Once they enter Primary 3, your child will be exposed to a new examinable section of the English Language syllabus: Composition Writing. While children with a natural flair for creative writing or written communication might take to this new segment more easily, it doesn’t mean that other children need to be left behind. Working on...
Now that the December school holidays are drawing to a close, it is only natural for both parents and children in Singapore to find their thoughts being constantly occupied with the upcoming school term. Children, especially those in lower primary, may find themselves having mixed feelings about the holidays ending. Whether it’s extracurricular activities or...
As the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) draws closer, many P6 students may feel the nervousness of sitting for such a major examination sink in. Many parents of P6 children might also feel uncertainty on behalf of their child and begin looking up ways to help them feel more confident in the leadup to the...
The PSLE Chinese Oral examination is often seen as one of the most challenging exams students face. Not only does it test the student’s ability to read and identify a theme within a few minutes, he must also be able to think on his feet and express his thoughts and opinions to the examiners in...
The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is a major national examination that determines which secondary school a student will attend. As a milestone for all primary 6 students in Singapore, it also marks the end of their primary school education journey and signals the start of their secondary school life. A key component of the...
One of the most important skills that a student in Singapore should develop is the ability to communicate effectively. This is why the primary school leaving examinations (PSLE) place a significant emphasis on oral communication skills, to test students on their ability to communicate clearly and accurately in an interactive setting. Furthermore, the oral examination...
With the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) drawing closer, with the oral examinations having just been over. As the students start to feel the heat, many parents across the island may wonder what they can do to help their children cope with the national examinations anxiety. Fret not, as there are a variety of ways...
Often making headlines, Singapore’s Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) Mathematics paper is known to be a challenging one. There are many types of questions students may encounter during PSLE math preparation. Out of the two papers, however, students typically struggle the most with problem sum questions in Paper Two, especially when they involve multiple steps. Every question requires a...
At the end of every year, P6 students across Singapore sit for the major Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), where Science is one out of four main subjects tested. The PSLE Science paper will have two types of questions: Multiple Choice and Open-Ended. What Are Open-Ended Questions (OEQs)? Open-Ended Questions in section B of...
By 2023, all primary and secondary school students in Singapore will no longer have to sit for mid-year examinations. This news reported in March 2022 follows similar changes introduced to Primary 3 and 5 as well as Secondary 1 and 3 cohorts back in 2020. The positive impact that such a move created is telling....
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