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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. Examples include Justified vs Unjustified, Success vs Failure, Effective vs Ineffective, Significant vs Insignificant etc. 2. Factor-type assertion: Usually a Given Factor is in the assertion that you have to argue for and against, and typically you would have to raise Other Factors to challenge the Given Factor. Typically phrased as “The most important/effective/impactful/helpful cause/strategy/impact/way/stakeholder in… is XXX.” This categorisation for different types of assertions also applies for the 10-mark History essay questions in Section B of your History papers! You can use this method to categorise different types of statements in the essay questions. Step 2: Unpack assertion and devise supporting and opposing arguments When you are unpacking the assertion, take note of the following: ● What’s the Given View/Factor? ○ For a Judgement-type assertion, identify the Given View e.g. successful/failed/ effective/ineffective/important/not important. ○ For a Factor-type assertion, identify the Given Factor e.g. cause/impact/policy/ strategy/stakeholder. ● What’s the Outcome? ● What are the arguments I have to argue for and against the assertion? ○ For a Judgement-type assertion, bring in Given View and Opposing View. ○ For a Factor-type assertion, bring in Given Factor and Other Factor(s). MORE , FREE RESOURCES?!?!?!?!? https://t.me/zivstory

SOCIAL STUDIES Evaluation/Assertion Source-Based Skills Examples of how you can unpack the assertion 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] This is a Judgement-type assertion, where there are two clear and distinct views that can be argued for and against the assertion. In this assertion, the Given View is that SG is “heading in the right direction” and the Outcome is “achieve sporting success”. ● If you agree with the assertion, your argument is that SG is “heading in the right direction” → SG can achieve sporting success through its current efforts ● If you disagree with the assertion, your argument is that SG is not “heading in the right direction” i.e. the wrong direction → SG’s current efforts cannot help SG to achieve sporting success 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] This is a Factor-type assertion, where there are more than two alternative views on the topic that can be argued for or against the assertion. In this assertion, the Given Factor is “government support” and the Outcome is “success of Singapore’s film industry”. ● If you agree with the assertion, your argument is that “govt support is the best way” → govt support is the most effective in ensuring the success of SG’s film industry ● If you disagree with the assertion, your argument is that “govt support is not the best way” → factors aside from govt support are equally as effective as OR more effective than govt support in ensuring the success of SG’s film industry MORE , FREE RESOURCES?!?!?!?!? https://t.me/zivstory

SOCIAL STUDIES Evaluation/Assertion Source-Based Skills Step 3: Skim through all six sources and identify Agree/Disagree Let’s use this question as an example for the subsequent steps! Taken from PASIR RIS CREST SECONDARY SCHOOL Social Studies Preliminary Examination 2024 “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] Can Singapore’s film industry compete in a globalised world? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. Once dubbed the Hollywood of Southeast Asia, Singapore’s filmmaking industry was a formidable presence in the region from the late 1940s to the early 1970s. However, interest in Singaporean films dwindled since then as audiences’ attention were diverted to foreign productions, notably those from Hollywood. In the pas