Yes. Algebra is acceptable and taught in P6.


The issue here is the type of Algebra working that is used.

Simple algebra is just using a variable to represent a unit/part of a bar model. This method is acceptable and taught in schools.

Of course if the kid starts to do factorisation or solving it using simultaneous equations (substitution or elimination method), or changing the signs/mode of operation of the variables when carrying across the = sign, then it is clearly beyond P6 syllabus and he wont get the method marks

As long as the kid drew the model, it should NOT be that difficult to solve.

Helen and Ivan had the same number of coins. Helen had a number of 50-cent coins and 64 20-cent coins. These coins had a mass of 1.134 kg. Ivan had a number of 50-cent coins and 104 20-cent coins .


(a) Who has more money in coins and by how much?(2)

(b) given that each 50-cent coin is 2.7g more heavier than a 20-cent coin, what is the mass of Ivan’s coins in kilograms? (2)

Just recv email ACS (barker) for badminton. Unsuccessful.


My boy took the rejection well. Said … no problem! Good for him

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Received email from ACSI today at 10:48 for my DS application for ROBOTICS DSA. His application is unsuccessful.
Did anyone received any email for Robotics interview? TIA.

Same. Recv email from ACSI too for Robotics that the application was unsuccessful

Any parents with an extra school badge to spare? Just found out we have misplaced it.


If yes, pls PM me and I will make arrangement to buy/pick up from u. Tks!!!