P5 - P6 PSLE | End of Year Holiday & Semester 1 Curriculum

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P5 - P6 PSLE | End of Year Holiday & Semester 1 Curriculum

  

The second half of Primary 5 is a crucial period for PSLE preparation, and Primary 6 is the time for comprehensive review and final sprint. During this critical period in Primary 5, we aim to complete the Primary 6 curriculum ahead of time, also tackle PSLE key points in advance, plan for PSLE revision and preparation to help achieve AL1 in the PSLE.

  

1. PSLE Mathematics: Focus on Three Major Key Points

   

Kangaroo Study's research team has analysed the test points of each question from the past three years and divided them into 12 modules according to the school curriculum: Whole Numbers, Ratio, Fractions, Decimals, Rate and Speed, Algebra, Percentage, Measurement, Area and Volume, Geometry, Data Representation and Interpretation, and Data Analysis.

   

The key modules are those with a higher proportion of the total score. We analysed the proportion of each module in the papers from 2021 to 2023 to identify key modules.

   

  

The difficult questions mainly appear in Paper 2, so we analysed the proportion of each module in Paper 2 over the past three years.

   

Through the analysis, we found that the three key modules we need to focus on are Area and Volume, Fractions & Ratio & Percentage, and Geometry.

   

2.Why is it Getting Harder to Achieve AL1 in PSLE Mathematics?

(1) Easy to learn, hard to test, PSLE math makes children cry

   

In recent years, the PSLE exam has become more challenging than the school curriculum.

   

Area and Volume is a key point in the PSLE exam. We selected a "container water pouring problem" to explain this in detail. In school, both Primary 5 and Primary 6 have chapters dedicated to this topic, but the difficulty level varies.

   

Below is a question from the fifth grade within the school, which only examines the basic concept of volume calculation, relatively straightforward and simple.

   

   

Below is a question from the sixth grade within the school, focusing on the reverse application of the volume formula.

   

And what about the container water pouring problem in the PSLE?

   

   

Compared to the single-point questions in school, this PSLE question is more comprehensive, requiring flexible application of volume formulas and understanding how to convert different height problems into the same height problems for quick calculation. Such comprehensive questions are rarely encountered in school, making it hard to score full marks.

   

(2) Many PSLE Knowledge point, too little revision time

   

The timeline for the 2025 PSLE exam is as follows:

  

   

By the end of May next year, students will complete all P6 knowledge points. June is the mid-year holiday, leaving 92 days for revision in July, August, and September.

   

Considering school classes in the mornings and some students preparing for DSA exams, plus PSLE oral and listening exams in mid-August and mid-September, the actual revision time is tight. On average, each subject gets: 92 ÷ 4＝23 days for revision, and each math module gets about: 23 ÷ 12 ≈ 1.92 days, which is insufficient.

   

3. Kangaroo study’s PSLE System  

   

Kangaroo Study's PSLE system has two key features to address the above challenges:

                                             

(1) Increasing difficulty to teach topic, practice harder questions so PSLE is easy

  

By analysing the past three years' papers, we found that the difficult questions each year focus on different modules, indicating a flexible and variable setting of the PSLE key questions. To help students calmly face the exam and achieve good results, we expand the knowledge and difficulty level of each module beyond the PSLE level, ensuring they are well-prepared.

  

Below is one of the water pouring problem from our last year class notes:

   

  

Interestingly, an exact similar question appeared in this year's PSLE 2025 mathematics exam.

  

(2) Four-Stage Comprehensive Review for Efficient Preparation

  

For math, scientific study planning involves two rounds of review after completing P6 PSLE knowledge points (9 chapters), including all knowledge points (22 chapters), focused review on key points (6 chapters), and four mock exams. Our four-stage comprehensive learning plan helps students achieve AL1.

  

a. Solving High-Frequency P6 Key Points Early

During the critical period at the end of Primary 5 (Term 4), Kangaroo Study's PSLE system helps students tackle high-frequency P6 key points early, laying a solid foundation for comprehensive review in P6 Term 1.

  

For example, in End of year term, Lesson 2 and Lesson 3 and 5 will cover advanced fraction ratio & percentage problems. Lesson 4 will discuss circles and sectors, Lesson 6 will teach how to represent numbers with letters, Lesson 7 will focus on the compound shapes, and Lesson 9 will study 3-D Geometry. During this holiday, we will complete the high-frequency PSLE key points in advance, clearing the obstacles for comprehensive review and sprinting in Primary 6.

  

b. Comprehensive Review

In the first half of Primary 6 and the mid-year holiday, we conduct a comprehensive "carpet" review based on the analysis of 470 past questions over the past ten years, summarized into 12 modules and 60 review points, with deep extension for each point.

  

c. Tacking Difficult Points

After undergoing the comprehensive review phase, achieving full marks in Paper 1 is generally no longer an issue. The next step is to tackle the difficult points in Paper 2.

According to our analysis of the proportion of each module's scores in Paper 2 over the past three years, we know that Area and Volume account for 29.1%, Percentage accounts for 25%, and Geometry accounts for 14.5%, making them the three main obstacles in the PSLE exam.

Two months before the exam, we will enter the "obstacle run" phase, where we will review and organize the challenging and key question types. This will help students become familiar with the characteristics of difficult questions and the methods to solve them, laying a solid foundation for achieving full marks in Paper 2.

d. Mock Exam Stage

After comprehensive review and tackling difficult points, it is necessary to thoroughly check and strengthen students' exam skills and habits.

The research department will set the number and difficulty of questions according to the module score proportions in the real exam. After each exam, personalized test paper analysis will be conducted to ensure nothing is overlooked in achieving AL1.

P5-P6 PSLE EOY Holiday and Semester 1 Class Syllabus

4. Kangaroo Study Teachers

  

Teacher Ma Zhangchi

Head of the P6 PSLE Department at Kangaroo Study, Teacher Ma is the architect behind the current P5 and P6 PSLE syllabus and teaching materials. Recognized as the fastest-growing teacher in the organization, he combines academic excellence with a passion for nurturing student success.

A Computer Science graduate from Murdoch University, Teacher Ma’s foundation in mathematics was forged early—he was a Math Olympiad competitor and multiple first-place awardee during his primary school years. Born into a family of math educators, he began honing his teaching skills as a teaching assistant during his university days.

  

Teacher Alyn

Teacher Alyn earned her degree in Secondary Education, major in Mathematics, University of Pasig City. For the past two years, she has been teaching Mathematics to students of various age groups, building a reputation for making lessons both meaningful and enjoyable. She currently teaches P5 students in preparation for PSLE.

Her approach focuses on helping students truly understand mathematical concepts rather than just memorising steps. Teacher Alyn makes it a priority that no student is left behind, ensuring that every learner progresses at their own pace.

With her dedication and passion for teaching, she continues to inspire students to see Mathematics not as a difficult subject, but as a skill that can be mastered through patience, practice, and the right guidance.

  

  

5. P5-P6 PSLE EOY Holiday and Semester 1 Schedule

  

EOY Holiday Schedule

  

2026 Semester 1 Schedule

Class Format: Physical

Location: #02-12, Grantral Mall, 601 MacPherson Road, 368242

Class Size Limit: 16 Students

Course Fee: $120 per lesson

6. Diagnostic Test

   

The admission test is not just an entrance test but also a check on the essential knowledge points for P5 PSLE. Students aiming for AL1 next year can come for the test. After the test, teachers will provide free explanations and one-on-one test diagnostics. Students who have previously tested for Olympiad courses are also welcome to take the test.

   

Test location：

#02-12, Grantral Mall, 601 MacPherson Road, 368242

For any questions about the PSLE course, scan the QR code below to consult:

  

Teacher Ma Zhangchi