Briefing for P5 Parents 2016 PSLE MATHEMATICS PSLE FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS (Parent s Copy) Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens
Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens PSLE Mathematics & Foundation Mathematics Examination Format Marking Scheme Content Assessed
P5 Math Assessment Overview Term Item Item Weighting Base Marks Remark Term Weighting Term 1 Revision Test 0% 100 All Topics in the P5 Term 1 Maths Syllabus 0% Term 2 SA 1 40% 100 All Topics in the P5 Semester 1 Maths Syllabus 40 % Term 3 CA 0% 100 All Topics in the P5 Semester 1 & Term 3 Maths Syllabus 0% Term 4 SA 2 60% 0 All Topics in the P5 Math Syllabus 60%
PSLE Mathematics & Foundation Mathematics The examination consists of 2 written papers. Paper 1 - two booklets. The use of calculators is not allowed. Paper 2 - one booklet. The use of approved calculators is allowed. Both papers will be scheduled on the same day. Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens
Use of Scientific Calculators in National Examinations The following guidelines are to be adhered to in the use of scientific calculators in national examinations. 1. The working condition of the calculator is the responsibility of the pupil. 2. Calculators cannot be borrowed from other pupils in the course of the examination for any reason. Source: p5, Instructions to Candidates (Primary School Leaving Examination) Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens
PSLE Mathematics & Foundation Mathematics PSLE MATHEMATICS Standard Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens
Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens PSLE Mathematics (Standard) Paper Booklet Item Type Number of questions Number of marks per question Weighting Duration 1 A Multiple-choice 10 1 10% 5 2 10% B Short-answer 10 1 10% 5 2 10% 2 Short-answer 5 2 10% Structured/ Long-answer 13 3,4,5 50% 50 min 1 h 40 min Total 48-100% 2 h 30 min
Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens PSLE Mathematics (Standard) Marking Scheme Paper Item Type Format 1 (Booklet A) Multiple-choice Correct Answer: 1 m or 2 m Wrong Answer: 0 m 1 (Booklet B) 1-mark Short-answer Correct Answer: 1 m Wrong Answer: 0 m Correct Method and Correct Answer: 2 m 2 2-mark Short-answer Correct Method but Wrong Answer: 1 m (Award 1m for correct method used to derive the answer.) Wrong Method but Correct Answer: 0 m Structured / Long-answer Award M (Method) marks and A (Answer) marks
PSLE Mathematics (Standard) Marking Scheme M mark Mark awarded for any correct Method applied to the appropriate numbers A mark Numerically correct Answer Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens
PSLE Mathematics (Standard) Content To Be Assessed Whole numbers; Fractions; Decimals Money; Measures; Mensuration Ratio; Proportion; Percentage Geometry Average; Rate; Speed Statistics Algebra Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens
PSLE Mathematics (Standard) PSLE Mathematics Grades A* : 91 and above A : 75 90 B : 60 74 C : 50-59 D : 35-49 E : 20-34 U : Below 20 Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens
Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens PSLE Mathematics & Foundation Mathematics PSLE MATHEMATICS Foundation
Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens PSLE Mathematics (Foundation) Paper Booklet Item Type Number of Qns Number of marks per question Weighting Duration 10 1 10% 1 h 10 2 20% B 1 A Multiplechoice Shortanswer 10 2 20% 2 Shortanswer 10 2 20% 1 h 15 min Structured 8 3,4,5 30% Total 48-100% 2 h 15 min
Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens PSLE Mathematics (Foundation) Marking Scheme Item Type Format Booklet A Multiple-choice Correct Answer: 1 m or 2 m Wrong Answer: 0 m Correct Answer: 2 m Booklet B & Paper 2 Short-answer Correct Method but Wrong Answer: 1 m Structured Award M (Method) marks and A (Answer) marks
Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens PSLE Mathematics (Foundation) Content To Be Assessed Whole numbers; Fractions; Decimals Money; Measures; Mensuration Statistics Geometry Average; Rate Direct Proportion; Percentage
PSLE Mathematics (Foundation) PSLE Foundation Maths Grades 1 : 85-100 2 : 70-84 3 : 50-69 4 : 30-49 U : Below 30 Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens
PSLE Mathematics & Foundation Mathematics: Cognitive Levels K (Easy) / C (Average) / A (Higher-order) Knowledge: refers to the ability to recall specific mathematical facts, concepts, rules and formula, and to perform straightforward computations. Comprehension: refers to the ability to interpret data and use a mathematical concept, rule or formula in an essentially familiar situation. Application: refers to the ability to analyse data and/or to apply a mathematical concept, rule or formula in a complex situation or to an unfamiliar problem. Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens
Vision : Soaring Individuals, Serving Citizens PSLE Mathematics & Foundation Mathematics THANK YOU You can visit the SEAB website at http://www.seab.gov.sg for details on the examination syllabuses.