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P6 Math : Angles in 2 Identical Overlapping Isosceles Triangles
P6 Math: Discount on an already discounted price
The following question type requires student to understand that when 2 separate discounts are given, they are not cumulative.
(ie their numerical percentages cannot be simply added together.)
Such questions are common in P6 exams and can appear in both Paper 1 and 2.
But for the questions below, calculator usage is allowed.
Shayanne bought a watch from a store at Raffles Place.
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If the above question is easy, try to do the more challenging question below.
P4/P5 Math: Before and After (Start with Multiples and Ending Equal)
Questions such as the one below starts off with one party having multiples of another.
The one with more(at first) decreased and the one with less(at first) increased.
Both ends with equal value.
The amount decreased or increased may not always be a multiple of a common number.
A "Before and After" comparison model is needed to represent the changes.
Such questions require no calculator and are suitable for both P4 and P5.
How many carrots do they have altogether at the end?
P5 Math: Total of 2 items with different quantities and different values
The question type below deals with 2 different items, each with different individual values and quantity.
One item bought has a larger quantity that the other.
The total value of both items and their individual value difference are given.
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P4/P5 Math: Internal Transfer (Ending with Multiples)
Questions like these are common up to P5 and P6.
The starting difference between 2 parties is given.
There is an internal transfer and one party is a multiple of the other party at the end.
Similar question type on internal Transfer "here".
Reiney has $100 more than Keith at first.
After Reiney gives Keith $5,
Reiney now has 6 times as much money as Keith.
How much did Reiney have at the end?
If the above question is easy, try to do the more challenging question below.
P5 Math: Overlapping Vertexes/Angles on a Straight Line
Angles are often thought of as easy questions that require little practice.
That is a common misconception of many P5 and P6 students.
Without practice, one will not be able to remember the rules easily.
Questions like these will often appear in Paper 1.
Calculator usage will not be allowed.
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P5/P6 Math: TRUE or FALSE or NOT POSSIBLE TO TELL?
Questions such as these are common in P5 and P6 Paper 1.
Students are required to use arithmetic and logic and knowledge of specific topics such as "average" in order to be able to fill in the boxes with the correct ticks.
Calculator usage is not allowed.
Jennifer, Kate and Lena have an average of 30 hairbands.
| Statements | TRUE | FALSE | NOT POSSIBLE TO TELL |
| Jennifer has 20 hairbands | |||
| Kate & Lena have 90 hairbands altogether |
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