PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination): It is an exam taken by the education ministry of all students in Primary 6 before they move to the secondary level. This examination tests students’ proficiency in their respective languages (English, Chinese, Malay etc.), Science, and Mathematics.
Mathematics is considered one of the most crucial subjects as most students and parents fear math due to the many complex concepts and formulas, which is not a surprise as not everyone can excel at math.
Give this article a read to gather all the information you need about Math PSLE.
Patterns, Challenges, and Resources of Math PSLE
For children to ace PSLE examinations, they should be able to comprehend and apply the knowledge learnt confidently. They should be aware of all the factors included in that examination, such as the pattern, syllabus, time limit, number of questions, etc. For math PSLE, the most updated resources can be found online on the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board website. The next thing your child should be doing is to have a good understanding of mathematical concepts, rules, and formulas. They should be able to perform algebraic calculations, perform computations, analyze questions and apply the correct mathematical concepts when they encounter different question types.
The total duration of the test is 2 hours and 30 minutes. During this time, students have to complete two papers, Paper 1 (which comprises 45 marks and has a 1-hour time limit) and Paper 2 (which comprises 55 marks and has a 1 hour 30 minutes time limit), including multiple choice questions and short and long question answers. Calculators are allowed during the test, so they should also have a grip on them.
This exam includes questions for which students have to think critically to solve complex formulas, making them worried about the shortage of time. Another problem is frustration when they cannot solve a particular question for which they have practised a lot. One thing to keep in mind is always to fill in the questions, even when the steps of a particular question slip out of mind. When situations like that happen, students should keep their cool and write as much as they remember to get marks for the calculation steps.
“Practice makes a man perfect” this quotation perfectly applies to mathematics. Students can excel in their examinations with practice. There are plenty of resources online to guide and prepare them for PSLE. Tuition Centres, practice papers, and practices done in school are all resources to help them practice and prepare for the examination. The most important thing available is the past year’s PSLE papers. Doing these papers allows students to work on different question types and use various math concepts, which are beneficial for their PSLE examinations.
PSLE math tuitions are also beneficial for Primary 6 students, focusing mainly on drilling and reinforcing concepts and personalized guidance to help them efficiently prepare for the examination.
Here are some of the books PSLE students can look at to achieve good results for Math PSLE Examinations:
● Maths Top the Class.
● PSLE MATHS EXAMINER’S SECRETS REVEALED.
● QUIZLET
We hope this guide helps you obtain a clearer picture of the Math PSLE. Best of luck!
