2017 P4 SBB & HMT Parents’ Briefing

Objective of Subject-based banding (SBB) This was introduced as a refinement to the streaming process to help each child realise his potential, based on his interests and strengths.

Objective of Subject-based banding (SBB) Every child is unique. Provide the flexibility by offering the option of a combination of standard and foundation subjects, depending on strengths.

Objective of Subject-based banding (SBB) Offering subject(s) at the foundation level enables a child to focus on building up strong fundamentals in the subjects. This will better prepare him / her to progress to secondary school.

How does Subject –Based Banding (SBB) work? At primary 4, students sit for school-based examinations. School recommends a subject combination based on student’s performance.

Option 1: 4S 1H Option 2: 4S Option 3: 3S 1F Option 4: 2S 2F Part 1 of Option Form with School’s Recommendation Option 1: 4S 1H Option 2: 4S Option 3: 3S 1F Option 4: 2S 2F S : Standard H : Higher MT F : Foundation For more information: https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/subject-based-banding https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/primary/files/sbb-english-2017.pdf

How does Subject –Based Banding (SBB) work? Parents will indicate their choice for the type of course when their children are in primary 5.

How does Subject –Based Banding (SBB) work? Option Form: T4 W9/10 Details will be provided at a later date

Weighting for P4 Examination SA 1 40% SA 2 60% Total 100%

Venue for HMT briefing Chinese Language – remain in hall Malay Language – 3E classroom Tamil Language – 3F classroom