Briefing for P5 Parents 2016
PSLE MATHEMATICS
PSLE FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS
(Parent’s Copy)
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PSLE Mathematics & Foundation Mathematics
• Examination Format
• Marking Scheme
• Content Assessed
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P5 Math Assessment Overview
Term Item Item
Weighting
Base
Marks
Remark
Term
Weighting
Term 1 Revision
Test
0%
100
All Topics in the P5 Term 1 Maths
Syllabus
0%
Term 2
SA 1
40%
100
All Topics in the P5 Semester 1
Maths Syllabus
40 %
Term 3 CA
0%
100
All Topics in the P5 Semester 1 &
Term 3 Maths Syllabus
0%
Term 4 SA 2
60%
0
All Topics in the P5 Math Syllabus
60%
PSLE Mathematics & Foundation Mathematics
• The examination consists of 2 written
papers.
• Paper 1 - two booklets. The use of
calculators is not allowed.
• Paper 2 - one booklet. The use of
approved calculators is allowed.
• Both papers will be scheduled on the
same day.
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Use of Scientific Calculators in
National Examinations
The following guidelines are to be adhered to in the use
of scientific calculators in national examinations.
1. The working condition of the calculator is the
responsibility of the pupil.
2. Calculators cannot be borrowed from other pupils in the course of the examination for any reason.
Source: p5, Instructions to Candidates
(Primary School Leaving Examination)
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PSLE Mathematics & Foundation Mathematics
PSLE MATHEMATICS
Standard
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PSLE Mathematics (Standard)
Paper Booklet Item Type Number of
questions
Number of
marks per
question
Weighting Duration
1 A Multiple-choice 10 1 10%
50 min 5 2 10%
B Short-answer 10 1 10%
5 2 10%
2 Short-answer 5 2 10%
1 h
40 min Structured/
Long-answer
13 3,4,5 50%
Total 48 - 100% 2 h
30 min
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PSLE Mathematics (Standard)
Paper Item Type Format
1
(Booklet A) Multiple-choice
Correct Answer: 1 m or 2 m
Wrong Answer: 0 m
2
1-mark
Short-answer
Correct Answer: 1 m
Wrong Answer: 0 m
2-mark
Short-answer
Correct Method and Correct Answer: 2 m
Correct Method but Wrong Answer: 1 m
(Award 1m for correct method used to derive
the answer.)
Wrong Method but Correct Answer: 0 m
Structured /
Long-answer
Award M (Method) marks
and A (Answer) marks
Marking Scheme
1
(Booklet B)
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PSLE Mathematics (Standard)
M mark Mark awarded for any correct Method
applied to the appropriate numbers
A mark Numerically correct Answer
Marking Scheme
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PSLE Mathematics (Standard)
Content To Be Assessed
Whole numbers; Fractions; Decimals
Money; Measures; Mensuration
Ratio; Proportion; Percentage
Geometry
Average; Rate; Speed
Statistics
Algebra
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PSLE Mathematics (Standard)
PSLE Mathematics Grades
A* : 91 and above
A : 75 – 90
B : 60 – 74
C : 50 - 59
D : 35 - 49
E : 20 - 34
U : Below 20
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PSLE Mathematics & Foundation Mathematics
PSLE MATHEMATICS
Foundation
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PSLE Mathematics (Foundation)
Paper Booklet Item Type Number of
Qns
Number of
marks per
question
Weighting Duration
1 A Multiple-
choice
10 1 10% 1 h
10 2 20%
B Short-
answer
10 2 20%
2 Short-
answer
10 2 20% 1 h 15 min
Structured 8 3,4,5 30%
Total 48 - 100% 2 h 15 min
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PSLE Mathematics (Foundation)
Item Type
Format
Booklet A Multiple-choice Correct Answer: 1 m or 2 m
Wrong Answer: 0 m
Booklet B
&
Paper 2
Short-answer
Correct Answer: 2 m
Correct Method but
Wrong Answer: 1 m
Structured Award M (Method) marks
and A (Answer) marks
Marking Scheme
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PSLE Mathematics (Foundation)
Content To Be Assessed
• Whole numbers; Fractions; Decimals
• Money; Measures; Mensuration
• Statistics
• Geometry
• Average; Rate
• Direct Proportion; Percentage
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PSLE Mathematics (Foundation)
PSLE Foundation Maths Grades
1 : 85 - 100
2 : 70 - 84
3 : 50 - 69
4 : 30 - 49
U : Below 30
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PSLE Mathematics & Foundation
Mathematics: Cognitive Levels
K (Easy) / C (Average) / A (Higher-order)
Knowledge: refers to the ability to recall specific
mathematical facts, concepts, rules and formula,
and to perform straightforward computations.
Comprehension: refers to the ability to interpret
data and use a mathematical concept, rule or
formula in an essentially familiar situation.
Application: refers to the ability to analyse data
and/or to apply a mathematical concept, rule or
formula in a complex situation or to an unfamiliar
problem.
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PSLE Mathematics & Foundation Mathematics
THANK YOU
You can visit the SEAB website at http://www.seab.gov.sg for details on
the examination syllabuses.
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