Our student, Ahsan, takes on challenging PSLE Past-Year Math questions. These two P6 maths questions are cross-topical questions covering:<\/p>\n
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Percentage used to be Ahsan’s pet peeve topic, so watch how he solves these tricky questions!<\/p>\n
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Let your P6 child have a go at the two questions below before watching the video solution! Don’t worry – only 15% of PSLE exam questions are considered “difficult<\/a>“.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 1. Sarah usually spends 60% of her salary every month. Her salary was recently increased by 10% and now she spends $3960. How much was her salary before the increment?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2. 25% of the area of a square is 225 square centimetres. What is the length of its sides?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/T933JvnAAko” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Sometimes, the best way to teach a kid is to have another kid explain a concept in their own terms. The results constantly surprise teachers and are often insightful, delightful, and effective.<\/p>\n Practicing past-year exam papers for PSLE Math is beneficial for several reasons:<\/p>\n 1. Familiarity with exam format: Past papers help students understand the structure, types of questions, and topics typically covered in the PSLE Math exam. This reduces anxiety and increases confidence during the actual test.<\/p>\n 2. Time management: By working through past papers under timed conditions, students learn to manage their time effectively, ensuring they can complete the exam within the allotted time.<\/p>\n 3. Identifying weak areas: Practicing past papers highlights areas where students may struggle, allowing them to focus their revision on improving these topics before the exam.<\/p>\n 4. Application of concepts: Past-year papers provide a chance to apply what students have learned in class to real exam-style questions, deepening their understanding of mathematical concepts.<\/p>\n 5. Exposure to question variations: Exam papers often contain different ways of asking questions on the same topic. Practising these variations helps students become more adaptable to different problem-solving approaches.<\/p>\n 6. Boosting confidence: Regularly completing past papers can build students’ confidence as they see their progress and become more comfortable handling exam questions.<\/p>\n If students can identify gaps in their understanding but are unable to find solutions or solve the problems, they should take the following steps:<\/p>\n 1. Seek clarification from a teacher or tutor: Teachers can explain difficult concepts and guide students through the steps to solve problems they find challenging.<\/p>\n 2. Work with peers: Studying with classmates can help, as students can explain concepts to each other or collaborate to solve problems together.<\/p>\n 3. Review relevant topics: Revisit the textbooks, notes, or online resources to strengthen understanding of the specific topics where they face difficulties.<\/p>\n 4. Use worked solutions: Many past exam papers come with worked solutions. Studying these can help students learn the step-by-step process for solving similar questions.<\/p>\n 5. Focus on similar practice questions: After identifying gaps, students can practice additional questions on those topics to improve their skills.<\/p>\n 6. Attend remedial classes or workshops: If the school or tuition centre offers extra classes, attending these sessions can provide further guidance and practice.<\/p>\n By taking these proactive steps, students can gradually overcome their difficulties and fill the gaps in their knowledge.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.joyouslearning.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/maths4-scaled.avif” alt=”PSLE Past-Year Math Questions: teacher at Joyous Learning with students solving” title_text=”maths4″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]
\nPast-Year Exam Papers – worth practising?<\/h4>\n
Closing the Knowledge Gap – Applying Math concepts to Difficult Questions<\/h3>\n