Mathematics

Data Analysis

The most common mistakes Singapore primary students make in Data Analysis, distilled from 75+ MOE-aligned questions across P1, P2, P3, P4. Free practice at every level.

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Top 10 mistakes in Data Analysis

  1. #1Misconception

    That was a decrease.

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  2. #2Misconception

    Subtracted Monday from Tuesday: 5 − 3 = 2. The question simply asks how many stickers Tuesday has — read it directly.

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  3. #3Misconception

    Read the MONDAY column (3 stars) instead of Tuesday. Re-read the question — it asks about Tuesday.

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  4. #4Misconception

    Added Monday and Tuesday stars: 3 + 5 = 8. The question only asks for Tuesday, so do not add Monday.

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  5. #5Misconception

    Counts are clear.

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  6. #6Partial logic

    Add all rows.

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  7. #7Misconception

    Wrote the number of APPLE SYMBOLS without multiplying by the key (each apple = 2 fruits). Need 4 × 2 = 8.

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  8. #8Calc error

    Added the symbols instead of multiplying: 4 + 2 = 6. Each apple stands for 2, so multiply.

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  9. #9Calc error

    Mixed up Monday and Tuesday: added 4 (Mon apples) + 2 (Tue apples) and then doubled (×2). The question asks only Monday: 4 × 2 = 8.

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  10. #10Misconception

    Siti has fewest.

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