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What is school-based assessment (SBA) in HK primary schools?

School-based assessment (SBA) reflects in-school learning performance and feeds into secondary placement references. The exact number of assessments and weightings vary by school, but typically span multiple subjects in upper primary. Parents should get the official school calendar — not rely on rumours.

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SBA vs end-of-term exams

End-of-term exams summarise a semester; SBA tracks performance across the year. Both matter, but preparation rhythms differ — SBA needs earlier calendar planning.

How parents can prepare

Step 1: get the school assessment timetable and topic scope. Step 2: build a 2–4 week revision schedule per subject with papers and error review. Step 3: use flashcards and short quizzes for weak spots.

Where AI helps

AI can generate daily plans, flashcards, and papers from school syllabuses — saving setup time. Always cross-check outputs against what teachers publish.

Common mistakes

Starting too late, drilling generic banks off-school pace, ignoring daily accumulation (Chinese dictation, English spelling). SBA prep is a marathon, not a final-week sprint.