Strategy SheetMath · P6PSLE
PSLE Problem Sum Strategy Sheet
Attack, don't panic. A 4-part plan.
See it
Bar model
Draw the parts, then the whole.
1
Attack Order
Do easy problem sums first. Mark hard ones with a star and return later.
2
Time Rule
5–6 minutes per 4-mark problem sum. Move on if stuck past 8.
3
Working Rule
Show model, statement of units, final answer with units. Marks come from working, not just the answer.
4
If Stuck
Try smaller numbers, write what you know, or start a bar model from any given quantity.
Common Mistakes
- Spending too long on Q17
- Missing the units in the final answer
- Not writing statements between working lines
Teaching Team Tip
Always leave 5 minutes at the end for checking. Non-negotiable.
Worked Example
Try it, then check the steps
Question
Approach a stuck 4-mark problem.
Steps
- 1Star it and skip
- 2Come back with fresh eyes
- 3Draw model from ANY quantity you know
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