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The documentary also provides an insider’s look at how PSLE papers are constructed. Experts discuss the balance between “easy,” “average,” and “challenging” questions, with challenging questions constituting only about 15% of the paper. The goal is to test higher-order thinking, but many students and parents believe that rigorous drill and tuition can master challenging questions—although education professionals highlight that genuine understanding outweighs rote memorization.
This view challenges the prevailing notion that more practice equals better results, emphasizing the importance of mastering skills rather than just performing well on practice tests.