P4 Parents’ BriefingSBB (Subject-Based Banding)

Progression from P4 to P5

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SBB Options

• Adhere closely to MOE guidelines

• Provide choice and flexibility to pupils

• To ensure that pupils take subjects which BEST meet their abilities

• 5 options offered by the school

SBB Option 1 – 4S1H

Performance Combination

•Passes in all 4 subjects •Performs very well in Mother Tongue – 80% and above •Performs very well in English Language, Maths and Sciience – 75% and above

4 Standard Subjects + Higher Mother Tongue

English LanguageMathematicsScienceMother TongueHigher Mother Tongue

SBB Option 2 – 4S

Performance Combination

•Passes in all 4 subjects 4 Standard Subjects

English LanguageMathematicsScienceMother Tongue

SBB Option 3 – 2S2F(FMA & FSC)

Performance Combination

•Passes in both English Language and Mother Tongue Language •Fails in Mathematics & Science

2 Standard Subjects

English LanguageMother Tongue Language

2 Foundation Subjects

Foundation MathematicsFoundation Science

SBB Option 4 – 3S1F(FMT)(on a case by case basis)

Performance Combination

•Passes in English Language, Mathematics & Science•Fails in Mother Tongue Language

3 Standard Subjects

English LanguageMathematicsScience

1 Foundation Subject

Foundation Mother Tongue Language

SBB Option 4 – 3F1S(MT)(on a case by case basis)

Performance Combination

•Passes in Mother Tongue•Fails in English Language, Mathematics & Science

1 Standard Subject

Mother Tongue

3 Foundation Subjects

Foundation English LanguageFoundation MathematicsFoundation Science

SBB Option 5 – 4F

Performance Combination

•Fails in all 4 subjects 4 Foundation Subjects

Foundation English LanguageFoundation MathematicsFoundation Science Foundation Mother Tongue

Expectations inHigher Mother Tongue

• Different syllabus

• Extra 1 hour after school

• HMT aims to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the language, history and culture.

Supporting Your Child

- Set Targets

- Manage Time well

- Establish a Routine

- Create a Timetable at home- Provide Emotional Support - Encourage him/her to have proper diet and sufficient sleep daily- Communicate with him/her daily- Work closely with the teachers

Educational Support

Support Objective Status

Structured Remediation Programme

To help students who are in the low progress group

On-going

Maths Enrichment Programme

To build higher order thinking skills in high and middle progress groups in Mathematics through problem-solving

10 sessions On-going everyday till T4 (2pm -3.30pm)

ScienceEnrichment Programme

To build higher order thinking skills in all students in Science through investigative activities

Completed

Social Emotional Support

IPW LJ to Civic District In-line Skating

Leadership Training

Some of our P4s selected for the

WWF (World Wide Fund) Trip to KLSTAR Toilet Project

(with RAS)

Important Dates

P4 SA2 (Main Papers)

Tue 6 Oct - EL Paper 1Wed 7 Oct – MT Paper 1Tue 13 Oct – MT Oral

Wed 14 Oct – EL Oral

Thu 15 Oct – EL and MT LC

Wed 28 Oct – EL Paper 2

Thu 29 Oct – Mathematics

Fri 30 Oct – Science

Mon 2 Nov – MT Paper 2

Release of SBB Option Forms and Report Books

Mon 16 Nov 20159am – 1.30pm

Submission of Option Forms to Form Teachers

Mon 16 Nov & Tue 17 Nov

Meeting with Year Head Tue 17 Nov(if requesting for change of option)

THANK YOU!

See You Again on Mon 16 Nov 2015 for

P4 Parent Teacher Conference (SBB Option Day)

Q & A