PSLE RME case studies
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The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is a national examination administered by the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC), a body mandated under section 5 of the Botswana Examinations Council Act (Act No 11 of 2002) as amended by the Botswana Examinations Amendment Act, 2019 to manage, conduct examinations and assessments in general education and to award certificates. The PSLE is typically taken by learners at the end of primary schooling and is used to certify attainment and inform progression to secondary education. The examination covers four domains: Mathematics, English, Setswana and Science, each weighted equally at 25%. This balanced structure means candidates must perform consistently across literacy, numeracy and science rather than relying on a single strength. The PSLE RME case studies are 5 cases and about 2,239 words.
1The Tuck Shop Change Problem
Neo runs the tuck shop at a primary school in Palapye. On Monday morning the cash box holds P250 in coins: only P5, P2 and P1 coins.
511 words, about 3 min2Choosing the Right Connector
A Standard 7 class is writing a short report about a school garden. Four learners each write one sentence, and the teacher asks the class to judge which sentence is best and why.
436 words, about 2 min3Go Aga Le Maitlhomo
Moagisi o kwala molaetsa wa go laletsa batsadi kwa kopanong ya sekolo. O kwadile mafoko a a latelang mme ga a itse gore a a nepagetse.
430 words, about 2 min4Which Soil Holds Water Best?
Three learners test three soils from around their school. They put 100 g of each soil into a funnel lined with filter paper, pour 50 ml of water on top, and collect what drains out after 10 minutes.
391 words, about 2 min5The Broken Circuit Mystery
A group builds a circuit with two cells in a holder, a switch, two bulbs in series, and connecting wires. When the switch is closed, both bulbs light, but they are dim.
471 words, about 2 min