Is PSLE maths really that hard?

The Primary 6 cohort had experienced almost two years of disruptions and less-than-ideal studying conditions, including home-based learning. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
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SINGAPORE - Once again, parents are up in arms over the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) mathematics paper.

Just over three weeks ago, the now-infamous "Helen and Ivan" four-mark question made its rounds on social media, prompting both outrage and memes galore.

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