Compare and Contrast

Malaysian English Language

school curriculum
[KBSR Vs KSSR]
Prepared by:
Ahmad Bakhtiar
Ang Fong Ying
Shyreal Geoffrey

Similarity
Acquiring basic skill in every pupil
Inculcation of moral values
Involving role of teachers and pupils
Pupils still have to take UPSR
Compulsory subjects are the same
Bahasa Melayu, English, Mathematics and
Science

Differences
KBSR
1983 2010
based on learning
outcomes
National
examination (UPSR)
only
Bahasa Melayu (2
grades)
English (1 grade)
Mathematics (1
grade)
Science (1 grade)

Aspects

KSSR

Introduced on 2011 present

Curriculum
written
Examination/
Assessment

based on content
and learning
standards
School-based
assessment + UPSR
Bahasa Melayu (2
grades)
English (2 grades)
Mathematics (1
grade)
Science (1 grade)

Differences
KBSR
Linear
3R (Reading,
writing, arithmetic)
Study syllabus

Aspects

KSSR

Design of the Modular

curriculum
Focus

4R (Reading,
writing, arithmetic
and reasoning)

Curriculum
materials

Curriculum
standard
document (DSKP)