Bartley S4E5N Humanities (Social Studies) Paper 1 2025 LORMS

1 2025 PRELIM SS 4E Answer Scheme 1 Study Source A. Why was this photograph published? Explain your answer using details from the photo. [5] Skill: Inference of purpose of source Level of Response LEVEL DESCRIPTOR Marks Allocation L1 Describes photograph without inference / Direct lifting from provenance E.g. Because there was an anti-racism protest. 1m L2 Infers context only E.g.: The photograph was published because at that time, the impact of casual racism is worsening. 2m L3 Infers message about (casual) racism or outcome only E.g 1. Because the photographer wanted to show that racism is actually a common problem in society. The phrase “Imagine how tired people are of experiencing it” suggests that minorities experience racism daily. E.g. 2 Because the photographer wanted to convince the Canadians to empathise with the minorities and stop racism. 3m L4 Both aspects L3 or C + M/O 4m L5 C + M + O 5m 2 Study Sources B and C. Would the youth (in Source C) agree with the report (in Source B)? Explain your answer. [6] Skill: Comparing Viewpoints of Sources Level of Response LEVEL DESCRIPTOR Marks Allocation

2 L1 A/D based on evidence quoted only without any valid comparison 1m L2 A/D based on topic / superficial comparisons only OR D without CC but evidence matching 2m L3 A/D based on content of source Award 4m for well-developed answers supported by both sources NOTE: the presence of a criterion is necessary for disagree answers E.g.1. The youth will agree with the report that the problem of casual racism in Australia is quite common. This can be seen from the report in Source B which states that “A student-led report that surveyed more than 800 people studying at the University of Melbourne has found more than two-thirds have either experienced or witnessed casual racism at least once a month”. This meant t hat casual racism is quite commonplace in Australian schools. Indeed, the youth in Source C also stated “A theme of my life in Australia has been people telling me that I don’t belong here. I was born in Sri Lanka but I’ve spent 20 years here. Yet, some people can’t see past my skin colour.” This meant that the problem of casual racism in Australia is quite common since she had been experiencing racist remarks while growing up in the state. E.g.2: The youth will disagree with the report on who plays the key role in managing casual racism. The report in Source B said that organisations like schools play the key role from the evidence “the president who started the survey, said she was frustrated that despite three years of work, the university had yet to address the bulk of their recommendations”. This meant that it is up to the university to put in place policies and programmes in the school to raise awareness and combat against casual racism. However, the youth in Source C said that it is up to individuals to manage casual racism from the evidence “Speak up and let the other person know that their comments are hurtful. Help them realise they’re being racist and learn how their comments impact others.” This meant that individuals are key to raise awareness so that others will know that their deeds were wrong and change their behaviour to reduce casual racism. 3 – 4m L4 A and D based on content of source 5m

3 L5 A/D based on view/intent OR Message of C agrees with Intent of B Award 6m for well-supported response E.g.: The youth in Source C will definitely agree with Source B as both sources are against casual racism since both have the same intention of wanting Australians to take up a strong stand against casual racism. Source B wanted Australians to know that it is common for young people in Australia to fall prey to casual racism so that they will work together to combat casual racism by taking proactive actions like confronting the perpetuators. Similarly, Source C wanted Australians to know that it common for young people in Australia to be victimised by casual racism so that they will also take similar proactive actions against the culprits. E.g.2: The youth in Source C will disagree with Source B over their view on whether the challenge of casual racism can be overcome. Source B has a more pessimistic view as it shared the experience of the student union president who shared that “she had been left feeling disappointed and isolated. At the end of last year, she left her role as student union President.” This implies how hard it can be to manage casual racism with individuals giving up on fighting against it. Source C however has a more optimistic view as it states that “There’s a big community of people in Australia who are culturally diverse and there will always be a place for you to feel included”. This means that the youth remains hopeful that despite having experienced casual racism since youth, she believes that the challenge of casual racism can still be overcome in Australia by everyone’s collective effort. 5 – 6m 3 Study Sources D and E. Having read Source D, are you surprised by what Source E says about the management of casual racism in Singapore? [7] Skill: Evaluating context of source Level of Response LEVEL DESCRIPTOR Marks Allocation L1 Surprised / Not surprised based on lifting of provenance details only 1m L2 Surprised / Not surprised based on evidence of E only, without reasoning of why No reference to Question on Management 2m L3 Surprised / Not surprised based on internal reasoning of E only / common sense E.g.: I am not surprised by what E says about how casual racism should be managed with stricter law and order . This is not surprising to me because Singapore had always been known as police state with strong laws to manage behaviour. 3m

4 L4 Surprised / Not surprised based on comparisons of E and F Award 4 – 5m for one-sided comparisons, with additional mark for well - supported response. Award 5 – 6m for both sided comparisons, with additional mark for well- supported response for both paragraphs. E.g.: Having read D, I am not surprised by what Source E says as both sources agree on the importance of managing casual racism in Singapore to maintain racial harmony. Source E says that Singapore views it important to manage casual racism to ensure racial ha rmony from the evidence “The Police will continue to engage officers, shape culture, and engage in frank discussion on such issues around casual racism. We cannot tolerate casual racism, snide remarks, racist jokes”. This means that casual racism must be resolved for Singapore to maintain racial harmony. Source E is thus expected as Source D also says that it is important for Singapore to manage casual racism well to ensure racial harmony from the evidence “The Prime Minister said the effort to maintain racial harmony is never -ending. “Today’s youth are concerned about casual racism. Our racial harmony is not perfect and we are learning as a nation. When we do not take this peace for granted and work together to bridge this gap not through argument but understanding, we will get there”. This means that the Singapore government continues to prioritise racial harmony, including the management of casual racism”. Since Source D says the same as S