CEDAR Prelim 2025 SS MS

2025 Sec 4 SS Preliminary Examination Suggested Answer Scheme Q1 Study Source A. Do you think the author supports the integration of AI into our daily lives? Explain your answer using details from the cartoon. [5] Skill: Inference Level Descriptor Marks L1 Lifting / Describes the cartoon without addressing the author’s support E.g. The cartoon shows a robot representing AI doing many things that humans do. E.g. The cartoon shows that AI is replacing many human tasks such as writing, driving, and even singing. Or E.g. A man is holding a paper labelled "Your Job," suggesting fear of job loss. 1 L2 Addresses author’s attitude (Support), explained E.g. He is supportive of AI being integrated into our daily lives as the robot could do many tasks that human could do – AI makes work more efficient and productive. 2 L3 Addresses author’s attitude (Does Not Support), not explained E.g. He is not supportive of AI taking over many human jobs. E.g. He is critical about AI being integrated in our daily lives as the people in the cartoon are worried/feeling insecure about losing their livelihoods to machines. 3 L4 Addresses author’s attitude (Does Not Support) due to the Impact AI has on Man, explained Award 5 m for showing significance to the AI issue and impact on the people, supported E.g. [4 m] He is critical of AI being integrated into daily life as it threatens human jobs and creativity. The robot labelled “Artificial Intelligence” proudly says, “Anything you can do, I can do better,” showing AI outperforming humans. The man holding a paper labelled “Your Job” reflects concerns of unemployment, while the woman’s remark about the robot singing musicals highlights how even creative roles are being taken over. This shows the cartoonist’s concern that AI’s rise may disadvantage people. E.g. [5 m] He is not supportive of AI being integrated into our daily lives, as the cartoon highlights how AI is increasingly replacing human roles and making people feel redundant. The robot labelled “Artificial Intelligence” boasts “Anything you can do, I can do better,” showing how AI is not just matching but surpassing human abilities. The man clutching a paper labelled “Your Job” reflects widespread fears of unemployment and dis placement, while the woman’s sarcastic remark about AI singing musicals rei nforces how even creative and uniquely 4-5

human domains are under threat. This suggests the cartoonist is warning that over -reliance on AI could diminish human value, creativity, and control, leading to broader social and economic disruption. By portraying AI as a double -edged sword that prioritis es efficiency at the expense of human dignity, the cartoonist shows clear disapproval of AI’s growing presence in everyday life.

Q2 Study Sources B and C. How different are these two sources? Explain your answer. [6] Skill: Comparison Level Descriptor Marks L1 Similar OR Different based on Provenance/Topic E.g. The sources are different because Source B is a text/speech source while Source C is a diagram/survey result. E.g. The sources agree because they talk about the impacts of Artificial Intelligence in education. 1 L2 Similar OR Different due to False Matching E.g. The sources are different because Source B focuses mainly on problems and risks of AI, such as privacy, inequality, and loss of human interaction while Source C does not mention any of these. E.g. They are different as Source B describes specific actions: banning AI in U.S. schools in fear of plagiarism/cheating yet Singapore teachers use AI such as ChatGPT to encourage critical thinking, and the SoftMark grading tool to ease their workload but this is not seen in Source C. 2 L3 Similar OR Different based on Content, supported Award 4 m for a fully-developed answer. Similar: Both sources highlight concerns about using AI in education . Source B shows how schools in the U.S. have banned ChatGPT due to fears that it may negatively affect learning and encourage plagiarism. This is supported by Source C which shows teachers’ concerns over plagiarism in essays (65%). OR Both sources show AI positively affecting teachers’ work , as shown in Source B, which mentions AI being used to “assist teachers in grading exams, reducing the manual workload .” This is supported by Source C which includes concerns about 23% automation of manual tasks.” Such impacts could free teachers to plan and prepare lessons better. Different: Source C is mostly negative while the author in Source B is more positive in the uses of AI . He highlights positive uses, especially in Singapore, where AI is used to enhance learning and support teachers. However, in Source C, the diagram focuses mainly on problems and risks of AI, such as privacy, inequality, and loss of human interaction. 3-4 L4 Agree AND Disagree in content, with valid match. Both aspects of L3. 5 L5 Difference based on Tone E.g. The tone in Source B is optimistic/constructive view of AI in education. The author acknowledges global concerns , such as the banning of ChatGPT in U.S. schools and fears of plagiarism, but contrasts this with Singapore’s proactive approach, where teachers are encouraged 6

to harness AI tools like ChatGPT to develop students’ critical thinking. In contrast, Source C (diagram) reflects a more cautious and anxious tone, where the majority of teachers highlight plagiarism (65%) and reduced human interaction (62%) as their top concerns. These results suggest discomfort towards AI’s role in education. OR Difference based on Purpose E.g. Source B is from Ben Leong, who as Director of AICET and Chief Data Officer of AI Singapore , aims to reassure and inform the readers from policymakers, educators, and the wider public who may be uncertain about the role of AI in schools. He believes that artificial intelligence (AI), when thoughtfully implemented, can positively enhance education. The author’s message is that AI should not be feared or banned outright, but rather harnessed to support both teachers and students. This is seen in examples such as ChatGPT being used to improve students’ critical thinking, and the SoftMark programme helping teachers reduce manual grading errors. The inte rview hopes to build public trust in Singapore’s responsible approach to AI in education and encourage adoption of these tools. His role requires a deep understanding of the risks, but also compels him as Director, to develop safeguards to mitigate any risks before rolling out AI to schools. E.g. However, Source C seeks to highlight the concerns and reservations teachers have about AI, particularly its possible negative impact on the classroom. The diagram likely targets education authorities, school leaders, and edtech developers, with the purpose of prompting cau tion and further discussion before AI tools are widely adopted. The message conveyed is that a significant number of educators are apprehensive, with 65% fearing increased plagiarism and 62% worried about reduced human interaction. Hence, the expected outcome is a more careful and reflective approach to AI integration, possibly leading to demand for stronger ethical guidelines and teacher training, before AI is rolled out.

Q3 Study Source D. How useful is Source D as evidence about the use of Artificial Intelligence in the music industry? Explain your answer. [7] Skill: Evaluation (Utility) Level Descriptor Marks L1 Describes the source E.g. The source talks about AI and its challenges in the music industry. E.g. It shows that some people like/do not like AI being used in music. 1 L2 Useful or Not Useful, based on Provenance / Typicality / Missing Critical Information E.g. Useful as Source B is a personal account written by a K-pop fan club president. E.g. Not useful as it is ma