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6 Must-Have Apps To Boost Your Child’s Brain Power For PSLE

It’s PSLE season and we know what that means: Late nights, binge studying and hardcore memorisation tactics. But these mobile apps aim to make life easier!

by Natalya Molok / September 26, 2016

It’s PSLE season and we know what that means…late nights, binge studying and hardcore memorisation tactics. While heavy textbooks used to be the only resource students could use to study, modern technology has made it easier than ever for students to ace their exams. Whether you need your child to remember information, prep for a certain subject or seek last-minute assistance, mobile apps could make the difference between an ‘A’ and a total disaster. Here are six apps that you should have on your radar to help you children be the best in class:

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6 Must-Have Apps To Boost Your Child's Brain Power For PSLE

1. Flashcards+

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Flashcards are one of the best ways to study and retain factual knowledge. Flashcards+ allows students to easily create their own flashcards on subjects like geography, chemistry, and math. Users can also share their flashcards with their fellow classmates and add images to them for more interactivity.

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2. PSLE Chinese Flash Cards

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Use this other flashcard app to help your child revise for the PSLE Chinese or Higher Chinese exam more effectively. Not only does this app contain all 1,670 words and characters in the MOE syllabus, each flash card also comes with an audio recording of the word’s pronunciation and usage examples. Shuffle the order of the flashcards, or use the original order in the syllabus to test your child’s ability after revision.

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3. PSLE Prep

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This completely free app contains solutions to all Maths & Science Textbooks for Primary 1 through to Primary 6. There’s also a homework help section where you can ask any PSLE related question and get answers from their Maths and Science experts within 24 hours. Simply let your child browse the app to increase their knowledge and prepare them for any question that may come up in exams.

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4. PSLE Science

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Does your child need help with the PSLE Science exam? The “PSLE Science” app consists of commonly-tested questions that are often found in tests and exams. There are also tips students can use for quick revision. Best of all? Your child can revise Science on the go, anytime, anywhere, as long as they have a smartphone.

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5. SnapAsk

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SnapAsk is a free mobile app where students can take a photo of their questions in order to get an online tutor’s help via text messaging. The app caters for primary school subjects all the way up to the A-levels and is unique in that it instantly links the users up with over 4,000 certified university students that help with answering their queries.

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6. Spotify

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A French university study found that students who listened to a one-hour lecture, where classical music was played in the background, scored higher in a quiz compared to students who heard no music. Try downloading curated playlists off Spotify if you’re looking to incorporate music into your child’s study time.

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