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MATHEMATICS
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P6 Std Math Curriculum
(Topics Assessed)
Whole numbers; Fractions & Decimals Measurement Data Analysis (Tables, Graphs, Pie Chart) Geometry Average, Rate and Speed Ratio and Proportion Percentage Algebra
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PSLE Exam Format (STANDARD)
Paper Booklet Item Type No of
questions
No of
marks/Q
Weighting Duration
1
A Multiple
Choice
10 1 10%
50 min 5 2 10%
B Short-Answer
Response
10 1 10%
5 2 10%
Total 30 - 40%
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Calculator
Allowed
Short-Answer
Response
5 2 10%
1 hour
40 min Structured/
Long-answer
13 3, 4, 5 50%
Total 18 - 60%
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P6 FMA Curriculum
(Topics Assessed)
Whole numbers; Fractions & Decimals Measurement Data Analysis (Tables, Graphs, Pie Chart) Geometry (Angles and Triangles) Average and Rate Percentage
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PSLE Exam Format (FOUNDATION)
Paper Booklet Item Type No of
questions
No of
marks/Q
Weighting Duration
1
A Multiple
Choise
10 1 10%
1 hour 10 2 20%
B Short-Answer
Response
10 2 20%
Total 30 - 50%
2
Calculator
Allowed
Short-answer 10 2 20%
1 hour
15 min Structured 8 3, 4, 5 30%
Total 48 - 50%
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PSLE Exam Format (Use of Calculators)
– Achieve a better balance between the emphasis
on computational skills and problem solving skills
in learning and assessment
– Widen the repertoire of teaching and learning
approaches to include investigations in authentic
situations
– Guidelines on the use of calculator and approved
calculator can be found on SEAB website.
(Casio fx-96SG PLUS)
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Cognitive Level of the Questions
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Knowledge
Comprehension
Application
& Analysis
Knowledge •Recall facts
•Basic concepts
Application &
Analysis Apply acquired
knowledge to solve
problems in new
situations which
involve breaking
down information
and making
inferences
Comprehension Demonstrate understanding of math concepts
by organizing, comparing and interpreting
data to arrive at a solution
Examples of Knowledge Questions
• There are as many girls as boys in a class. What fraction of
the pupils in the class are boys?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
• How many ‘s are there in 8 wholes?
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For 1-mark questions:
- No method mark is allocated.
- Mark is awarded for the correct final answer.
Examples of Comprehension Questions
• Sally spent 20% of her savings and still had $240 of her savings
left. How much did she spent?
(1) $48
(2) $60
(3) $192
(4) $300
• Tavin’s father is 30 years older than he is. In 9 years’ time, Tavin
will be of his father’s age. What is the ratio of Tavin’s present
age to his father’s present age?
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For 2-mark questions:
- Usually 1 method mark and 1 answer mark.
- No mark will be awarded for wrong method used to derive at the answer.
Examples of Application & Analysis Questions
• ABCD is a square and CDE is an equilateral triangle.
Find ABE. (3 marks)
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A B
C D
E
Examples of Application & Analysis Questions
Beatrice bought a number of beads and buttons in the ratio 3 : 7.
She used of the beads to make necklace and bought another 80
buttons. As a results, the number of buttons became 6 times the
number of bead left. How many beads did Beatrice use to make
the necklace? (5 mark)
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For 3, 4 and 5-mark questions:
- Method mark is awarded at the critical steps.
- Answer mark is awarded for the correct final answer.
- No mark will be awarded for wrong method used to derive at the answer.
- ½ mark will be deducted for wrong mathematical sentence.
- ½ mark will be deducted for omission of units or wrong units.
Contacts
• Mrs Jasmine Ng (HOD/MA)
• Miss Michelle Lauw (LH/MA)
• Mr Chew Chee Wai (LH/MA)
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Thank You
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