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The document provides tips for students preparing for the PSLE Math exam in Singapore. It explains that the PSLE is a national exam used to determine school placement. It recommends practicing different math concepts regularly, joining online communities for help and feedback, and practicing a variety of question formats. The document also emphasizes practicing speed and not panicking during the exam. Students are advised to double check their work before finishing.

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Tips and Tricks To Tackle The Math PSLE Paper

The document provides tips for students preparing for the PSLE Math exam in Singapore. It explains that the PSLE is a national exam used to determine school placement. It recommends practicing different math concepts regularly, joining online communities for help and feedback, and practicing a variety of question formats. The document also emphasizes practicing speed and not panicking during the exam. Students are advised to double check their work before finishing.

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Tips And Tricks To Tackle


The Math PSLE Paper

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18th April 2022
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Math PSLE tips is the best way for elementarystudents in


Singapore to prepare the PSLE, particularly in Math.
Tackling the PSLE Maths paper can be a nightmare for
students. The paper looks at applying concepts and
problem-solving skills rather than just rote learning
formulas and steps to solve problems in a topic.

Table of Contents 

R. What is the PSLE?


T. How do You Prepare for Math PSLE?
W. Tips on Tackling Math Papers ConXdently
Y. Why Can’t You Solve Challenging Math Problems?
R. Practice Di[erent Question Formats
T. Work on Your Speed
W. Do Not Panic
Y. Double-Check Your Answers
_. Need More Exam Tips?

What is the PSLE?

The PSLE is a national examination. All Singapore students


take it to determine if they are eligible to have the
opportunity for admission to the next level of schooling. The
PSLE is an end-of-year English language, mathematics, and
science exam.

The PSLE is taken once a year. It usually takes place in May,


near the end of the school term. Singapore’s Ministry of
Education determines the actual date of the exam.
How do You Prepare for Math PSLE?

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The PSLE Maths paper is usually taken in a year for all


primary school students. To succeed in this examination
paper, you would need to start practicing the concept of
math and learning early on and Xnd some time to revise
what you have learned. This will help you with your revision
and provide you with some tips to tackle the questions. 

One of the best ways of keeping track of how well you are
doing is to join a forum or community group, Xnd one who
teaches speciXc math topics like PSLE Maths, or just a
general one like Primary Maths Solutions which o[ers a
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good range of problems from primary school level. They also
allow users to post their questions, so it becomes an
interactive and helpful community.

This way, you’ll know what areas need more work when it
comes to your revision. It is also a great way to get help
from someone who has already done the paper or even Xnd
a teacher.

You can even Xnd a teacher exactly right now on Cudy!


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Many tutors will provide help and guidance if you are still
confused about any math topic and technique. You can also
Xnd a tutor in Singapore that will be able to help you with
di[erent approaches.

Tips on Tackling Math Papers


Confidently

The following method will help you tackle this math paper
conXdently and get you over this hurdle successfully:

1. Be comfortable with basic math functions like addition,


subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages,
and decimals. Many question types are based on these
topics, so it is important to have a good grasp of them.
:
2. Have a good understanding of negative numbers. It is
vital to have a good grasp of negative numbers used in
many areas such as multiplication and division with integers,
ratio problems, etc.

3. Learn to work with integers and fractions. You will be


working with these kinds of examination questions a lot in
the PSLE paper. It is best to learn to convert integers into
fractions and fractions into decimals.

4. Learn how to solve ratio problems quickly and easily.


Many questions in the PSLE paper revolve around very
tricky ratio problems, so you must be proXcient in solving
them without wasting time or getting confused along the
way.
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5. Practice your mental math skills by doing it every day for


at least 10 minutes each day, and try your best to make it
faster each time you practice it until you can do it quickly,
under 15 seconds or less. Get used to answering the
questions in your head Xrst. This method will make things
easier to answer on paper since you have already answered
it in your head and written down what you came up with.

6. Look for pattern problems as these are very common in


the PSLE paper, so they will be tested on them again in the
future.

8. Try to practice solving problems quickly and with


conXdence. If you get stuck on a question, keep working at it
until you can get an answer and move on, don’t be afraid to
keep trying di[erent methods.

9. Practice, practice, and more practice! Practice is the best


method, and it gives you conXdence, and that is what you
need to tackle this paper conXdently.

Why Can’t You Solve Challenging Math


Problems?
:
We all have heard the phrase “Practice makes perfect.” That
is true when it comes to PSLE Maths. Some students tend to
get a bit nervous when the exam approaches. However, if
you practice frequently, you will not be as nervous on the
PSLE Maths test day.

Practice Different Question Formats

First, there are many di[erent types of questions, such as


multiple-choice, short answers, and long answers. By
practicing with di[erent approaches and di[erent types of
question formats, you will improve your performance in all
types of question formats included in your Xnal PSLE Maths
paper. Please note that it takes a little longer for answers
that involve more than one step or require you to show your
work. 

Work on Your Speed

Second, work on your speed. Speed is an important aspect


since time is a constraint in the PSLE test. On average, you
should answer 20 questions in 50 minutes and 30 questions
in 40 minutes. If you cannot do this, you will need to
practice more, develop strategies, and/or use a stopwatch to
time yourself when practicing. Practice makes perfect, so
keep at it until you can do this comfortably in the exam hall!

Do Not Panic
:
Third, do not panic when you get a question that you are not
sure how to answer. Sometimes students make the mistake
of rushing to Xnd a correct answer, and they forget their
basic math rules or techniques. All you need to do is slow
down and take your time with each question step-by-step.

Double-Check Your Answers

Lastly, once you have Xnished the PSLE test, check back
and double-check your answers for any errors. If you think a
particular answer is wrong, go back to the question and try
again with the same formula or even di[erent approaches.
You may Xnd that your initial answer is indeed not correct.

Remember, on the day of the exam, do not bring too much


stu[ with you—for example, your favorite teddy bear or
pencil case. Just bring the bare minimums.

If you’re allowed to bring food, eat something that is light


and does not have strong smells or tastes (like fried food).
You do not want to be full or have bad taste in your mouth
when it’s time to take the exam. Don’t drink too much water
just before taking the exam, as this can make you feel
bloated and tired.

Need More Exam Tips?


:
These are just a few tips/tricks to help you do better in the
PSLE Maths paper. Work on these every day and add any
other tips for other students to conXdently tackle this
paper!

Always remember to do your best when your time to shine


approaches. No matter how well you do, it’s important to
know that you have done all you could to get a good score
on this paper.

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