Psle Mathematics: For Examination From 2018
Psle Mathematics: For Examination From 2018
Psle Mathematics: For Examination From 2018
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
AO2 interpret information; understand and apply mathematical concepts and skills
in a variety of contexts
Number of
Number of Total
Paper Booklet Item Type marks per Duration
questions marks
question
10 1 10
A Multiple-choice
5 2 10
1 1h
5 1 5
B Short-answer
10 2 20
Short-answer 5 2 10
2 Structured/ 1 h 30 min
12 3, 4 or 5 45
Long-answer
Total 47 - 100 2 h 30 min
Notes
1. Both papers will be scheduled on the same day with a break between the two
papers.
Multiple-choice question
For each question, four options are provided of which only one is the correct answer.
For each question, a candidate has to write his answer in the space provided. Marks
are awarded for correct answers. Any unit required in an answer is provided and a
candidate has to give his answer in that unit.
The 1-mark short-answer questions will be straightforward questions that assess the
basic concepts and skills of the Primary Mathematics syllabus.
• For questions with two parts, 2 marks are awarded for the correct answers, one
mark for each part.
• For questions with one part only, 2 marks are awarded for the correct answer.
If an incorrect answer is given, 1 mark is awarded for the correct method or
working shown.
Any unit required in an answer is provided and a candidate has to give his answer in
that unit.