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Mathematics Revision Guides

PSLE Mathematics is divided into Paper 1 (non-calculator) and Paper 2 (calculator allowed). It tests three main strands: Number & Algebra, Measurement & Geometry, and Statistics. To excel, students must master speed and accuracy in basic arithmetic for Paper 1, and heuristic problem-solving strategies for Paper 2.

📚 10 core topics | ✍️ Updated for 2026 | 🛡️ MOE Syllabus Aligned

Number & Algebra

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P5-P6 · ⏱️ 8 min read

Fractions

Master all four operations with fractions, mixed numbers, and complex fraction word problems. Learn division of fractions without a calculator.

#÷ fraction ÷ fraction#mixed numbers#fraction of a set Paper 1 (No Calc) Paper 2 (Calc)
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P5-P6 · ⏱️ 7 min read

Percentage

Understand percentage changes, discount, GST, and interest calculations. Learn visual methods like model drawing to solve percentage word problems.

#% increase/decrease#find the whole#discount & GST Paper 2 (Calc)
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P5-P6 · ⏱️ 6 min read

Ratio

Learn how to express comparisons using 2-part and 3-part ratios, find equivalent ratios, and solve common constant-part and constant-difference word problems.

#a:b:c ratios#divide in ratio#fraction link Paper 2 (Calc)
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P5-P6 · ⏱️ 6 min read

Algebra

Get comfortable with using algebraic letters to represent unknowns, simplifying expressions, and solving simple linear equations to lay a foundation for secondary math.

#forming expressions#linear equations#substitution Paper 1 (No Calc) Paper 2 (Calc)
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P1-P6 · ⏱️ 5 min read

Whole Numbers & Order of Operations

Review order of operations (BODMAS rules), common factors, multiples, HCF, LCM, and efficient mental calculation strategies for scoring full marks in Paper 1.

#BODMAS#factors & multiples#mental math Paper 1 (No Calc)
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Measurement & Geometry

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P6-NEW · ⏱️ 10 min read

Circles — Area & Circumference

Study circle geometry, including area and circumference formulas (using pi), and how to dissect complex composite shapes combining circles, triangles, and squares.

#πr² & 2πr#composite figures#semicircle & ¼ circle Paper 2 (Calc)
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P6-NEW · ⏱️ 8 min read

Area, Perimeter & Volume

Understand formulas for areas of triangles, composite figures, and the volume of cubes/cuboids. Practice working backward to find missing dimensions.

#area of triangle#composite area#find unknown dimension Paper 2 (Calc)
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P6-NEW · ⏱️ 7 min read

Angles in Geometric Figures

Learn key angle properties of triangles, parallelograms, rhombuses, and trapeziums to calculate unknown angles in composite geometric diagrams.

#triangle angle sum#parallelogram/rhombus#trapezium Paper 1 (No Calc) Paper 2 (Calc)
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Statistics

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P6-NEW · ⏱️ 5 min read

Average (Mean)

Understand how average connects to total sum and count. Practice working with missing values, additions/deletions, and weighted averages.

#average = total ÷ n#find missing value Paper 2 (Calc)
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P1-P6 · ⏱️ 6 min read

Data Interpretation

Master reading and extracting data from pie charts, tables, bar charts, and line graphs. Learn how to convert angles to fractions and percentages.

#pie charts#bar & line graphs#data tables Paper 1 (No Calc) Paper 2 (Calc)
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