Q&A - PSLE Math

[Muffins]

ChiefKiasu:

Muffins:

How do you become a \"class monitor\"?

Class monitor positions are on an invitation basis. We study the contribution and savvyness of specific members and if we deem they are suitable for the class monitor position, we invite them to take up the challenge.

Oh, thanks for the info, Chief...

[Muffins]

Hi atutor2001,


Model rulers are still not allowed! From what I’ve heard, schools displayed it and said NOT to bring it for their paper!

[Lynn1967]

Actually why the big whoha over a Model ruler? Basically it just makes it easier for the child to draw/divide the bars, that all.

[Muffins]

Lynn1967:

Actually why the big whoha over a Model ruler? Basically it just makes it easier for the child to draw/divide the bars, that all.

Hi Lynn1967,

We are just debating over whether model rulers are allowed in the exam or not. Do you think they are allowed, or not? :?

[lego]

Thanks to all who provided info on how model ruler looks like and where to get them.

[Mama Leong]

Muffins:

Lynn1967:

Actually why the big whoha over a Model ruler? Basically it just makes it easier for the child to draw/divide the bars, that all.

Hi Lynn1967,

We are just debating over whether model rulers are allowed in the exam or not. Do you think they are allowed, or not? :?

My P2 son can use in the exam leh.

[atutor2001]

James Ang:

rains:

[quote=\"atutor2001\"]

The way I see it, algebra is a shortcut in itself, which is why it is reserved as a heuristic at secondary level.

I use model and heuristics to teach primary level Maths but students will start learning algebra to solve problems in secondary level Maths. There is almost no limit in the use of algebra which is not just a heuristic. Algebra is an extensive field of study in Maths and algebra is applied in Add Maths and Physics as well as in some social science such as Economics and even Marketing.[/quote]Hi James I think you have quoted wrongly. I didn't say that \"The way I see it, algebra is a shortcut in itself, which is why it is reserved as a heuristic at secondary level.\" :lol:

To me, algebra is a generic approach to problem solving.

[atutor2001]

Muffins:

Hi atutor2001,


Model rulers are still not allowed! From what I've heard, schools displayed it and said NOT to bring it for their paper!

Thanks for the update. My last kid took PSLE quite a years ago. It was banned during their time.

[Mama Leong]

atutor2001:

Muffins:

Hi atutor2001,


Model rulers are still not allowed! From what I've heard, schools displayed it and said NOT to bring it for their paper!

Thanks for the update. My last kid took PSLE quite a years ago. It was banned during their time.

Just very curious, why would a P6 kid still rely on the model ruler?? I thought P3 onwards u are able to do w/o it liao??

:?

[rains]

Mama Leong:

Just very curious, why would a P6 kid still rely on the model ruler?? I thought P3 onwards u are able to do w/o it liao??


:?

Yah lor, I also don't know why P6 still need model ruler. Maybe develop slower at the motor skills? P3 and even P4 still need. I have met P5 and P6s who are not able to draw a straight line using a ruler. They even asked me to draw for them. So yeah, maybe some P6s need it.