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How to answer PSLE science exam questions

Parents can learn how to guide their children to better understand exam questions.

Sparking curiosity about science in daily life can motivate children to pursue the subject, says Jolene Ang, co-founder of BlueTree Education tuition centre.

PSLE forum on July 11 empowers parents to guide their children in English and science

Common errors in maths exams and how to avoid them

Top five PSLE revision tips from experts

Ask Sandra

With 10 weeks left to the PSLE English oral, use revision strategies that will make a difference

Instead of cramming, experts advise using revision strategies and tools suited to your child's needs.
Instead of cramming, experts advise using revision strategies and tools suited to your child's needs.

PSLE: Use the mid-year exam post-mortem to build confidence

Work together with your Primary 6 child on what he needs after the mid-year exam.
Work together with your Primary 6 child on what he needs after the mid-year exam.

PSLE Companion subscribers can try out cher.ai for free 

A screenshot of cher.ai oral reading page. The AI platform comprises a bank of 60 conversation topics with varying levels of difficulty.
A screenshot of cher.ai oral reading page. The AI platform comprises a bank of 60 conversation topics with varying levels of difficulty.

Not a subscriber yet? Get full access to exclusive PSLE Companion workshops

Subscribe to The Straits Times' PSLE Companion for insights, tips, events and more.
Subscribe to The Straits Times' PSLE Companion for insights, tips, events and more.
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Missed ST’s PSLE Prep Forum? Here are videos of the sessions with the two experts

Watch videos of sessions with education experts and get key insights.

In conversation with Mr Ong Kong Hong (right), divisional director of Curriculum Planning and Development Division 1, Ministry of Education (MOE), moderated by The Straits Times senior education correspondent Sandra Davie at The Straits Times PSLE Prep Forum on April 4, 2026.

ST PSLE Companion

Learn to solve tough PSLE Maths questions with Dr Yeap Ban Har

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Vocabulary and writing tips for your child to excel in PSLE English

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Cracking the PSLE maths code: Avoid meltdowns, change mindsets

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Build small habits for PSLE mother tongue fluency

Even parents who lack second-language skills can help their kids in the PSLE mother tongue oral exam.

Tuition teacher Ling Boon Xiu from MandarinStars Learning Centre advises pupils to first scan the passage to understand its main idea and overall theme.

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