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Matter

The most common mistakes Singapore primary students make in Matter, distilled from 603+ MOE-aligned questions across P4. Free practice at every level.

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Top 5 mistakes in Matter

  1. #1Misconception

    Water is a liquid and takes the shape of its container.

    Seen in 5 questions

  2. #2Partial logic

    This is the total volume of water and stone.

    Seen in 5 questions

  3. #3Misconception

    Liquids have a definite volume.

    Seen in 4 questions

  4. #4Misconception

    Gases do not have a definite volume.

    Seen in 4 questions

  5. #5Misconception

    Air occupies space and cannot be compressed to zero volume.

    Seen in 3 questions

Reference

Matter diagrams

ice melting — PSLE Science Matter reference diagram
ice melting — PSLE Science Matter reference diagram
water boiling — PSLE Science Matter reference diagram
water boiling — PSLE Science Matter reference diagram
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