2018 PSLE Science MCQ prediction
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Basic exam strategy to target A
Time allocation MCQ : 55 mins (56 marks)
Time allocation for Open ended : 50 mins (44 marks)
Be mindful of 4 types of MCQ as mentioned.
Estimate time to do : 35 mins
Check : 20 mins
Total : 55 mins
Open ended : 50 mins
More time to be spent on the easy questions (1 word, sentence type, drawings included) - Make sure u dont lose marks from it.
Strategy on hard questions : Do it once will do, do not check and waste time. Either u have the key words for the question or you don`t. No point writing long sentences and still get 0 to half mark for that. Spend the time on checking. Remember MCQ is 2 marks per question.
If questions is hard : Throw in the key points that u can think of and try to form sentences that make sense from the keyword. Worst case scenario, use point form, its better than to leave it blank.
If there is a graph/table : Quote the information from the graph first, then use the same method. Throw in the key points that u can think of and try to form sentences that make sense from the keyword
Summary : What u what to focus on
1. The 56 marks in the MCQ
2. The approximately : 20 marks from the easy, 1 word, 1 phrase/sentence answer.
3. For the remaining difficult open end questions : Don`t aim for perfection unless u are a top top student. Salvage whatever you can with the keywords and sentences that make sense. -
Pangyx,
Nice to see you helping the kids in Science again. Thank you.
You shld post more learning techniques for handling OE Qns. Pls post more for each topic, esp those on Magnets, Energy, Forces, etc
Do it early, start Oct/Nov/Dec so that the P5s can start early & feel more confident by P6. You’ll help them reduce stress.
Go Pangyx, Go! -
Pangyx:
Thank you.Basic exam strategy to target A
Time allocation MCQ : 55 mins (56 marks)
Time allocation for Open ended : 50 mins (44 marks)
Be aware of 4 types of MCQ as mentioned.
Estimate time to do : 35 mins
Check : 20 mins
Total : 55 mins
Open ended : 50 mins
More time to be spent on the easy questions (1 word, sentence type, drawings included) - Make sure u dont lose marks from it.
Strategy on hard questions : Do it once will do will do, do not check and waste time.
If questions is hard : Throw in the key points that u can think of and try to form sentences that make sense from the keyword. Worst case scenario, use point form, its better that leaving it blank, just any form of point form.
If there is a graph/table : Quote the information from the graph first, then use the same method. Throw in the key points that u can think of and try to form sentences that make sense from the keyword
Final summary
What u can to focus on
The 56 marks in the MCQ
The approximately : 20 marks from the easy, 1 word, 1 phrase/sentence answer.
For the remaining difficult open end questions : Don`t aim for perfection unless u are a top top student. Salvage whatever you can with the keywords and sentences that make sense.
Hope to see the tips on answering techniques for different types of OEQ. -
wow…This is very comprehensive for newbies like me. Thank you ever so much for the great effort!!!
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My prediction is that the answers for the mcq will be either 1, 2, 3 or 4. :roll:
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pirate:
My prediction is that the answers for the mcq will be either 1, 2, 3 or 4. :roll:
I predict one option would be correct while the other three are wrong. -
Estéema:
lol relax. The best learning techniques is to let them play during the exam week and spend 1 hour to summarize it all the night before the paper. Rest and sharpen your axe before the battle. :imcool:Pangyx,
Nice to see you helping the kids in Science again. Thank you.
You shld post more learning techniques for handling OE Qns. Pls post more for each topic, esp those on Magnets, Energy, Forces, etc
Do it early, start Oct/Nov/Dec so that the P5s can start early & feel more confident by P6. You'll help them reduce stress.
Go Pangyx, Go!
When they study, u play. When they play, u study. When they stress, u dont. -
Pangyx:
What is this
A set of pattern/trend observed from past year PSLE Science MCQ from 2015-2017 used by the question setter.
What is the pattern/trend
4 types of questions set in 2015,2016 and 2017 that are repeated throughout. (For reference only)
1. Basic concept question (average of 14-15 questions per paper )
2. Deep concept question (average of 5-6 questions per paper)
3. Trick question (average of 5-7 questions per paper)
4. Indirect and tedious question (average of 4-5 questions per paper)
As 2017 MCQ format is changed to 28 questions instead of 30, so the above average is based on 2 papers of 30 MCQ.
1. Basic concept question - question that test on basic concept, very straightforward, little room to make careless mistakes
Where to find them ?
2017 PSLE Paper : Question 1,2,3,4,5,7,15,16,17,18,19,25 (12/28 questions)
2016 PSLE Paper : Question 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,15,18,19,20,22,23,28 (14/30 questions)
2015 PSLE Paper : Question 1,3,4,5,9,11,12,16,18,21,23,26,29 (13/30 questions)
2. Deep concept question - question that test your in depth understanding of a concept, usually you are given very close answers and you must be absolutely sure in order to score.
Example : Water cannot evaporate at 0 degree C. True/False ?
Answer : False, water evaporates at any temperature
Where to find them ?
PSLE 2017 : Question 5,9,11,28 (4/28 questions)
PSLE 2016 : Question 9,10,11,16, 21,28 (7/30 questions)
PSLE 2015 : Question 8,14,19,22,30 (5/30 questions)
3.Trick question : question where students have no problem doing but often overlooked a word/hidden point within the question
Another common trick identified is MCQ option 1 is often the closest wrong answer. Suspect it is for students who overlooked the question, then read and choose option 1 thinking its correct and move out without looking at option 2,3,4. Very high occurrence***
Where to find them ?
PSLE 2017 : Question 8,10,12,14,21,24,26 (7/28 questions)
PSLE 2016 : Question 3,12,27,30 (4/30 questions)
PSLE 2015 : Question 2,12,17,20,24 (5/30 questions)
4. Indirect/tedious question : question that usually require students to read all options either in the diagrams or answers in order to conclude the correct answer. No tricks involved, just indirect and time consuming.
Where to find them ?
PSLE 2017 : Question 6,13,20,22,23 (5/28 questions)
PSLE 2016 : Question 13,14,17,24,26 (5/30 questions)
PSLE 2015 : Question 6,7,13,15,25,27,28 (7/30 questions)
Final thought : Do you think 2018 PSLE Science MCQ will follow the same trend and pattern ? Follow at your own risk
Also : Seems like the format for first 14 questions of the 28 are Life Science questions. The next 14 are Physical Science.
Cheers.
Dear Pangyx and all other parents,
May I kmow where do I get or find these past years papers? I just hapen to come across this forum. Really hope to have my DD to practice a little for tomorrow's papers.
Please help.
Real appreciate. -
All those papers (2015-2017 PSLE) are available in Popular Bookstore.
It's compiled into books by MOE by subjects.
The cover of the books look like this:
https://www.openschoolbag.com.sg/collec ... apers/psle
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