2025 Naval Base Elective Geog Prelim MS

4E5A Elective Geography Prelim 2025 Table of Specifications & Assessment Objectives for Syllabus 2260/02 AO 1: Knowledge with Understanding Candidates should be able to construct responses based on understanding of theories, generalisations, models and concepts. This will be demonstrated by the ability to: a. identify, describe or explain theories, generalisations, models, concepts and methods b. classify environments, events, methods, objects, people, processes and places into categories according to their common features c. explain how events, objects and processes cause changes to environments, people and places. AO2: Skills and Analysis Candidates should be able to apply their understanding to break down information into its component parts or to carry out an investigation. This will be demonstrated by the ability to: a. support conclusions using relevant material from information provided b. identify, describe or compare characteristics, relationships, patterns and trends shown in graphs, maps, photographs, diagrams, tables and texts c. compare similarities and differences between environments, events, methods, objects, people, processes and places d. describe or explain how to collect, process, interpret and present quantitative and qualitative data e. adapt methods to manage risks, limitations and achieve investigation objectives. AO3: Judgement and Decision-Making Candidates should be able to use defined criteria and standards to evaluate methods, outcomes and proposals. This will be demonstrated by the ability to: a. arrive at an overall evaluation by considering constraints and opportunities in the environment, people’s varying needs, attitudes and beliefs, or the importance of sustainable development b. evaluate the reliability and validity of investigation findings Question Max Mark AO1 AO2 AO3 1a 14 4 1b 4 1ci 4 1cii 2 Total 4 4 6 2ai 18 3 2aii 2 2aiii 2 2aiv 2 2b 9 Total 4 5 9 3ai / 4a 18 4 3aii / 4b 3 3b / 4c 3 3c / 4d 4 3di / 4e 2 3dii / 4 2 Total 7 11 0 AO Total 15 20 15

4E Geography Elective Preliminary Examination 2025 1 Marking Approaches a Point marking is used for marking all sub-parts of the structured questions, except for the 9-mark evaluative sub-part assessing AO3. 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 the 9-mark evaluative sub-part assessing AO3. Possible approaches are provided for questions marked using generic level descriptors. These provide guidance on how the questions could be approached. The possible approaches provided are neither exhaustive nor should they be treated as a model approach to questions. Generic Level Descriptors for 9-mark AO3 Questions Level Marks Descriptors 3 7–9 Develops arguments that support both sides of the discussion clearly, using a range of points with good elaboration. Examples used demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the issue or phenomenon. Evaluation is derived from a well-reasoned consideration of the arguments. 2 4–6 Develops arguments that support one side of the discussion well, using one or two points with some elaboration. Example(s) used demonstrate a good understanding of the issue or phenomenon. Evaluation is well supported by arguments. 1 1–3 Arguments are unclear with limited description or may be listed. No examples provided or examples are generic, demonstrating a basic understanding of the issue or phenomenon. Evaluation is simple, missing or unclear. 0 0 No creditworthy response.

ANSWER SCHEME Question Answer Marks 1(a) Using Fig. 1.1, describe the similarities and differences between the ‘Play @ Pasir Ris” and “Architectural Highlights” trails. Award 1 mark for each description of similarity or difference between the two trails, to a maximum of 4 marks. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each description, where applicable. Possible responses include: • Both trails go through mainly the urban and built-up areas of Pasir Ris, instead of the coast or green areas. • Both trails also include extended trails for people to explore other areas along the trail. • The “Play” and “Architectural” trails serve to bring residents across different features of Pasir Ris o For instance, the “Play” trail brings residents across recreational facilities like Adventure Playground, where the “Architectural” trail brings residents across heritage like Sakya Tenphel Ling and Masjid Al-Istighfar. • Both main trails are located differently, on the east and west sides of Sungei Tampines. AO2/LO: Spatial patterns 4 1(b) The “Coastal Heritage” trail brings visitors and residents across some of the sites of cultural and community significance along the Pasir Ris coast and beachfront. Describe the benefits for residents to interact with community spaces and the natural environment in an urban neighbourhood. Award 1 mark for each description of benefits for residents to interact with the natural environment, to a maximum of 4 marks. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each description, where applicable. Possible responses include: • There are concerted efforts to protect the existing species, habitats, and ecosystems in the natural environment. o This allows wildlife and biodiversity to thrive, hence fostering positive human-wildlife coexistence • Residents can reap the ecosystem services by the natural environment, such as positive mental health and opportunities for physical activity. o For example, residents can engage in leisure and recreational activities offered by the beach and mangroves, such as kayaking. • The Coastal Heritage trail also allows resident to learn more about the natural environment in Pasir Ris for educational purposes. 4 Commented [LWB1]: The “Coastal Heritage” trail brings visitors and residents across some of the sites of natural and ecological significance along the Pasir Ris coast and beachfront. Describe the benefits for residents to interact with the natural environment in an urban neighbourhood.

AO1/LO: Sustainable urban neighbourhoods 1(c)(i) Using Tables 1.2 and 1.3, evaluate the extent to which perceptions of the Pasir Ris Heritage Trail are influenced by age. Award 1 mark for each evaluation of the extent to which perceptions are influenced by age, to a maximum of 4 marks. Award a maximum of 1 additional mark for further development of each evaluation, where applicable. Possible responses include: Agree, perceptions largely influenced by age: • This can be seen in the difference in the top reason why elderly and youths visit the trail. o Majority of the elderly, consisting 50%, visit the trail to reminisce about the past, and most youths, consisting 40%, visit the trail for photography and social media • Elderly also generally have a stronger cultural perception of the trail than youths. o On the cultural perception survey, elderly thought that all aspects of the trail were culturally meaningful, marked by an average score of above 4, whereas youths had a poorer perception on cultural meaningfulness of the trail, with lower average scores ranging from 2.7 to 3.2. Disagree, perceptions not influenced by age: • There are reasons that elderly and youth share similar sentiments to for visiting the trail. o For instance, an equal proportion of elderly and youths both visit the trail to learn more about the heritage and for relaxation. AO3/LO: Data analysis 4 1(c)(ii) Evaluate the reliability of the students’ data collection method. Award 1 mark for each evaluation of reliability of the students’ data collection method, to a maximum of 2 marks. Award a maximum of 1 ad