Build exam stamina with past-year papers

In Singapore, families are increasingly using past-year exam papers to build exam stamina, exposure, and focus ahead of key school assessments. The practice is illustrated by Connor Lim, 12, who brought past-year papers in his family luggage during a June trip to Bangkok and worked through parts of them daily. Connor’s father, Cyril Lim, 58, a television emcee, said the approach helps develop concentration over time, starting when Connor was in Primary 4. Educator Jolene Ang, who founded tuition centre BlueTree Education in 2015, says such papers became more sought after when mid-year examinations were removed in 2023. She notes maths PSLE papers total 2½ hours in two parts. The article also cites retailers like Popular and Play Learn kiosk near Marine Parade MRT, with bundles costing $20 for 15 schools’ Primary 6 English and $65 for all four subjects.