School Based Assessment

School-Based Assessment 2024

Assessment is an integral part of the school curriculum, and it provides students and teachers with feedback that will help them address learning gaps and improve teaching practices.

Typically, there will be one weighted assessment (WA) per subject from Terms 1 to 3. The modes of WA could include:

  • Performance Tasks (e.g., group presentation, project work)

  • Tests (timed-based written assessment conducted during curriculum time)

Please see Table 1 for the assessment weightings for Secondary 1 to 3 students for the year.

Table 1: Assessment weightings for 2024

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

WA1

WA2

WA3

End-of-year Exam

15%

15%

15%

55%

For subjects that are taught on a per-semester basis, i.e. Design and Technology and Food and Consumer education, respective subject teachers will inform students of the details on assessment weighting.  

End-of-Year Examination for Secondary 1 to 3 students

The End-of-Year Examination for Secondary 1 to 3 students will commence in Term 4, Week 3.

The scope and schedule for the End-of-Year Examination can be found here: https://for.edu.sg/sgseoy2024

Preliminary Examination for Secondary 4 and 5 students

The Preliminary Examination for Secondary 4 and 5 students will be conducted in Term 3.

For 4NA, 4NT SBB and 4NT students, Preliminary Exam will take place from Term 3 Week 6 to 7.

For 4E/5N and 4NA SBB students, Preliminary Exam will take place from Term 3 Week 8 to Term 4 Week 1.

The scope and schedule for the Preliminary Examination can be found here: https://for.edu.sg/sgsprelims24

Students Absent from WA/Examinations

Students who are absent from the tests due to illness must submit a medical certificate to his/her Form Teacher, upon his/her return to school. A student without a medical certificate will be awarded zero for the test he/she missed. Only medical certificates issued by registered medical practitioners will be accepted. For absences from tests due to other valid reasons, please seek advice from his/her Form Teacher.

Further Queries

Should you have any queries, please contact any of the following personnel at 6288 9227: