Final Math SA1 Tips

Group M3!

Some final pointers and reminders:

Section A (MCQ)

• Check that you've completed ALL the questions.
• If there's any question which you are absolutely unable to solve, choose any answer and not leave it blank.
• Do write your rough workings on the question paper so that it is easier for you to check your work.

Section B (Short Answers)

• Do remember to write your units.
• Read the question again after solving to ensure that you have answered what the question wants you to solve.
• For 'filling in the missing number' type of questions, do put your answers back into the question to check whether you have solved correctly.

Section C (Problem Sums)

• Read the questions slowly and carefully. Every word is important!
• Use models to help you 'see' the question. Every sentence can be drawn into a model.
• Show all your 'working statements' in the main space, BUT do your rough workings in the working columns.
• No workings = No marks.
• Remember to write your units.
• Write your answer statements to 'protect' yourself from copying the wrong answers onto the answer space.
• Read the question (last sentence) again after solving to ensure that you have found what the question wants you to find.

Lastly - Remember to simplify all your fractions and ratios. Check and re-check your work. Do not waste a single minute of your time. If necessary, re-do the paper and check whether you will get back the same answer.

It's better to be 'kiasu' (by checking and rechecking) than miss the passing mark or regret later.