Category Primary

Primary, Think Teach Digest

P1 Registration: Information, Advice & Insights from 2023’s Balloting Data

Getting ready for Primary 1 in 2024? Wondering how to navigate Singapore's competitive school admissions? Explore the data we have retrieved from 2023’s balloting results for valuable insights to secure your child’s spot effectively and overcome common challenges faced by parents during this critical phase.

ivan
June 22, 2024

English, Primary

Insights & Strategies: A Review of The 2023 PSLE English Paper

Sentiments from the ground following the PSLE English written papers indicated that it was easier than expected. With 2023 marking a return to life before COVID, there was an expectation among many that the papers would revert to their typical…

ivan
April 25, 2024

Primary, Science

Insights & Strategies: A Review of The 2023 PSLE Science Paper

Delve into the dynamics of the 2023 PSLE Science Examination, where Booklet A's simplicity contrasts sharply with the complexities of Booklet B. While Booklet A offered straightforward questions, Booklet B posed a greater challenge, demanding deeper comprehension and analytical skills. Discover how we prepare students to tackle Open Ended Questions effortlessly, ensuring readiness for the varying levels of difficulty in the examination.

ivan
March 26, 2024

Mathematics, Primary

Insights & Strategies: A Review of The 2023 PSLE Math Paper 2

Compared to the 2022 PSLE Math Paper 2, the 2023 PSLE Math Paper 2 was easier for the most part. Although there was a greater percentage of Area and Perimeter question types that tested students on their visual spatialisation abilities,…

ivan
March 26, 2024

Mathematics, Primary

Insights & Strategies: A Review of 2023 PSLE Math Paper 1

The PSLE Math paper is broken down into Paper 1 and Paper 2. Although Paper 1 consists of only 1 or 2 mark questions, it does not necessarily mean that they are easier than the questions in Paper 2! We…

ivan
March 24, 2024

Primary, Science, Think Teach Digest

Cracking the Code: MOE’s Keyword Emphasis in PSLE Science

From precision to critical thinking- Discover why keywords are essential for your child’s PSLE triumph. Explore how keywords unlock a world of scientific exploration onto the journey of success.

ivan
March 9, 2024

Primary, Science

ChatGPT and PSLE Science: A Worrisome Case of Wrong Answers & Faulty Explanations

We fed ChatGPT with text-based questions from the PSLE 2022 Science paper. Not that we want to throw shade at ChatGPT but we found that there were a number of questions which were shockingly answered wrongly. Explanations provided were also either awry or too complex for a primary school student.

yuhxin
June 15, 2023

Interview, Primary, Testimonial

A Nurse’s Care and Mother’s Love: The Recipe for PSLE Success

Facing the daunting road to PSLE preparation can unnerve most Singaporean parents. Are you supporting your child to realise their potential to the fullest? Is your child receiving the proper guidance? How sure are you? Josephine Tan, mother of two of TTA's PSLE high-scorers, Keane and Kayden, found herself asking those same questions in her sons' journey to the PSLE. Read on as she shares the journey which led both her boys onto academic excellence.

ivan
June 9, 2023

Primary, Science

An Eye for Design & A Heart for Teaching

Think Teach’s Science teacher, Teacher Dawn, is always on the hunt to learn and try out new things. Her mantra in life is simple: Do not be a one trick pony. Many of us might not know this but apart…

ivan
June 1, 2023