Framework

Aims of Mathematics Education in Schools

Acquire the necessary mathematical knowledge and skills to develop critical thinking processes and apply them in mathematical situations that they will meet in life

Use mathematics as a means to communicate and to learn independently and cooperatively.

develop positive attitudes (resilience) and a sense of personal achievement in mathematics
appreciate the importance and power of mathematics in the world around them.

P6 Foundation Mathematics

Paper	Booklet / Item type	Number of questions	Marks per question	Weighting	Duration
1 Without calculator	Booklet A Multiple-choice	10	1	10%	1 h
	Booklet A Multiple-choice	10	2	20%
	Booklet B Short-answer	10	2	20%
2 With calculator	Short-Answer	10	2	20%	1h
2 With calculator	Structured/Long-answer	6	3, 4	20%	1h
	Total	46	-	90%	2h

P6 Merged Mathematics

Paper	Booklet / Item type	Number of questions	Marks per question	Weighting	Duration
1 Without calculator	Booklet A Multiple-choice	10	1	10%	1h
	Booklet A Multiple-choice	5	2	10%
	Booklet B Short-answer	5	1	5%
	Booklet B Short-answer	10	2	20%
2 With calculator	Short-Answer	5	2	10%	1h 30 min
2 With calculator	Structured/Long-answer	12	3, 4, 5	45%	1h 30 min
	Total	47	-	100%	2h 30 min