Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

21
Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014

Transcript of Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

Page 1: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session:

SUBJECT-BASED BANDING

16 Sept 2014

Page 2: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

• SBB was implemented from 2008

• Every child will be encouraged to do the subjects at the level that best meets his abilities

What is Subject-Based Banding (SBB)?

Page 3: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

• Introduced as a refinement to the streaming process to help each child realize his potential, based on his interests and strengths.

What is Subject-Based Banding (SBB)?

Page 4: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

• To provide more flexibility to pupils with different strengths and abilities that vary across subjects.

• To encourage greater interaction among pupils with different strengths.

Why introduce SBB?

Page 5: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

“We recognise different abilities... and help each student to proceed at a pace that he can manage.”

Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Minister for Education

2006

Why introduce SBB?

Page 6: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

PSLE scores

• 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.

Page 7: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

PSLE scores

• The Aggregate Score is the sum of the T-score in all subjects.

• Each subject carries equal weighting.

• The PSLE score takes into account the content and demand of each subject.

Page 8: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

• Adhere closely to MOE guidelines

• Provide choice and flexibility to pupils

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

How does SBB work in MPS?

Page 9: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

• Based on Merit

Overall performance and performance in various subjects

• Teacher availability

• Number of pupils being offeredthe options

Selection Criteria

Page 10: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

MPS offers these options…

Page 11: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

OPTION 1 – 4S1H

If child…

• Passes in all 4 subjects • Achieves overall 60% and

above • Performs very well in

Mother Tongue – 80% and above

4S1H combination

(4 Standard Subjects + Higher Mother Tongue)

English LanguageMathematicsScienceMother TongueHigher Mother Tongue

Page 12: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

OPTION 2 – 4S

If child…

• Passes all 4 subjects

4S combination

(4 Standard Subjects)

English Language

Mathematics

Science

Mother Tongue

Page 13: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

If child…

• Passes in 3 subjects • Fails in Mother Tongue

3S1F combination

(3 Standard Subjects + 1 Foundation Subject)

English Language

Mathematics

Science

Foundation Mother Tongue

OPTION 3 – 3S1F

Page 14: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

If child…

• Passes in 3 subjects • Fails in Mathematics

3S1F combination

(3 Standard Subjects + 1 Foundation Subject)

English Language

Science

Mother Tongue

Foundation Mathematics

OPTION 4 – 3S1F

Page 15: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

If child…

• Fails in all subjects

4F combination

(4 Foundation Subjects)

Foundation English Foundation MathematicsFoundation ScienceFoundation Mother Tongue

OPTION 5 – 4F

Page 16: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

If child…

• Fails in 3 subjects• Passes Mother Tongue

3F1S combination

(3 Foundation Subjects + 1 Standard Subject)

Foundation English Foundation MathematicsFoundation ScienceMother Tongue

OPTION 6 – 3F1S

Page 17: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

Educational SupportSupport Objective Time Frame

Structured Remediation Programme

To help students who are in the low progress group

Mondays

Enrichment Programme

To build interest and higher order skills in all students in Eng, Maths and Sci subjects (problem solving, creative writing, investigative skills)

Wednesdays

Leadership Programme

To build self and peer leadership skills, personal leadership, discipline and self-confidence

Fri 10 Oct 2014Fri 31 Oct 2014

DifferentiatedRemediation Programme

To stretch the high progress students and middle progress students

Term 4 (after school)

Page 18: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

Important DatesP4 SA2 (Main Papers) Mon 27 Oct 2014 – Thu 30 Oct 2014

Release of SBB Option Forms and Report Books to parents

Mon 10 Nov 2014

Submission of Option Forms to Form Teachers

Mon 10 Nov 2014 – Tue 11 Nov 2014

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

Tue 11 Nov 2014

Page 19: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

• Be prepared! Be well versed with the 4 P's - "Preparation Prevents Poor Performance". The most effective way of reducing stress brought on by tests and exams is to be well prepared.

6 Tips on Preparing Your Child For Exams

Source: http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Your-Child-Prepare-for-Exams

• Plan a home timetable. Help your child write down the topics they have to cover. Guide them in allocating appropriate number of hours for revision.

Page 20: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

• Practice, Practice, Practice!Encourage your child to do more practices on their weaker areas eg. multiplication tables, whole numbers, fractions, grammar, etc.

6 Tips on Preparing Your Child For Exams

• Have regular breaks. A short break is a good idea every 60 or 90 minutes. Eg. a brisk walk is a great way to recharge the batteries.

Source: http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Your-Child-Prepare-for-Exams

Page 21: Primary 4 Meet The Parents Session: SUBJECT-BASED BANDING 16 Sept 2014.

• Eat to improve concentration. Feed the body and you feed the mind. Make sure they eat healthily and regularly and don't let them skip meals. Omega 3 fish oils are said to be an aid to concentration.

6 Tips on Preparing Your Child For Exams

• Rest the mind. Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep. Give them time to wind down if they’ve been studying in the evening. Let them watch a bit of TV, have a warm drink and a read before trying to go to sleep.

Source: http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Your-Child-Prepare-for-Exams