PSLE

Ask Sandra: Do top-scoring PSLE pupils have a different way of studying that gives them an edge?

Experts suggest pupils can try methods such as spaced repetition and active recall, and interleaving.

A skills-first Singapore needs a rethink of assessments, not just more certificates

With good design, we can keep assessments from becoming an arms race and position them as a shared map for growth for employers and candidates, says the writer.

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

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The PSLE Prep calendar: What are the key dates?

Several key tentative dates are included, for example for the Direct School Admission exercise, the school selection exercise and the release of the school posting results.

Cracking the PSLE maths code: Avoid meltdowns, change mindsets

Ms Sandra Lim, head coach and founder of The Nuggets Academy, teaching a class of P6 pupils.

Get expert tips, join English masterclass at ST’s PSLE Prep Forum 2026

Mr Ong Kong Hong, MOE’s divisional director from curriculum planning and development division 1, will share how parents can better support their child for the PSLE journey and in secondary school. ST senior education correspondent Sandra Davie will moderate the session.

Ask Sandra: Neuroscience-backed revision methods for the PSLE that will help your child

PSLE science exam: How to help your child remember the concepts

Tutor Laura Oh uses water plants to teach her pupils the concept of photosynthesis at her tuition centre House of Hows.

Only a few challenging PSLE questions set each year, making up about 15% of the exam

Fifteen per cent of Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) questions are classified as “challenging” each year.

8 x 5 is right, 5 x 8 is not wrong, but 5 x 8kg is incorrect

Picture of PSLE result slips before they were released to students.

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