L3 Identifies main message of the source Award the higher mark in the level for a more developed answer. e.g. The message of this source is that Singaporeans are still not very accepting of gender equality because there is still discrimination / unfair treatment of females in the workplace. 4 - 5

3 (d) Study Sources D and E. Having read Source D, are you surprised by what Source E says about Singaporeans’ acceptance of diversity? Explain your answer. [7] Level Descriptor Mark L1 Valid comparison of the sources, but no statement of surprised/not surprised 1 L2 Decides element of surprise entirely from Source E (i.e. no use of Source D or other sources) e.g. I am not surprised by Source E because it says that Singaporeans are able to accept diversity because more has been done to extend educational support for students with special needs. This is not surprising because the Singapore government has emphasised the importance of inclusiveness in the country, and education is a basic need for everyone. 2 L3 Surprised / Not surprised based on agreement / disagreement of content of Sources D and E Award the higher mark in the level for a more fully developed answer e.g. Having read Source D, I am surprised by Source E because they have different views about Singaporeans’ acceptance of diversity in Singapore. Source D highlights that Singaporeans are still not ready to accept diversity in Singapore because there are still mainstream schools that are not prepared to accept students with special needs, as seen from “When my wife and I visited a couple of mainstream primary schools to look for one for him, we were informed that it would be a challenge for him to fit in. We were encouraged to seek a place in a special school instead” and “It is now timely to consider making schools more inclusive”. However, Source E mentions that Singaporeans are more ready to accept diversity because there has been an increase in the enrolment of students with special needs into mainstream schools, which means that they are more prepared to do so, as seen from “the number of students with special needs studying in mainstream schools has been increasing over the years... The rise could be attributed to greater availability of information on special educational needs and access to assessment by professionals.” 3 - 4 L4 L3 + Surprised / Not surprised by Source E on the basis of cross- reference Award the higher mark in the level for a more fully developed answer e.g. L3 + Even though Sources D and E are different in their views on Singaporeans’ ability to accept diversity in learning needs, I am not surprised by Source E because what Source E says about Singaporeans being more ready to accept diversity is also supported by Source A, which shows a poster published as part of a nationwide campaign to encourage companies to value mature workers and not discriminate against them since the re-employment age has been increased. The poster shows a 76 year old assistant manager who is actively contributing his expertise to the jewellery company and a quotation “we would lose a real gem if Kwok Sang ever decides to retire”. The fact that Mr Chia continues to be employed at age 76 as an assistant manager shows that Singaporeans are accepting of mature workers, as they have chosen to focus 5 - 6

4 more on their strengths and contributions. On the other hand, Source D may be different from Source E because it is a couple’s personal observation of the situation in mainstream schools. While MOE may have implemented measures to increase inclusiveness, the success of the implementation will differ from school to school. L5 L3 + Critical analysis of provenance of Source E Award the higher mark in the level for a more fully developed answer e.g. L3 + Even though Sources D and E are different in their views on Singaporeans’ ability to manage diversity in learning needs, I am not surprised by Source E because as the