PSLE 2025 Situational Writing: Key Syllabus Changes & Tips to Score Full Marks

Take a look at the 5th bulleted point which is underlined. The underlined point indicates that the content cannot be found directly in the given stimulus.
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Instead, you will have to come up with your own suggestion for it. This suggestion should, however, still be logical and related to the context given in the stimulus. Here are 3 steps you can follow to help you tackle this new requirement:

1. One: When analysing the content points, take note of which content point requires your own input. You may also wish to put a star next to it to remind yourself that the point will not be found directly in the stimulus.

2. Two: Highlight any information or clue(s) that relates to the point in the stimulus. There should be hints to help you generate ideas even though the actual point is not there. For example, is it mentioned what each activity is about?
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3. Three: Draw a logical conclusion from the clue(s). For instance, if it is mentioned in the stimulus that “Beats to Life” features a local band playing popular tunes, then suggesting that both of you catch the live musical performances as Aunt Daisy has always enjoyed attending concerts would be logical here. The explanation that Aunt Daisy enjoys attending concerts should not be found in the stimulus.
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Most importantly, remember that your content should show a clear understanding of the purpose, audience and context of the situation and address all the key information required by the task. Only then would you be assured of achieving the full 6 marks for Task Fulfilment!
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Language and Organisation
As mentioned earlier in the video, the marks for this component is reduced by 1. Despite the reduction in mark, you should continue to check your work carefully. This is because you are still marked based on the same criteria:
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1. Accurate use of language
This means not committing or minimising spelling, grammar, expression and punctuation mistakes. Hence, you should always revise commonly misspelt words, and ensure that you use standard English as well as write in complete sentences in your answer.

2. Excellent paragraphing, sequencing and linking of ideas, information and facts
Read through what you have written to check that all the key information has been arranged logically and structured in a way that is easy for the reader to follow. Use meaningful connectors and time phrases (e.g. Moreover, However, In the end etc.) to help link your points more coherently.

If you meticulously ensure that these criteria are met, there is definitely a high possibility for you to score full marks!

I hope this video has been helpful to you in understanding how to better equip yourself in tackling the Situational Writing component, especially with the change in task requirement.

For more tips on how to score for your Situational Writing, do check out our other posts! Have fun writing, budding writers!