Hey, I am just a Sec 4 student, like you guys, so pardon me if I
make any mistakes. I have returned my paper to the teacher, (she
wants it) so if there's any errors from what I can recall, feel
free to correct me.
You can leave this thread if you feel "Aiya, SS is over la, so
stfu". I made this out of my own interest, and MAYBE, for the
welfare of some, that their answers are similar to someone else's,
so it sort of eases them.
This is from what I had analysed from past year O level papers
(I can't even be sure if the discussions in class were accurate),
but since those are 2190/01, the LORMS should be SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT
from the 2192/01 that we're presently taking. Even the SEQs are the
most scrupulous, tricky, mind-boogling questions, so don't be too
confident until I get there.
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Now to the evil SBQs (I simplified them like an O level marking
scheme, so use your own discretion):
a) Compare Similarity + Difference [6]
Anyone with a right mind would be able to see that this is just
a pure comparison question, and since it's 6 marks, TONE and
PURPOSE are mostly likely NOT needed, but I'll just play it
safe.
Source A and B are to-the-point sources, no tricks involved.
L1/1-2 - Compare sources based on provenance (similarity
/+ difference). Invalid matching.
Both sources are made by ministers of Singapore.
Source A is made by PM Lee and Source B is made by PM Goh.
Source A says that we should attract Singaporeans back to SG while
Source B does not say so (invalid match).
L2/3-4 - Compare sources based on content (similarity /
difference). Valid matching.
Both sources say that Singaporeans overseas (you are
wrong if you only put Singaporeans. Credits to xgamesterz) prefer
working overseas.
Source A says that we should attract Singaporeans overseas back to
SG while Source B says that we should attract foreigners to SG (valid
match).
L3/5 - Both factors of L2 (similarity +
difference).
L4/6 - Compare sources based on tone.
Source A is optimistic on attracting SGeans back to SG while
Source B is pessimistic on attracting SGeans back to SG and even
propose that we attract foreigners.
This is just a "play-safe" scheme. I stopped at L3 in my
answers, because I feel that this is the highest level.
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b) Reliability [6]
Same as above, most likely no RE, TONE or PURPOSE.
BEWARE! Source C is the trick source for this year, unlike last
years it was on Source E. Any mistakes here will cost you a
terrible price.
L1/1 - Describe source.
Source C is a source made by India.
Source C appeared in a newspaper report.
L2/2-3 - Prove, with supporting details (Content,
X-reference, OBJECTIVE tone, RE).
Source C proves because it is supported by Source B.
Source C proves because it has an objective tone.
This is the most you WILL go if you ever write "Source C PROVES"
because it is a misinterpretation. Even if you wrote "Source C DOES
NOT PROVE" later on or earlier on, you WILL still stop here. It is
still a MISINTERPRETATION of the source.
L3/4-5 - Does not prove, with supporting
content.
Source C does not prove because it is just an assumption.
Source C does not prove because India has not succeeded.
L3/6 - Does not prove, with supporting X-reference to
test the conclusion of "Does not prove".
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c) Purpose
Do I have to say more?
Problem - Students in SG feels that government does not care for
them
Audience - Students in SG (You are wrong if you wrote
Singaporean
students, local
students or international students).
Message - Government does care for students in SG
Outcome - Students in SG stop complaining about foreign talent
policy and realise that the government believes that they will
succeed and cares for their welfare.
L1/1 - Describe source.
L2/2-3 - Describe and explain source. Wrong
message/outcome.
L3/4-5 - Correct message + outcome. Wrong
audience.
L4/6 - Correct message + outcome +
audience.
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d) Usefulness
This is by far the easiest one to score full marks.
Source E, unexpectedly, is the most straightforward source.
L1/1-2 - Describe source with supporting content or
provenance. No assertion (Useful/Not useful)
Source E comes from Hong Kong.
Source E comes from a workers' rights association.
L2/3 - Useful based on content.
Source E is useful as it is from Hong Kong, hence gives me a
viewpoint of an organisation.
L3/4-5 - Useful or Not Useful based on
X-reference.
Source E is useful as it is supported by Source D.
Source E is not useful as it is challenged by Source D.
This happens because there are two antagonistic source details
available for use.
L4/6 - Both aspects of L3.
L5/7 - Not useful based on proganda
purpose.
Source E is not useful as it is from a workers' rights
organisation and thus will fiercely defend the rights of SGeans
workers.
If you fail this because of NO ASSERTION, then you deserved
it.
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SEQ:
2a) How far is the control of traffic flow in
S'pore achieved by the Park & Ride Scheme? Explain
your answer.
You must answer to this point. Start by talking about Park &
Ride.
2b) Here are three guiding principles of
governance:
'Leadership is Key'
'Anticipate Change & Stay Relevant'
'Reward for work and work for reward'
Is any one of these more important than the
others? Explain your answer.
Basically just talking about these points, with details
(memorised beforehand) and explanation. You must answer to good
governance (consistent management, sound policies, wise decisions,
prosperity, etc.)
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4a) Just link to worsening relationship. Take note you CANNOT
link to conflict or war or anything else, only the straining of
ties.
4b) Just talk about the impacts of the various factors and
discuss which is most significant. Beware of how you define
SIGNIFICENCE. I discussed on the scale of affected areas, such as
affecting Iraq only rather than affecting the entire world.
