FSBB
Find out how Serangoon Secondary School puts Full Subject-Based Banding into practice, supporting students through mixed form classes and flexible subject levels.
Full Subject-Based Banding (FSBB)
Serangoon Secondary School is one of 30+ secondary schools which implemented Full Subject-Based Banding (Full SBB) since 2023.
Purpose of Full SBB
Full SBB is part of MOE’s ongoing efforts to nurture the joy of learning and develop multiple pathways to cater to the different strengths and interests of our students.
By 2024, secondary schools will have implemented the following aspects of Full SBB:
Offering of Humanities subjects at a more demanding level from Secondary 2; and
Mixed form classes with the provision of a common curriculum.
Full SBB in Serangoon Secondary School
Implementation of Full Subject-Based Banding at Serangoon Secondary School
Aspect of Full SBB | How will this aspect be implemented? |
Offering of Humanities subjects at a more demanding level from Secondary 2 | Currently, secondary school students can offer English Language, Mother Tongue Languages, Mathematics and Science at a more demanding level from the start of Secondary One based on students’ PSLE Achievement Level (AL) for each subject. Beyond the start of Secondary 1, students may also offer these subjects at a more demanding level based on their performance in secondary school. Our school will also provide Secondary 2 students the opportunity to take Humanities subjects at a more demanding level, if they meet subject-specific criteria. The criteria for taking Humanities at a more demanding level will be based on students’ aptitude for and interest in these subjects at Secondary 1. They should also possess positive attitude towards learning and strong commitment to offer the subject at a more demanding level. |
Mixed form classes with the provision of a common curriculum | Since 2023, the cohort of Secondary 1 students are grouped in mixed form classes, comprising students from different posting groups. Mixed form classes present more opportunities for students to interact with other students taking different subject combinations, and with different strengths and interests. In their mixed form classes, students take a set of subjects at a common level, amounting to about one-third of curriculum time. This would allow students in mixed form classes to spend curriculum time together in these subjects. These subjects are: * Art English Language, Mother Tongue Languages, Mathematics, and Science will continue to be offered at G1, G2, and G3 Level. The criteria for taking these subjects at a more demanding level from the start of Secondary One is based on students’ PSLE AL Score for each subject. Students will be grouped in different classes based on their subject level for each subject. |
For more information on Full SBB, visit https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb/index.html (opens in new tab).
For more information on how our school will be implementing Full SBB, you can contact us at serangoon_ss@moe.edu.sg.
