Compare and contrast the

implementation of assessment
between KBSR and KSSR

Similarity
School-based assessment
Both KBSR and KSSR are based on
summative assessment.
Both focuses on main four language skills
Compulsory subjects are the same:
1. Malay
2. English
3. Mathematics
4. Science

Differences between KBSR and

KSSR:
Introduced on:

KBSR
KSSR

1983-2010
(subsequently
reviewed in 2003
for PPSMI)
2011

Differences between KBSR and KSSR

: Curriculum written

KBSR
KSSR

Based
on
learning
outcomes
Based on
content and
learning
standard

Differences between KBSR and KSSR

: Curriculum material

KBSR
KSSR

Study syllabus

Curriculum
standard
documents

Differences between KBSR and KSSR :

Focus

KBSR
KSSR

3M (Reading,
writing and
counting)
4M (Reading,
writing,
counting and
reasoning)

Differences between KBSR and KSSR :

Elements (Added value)

KBSR
KSSR

Elements of analytical
and creative thinking
skill

Elements of creativity
and innovation,
entrepreneurial,
information technology
and communication

Differences between KBSR and KSSR:

Assessment

KBSR

Clear emphasis on
summative
assessment
(National
examination- UPSR)

KSSR

A combination of
formative
and
summative
assessment methods

KSSR
Two types of school-based
assessment.
Formative on going process
Summative - focus is on the end
product

Types of assessment
carried out both in and outside the
classroom.
Observatio
ns

Oral
presentatio
n

Tests

Methods
of
assessm
ent
Checklists

Writing

Creative
works