ChecklistMath · P3 to P6Exam Skills
Common PSLE Mistake Checklist
Tick before you hand in your paper.
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Bar model
Draw the parts, then the whole.
1
Careless Errors
The most common reason for lost marks.
- Copied the number wrongly
- Missed a decimal point
- Wrong operation sign
2
Concept Errors
You knew the topic but chose the wrong approach.
- Part-to-part vs part-to-whole
- Percentage of vs percentage increase
3
Answer Errors
You solved correctly but wrote the wrong final answer.
- Forgot units
- Answered the wrong quantity
- Did not round as instructed
Common Mistakes
- Not re-reading the question
- Skipping the last check
- Assuming instead of proving
Teaching Team Tip
Spend the last 3 minutes doing the checklist. It's worth more than one extra question.
Worked Example
Try it, then check the steps
Question
Check every answer before submitting.
Steps
- 1Re-read what the question is asking
- 2Confirm units appear in every answer
- 3Recompute one hard step in your head
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