Q&A - PSLE Math

[tianzhu]

Hi


Q1 is a common question found in primary maths, you may use Common Multiples Method or Gap and Differences Method to solve it.

Q2 is a similar type of question but given a slight tweak. It is quite an interesting one.

Q1) Xie ming ming had some oranges and some boxes. When she put 12 oranges in each box, she had 35 oranges left over. When she put 15 oranges in each box, she was short of 55 oranges.
a) How many oranges did Xie ming ming have?
b) How many boxes did she have?


Q2) Xie ming ming distributed a packet of sweets among a group of pupils.
If she gave out 11 sweets to each pupil, the last pupil received only 6 sweets. If she gave out 8 sweets to each pupil, there would be 34 sweets left over.
A. How many pupils were there?
B. How many sweets were there?

Best wishes

[chrisu]

This question is from the school Maths Workbook and only 4 students got the answer right. The rest mainly got the other answer. Here is the question;


Q11) Adam and Rahmad shared some beads. If Adam gave 1/3 of his share to Rahmad, Rahmad would have 70 more than Adam. If Adam gave 1/5 of his share to Rahmad, Rahmad would have 10 more than Adam. How many beads does Adam have at first?

Thank you.

[niza6666.028774hotmail.028774com]

Hmmm quite confusing, let's see whether my son is able to answer this question.... :?

[chrisu]

Your son also in P6? Is he using the MyPals workbook too?

mn:

Hmmm quite confusing, let's see whether my son is able to answer this question.... :?

[Brenda10]

Hi Chrisu


DD is also using MyPals workbook. Not sure whether has she attempt to this question or else ask her to give a try.

[niza6666.028774hotmail.028774com]

Oh yes, his in P6 and is using MyPals workbook.

[Sun_2010]

Hi Chrisu,


The only possible ans is
Adam: 225
Rahmad : 145

[chrisu]

I taught my daughter that method using Alegbra and arrived at 225 too. But the teacher gave another answer. After one whole night, I understand why teacher gave the other answer. The question is very ambiguous. Let's see for more solutions. Thanks.

Sun_2010:

Hi Chrisu,

The only possible ans is
Adam: 225
Rahmad : 145

[LiteracyICare]

Hi hi,


I'm looking for psle foundation maths papers for a P6 boy to practice on... anyone knows of some online/offline resources?... free if possible? I can't seem to find any resources online... only have top school papers.

Do let me know if you know of any; I'll be so grateful!!

Thank you!

[tianzhu]

Hi


These links may offer some help.

http://www.mendaki.org.sg/content_files/PSLE_FoundationMathsFINAL.pdf
http://www.mendaki.org.sg/content_files/2010%20PSLE%20Foundation%20Maths.pdf

You may also want to consider looking at this book.
PSLE Foundation Maths Examination Questions 2006-2010

Also, you may also spend some time in Popular to browse through the relevant books.

Best wishes