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