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Bedok Green Primary SchoolSubject-Based Banding (SBB)
Briefing 2020
Subject-Based Banding: How it is carried out in Primary School and its effect on a child’s education
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What is Subject-Based Banding (SBB)?
How does SBB work?
How does SBB affect Secondary School Admission?
What are some of the frequently asked questions about SBB?
Briefing Outline
Offering Different Subject Combinations To Cater To The Different Abilities Of Each Child
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1What is Subject-Based Banding (SBB)?
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SBB Objective
To help each child
realise his potential,
based on his
strengths and needs,
so as to prepare him
for life.
Every child has different
aptitudes, capabilities and talents.Every child is unique.
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SBB in a nutshell
Subject-based Banding (Primary) provides greater flexibility for students by offering
them the option of Standard and Foundation subjects, depending on their
strengths.
• This will allow students to focus on and stretch their potential in the
subjects they are strong in while building up the fundamentals in the
subject they need more support in.
Taking Foundation
subjects will help
me build up my
fundamentals in
these subjects…
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Foundation level subjects
• Cover lesser content than standard-level subjects
• Less demanding in terms of duration, total marks and format of
examination paper
• Focus on building up strong fundamentals and better prepares
students for progression to secondary school
*For more information, please visithttps://www.seab.gov.sg/home/examinations/psle/psle-
formats-examined-in-2020
Difference between Foundation level and Standard level Subjects*
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Subject Combinations* Offered in Primary School
4S1H
• Standard English,
Mother Tongue,
Mathematics and
Science
• Higher Mother
Tongue
4S
• Standard English,
Mother Tongue,
Mathematics and
Science
2S2F
• Standard English
and Mother
Tongue
• Foundation
Mathematics and
Science
4F
• Foundation
English, Mother
Tongue,
Mathematics and
Science
* Subject combinations focus on literacy and numeracy, and facilitate the student’s articulation to secondary schooland beyond.
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2How does SBB work?
As illustrated for 2020 P4 students
Overview of SBB
P6Student sits for PSLE at
the end of P6.
P4Based on student’s result for
each subject, school recommends a subject
combination.
Parents fill up an option form indicating the
preferred combination.
2020 T4
P5School assesses student’s ability to
cope with the current subject combination at the end of the year.
Adjustments to the number of Standard and Foundation subjects
can be made, if necessary.
2021 T4
S1For the subjects that student is strong in,
he/she can take them at a higher level for
secondary schools with Full SBB.
2023 T12022 T4
Student takes subject combination chosen by his/her parents
Student takes subject combination decided by his/her school
Student is posted to a secondary school based on his/her PSLE scores
UPDATED (17 Jul 2020)
Parents complete an option form indicating preferred combination
The diagram below shows how parents
would indicate their preferred combination at the end of the year:
SBB at P4
Student’s P4 result for each subject is calculated
School recommends asubject combination
School’s recommendation is based on:• Student’s aptitude, motivation and
performance in each subject• Student’s ability to cope with a
particular subject combination
A sample of the school’s recommendation
is shown below:
UPDATED (17 Jul 2020)
SBB Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria
Pass all 4 subjects and performs
very well in Mother Tongue
Language
4 Standard Subjects + Higher Mother Tongue Language
• Standard English
• Standard Mathematics
• Standard Science
• Standard Mother Tongue
• Higher Mother Tongue
Pass 3 or all 4 subjects
4 Standard Subjects
• Standard English
• Standard Mathematics
• Standard Science
• Standard Mother Tongue
Pass 2 subjects or less 4 Standard Subjects or take one or more Foundation
Subjects, depending on his/her results.
Your child may be recommended to take
UPDATED (17 Jul 2020)
Student’s P5 result for each subject is calculated
School makes adjustments to the subject levels if needed.
Parents acknowledge the change in student’s subject combination in P6
Student’s ability to cope with the subjects is assessed by school.
A sample of the school’s letter to parents
is shown below:A sample of parent’s acknowledgement
form is shown below :
SBB at P5
Students who do very well/
meet expectations
Students who do not meet expectations
Continue with the same subject combination in P6
• Switch some subjects to Foundation levelin P6
• Drop Higher Mother Tongue subject in P6
UPDATED (17 Jul 2020)
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PSLEStudent takes the subject
combination recommended by school and sits for PSLE.
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S1 PostingStudent’s S1 posting is
dependent on his/her PSLE scores and choice order of
schools.
S1 Course Placement• Student taking Foundation subjects is
eligible for the Express Course, as long ashe/she meets the course placementcriteria.
• For secondary schools with Full SBB,students may also take subjects at a higherlevel for those that they are strong in.
Using his/her PSLE scores,
student applies for schools of
his/her choice.
Student reports to
his/her secondary
school.
SBB at P6
3 How does SBB affect Secondary School Admission?
PSLE ScoreFrom T-Score to wider ScoringBands
Reflects a student’s individual level of achievement
Students’ AL for each subject will reflect their level of achievement, rather than
how they have performed relative to their peers.
Reduce fine differentiation of studentsStudents will similar group scores in
each subject will be grouped into wider bands measured in 8 ALs.
Objectives of PSLE Score
• From 2021, the PSLE Score replaces the T-score aggregate.
• The PSLE Score ranges from 4 to 32, with 4 being the best.
• Students will be placed in secondary school courses based on their PSLE Score – Express,
Normal (Academic) or Normal (Technical).
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AL system for Standard level and Foundation levelSubjects from 2021
Table 1: AL system for Standard-level Subjects Table 2: AL system for Foundation-level Subjects
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Mapping* Foundation level AL System to Standardlevel AL System to derive a student’s overall PSLEScore
* Mapping is based on the learning and assessment load of the subjects, and informs students about their readinessto access the curriculum at the secondary level.
Example of PSLE Scores* for different subjectcombinations and course placement
English AL3
Mother Tongue AL2
Mathematics AL1
Science AL2
PSLE Score 8
PSLE Score for 4S
Placement Outcome: Express
PSLE Score for 2S2F
English AL5
Mother Tongue AL5
Foundation Mathematics ALA
Foundation Science ALA
PSLE Score 22
Placement Outcome: Express/ N(A)
PSLE Score for 4F
Foundation English ALA
Foundation Mother Tongue ALA
Foundation Mathematics ALB
Foundation Science ALA
PSLE Score 25
Placement Outcome: N(A)/ N(T)
*For more information, please visit https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle/PSLE%20Scoring/psle-scoring.html
Full SBB in Secondary Schools
01 Full SBB will be rolled out to all secondary schools by2024.
02 This allows students to take English, Mother Tongue,Mathematics and Science at a more demanding levelat Secondary 1 based on their performance in thesesubjects at PSLE.
03 Full SBB is available in 28 secondary schoolsin 2023.
04 Secondary 1 students will take subjects atG1, G2 or G3 level, based on their subjectAL.
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Bedok Green Secondary School
Ping Yi Secondary School
St. Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School
Temasek Secondary School
Bedok North Avenue 3
61 Chai Chee Street
Bedok North Avenue 4
Upper East Coast Road
Secondary Schools (Near BGPS) with Full SBB in2023*
* Please refer to https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/media/press/2019/annex---full-sbb-
pilot-schools.pdf for the list of pilot schools with Full SBB.
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Eligibility for Secondary School Higher MotherTongue Language (HMTL)
01 The eligibility criteria for taking HTML is intended to ensure that students can cope with the higheracademic load.
02 For students who do not meet the above criteria, secondary schools will continue to have theflexibility to offer HMTL to students, if they are assessed to have high ability and interest in MTLand are able to take HMTL without affecting their performance in other subjects.
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Use of HCL for Admission into SAP Schools
01 The HCL posting advantage for entry to SAP schools will continue.
02 Students will be ranked taking into account their performance in HCL, as shown below.
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4 What are some of the frequently asked questions about SBB?
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SBB FAQ
1. When will parents exercise their option to indicate their preferred option for
their child?
Parents will exercise their option after SA2 examinations, probably by 3rd week of
November.
2. How does the school decide on the recommendation for a subject
combination?
Feedback is sought from all subject teachers before the Form Teacher makes a
recommendation, taking into account your child’s aptitudes and abilities. Following
which, the Year Head and Schools Leaders would endorse the recommended
subject combination.
SBB FAQ
3. How can my child qualify for Higher Mother Tongue in P5?
Your child must achieve at least 80% for MTL and the other 3 subjects.
Qualification is also based on teacher’s recommendation.
4. Is the selection criteria for the various subject combinations standard
across all schools?
Yes, the selection criteria is similar across all primary schools.
5. Can I choose to change the subject combination after SA1 in P5?
No. Any changes can only be made after the school’s recommendation at the end
of P5, but not after SA1.
It is too early to determine if a child can or cannot manage a particular subject
combination after one semester.
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SBB FAQ
6. Would my child be able to progress to the Express stream if he/ she takes
one or more Foundation subjects?
S1 course placement is dependent on your child’s PSLE score. Students are
eligible for the Express stream if their PSLE score is between 4 to 22.