ABSTRACT SUMMARY

This research wanted to find whether is there any empirical relationship between SBL grade with regards to English proficiency, gender and work experience. A Chi-Square analysis was conducted for SBL students who sat for the December 2018 exam. A self -developed questionnaire made up of nominal data was distributed through e-mail and 20 responses were obtained. This analysis shows no relationship between SBL grade to English proficiency, gender and work experience. This research also revealed that attending classes to understand the theoretical underpinning as well as improving exam techniques and time management are key in passing SBL. This research also recommended that students be encouraged to attend classes and not through self-learning. Incentivizing students to attend class is also explained in this research.

Key words: SBL grade, English proficiency, gender, work experience, Chi-Square analysis