SSP 101

The curriculum envisions Social Studies students as __________ citizens.

• impassioned, concerned and participative

• aware, concerned and passionate

• informed, concerned and participative

Answer explanation

The curriculum envisions Social Studies students as informed, concerned and participative citizens, competent in decision-making with an impassioned spirit to contribute responsibly to the society and world they live in.

- Adapted from TLS p.5

What are the 3 clusters of study across the primary level?

• Appreciating Singapore, the Region and the World

  We Live In

• Being Part of a Globalised World

• Discovering Self and

  Immediate Environment

• Understanding Singapore in

  the Past and Present

Answer explanation

Cluster 1: Discovering Self and

Immediate Environment

Cluster: 2 Understanding Singapore in the Past and Present

Cluster 3: Appreciating Singapore, the Region and the World We Live In

Being Part of a Globalised World is Issue 3 of the 2016 SS Sec Syllabus (E/NA)

Which level of study does "Understanding Our Past" belong to?

• P2

• P4

• P6

Which level does this Instructional Material belong to?

• P1

• P2

• P3

• P4

Answer explanation

This is a P2 Digital Book, "Ready, Get Set, Go!", which can be found in SLS.

There are eighteen engaging Big Books (6 Big Books per level; P1 - 3). Each Big Book also has a digital version in SLS that can be used for further reading.

- Adapted from TLG p. 48 - 49

Name the Instructional Material.

• Tactile Resource

• SLS Resource

• Activity Book

• Text Book

Answer explanation

This is from the P6 Text Book (TB).

"The textbooks are designed with features to enhance students’ understanding of the concepts taught in the chapters."

- TLG p. 57

We need to bear in mind the sensitivity and complexity of certain issues in the design of our IMs (e.g. maps, flags).

Name the Instructional Material.

• Big Book

• Digital Book

• Tactile Resource

• SLS Resource

Answer explanation

"Tactile resources such as Image Cards and Maps are provided as part of lesson materials to enhance students’ learning of Social Studies concepts."

- TLG p.53

Note: Tactile resources are for P1 - 3 only.

Name the Instructional Material.

• Tactile Resource

• SLS Resource

• Activity Book

• Text Book

Answer explanation

This is from the P1 Activity Book (AB).

The Activity Books consist of varied activities that enhance students’ understanding of the concepts taught in the Big Books/ Text Books. Students can also apply the concepts they have learnt, and develop skills and values outlined in the specific lesson ideas.

- Adapted from TLG p. 49 - 50

Name the Learning Material.

Answer explanation

Reading Companion (RC) is a teacher-facilitated resource for students who require additional auditory and visual support to read and understand the SS TBs. It contains features such as sub-chapter introduction, vocabulary lists, text chunking with narration and text highlighting which will support students’ transition from the guided reading of the Digital Books to the reading of TBs independently.

Name the website.

Answer explanation

https://go.gov.sg/ssp-sls-catalogue

This site is a repository of SLS lessons created by SSP. We also feature suitable lessons found in the SLS Community Gallery.

Name the website.

Answer explanation

https://go.gov.sg/ssp734

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