GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES WRITTEN PAPER FOR IGCSE {PAPER 3]
SKILLS REQUIRED
Identifying issues: such as differences, causes and consequences,
explaining changes. You are expected to use the skills rather than
know the content. You are expected to interpret information
given.
1 Study Sources 1 and 2.
(a) Give two uses of water.
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(b) Which use of water do you think is most likely to contribute to a shortage of water? Why?
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(c) Give two consequences of a water shortage.
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(d) Which consequence of a water shortage do you think is most important? Why?
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2.Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of a statement in a
source material. You are also expected to use the knowledge and
skills for testing claims
Study Source 3. (a) ‘We must help the refugees.’ What are the strengths and weaknesses of the
argument supporting this claim?
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(b) ‘Migrants help the economy of a country to grow stronger.’ How could you test this claim? You
may consider the types of information, sources of evidence or methods you might use.
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3. Evaluating source material which argument is stronger: You
give your line of reasoning and give opinions. You are also
expected to identify facts, opinions, valued judgement,
predictions and vested interest.
Study Source 4.
A value judgment is generally defined as a view or belief about what is important;
reference to ethics and morals. The following examples of value judgments may be found in
Source 2:
• Personal information should be safe and secure
• It is important that everyone has a right to privacy
• Respect for others
.A prediction is a statement about what you think will happen in the future or the
process of making such a statement.
A fact is a piece of information that is true.
An opinion is your thought or idea about a piece of information. It may be true or
untrue.
Vested Interest is an exceptional strong interest in protecting and promoting
something to one’s own advantage
A vested interest is a strong personal interest (involvement, commitment, point of view or similar)
because of potential personal advantage or gain, which could be economic, social, political, or other.
(a) Identify one opinion in Jakob’s blog post. Explain why you think it is an opinion.
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Identify one prediction from Source 4.
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Identify one fact from Source 4.
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Identify one value judgement from Source 4. Explain why you think it is a value judgement.
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(c) Whose reasoning works better, Heba’s or Samuel’s?
In your answer you should support your point of view with their words and phrases
and you may consider:
• the reliability of their knowledge claims;
• how reasonable their opinions are;
• the likeliness of any consequences they predict;
• whether you accept their values and why;
• any other relevant issues.
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The following examples are found in Source 4:
An example of this type of questions.
Whose argument is most convincing – that of kwame77 or dave_sunlord’s?
In your answer you should
• consider the claims they make;
• consider possible consequences;
• use examples of words and phrases from their web visitors’ comments to support
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Another example.
Read Source 3 again.
NB: Valued judgement means a judgement based on your personal beliefs, not on facts
4.Develop your own line of reasoning:
Study Sources 1-4.
Which of the following ways do you think is most likely to help more
children go to school in developing countries?
Global - through international aid and charitable organisations
National - by governments increasing expenditure on building
new schools
Local - community projects targeting girls’ education
In your answer you should:
state your conclusion;
give reasons for your opinion;
use the material in the Sources and your own experience;
show that you have considered different perspectives.
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4. Do you think the water shortage problem is most likely to be resolved by global or
individual action?
In your answer you should:
• state your conclusion;
• give reasons for your opinion;
• use relevant examples to support your opinion (you may use your own experience);
• show that you have considered different points of view;
• explain why you disagree with some of these points of view.
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ASSIGNMENT
Download past questions for 2023 and specimen paper for 2024 and answer the questions in a paper.
Download the marks scheme and assess your work. Submit your marked work to your teacher on 20th
April for final assessment by your teacher.
NB: If you want a top grade in GP IGCSE, this assignment is compulsory for practice
exercise.