Edgefield 2024 4E SS Prelim MS

1 EFSS/PRELIM_2024/SOCIALSTUDIES/4E5N/CHONG WEN EE Edgefield Secondary School Humanities 2260/01, 2261/01, Paper 1 Social Studies Secondary Four Express 2024 Preliminary Examination (Aug 2024) Marking Guide Section A: Source-Based Case Study [35 marks] 1 Study Source A. What is the message of the source? Explain your answer using details from the source. Target skill: Basic Inference [5] Level Descriptor Mark L1 Description of the source only / Misinterpretation / No valid interpretation E.g. The message of this source is to tell young people that young people around the world likes to fish for followers instead of fishing. Other unacceptable answers: ● What we see on social media is fake/Social media gives others a false impression of users ● Social media leads to unhappiness because 1 L2 Answers based on literal interpretations of the source Award the higher mark for more fully developed answers. E.g. The message of Source A is to tell young people around the world that there is an immense number of connections and influence that can be achieved through social media platforms [MESSAGE]. The comic shows one individual holding a fishing rod connected to an Instagram logo and boasts, "I've got... 4.89 Billion." [EVIDENCE] This suggests that social media can amplify one's presence and influence to an unprecedented scale [EXPLANATION]. Other possible inferences: ● Social media allows us to make more friends more easily ● Globalisation has benefited businesses like Instagram by increasing the number of users ● 2 – 3 L3 Answers based on valid interpretation of the source Award the higher mark for more fully developed answers. 4 – 5

2 EFSS/PRELIM_2024/SOCIALSTUDIES/4E5N/CHONG WEN EE E.g. The message of Source A is to tell young people around the world that social media platforms, like Instagram, have a massive influence and reach, overshadowing other means of connection [MESSAGE]. The comic shows two individuals fishing, with one catching a single fish and exclaiming, "I've got ONE!", while the other holds a fishing rod connected to an Instagram logo and boasts, "I've got... 4.89 Billion." [EVIDENCE] This illustrates the idea that social media can connect billions of people effortlessly, compared to traditional, smaller -scale interactions. The exaggerated difference in the number of connections highlights how social media dominates and redefines the w ay people connect and interact globally. This suggests that while traditional methods of connection are still valued, they are vastly outmatched by the scale and power of social media platforms. [EXPLANATION]. Other possible messages: 1. Instagram has a significant hold/influence on young people (as seen from the person being caught as bait). 2. Social media leads to negative consequences like addiction 3. Social media affects teenagers’ mental health 4. Social media