• refers to a system ⇒ that distributes opportunities and reward according to merit
  • people are rewarded according to efforts they put in rather than factors such as race, religion and family background
  • when people are rewarded based on abilities and effort ⇒ they are encouraged to work harder

SocialStudiesExamples Eg: students in govt and specialized schools ⇒ offered awards based on their character, leadership, conduct learning attitudes and academic performance.

  1. Edusave award for achievement, good leadership and services (EAGLES) → for up to 10% of students from each school who have demonstrated leadership qualities, services to community and schools, excellence in non academic activities and good conduct

  2. Edusave good progress award → for students who are within top 10% of schools level and course ⇒ in terms of improvement in academic performance and have demonstrated good conduct

  3. Edusave scholarship → for students who are within top 10% of their schools level and course ⇒ in terms of academic performance and have demonstrated good conduct

Junior Sports academy ⇒ 2 year free sports development sportsmen and sportswomen ⇒ but looks for raw diamonds → students with good motor skills and hand eye coordination ability ⇒ and helps then develop their sporting skills through professional coaching