PSLE RME study guide
PSLE RME · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
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 study guide has 4 sections and about 1,368 words.
01Mathematics: Number, Measurement and Problem Solving
PSLE Mathematics rewards clear thinking more than fast calculation. Make sure you can move confidently between whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages, and that you can convert among them without hesitation.
357 words, about 2 min02English: Comprehension, Grammar and Composition
English at PSLE tests accurate reading and clear writing. For grammar, know tenses and their consistency, subject-verb agreement, articles, prepositions, pronouns, and the difference between direct and indirect speech.
320 words, about 2 min03Setswana: Puo, Tlhaloganyo le Kwalo
Setswana tests your command of the language across grammar, comprehension, vocabulary and writing. You must understand noun classes and their concords, because verbs, adjectives and pronouns must agree with the noun they describe.
342 words, about 2 min04Science: Living Things, Materials and Energy
Primary science covers living things, materials, energy and simple systems. You must know the characteristics of living things, the parts of plants and their functions, and how animals are grouped by features such as body covering, breathing organs and how young are born.
349 words, about 2 min