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jeant:

Hi joy2,


I am not sure why the tuition teacher said that. She said this when we showed her the science prelim papers after we got it back from the school.

She mentioned that the questions set were not really focusing on what the usual psle papers will have. No \"2 in 1\" questions too.

I am not very sure of how an exam paper will usually set as. I normally purchase, revise and discuss past year exam papers with my DDs as well as sending them for tuition, so that they can catch up with their studies.

I am a Maths tutor and i can understand what your tutor is saying. It goes the same for Maths PSLE papers. The 5 marks questions are always in 2 parts, like part a is 2 marks and part b is 3 marks for PSLE Math paper. There is never a question in PSLE Maths paper that just set it as 5 marks but a lot of top schools like to set 1 or 2 question in Paper 2 solely 5 marks question. It puzzles me too.
So normally i will let my students do PSLE papers than top school papers starting from January once i can buy it from Popular bookstore. For Maths PSLE papers, it is always sold out by June of the year so grab a copy asap if you want. Actually school will ask the students to buy a copy from school's bookshop but their teacher only ask them to do from July onwards.

:thankyou: for enlightening me.

Yes. Will start buying PSLE papers from Popular next year Jan onwards. Got to let me younger DD start practising.

I wish all the best to all parents of PSLE students.

:rahrah:

Hi joy2,


I am not sure why the tuition teacher said that. She said this when we showed her the science prelim papers after we got it back from the school.

She mentioned that the questions set were not really focusing on what the usual psle papers will have. No "2 in 1" questions too.

I am not very sure of how an exam paper will usually set as. I normally purchase, revise and discuss past year exam papers with my DDs as well as sending them for tuition, so that they can catch up with their studies.

Hi Joyymum,


Yes. I know this is very very late but I have no choice. I do revision and past years prelim papers from other schools with my DD together too. But chance upon this forum, so thought of giving it a try too.

Yes. Her school didnt got the students to purchase this booklet for preparation. Not sure why. But recently my DD tuition teacher also commented about the school’s prelim paper structure is not good too.

What to do?

Hi Zappy,


Thank you very much for your help.

Hi Zappy,


Thank you very much. However you have any idea, which is the correct one I should purchase?

There are 3 types in this link, namely:

• PSLE SCIENCE YEARLY 2015 - 2017 QNS + ANS by SL Education
• PSLE SCIENCE YEARLY PACKAGE 2015-2017 by EPH
• PSLE SCIENCE TOPICAL PACKAGE 2015-2017 by EPH.

Please advice.

Once again, thank you very mucj.

Estéema:

sweetbaby:

hi

Any recommendations for last minute Science revisions?

Get some last minute tips fr Pangyx in the other 2018 Science MCQ Prefiction thread :-

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=92137

Dear all, may I know where do I get these Science past year papers as mentioned in Pangyx's thread? Really hope to get them so I can have my DD to practice a little for tomorrow's papers.

Please help. Thanks.

Estéema:

sweetbaby:

hi

Any recommendations for last minute Science revisions?

Get some last minute tips fr Pangyx in the other 2018 Science MCQ Prefiction thread :-

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=69&t=92137

Dear all, may I know where do I get these Science past year papers as mentioned in Pangyx's thread? Really hope to get them so I can have my DD to practice a little for tomorrow's papers.

Please help. Thanks.

Pangyx:

What is this

A set of pattern/trend observed from past year PSLE Science MCQ from 2015-2017 used by the question setter.

What is the pattern/trend
4 types of questions set in 2015,2016 and 2017 that are repeated throughout. (For reference only)

1. Basic concept question (average of 14-15 questions per paper )
2. Deep concept question (average of 5-6 questions per paper)
3. Trick question (average of 5-7 questions per paper)
4. Indirect and tedious question (average of 4-5 questions per paper)

As 2017 MCQ format is changed to 28 questions instead of 30, so the above average is based on 2 papers of 30 MCQ.

1. Basic concept question - question that test on basic concept, very straightforward, little room to make careless mistakes

Where to find them ?
2017 PSLE Paper : Question 1,2,3,4,5,7,15,16,17,18,19,25 (12/28 questions)
2016 PSLE Paper : Question 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,15,18,19,20,22,23,28 (14/30 questions)
2015 PSLE Paper : Question 1,3,4,5,9,11,12,16,18,21,23,26,29 (13/30 questions)


2. Deep concept question - question that test your in depth understanding of a concept, usually you are given very close answers and you must be absolutely sure in order to score.

Example : Water cannot evaporate at 0 degree C. True/False ?
Answer : False, water evaporates at any temperature

Where to find them ?
PSLE 2017 : Question 5,9,11,28 (4/28 questions)
PSLE 2016 : Question 9,10,11,16, 21,28 (7/30 questions)
PSLE 2015 : Question 8,14,19,22,30 (5/30 questions)

3.Trick question : question where students have no problem doing but often overlooked a word/hidden point within the question

Another common trick identified is MCQ option 1 is often the closest wrong answer. Suspect it is for students who overlooked the question, then read and choose option 1 thinking its correct and move out without looking at option 2,3,4. Very high occurrence***

Where to find them ?
PSLE 2017 : Question 8,10,12,14,21,24,26 (7/28 questions)
PSLE 2016 : Question 3,12,27,30 (4/30 questions)
PSLE 2015 : Question 2,12,17,20,24 (5/30 questions)


4. Indirect/tedious question : question that usually require students to read all options either in the diagrams or answers in order to conclude the correct answer. No tricks involved, just indirect and time consuming.

Where to find them ?
PSLE 2017 : Question 6,13,20,22,23 (5/28 questions)
PSLE 2016 : Question 13,14,17,24,26 (5/30 questions)
PSLE 2015 : Question 6,7,13,15,25,27,28 (7/30 questions)

Final thought : Do you think 2018 PSLE Science MCQ will follow the same trend and pattern ? Follow at your own risk


Also : Seems like the format for first 14 questions of the 28 are Life Science questions. The next 14 are Physical Science.
Cheers.

Dear Pangyx and all other parents,

May I kmow where do I get or find these past years papers? I just hapen to come across this forum. Really hope to have my DD to practice a little for tomorrow's papers.

Please help.

Real appreciate.

Hi all, i am also looking to enrol my two kids into this Grade Solution Learning Centre at Bugis branch. Anyone can provide some reviews or feedbacks, please?

Hi all,


I am keen in buying The Young Scientists magazine Level 3 & 4 with activities sheets intact (Good condition).

Prefer Year 2015 onwards series.

Kindly pm me your best price and meet up location.

Thank you very much.