Why the PSLE Math trends matter:
If you’re helping your child prepare for the PSLE Math paper, you might wonder: What topics should we focus on? What’s really tested the most? We analysed 5 years’ worth of PSLE papers to spot patterns — and the results are surprisingly helpful.
This guide breaks down the most tested topics from 2020 to 2024 so you can support your child with less guesswork and more confidence.
🎯 The Top 3 Must-Focus Topics (2020–2024)
These three topics consistently take up the most marks in the PSLE Math paper — year after year. That makes them high-value areas for revision.
1. Whole Numbers
This is the rock-solid foundation of PSLE Math.
In 2020 and 2024, it carried up to 28–29 marks – nearly a third of the whole paper.
From basic arithmetic to complex problem sums, mastering this topic gives your child a strong advantage.
2. Measurements
This topic has grown in importance – peaking at 23 marks in 2024.
It includes key areas like area, perimeter, volume, time and angles.
Real-world and highly visual – your child must understand how to work with units and diagrams here.
3. Ratio & Percentage
In 2023, this topic shot up to a huge 29 marks!
Although it dipped in 2024 to just 8 marks, don’t be fooled — it often comes back strong.
When combined with Fractions, this cluster still makes up about 60% of the paper every year.
👉 Bottom line: These 3 topics — Whole Numbers, Measurements, and the Fractions/Ratio/Percentage cluster — are where the bulk of the marks are. Prioritise these, especially during holiday revisions.
📈 A New Trend: Statistics is on the Rise
One surprise from 2024 was Statistics — which usually takes a back seat.
In 2023, it was just 4 marks. In 2024? It shot up to 16 marks!
This means your child needs to be comfortable interpreting tables, graphs, and charts — a skill now seen as essential for 21st-century learning.
Even though it’s not a “big” topic every year, it’s becoming more important. Practicing this now gives your child an edge, especially if the weightage continues to increase.
💡 Parent Tips: Smarter (Not Harder) PSLE Math Prep
🎯 Focus on understanding, not just drilling.
Encourage your child to ask “why” — not just how to get the answer. Understanding helps them tackle unexpected questions confidently.
📚 Use current mock papers.
Good practice papers often reflect the latest exam trends and question types. Ask your tuition teacher or school for help.
⚖️ Balance the revision plan.
Yes, focus on high-weight topics — but don’t completely skip the “smaller” ones. Topics like Speed, Algebra, or even a few marks from Statistics can still make a difference.
❤️ Final Words for Parents
We know how stressful PSLE season can feel — and how much you want to help your child succeed. The good news is, you don’t need to cover everything equally.
Focus your child’s energy on the right topics (like Whole Numbers and Measurements), keep an eye on rising ones like Statistics, and support them with consistent, calm encouragement.
The goal? Not just top marks — but confidence, clarity, and growth. 💪
You’ve got this, and your child does too. ✨
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