Error Analysis for SBQ on Shared Values

SBQ CASE STUDY ON SHARED VALUES
10 Feb 2025

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ERROR ANALYSIS

​Common Errors

​Question 1
1) Weak/invalid Inference
2) Weak Explanation

​Question 2
1) Missing AT/AF
2) Weak Explanation

Question 1 :
Weak/invalid
Inference Statement

Multiple Select

Which of the following inference statement(s) is/are correct?

• I can infer that Singapore is sentimental.

• I can infer that Singaporeans have shared values that builds a sense of identity towards Singapore.

• I can infer that Singaporeans are respectful.

• I can infer that Singaporens have many shared values.

• I can infer that Singaporeans have a sense of identity.

Question 1 :
Invalid/Weak
Explanation

Open Ended

Read the following answer would you accept the explanation and why:

I can infer that Singaporeans have shared values that builds a sense of identity towards Singapore. Support from Source B states "second, multicultralism. Despite differences in race, language or religion, our forefathers worked together to build thriving communities here, united by a common aspiration to create a better future for subsequent generations". This suggests that Singaporeans worked together to build a life in Singapore, binded by a common aspiration to build a better future for themselves.

Open Ended

Read the following answer would you accept the explanation and why:

I can infer that Singaporeans have shared values that builds a sense of identity towards Singapore. Support from Source B states "second, multicultralism. Despite differences in race, language or religion, our forefathers worked together to build thriving communities here, united by a common aspiration to create a better future for subsequent generations". This suggests that our forefathers wanted the best for Singapore and worked together to avhieve a common goal. Even though they were from different background, they had the same hopes and dreams.

Open Ended

Your Turn!

I can infer that Singaporeans have shared values that builds a sense of identity towards Singapore. Support from Source B states "second, multicultralism. Despite differences in race, language or religion, our forefathers worked together to build thriving communities here, united by a common aspiration to create a better future for subsequent generations". This suggests that . . .

Question 2 :
Missing AF/TF

Multiple Select

Which of the following are correct?

• I can infer that the author thinks that Singaporeans will be able to overcome Covid-19.

• I can infer that the author is optimistic about Singaporeans being able to overcome Covid-19.

• I can infer that the author is supportive of Singaporeans being able to overcome Covid-19.

• I can infer that the author is optimistic that Singaporeans will be able overcome covid-19 as he feels assured based on Singapore's previous experience with SARS.

Poll

Which of the following explanation(s) is/are correct?

I can infer that the author is optimistic that Singaporeans will be able overcome covid-19 as he feels assured based on Singapore's previous experience with SARS. Support from thr source states "I want to remind Singaporeans that we have been tested by other crises before. Each time, the people of Singapore rose to the occasion and survived the crisis. This suggests that . . .

• This suggests that the author feels that Singapreans will be able to survive the pandemic since they have done it before.

• This suggests that the author is hopeful and determined that with the shared experience of having overcome crises together before, Singaporeans will be able to survive the current crisis as well.

• This suggests that the author is hopeful and determined that Singapreans will be able to survive the pandemic since they have done it before.

Open Ended

Your Turn!

I can infer that the author is optimistic that Singaporeans will be able overcome covid-19 as he feels assured based on Singapore's previous experience with SARS. Support from thr source states "I want to remind Singaporeans that we have been tested by other crises before. Each time, the people of Singapore rose to the occasion and survived the crisis. This suggests that . . .