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 ...
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. 2017 PSLE Ribbon Question: Jess needs 200 pieces of ribbon, each of length 110 cm, to decorate ...
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 electric charges behave can be confusing, especially when it comes to objects in contact or near charged bodies. Here’s a Secondary 4 question on Static Electricity that has puzzled many students: Question: Three initially uncharged spheres X, Y and Z are in contact, each supported on an insulating stand. A positively charged rod ...
