Case-Based Factual Passage

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1. WHAT IS A CASE-BASED FACTUAL PASSAGE?

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A Case-Based Factual Passage is an unseen passage based on factual information, a real-life situation, a study, a survey, a trend, or another information-based topic.

The passage may contain verbal and/or visual information such as:

• Statistical data
• Tables
• Charts
• Graphs
• Percentages
• Survey findings
• Comparative information

Students have to understand the written passage as well as the information presented through data or visuals.

A case-based factual passage mainly tests a student's ability to:

• Understand information
• Interpret facts and data
• Analyse relationships
• Compare information
• Draw logical inferences
• Evaluate statements or conclusions

IMPORTANT:

A Case-Based Factual Passage is not simply a mathematics or data-calculation question.

The main purpose is to test READING SKILLS.

Students should understand:

TEXT + DATA + CONTEXT

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2. TYPES OF CASE-BASED INPUTS

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A case-based factual passage may contain different forms of information.

A. TABLES

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A table presents information in rows and columns.

Example:

Mode of Transport Students

School Bus 200

Bicycle 120

Walking 80

Private Car 50

From a table, questions may ask:

• Which category has the highest value?
• Which category has the lowest value?
• What is the difference between two categories?
• What conclusion can be drawn?
• What trend or pattern is visible?

B. CHARTS

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Charts present information visually.

They make it easier to compare different categories.

A chart may show information related to:

• Student preferences
• Education
• Environment
• Health
• Transport
• Reading habits
• Technology usage
• Social issues

Students should carefully observe:

• Title
• Categories
• Values
• Percentages
• Highest value
• Lowest value

C. GRAPHS

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Graphs are useful for showing changes, comparisons, or trends.

Example:

Year Library Visitors

2021 1000

2022 1300

2023 1700

2024 2100

The data shows an INCREASING TREND.

Questions may ask:

• In which year was the value highest?
• How much did the value increase?
• What trend can be observed?
• What can be inferred from the trend?

D. STATISTICAL DATA

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Statistical data may include:

• Numbers
• …