Tag: exams
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How ‘Killer PSLE’ Questions Continue to Haunt Singaporean Students After Primary School
Introduction: The lingering shadow of PSLE question difficulty Singapore’s Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) results day is a major milestone for students and families. While the official focus is on scores and pathways, an ongoing thread in classrooms and parent chats is the memory of those “killer” questions—tricky problems that seemed to derail a student’s…
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Killer PSLE Questions: How They Haunt Students Long After Primary School
Introduction: The shadow of the killer questions As thousands of Singaporean Primary 6 students brace for their PSLE results, the term “killer questions” is likely to echo through homes and schools. These challenging problems, designed to stretch understanding and problem-solving ability, can leave a lasting impression long after the final exam paper is handed in.…
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Brisbane State High School apologises for wrong exam topic in Year 12 Ancient History
Background of the incident One of Queensland’s leading state high schools, Brisbane State High School, has issued a formal apology to students and parents after admitting it taught the incorrect topic for the Year 12 external Ancient History examination. The error, revealed just days before the exam, concerns the unit about Augustus rather than Julius…
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Helping Kids Thrive: Preparing for Music Exams and Managing Performance Anxiety
Why exams and competitions matter for young musicians If you have budding musicians in your life, you know that preparing for exams or competitions can be stressful for the whole family. Exams provide snapshots of how well a student copes under pressure, while also offering motivation, structure, and a clear goal to work toward. As…