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SOCIAL STUDIES Evaluation/Assertion Source-Based Skills SOCIAL STUDIES Evaluation/Assertion Source-Based Skills What is the Evaluation/Assertion SBQ? ● It is Question 5 of Section A (SBCS) in your Social Studies paper. ● This weighs 10 marks (which is 20% of your entire SS weightage!) ● History students will also see this in Question 1(e) of Section A (SBCS) in the History paper but as an 8-mark question. Do note that the requirements for SS Evaluation and History Evaluation are different, and the approaches you adopt for this question in both subjects also differ. ● Examples of an Evaluation SBQ in your SS paper would be as such: 5. “Singapore is heading in the right direction to achieve sporting success.” Using sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10] 5. “Government support is the best way to ensure the success of Singapore’s film industry.” Using the sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [10] How do I approach an Evaluation question? Step 1: Read the assertion and identify the question type. (see the following pages on the two main question types) Step 2: Devise an approach based on the assertion. (see the following pages on how to unpack the assertion and plan your Agree vs Disagree arguments) Step 3: Skim through all six sources and identify which sources agree and which sources disagree with the assertion BASED ON THEIR MAIN MESSAGES. (e.g. The main message of Source X supports the assertion, but there’s one particular quote from Source X that can challenge the assertion. In that case, it is recommended to use Source X to SUPPORT the assertion since that’s its main message.) Step 4: Identify the 2 Agree sources and 2 Disagree sources STRATEGICALLY. (see the following pages on how to select your 2 Agree sources and 2 Disagree sources strategically) Step 5: Write out your answer in full. (See the following pages on how to craft a good response) Step 6: Attempt the +2m bonus route if time permits. (See the following pages on bonus routes) MORE , FREE RESOURCES?!?!?!?!? https://t.me/zivstory

SOCIAL STUDIES Evaluation/Assertion Source-Based Skills Step 1: Identify assertion type We can broadly categorise assertions in the Evaluation question into 2 types. 1. Judgement-type assertion: Usually an adjective/trait that you have to argue for and against, and typically there are two extremes presented to you