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The 2026 CPE Exam Will Be the Hardest in 10 Years – Here’s Proof + How to Beat It
Insiders suggest the 2026 PSAC papers will see a significant jump in difficulty. Here is the evidence and the strategy to ensure your child survives.
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The 2026 CPE Exam Will Be the Hardest in 10 Years – Here’s Proof + How to Beat It
Rumors are circulating in staff rooms across the island. The 2026 PSAC (CPE) exams are going to be a bloodbath.
Why?
The Evidence
- Curriculum Shift: The new "Holistic Education" framework is fully implemented. Questions are moving from "recall" to "critical thinking".
- The 2024/25 Trend: Last year's Math paper shocked everyone with a complex problem-solving section. 2026 is expected to double down on this.
- Competition: With more students vying for fewer spots in "Academies", the MES needs a way to differentiate the top 1%.
The "Killer" Questions
Expect questions that combine topics.
- Old Style: Calculate the area of the circle.
- New Style: The circle represents a pond in a garden. If fencing costs Rs 50/m, calculate the cost to fence the non-pond area...
How to Beat It
Rote learning will fail. You need to train your child in Application.
- Don't just memorize dates; understand cause and effect.
- Don't just learn formulas; learn when to use them.
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