history makers

exam marking scheme

2008-05-12T08:36:00.002+08:00

Hello HISTORY STUDENTS!

I hope you got the mark that you deserved. (: Click here for the marking scheme.

Anyway, stay in touch, alright? I'm contactable by email and msn. And if you are smart enough, perhaps you'll be able to find my blog. Somewhere out there. Haha.

<3, Ms Goh

2008-05-09T23:56:00.001+08:00

Hello everyone!

As you know, results will be out on Monday. (: See you at 8am. It'll be the last last time that we're meeting.

celebration!

2008-04-29T21:54:00.002+08:00

Congratulations on completing the history module! (: Whether you did well or you screwed up the exam... here's a pat on the back for making it till the end.

P/S: Stay tuned to this blog. I might update...

AQ QUESTIONS!

2008-04-26T22:34:00.004+08:00

Hello! I hope you all aren't drowning in your revision. (:

Anyway, some people requested for AQ questions, so here are some examples.

"Lee Kuan Yew has been the architect of Singapore's prosperity." Discuss with reference to the past and present.

Do you agree that Singapore needs to keep up with other countries in order to succeed? Discuss with reference to the past and present.

"Democracy is and has always been alive in Singapore." How far do you agree with the statement?

Do you agree that Singapore should welcome foreign talent? Discuss with reference to the past and present.

"A wise government is crucial for a country's success." How far do you agree with the statement? Discuss with reference to Singapore in the past and present.

P/S: For the sake of your classmates, please do me a favour and send a mass email/post on your class blogs and remind them to check this blog to download the stuff.

2008-04-25T11:08:00.002+08:00

I took this photo one morning near your school.

Click HERE to download CHAPTER 10 notes. These will be helpful for your AQ.

For the clueless, your exam format is as follows:

SECTION A: SBQ
Part (a) to part (d), with possible question types like inference, comparison, usefulness, reliability and evaluation.

SECTION B: SEQ
Do Q2 or Q3. Both questions come in part (a) and (b).

SECION C: AQ
One compulsory question will be given.

The exam will last 2 hours. 45 min for Section A, 45 min for Section B and 30 mins for Section C.

Jiayou everyone!

2008-04-24T01:01:00.002+08:00

Click HERE for the essay questions! (:

What to do with them...

STEP 1: Choose a few questions that you are unsure about.
STEP 2: Write essay outlines (Introduction, 3 topic sentences and conclusion) in Microsoft Word documents.
STEP 3: Send them to Ms Goh (theracie@hotmail.com) as soon as you can.

2008-04-23T11:42:00.001+08:00

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2008-04-22T14:17:00.002+08:00

105. I will remember you as the 'eating class' because you guys are always munching on something. Thank you for pretending to pay attention! (:

104. You have been enjoyable to teach because I know that most of you do try to listen. (: A special thanks to those who greet me very excitedly when you see me around school.

Stay tuned to this blog! The essay questions will be uploaded by tomorrow.

2008-04-21T12:51:00.003+08:00

Hello people. Here are the pictures as promised! (: Click on them to enlarge, so that you can save the actual size.

107. Thank you for being the most uncontrollable bunch of monkeys. It's great that I get free visits to the zoo every week. (:

106. Thanks for being a joy to teach and being so lively. (: I've enjoyed lessons with you all.

104 and 105, you'll get your photos with me tomorrow.

Yup, as you know, I won't be teaching in NUS High anymore. Take care and I hope that there will be many good grades for the History Exam. I will definitely miss all of you!

<3, Ms Goh

P/S: Please keep checking this blog. I will be uploading sample essay questions and the notes for CHAPTER 10.

2008-04-13T11:05:00.002+08:00

CHAPTERS 7 AND 8!

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2008-04-10T12:20:00.004+08:00

Expose yourself to political cartoons! (: Click here.

I found this great site that has a whole archive pertaining to WWII. The cartoons are easier to understand if you have some background knowledge of the war.

WWII in Europe is of course not tested, but no harm glancing at some cartoons, yeah?

2008-03-23T00:56:00.000+08:00

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happy holidays

2008-03-10T12:18:00.003+08:00

Hi there,

I know this doesn't seem much of a holiday with all the work that you guys have to do. Hang in there! (:

For history, you need to complete:
#1 Assignment 3 (AQ)
#2 The optional SBQ assignment if you got 10/20 and below for your test

Just to update you on what's up for next term:

WK 2 - Assignment 4 (SEQ)
WK 4 - Test 2 (SEQ)
WK 6 - Quiz 2
WK 8 - Semester 1 Exams

As you can tell, it's quite a hectic schedule. So please do start reading up and revising.

From next term onwards, I will be putting up available consultation slots (meaning, you either come alone or in a group of 2-3 people to come and see me) for people who need help. The booking of such slots will be on a first come first serve basis.

Stay tuned!

2008-03-07T02:35:00.003+08:00

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NOTE THE CHANGE IN THE QUESTION!

Deadline for this essay: 19 March Wed in my pigeonhole by 8.15am

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Please copy the following question at the top of your foolscap paper.

ASSIGNMENT 3: Application Question

"Singapore’s success has always been due on to its openness to foreign influences." Discuss in relation to the past and the present. [10m]

P/S: This question may involve you using information from any chapter you have learnt so far.

Tips for doing AQ:
- Follow the basic essay writing structure (Intro, at least 3 body paragraphs and conclusion.)
- Make sure you use one example from history and one example from current affairs in each body paragraph.
- Draw links between both examples! Argue, don't describe.
- Learning lessons are to be in the conclusion!

answers for test 1

2008-03-05T08:05:00.001+08:00

Get your answer scheme for the SBQ test here! Please read it thoroughly to know where you've gone wrong.

assignment 2

2008-02-25T09:11:00.002+08:00

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSIGNMENT 2

Click here for feedback about your essays and the suggested structure.

If you received a grade of 5/10 and below, I will accept corrections (the essay to be re-done) by the end of this week. Leave it in my pigeonhole.

Note that the maximum new grade will be 8/10 for rewritten essays.

sbq skills

2008-02-18T09:29:00.002+08:00

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revision on Comparison and Usefulness

2008-02-18T09:14:00.001+08:00

Click here to download answers for the revision exercise on Comparison and Usefulness

chapter 4

2008-02-17T09:59:00.002+08:00

The latest!

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how to contact me

2008-02-14T12:16:00.002+08:00

Hello and Happy Valentine's Day! (:

I forgot to inform you guys that I am contactable in the staffroom through extension number 8650. So if you need to look for me or anything, just dial this number through the phone outside the staffroom.

Do read the post below about the group projects.

project presentations

2008-02-13T14:52:00.007+08:00

Hello!

Next week, we'll start having presentations in class. (:

So if it's your group's turn to present (according to the time periods) here's what you must do:

- Ensure that you have your own laptop switched on and ready to present.
- If you are going to play an excerpt of your interview, ensure that the audio is switched on.
- Detach the cover pages of the group project notes (please highlight your name on your own cover page) and arrange them in the order that the group members are speaking. Hand this to me before you begin.
- Relax and give your best! Remember each person MUST talk for 5 minutes.

Groups doing Time Period #1: Japanese Occupation, get ready!

If it's not your turn to present:

- Be a good member of the audience. (: Listen attentively and leave all your questions till the end of each presentation.
- Work on your group project report in the meantime.

And.. For those who haven't watched this before -

assignment 2

2008-02-06T09:01:00.000+08:00

ASSIGNMENT 2: Structured-Essay Question

This question is about the contributions of the early immigrants of Singapore.

“The early immigrants only impacted the country economically.” How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.
[10m]

Do consider:
- Is the statement being very one-sided?
- What is your stand?
- Are economic contributions the only factor? If no, what other factors?
- How can you you categorize the other factors?

Hello everyone, I know it's pretty sian to do an assignment over the CNY hols, but just sit down during one of those days for 2 hours. And I think you should be able to complete this.

Feel free to make use of your notes! Just do some processing before you begin.

Have a blessed CNY. (:

SEQ skills

2008-02-04T13:06:00.001+08:00

As requested, the link for the essay skills is found here.

The same rule applies, all downloads will only be available for 7 days.

assignment 1 answers

2008-02-03T10:31:00.000+08:00

Click to download answers for ASSIGNMENT 1

Be fast, the link expires in 7 days from now.

2008-02-03T00:21:00.000+08:00

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chapter 2

2008-02-03T00:05:00.000+08:00

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first post

2008-02-02T23:10:00.000+08:00

I set up this blog so as to reach out to you guys easier. (:

What you will see on this page:
- Uploads of slides
- Some segments from lessons
- Random fun stuff that I feel like posting

Thanks,
Ms Goh

P/S: This does not mean that you don't pay attention during lessons. -__-''