27 May 2025
The 2025 PSLE exams are just a few months away, and you would no doubt be a little concerned about your child’s preparations for that monumental examination season. While consistent studies and revision are key to their success, you can also find other ways to help them prepare for the PSLE and score well, giving them the heads up they need to excel further in secondary school and beyond.
Here are some helpful tips to get you and your child on the right track.
Getting a head start requires a tailor-made plan that accounts for your child’s strengths and areas for improvement. It can help to set clear goals to work towards, especially if your child needs to develop their fundamentals and understanding of specific topics. You can break down each PSLE subject into its respective components and then set out the goals your child needs to achieve for each component. Ensure that you set realistic goals to prevent your child from burning out.
To help them achieve these goals, you should also set up a consistent schedule for their daily study sessions. The schedule will reduce the need for last-minute cram sessions, which can stress your child as they struggle to recall what they learned, while still affording them sufficient time in pre-planned time blocks that let them pace themselves accordingly. A weekly schedule can maintain a consistent balance of studies and revision across different subjects, but between study and revision slots, ensure they have regular breaks to give them some breathing room and prevent burnout. Consistency is key here, allowing your child to excel without going overboard with hours of non-stop studying that can tire them out.
It helps to start the study schedule by working on subjects or topics your child has trouble with. It may be difficult for your child to grasp the concepts initially, so take it slow and steady. Avoid forcing the topic onto them, as it can affect their confidence and desire to learn. If they still have trouble with the subject, move on to a different topic after a short break. Talk to them about how you can better support their learning. They might have some insights about their struggles; for example, the teaching method makes it hard for them to understand the concept.
It never hurts to get help from others. Speaking to teachers can give you insights into where your child can improve in different subjects. They can also share valuable tips that can help you tailor your child’s study plan, whether personalised advice to leverage your child’s capabilities or tips and tricks that make understanding a lesson plan much easier. Teachers also want to see their students excel and be their best, so working hand-in-hand with educators will jumpstart your child’s success in the PSLE exam.
PSLE study materials come in various forms, from workbooks to online assessments. Your child can leverage each of these resources and fully use the many exercises that will give them a good challenge, then review your child’s work and help them reach the correct answer if they get something wrong. Past-year papers are also an excellent resource, allowing your child to familiarise themselves with common questions tested in the PSLE. Study guides can also be handy as they can give your child a heads-up to different questions and how they are framed, and some may even shed new light on solutions for existing questions your child has had difficulty with.
Some questions may be challenging, so you should teach your child to strategise their approach to answering questions during exams. If they encounter a complicated question that will take time, ask them to move on to another question instead, one that they can confidently answer in a shorter time. It can help to prioritise questions based on difficulty so that they can make efficient use of their time and answer all the questions they can answer while still scoring well.
Study groups are a great way to supercharge the PSLE preparation process, as your child’s friends can provide additional insights to help your child learn and understand concepts they may have difficulty with. Similarly, your child can also help their peers in areas they need assistance with, creating a helpful learning environment where everyone can thrive together. At the same time, they can also foster more meaningful friendships and have themselves a fun time even as they prepare for the PSLE. It can be an engaging way to promote peer learning in a conducive and welcoming environment, and with the support of parents, too.
All work and no rest can make your child tired. A tired student can also not absorb information properly, so it pays to ensure they get enough rest in a day to be at their best. Eight hours of sleep is the minimum to ensure they are in excellent condition to take on study sessions for the day, as is the need to relax and unwind between study blocks occasionally to help them de-stress. It is also pivotal to get sufficient rest for their physical well-being so they can do their very best at all times.
At Matrix Math, we offer group tuition classes built on a structured programme aligned with the MOE syllabus. Our team of experienced tutors delivers lessons designed to strengthen students’ core fundamentals and problem-solving skills. With curated revision materials and consistent practice, we help students gain the confidence and competency needed to excel in PSLE Math. Contact us today to find out how our programme can support your child’s learning journey.
