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Key Facts: PSLCE Mathematics Exam

MANEB

National examining body for PSLCE, JCE and MSCE

maneb.edu.mw

Standard 8

PSLCE taken at end of primary education

MANEB / MoEST

6 papers

English, SRS, Mathematics, Chichewa, Primary Science, Arts and Life Skills

MANEB PSLCE timetable notices

2026

PSLCE follows JCE in the revised national exam sequence

MANEB / Malawi Government notices

Free (public)

2026 public-school candidates: no exam/ID fees under free education notices

2026 MANEB registration notices

MANEB PSLCE Mathematics is Malawi's national Standard 8 primary-leaving subject exam used for certification and secondary selection. Official papers are written national assessments under the published MANEB timetable. This page provides 100 free English-language MCQ study items — not an official MANEB paper.

Sample PSLCE Mathematics Practice Questions

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1Evaluate: 24 + 18 − 9.

A.15

B.51

C.42

D.33

Explanation: 24 + 18 = 42. Then 42 − 9 = 33.

2What is 7 × 8?

A.48

B.63

C.56

D.54

Explanation: Multiplying seven groups of eight gives 7 × 8 = 56.

3Divide 144 by 12.

A.14

B.16

C.10

D.12

Explanation: 12 × 12 = 144, so 144 ÷ 12 = 12.

4What is the place value of 7 in 3 752?

A.70

B.7

C.700

D.7 000

Explanation: In 3 752 the digit 7 is in the hundreds place, so its place value is 700.

5Round 3 486 to the nearest hundred.

A.3 400

B.3 480

C.3 000

D.3 500

Explanation: Look at the tens digit (8). Since 8 ≥ 5, round 4 hundreds up to 5 hundreds: 3 500.

6Find the next number in the pattern: 5, 10, 15, 20, …

A.30

B.24

C.22

D.25

Explanation: Each term increases by 5. 20 + 5 = 25.

7What is the smallest prime number?

A.3

B.1

C.2

D.0

Explanation: 2 is the smallest (and only even) prime number. 1 is not prime.

8Calculate 100 − 37.

A.73

B.67

C.63

D.53

Explanation: Subtracting 37 from 100 gives 100 − 37 = 63.

9What is the value of 6²?

A.36

B.18

C.12

D.30

Explanation: 6² means 6 × 6 = 36.

10Express 4 000 + 500 + 20 + 7 in standard form.

A.4 725

B.5 427

C.4 527

D.4 257

Explanation: 4 000 + 500 + 20 + 7 = 4 527.

About the PSLCE Mathematics Exam

The Malawi Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE) Mathematics examination is a national primary-leaving subject assessment administered by the Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) for Standard 8 candidates. Official PSLCE Mathematics is a MANEB written national subject assessment. The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for knowledge and judgment, not an official MANEB paper, format simulation, or substitute for practical/oral/composition components.

Exam sponsor: Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Written Mathematics paper for PSLCE Standard 8. Timetabled ~2 hours in recent MANEB PSLCE notices.

Time Limit

About 2 hours (per recent MANEB PSLCE timetable notices; confirm current PDF)

Passing Score

PSLCE results are reported by MANEB as pass/fail for certification and secondary selection. Exact grade descriptors and selection cut-offs are published with each year's results release on maneb.edu.mw; confirm the examination-year notice.

Exam / Certification Fees

For 2026 national examinations, MANEB announced that candidates in public schools do not pay examination or ID-card fees under free education. Private and open/private-candidate fees are set annually via MANEB e-registration (maneb.malawi265.com / maneb.edu.mw); confirm the current schedule on the official registration notice. Certificate by Accumulation processing fee is published by MANEB as K10,000.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Not published by MANEB as a stable per-subject public statistic for all years. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

30%

Number and Operations

Whole numbers, place value, the four operations, factors, multiples, and number properties.

25%

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

Equivalence, operations, ratios, and percentage applications.

25%

Measurement and Geometry

Length, mass, capacity, time, money, perimeter, area, volume, and plane shapes.

20%

Data and Word Problems

Tables/graphs, averages, and multi-step applied problems.

Preparing for the PSLCE Mathematics Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: PSLCE results are reported by MANEB as pass/fail for certification and secondary selection. Exact grade descriptors and selection cut-offs are published with each year's results release on maneb.edu.mw; confirm the examination-year notice.
Assessment: Written Mathematics paper for PSLCE Standard 8. Timetabled ~2 hours in recent MANEB PSLCE notices.
Time limit: About 2 hours (per recent MANEB PSLCE timetable notices; confirm current PDF)
Exam / certification fees: For 2026 national examinations, MANEB announced that candidates in public schools do not pay examination or ID-card fees under free education. Private and open/private-candidate fees are set annually via MANEB e-registration (maneb.malawi265.com / maneb.edu.mw); confirm the current schedule on the official registration notice. Certificate by Accumulation processing fee is published by MANEB as K10,000. Official sources

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PSLCE Mathematics: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study from the current MoEST/MIE Standard 8 primary syllabus topics that feed Mathematics, then practise timed MANEB-style items.

2Allocate revision across all content sections rather than only favourite topics.

3For Mathematics and Science, practise genuine calculations and applied reasoning, not definitions alone.

4Check the official MANEB PSLCE timetable PDF each year for paper dates and durations.

5Treat this MCQ bank as knowledge reinforcement; still practise official written formats under timed conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Malawi PSLCE Mathematics exam?

It is a national subject paper under the Primary School Leaving Certificate of Education (PSLCE), administered by MANEB for Standard 8 learners. Results support primary leaving certification and secondary school selection.

Who administers the exam?

The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB), working with the Ministry of Education. Official information is published at maneb.edu.mw.

What is the format of official PSLCE Mathematics?

Written Mathematics paper for PSLCE Standard 8. Timetabled ~2 hours in recent MANEB PSLCE notices. Durations follow the official MANEB PSLCE timetable for the examination year.

Are these practice questions official MANEB items?

No. OpenExamPrep questions are original English-language multiple-choice study items covering topics from MoEST/MIE primary syllabus themes. They are not leaked papers and not a substitute for official written-paper practice.

What language is used on this practice page?

Practice stems, options, and explanations are in English for accessibility, except where target-language text is integral to language subjects (e.g., Chichewa). Official PSLCE English and most subjects are assessed in English; Chichewa is assessed in Chichewa.

Which subjects appear on the PSLCE timetable?

Recent MANEB PSLCE timetables schedule English, Social and Religious Studies, Mathematics, Chichewa, Primary Science, and Arts and Life Skills as separately timed papers.