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Commentary: Killer PSLE questions can haunt students long after primary school

SINGAPORE: Thousands of anxious Primary 6 students will be collecting their Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) results on Tuesday (Nov 25). While waiting, some students may be wondering whether ...
Asia One

PSLE does not emphasise 'rote learning or test-taking skills', challenging questions necessary: Janil Puthucheary

The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) assesses students on their ability to use critical thinking and apply concepts in different contexts, said Senior Minister of State for Education Janil ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore

PSLE maths: Thorn in the side of parents, or challenge to embrace?

SINGAPORE: Even as an emotional ride for some 40,000 pupils ended last week when they collected their PSLE results, the journey has begun for others — and not just next year’s cohort. Some parents are ...
The Straits Times

Students should not worry about answering every PSLE question correctly, says MOE

Students should also be glad that the PSLE does not test them on topics outside the syllabus. Because many questions are quite easy, the Ministry of Education states, almost half of the Primary 6 ...
Asia One

'PSLE is important, but not everything': MP David Hoe reflects on his Normal stream posting

With his Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) results, Jurong East–Bukit Batok GRC MP David Hoe, who went to the Normal (Technical) stream, would have been eligible only for today's Posting Group ...