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ChecklistMath Β· P3 to P6Exam Skills

Common PSLE Mistake Checklist

The 60-second final check that saves 5 marks in every paper.

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Careless Errors

The most common reason for lost marks.

  • β—†Copied the number wrongly
  • β—†Missed a decimal point
  • β—†Wrong operation sign
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Concept Errors

You knew the topic but chose the wrong approach.

  • β—†Part-to-part vs part-to-whole
  • β—†Percentage of vs percentage increase
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Answer Errors

You solved correctly but wrote the wrong final answer.

  • β—†Forgot units
  • β—†Answered the wrong quantity
  • β—†Did not round as instructed
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Don't fall into these traps

  • βœ•Not re-reading the question
  • βœ•Skipping the last check
  • βœ•Assuming instead of proving
Teacher Hidayah's Tip
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Spend the last 3 minutes doing the checklist. It's worth more than one extra question.

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Sample Question
Try it, then read the worked solution
Question

Check every answer before submitting.

Worked Solution
  1. 1Re-read what the question is asking
  2. 2Confirm units appear in every answer
  3. 3Recompute one hard step in your head

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