Sec 3 SRQ Qns 7

Sec 3 SRQ Qns 7

Corrections & Avoiding Pitfalls

Using the same Practice Question

Extract 1 and Extract 2 refers to Singapore’s immigration policy and socio- cultural environment that attract foreign workforce to work in Singapore.

 

Do you think Singapore’s immigration policy play a greater role in attracting foreign workforce than socio-cultural environment. Explain your answer

Multiple Choice

Which of the following Point (P) Answers the Question?

• Singapore’s immigration policy plays a role in attracting foreign workforce.

• Singapore’s immigration policy plays a role in attracting foreign workforce by ensuring an open stance towards foreigners who are able to contribute.

• The government liberalises its foreign labour policies as foreigners are needed to meet the growing labour needs in Singapore.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example to describe an open immigration policy in attracting foreign workforce?

• For example, Singapore allows a range of passes to cater to a range of foreigners coming to Singapore to work such as the Employment Pass and S-Pass.

• For example, Singaporean professionals can speak English well, they could find jobs easily in other countries, and this led to a serious problem of brain drain in Singapore, perpetuating the problem.

• For example, the government has been keeping our immigration policy open and allowing more foreigners to enter Singapore more easily.

Yes, an evidence/example has to be specific. It must also be relevant to the point made, in this case - open immigration policy.

So describe instances/examples of how Singapore carries out its open immigration policy.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best option that explains the relevance of the evidence to the question?

• This is then effective in attracting foreign workforce to work in Singapore. They will be able to come to Singapore with these passes.

• This then attracts foreign workforce as they know they are welcome in Singapore and can legally be employed without issue.

Explanation would clearly show relevance and impact to the question (Attracting foreign workforce)

• This then attracts foreign workforce as they know they are welcome in Singapore and can legally be employed without issue (Shows impact/outcome).

• This is then effective (HOW?) in attracting foreign workforce to work in Singapore. They will be able to come to Singapore with these passes. (Does not show us how this makes them feel attracted/no impact shown)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best option to link the explanation back to the question focus?

• Therefore, this shows that Singapore's immigration policy plays an important role in attracting foreign workforce.

• Therefore, since Singapore's immigration policy is pro foreign workforce, it plays an important role in attracting foreign workforce by signaling to them that they are welcomed and valued in Singapore.

• Therefore, Singapore's immgration policy plays an important role in making foreigners feel welcomed.

The link should not be just a repeat of the question but it should include a summary of the explanation and reflect your understanding of the key phrases in the question.

Let's try para 2!

Multiple Choice

Which of the following Points (P) Answer the Question?

• The socio-cultural environment plays an important role in attracting foreign workforce.

• The socio-cultural environment plays an important role in attracting foreign workforce because they can work in a safe environment with strong community support.

• There is strong community support and a safe environment in Singapore.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be followed immediately by a Point?

• Examples relevant to the point

• Brief description of the given factor (Elaboration)

• Explanation of the examples

• Link

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example and explanation to answer how the favourable socio-cultural environment in Singapore attracts foreign workforce?

• In terms of community support, Singapore is already home to many ethnic communities. This means that many migrants and immigrants will feel at home when they arrive because they can receive support from people of the same ethnicity. Many of them also gather in the same districts which help them to adapt to their new life in Singapore better. For instance, the 'Mini Thailand' in Golden Mile Complex at Beach Road is a place where Thais gather. This enhances the sense of familiarity they feel, easing anxieties of being in a foreign land.

• There are many ethnic communities in Singapore. There are also support groups. The foreign workforce can get help if they need to. Moreover, Singapore provides a safe environment for them to live in. It is considered one of the safest places in the world. This will make the foreign workforce more attracted to come to Singapore.

Open Ended

How would you write the link for this paragraph on socio-cultural environment? (Should not just be a repeat of the question but it should include a summary of the explanation and should reflect your understanding of the question focus)

Paragraph 3: Must have at least L3 for both factors

Evaluation Paragraph

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best option to start an evaluation paragraph?

• Socio-cultural environment is important in attracting foreign workforce to Singapore.

• Socio-cultural environment is more important than an open immigration policy in attracting foreign workforce to Singapore because it plays a greater role in influencing foreign workforce in making the final decision to uproot and move.

• Socio-cultural environment is more important than an open immigration policy in attracting foreign workforce to Singapore.

Multiple Select

In a nutshell, what should I include in my evaluation paragraph?

• Explain why Factor X > Factor Y

• Explain why Factor Y < Factor X

• Stand

• Criteria for comparison

Multiple Select

What Chapters are tested for Social Studies?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

In Summary

1. Always ATQ (use phrasing in the question)

2. Elaborate on what the factor is about

3. Provide concrete evidence

4. Explain the impact/outcome/consequence of the examples

5. Link by summarising the paragraph to show how it addresses the question focus.

You can do it!