CJC 2023 J1 MYE Ans Key

JC1 H2 Geography MYE (2023) Mark Scheme Marking Approaches (a) Point marking is used for marking all sub-parts of the structured question. • For point marking, the general rule is that each creditworthy response is awarded one mark. More detailed guidance is provided in the marking guide for each question. (b) Generic level descriptors are used for marking 20-mark essays. • Possible approaches are provided for questions marked using generic level descriptors. They provide guidance on how the questions could be approached. The possible approaches provided are neither exhaustive nor should they be treated as model approach to questions. Section A Cluster 4 Fieldwork 1 Five students undertook an investigation about whether the needs of the elderly have been met in Ang Mo Kio (AMK) Hub, a suburban shopping mall located in Ang Mo Kio in Singapore. They came up with a research question “Are the dietary and healthcare needs of the elderly met in AMK Hub?” They decided to collect the data on a weekday in June at 10am to 12 noon. They went to the mall directory and counted the number of clinics, health food stores and food establishments. They were unsure of some of the names and did not consider these stores in their total tally. They also stood at the entrance of a few shops to survey any elderly they saw. They surveyed a total of 9 elderly men and 1 elderly woman. Resource 1 shows the entrance of AMK Hub. Resource 2 shows the number of clinics, health food stores and food establishments that the students counted. Resource 3 shows the survey questions that the students used. Resource 4 shows the survey results. (a) Explain 3 strengths of the students’ research question. Award 1 mark for each explanation on the strengths of the research question. Answer must show that students understand these characteristics to qualify for 1 mark. Maximum of 1 mark for each strength. ● Manageable scope because 5 students can investigate 2 variables i.e. dietary needs and healthcare [3]

● Researchable because information about dietary needs and healthcare are easily available in the mall ● Clearly defined in variables and location AO1 (b) Explain how the students could minimise the impact of their investigation at the mall. Award 1 mark for each explanation on how students could minimise the impact of their investigation, to a maximum of 5 marks. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each explanation, where applicable. ● Stand at the side of the entrance so that they do not block the way of pedestrians or affect the business of the shop ● Avoid crowding together when counting shops or surveying people ● Lower noise to a minimum so that they do not disturb shoppers or businesses ● Do not litter ● Do not crowd around the mall directory so that they do not block other people AO1 [5] (c) With reference to the preamble, Resources 2 and 3, explain how the students c