Have you ever noticed a bright spot appearing under a pencil when it is slowly pulled out of water? This fascinating phenomenon demonstrates the refraction of light and is a common real-life application question in Secondary Physics. Understanding it helps students become self-motivated, confident learners and makes similar questions easier to solve. Question: Use the diagram ...
Primary Mathematics angle questions often appear simple, yet many students struggle once fractions and relationships between angles are introduced. A common example is: Question: The figure is made up of straight lines. Given that the fraction of y to x is 5/3, find y and x. This type of question frequently appears on platforms like ...
Students in Primary 4 often find questions on the perimeter of composite figures challenging, even when the problem involves familiar shapes like rectangles. Consider this question: “The figure below is made up of 6 identical rectangles with no overlapping parts. Each rectangle has a perimeter of 42 cm. What is the perimeter of the whole ...
Primary 6 students often face challenging mathematics questions in school, Student Learning Space (SLS) or on platforms like KooBits. One common question that many students find tricky is: “The figure below shows three identical squares ABCD, DEFG and DHIJ. Find x.” For students who struggle to solve such questions, waiting for the next class or tutorial ...
Every year, the PSLE includes a few challenging math questions designed to test problem-solving skills, and 2025 is no exception. This PSLE Math 2025 question has pushed even the most confident learners to think critically. The problem involves a figure made up of three identical equilateral triangles: How to Solve this PSLE Math 2025 Question? ...
After the PSLE Mathematics exam, some students recalled specific questions and wanted to check their answers for an Area Question in PSLE 2025. One such question involved the area of a triangle: Area Question in PSLE 2025 “Refer to the diagram as attached. IF there was a triangle drawn from the points A, B, C or ...
The PSLE ribbon question from 2017 is a lasting reminder that even questions which look simple at first glance can catch students off guard. Especially in a high-pressure exam setting, small misinterpretations can lead to the wrong answer. Here’s the full question: Most students answered 9, but the correct answer is 10. The mistake often ...
The PSLE coin question involving Ivan and Helen became one of the most talked-about Primary 6 mathematics questions in recent years. Though it may look simple at first glance, it requires a deep understanding of money concepts, model drawing and even mass-to-value comparison. This rare combination made it a challenge for many students and even ...
Understanding how different seed dispersal methods is a key part of the Primary 5 Science syllabus under the topic Reproduction in Flowering Plants. Many students lose marks in this area not because they lack content knowledge, but because they overlook clues in the diagram or misinterpret how seed location relates to the method of dispersal. ...
Secondary 3 Chemistry students often face difficulties when tackling questions that involve both mole concept and chemical equations. A common stumbling block is understanding how limiting reagents affect the amount of precipitate formed, especially when solutions are mixed in varying volumes. Take this question as an example: When solutions of lead(II) nitrate and sodium iodide ...
