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Subject-based Banding Subject-based Banding Canossa Convent PrimaryCanossa Convent Primary
What is Subject-Based Banding What is Subject-Based Banding (SBB)(SBB)
• Pupils do subjects at the levels that best meet their abilities
• No EM1, EM2 or EM3 classes
Why Subject-based Banding?Why Subject-based Banding?
• Pupils have different abilities
• Pupils have different abilities in different subjects
• To enable pupils to study their strong subjects to the highest level possible
• NOT INTENDED to provide a softer option
• To encourage greater interaction among pupils with different strengths and abilities
How does Subject-based Banding How does Subject-based Banding work?work?
How does Subject-based Banding How does Subject-based Banding work?work?
Passes all 4 subjects and obtains Band 1 in MT
How does Subject-based Banding How does Subject-based Banding work?work?
How does Subject-based Banding How does Subject-based Banding work?work?
How does Subject-based Banding How does Subject-based Banding work?work?
How does Subject-based Banding How does Subject-based Banding work?work?
Subjects at P5Subjects at P5
English Offered at standard and foundation levels
Mathematics Offered at standard and foundation levels
Science Offered at standard and foundation levels
Mother Tongue
Offered at higher, standard and foundation levels
Some Guiding PrinciplesSome Guiding Principles
• The school will have the best interest of each child in mind
• The school will proceed on the basis of the `best fit’ for each child
• All pupils will be encouraged to stretch themselves for the more challenging subject combinations instead of taking a perceived easy way out if they are able to do so
Selection CriteriaSelection Criteria
• Progression to P5 will be based on the overall performance in 4 subjects: English, Maths, Science and Mother Tongue (where applicable)
CA1 CA2 SA1 SA2 Total
15% 15% 20% 50% 100%
Combination Criteria Combination Criteria
HMT
Std EL
Std Ma
Std Sc
For strong to very strong pupils with strength in MTL
Std EL
Std Ma
Std Sc
Fd MT
A very small minority-For those who have shown a consistent pattern of struggling with MT despite best effort
Std EL
Std Ma
Std Sc
Std MT
The majority of the cohort
Strong to very strong pupils
Std EL
Std MT
Std Sc
Fd Math
A very small minority-For those who have shown a consistent pattern of struggling with Math despite best effort
Fd Math
Fd Sc
Fd MT
Std EL
A minority - For those who show a high capacity in EL even though they struggle with the other subjects
Fd EL
Fd Ma
Fd Sc
Fd MT
Weak Pupils Fd EL
Fd Ma
Fd Sc
Std MT
Weak pupils with strength in 1 specific subject
Subject CombinationsSubject Combinations
Allocation of courseAllocation of course
Criteria Combination
Pass 4 subjects + Band 1 MT 4S+HMT
Pass 3 or 4 subjects 4S
Pass 2 subjects but all scoring 3535 & above 4S
Pass 2 subjects but MT/Maths scoring <2929 3S + BMT/FMa
Pass EL/MT only EL/MT + 3F
Fail all 4F
Selection CriteriaSelection Criteria
• Pass mark – 50 marks
• Importance of EL
• Importance of Mathematics
At the End of P4…At the End of P4…
• School makes recommendation for a subject combination
• Parents have the option to accept the school’s recommendation or proceed with their own choice
At the end of P5…At the end of P5…• School will choose
Criteria Decision
Pass 1 subject Continue with P5 subject combination to P6
Fail all subjects 4 foundation subjects at P6
Pass HMT and get Band 2 for MT
Continue with HMT at P6
UpgradingUpgrading• The school will allow upgrades at the end of P5
based on the following:
Criteria Decision
Band 1 for any one foundation subjects (85% and better)
Upgrade to standard level at P6 for the subject
Band 1 for 3 or more foundation subjects (85% and better)
Upgrade to 4 standard subjects but has to repeat P5
Important DatesImportant Dates
Date Events
4 – 20 Aug CA2 Examinations
17 - 18 Sep Oral Examinations
3 Oct,13 Oct, 23-24 Oct, 29-30 Oct
SA2 Examinations
November Exercise of Options
Help! How Shall I Choose?Help! How Shall I Choose?
• Understand the abilities and needs of your child
• Understand the scoring system for PSLE
• Understand the future pathways for your child (e.g. to qualify for polytechnic education, a pass in Mathematics at `O’ levels is needed)
How will PSLE scores be How will PSLE scores be calculated? calculated?
• The PSLE scoring system remains unchanged
• The raw mark for each subject is converted to a transformed score (T-score)– The T-score reflects the pupils’ standing
relative to other pupils on a common scale
– The Aggregate Score is the sum of the T-score in all subjects
– Each subject carries equal weighting
How will PSLE scores be How will PSLE scores be calculated? calculated?
• The PSLE score takes into account the
– content and demand of each subject
– number of subjects taken
We CARE for each of our pupilsWe CARE for each of our pupils
• We will proceed in the best interest of every child
• We will review cases at the margins carefully and ensure that we always give our pupils a more challenging combination so they can stretch
• We will work with parents to ensure you understand the rationale of our recommendations
Let’s Work TogetherLet’s Work Together
• Work together with us. Check first with teacher; don’t assume the worst
• Insist on independence
• Align values• Support our school
rules
• Child is to be punctual and to attend lessons unless there is a medical reason.– if away, pls call the
office– Don’t come to school
when sick
Q & AQ & A