SPM candidates to receive results on May 27

PETALING JAYA: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2023 candidates can obtain their results from their schools from 10am on Monday, May 27. In a statement, the Education Ministry said private candidates will be notified by post or can contact the respective state education departments where they registered to sit for the examination. “Both school and private … Read more

Post-SPM crossroads

Thousands of school-leavers are eagerly anticipating the announcement of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination results, which are due soon. Read full story FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Trusted Bulletin is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source … Read more

End of the rote?

Rigid marking of exam papers encourages rote learning, which consequently stunts a student’s motivation and self-esteem, said Parent Action Group for Education (Page) chairman Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim. Read full story FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Trusted Bulletin is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. … Read more

HOTS done right | The Star

An effective Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) marking scheme should have multiple correct answers, interpretations or options, says secondary school standard-based curriculum (KSSM) science textbook author Tho Lai Hoong (pic). Citing an example, he said there are at least five ways to measure the rate of carbon dioxide production from the action of yeast in … Read more

Not so hot after all

DURING Geetha Nair Balakrishnan’s days as a trainee teacher, she learnt that marking questions correctly meant sticking closely to the guidelines given. Read full story FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Trusted Bulletin is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the … Read more

Application for Star scholarships open

THE Star Education Fund scholarships for 2024 are now open for application. In this year’s edition, a total of 192 scholarships worth RM12.4mil from 26 institutions are available for students seeking financial aid to further their studies at the tertiary level. All scholarships are bond-free, said the Star Education Fund committee. “There are more than … Read more

Bringing edu to inmates, underprivileged

THE Education Ministry is working to reduce student dropout rates. This, said Education director-general Azman Adnan, is being done through various initiatives targeted at prison inmates and underprivileged children. Emphasising the importance of providing quality education for children from all backgrounds, he said the ministry is collaborating with the Prison Department to provide corrective education … Read more

Chance for brighter future through skills training

Students grateful for opportunity to further studies, gain vocational qualifications at development centre in Pasir Gudang WHEN N. Eshanth decided to continue his studies after having left school for over a year, he met with many challenges. The youngest of three siblings said it took him months to find a place willing to provide him … Read more

‘More pathways needed for students without SPM qualifications’

THERE is a need to provide more opportunities for dropouts to continue their studies, say stakeholders. Malaysian Education Concorde Organisation (Me’didik) chairman Mohd Ridhwan Othman said some students were forced to drop out of school due to circumstances. “Every student comes from a different background, some more privileged than others. ALSO READ: Chance for brighter … Read more

Ministry is investigating alleged SPM history paper leak, says Fadhlina

NILAI: The Education Ministry is investigating allegations that the 2023 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) history examination paper has been leaked. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said appropriate action would follow if the allegations proved true. “Whatever the allegations, this ministry will investigate. At the same time, I ask that students focus on the exam instead,” she … Read more