1. 2017 P4 SBB & HMT
Parents’ Briefing

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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:

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

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

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

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