Because SASMO is a competition, students skip the first 5-10 easy multiple-choice questions. This is fatal. Easy questions are your point anchors. Use practice papers to practice speed on simple topics.
Analysis of 2019 and 2020 practice papers shows a heavy emphasis on these specific techniques: SASMO 2019, Primary 2 (Grade 2) Contest Questions sasmo practice papers
The practice papers are critical resources for students from Primary 2 to Secondary 4 seeking to develop higher-order thinking skills. These materials focus on non-routine mathematical problems designed to improve logical reasoning and creative problem-solving. Paper Structure and Scoring Because SASMO is a competition, students skip the