NATIONAL PRESCHOOL

STANDARD-BASED
CURRICULUM

Curriculum Development Division

Ministry of Education
 The History of Preschool Education
National
Preschool
Curriculum

Preschool
Education National Preschool
Programme Standard-Based
Kit Curriculum (2017
1993 2010 Revision)

1986 2017
2003

National Preschool
Malaysian Preschool Standard-Based
Education Guideline Curriculum
 Education Act
PART 1 EDUCATION ACT 1996 (ACT 550)

Section 22. The National Preschool Curriculum has to be

used by all preschools.
(1) The National Preschool Curriculum has to be used by
all preschools in the National Education System and
endorsed by the minister.
(2) Any preschool which intends to use any other
additional curriculum has to obtain a written consent in
accordance to stipulated procedures from the Head
Registrar before using any additional curriculum in their
preschools.
PART IV
 Rationale
MEB 2013-2025

REVIEW OF
NPSC
Current Needs
Malaysian Education Blueprint
2013 - 2025

6
 Current Needs
Current Needs
Emphasis on HOTs
 Changes
Improvement of content in line with
Content
global trends and internationally
benchmarked

Deep Learning Approach,

Pedagogy contextual and effective
Curriculum

Assessment
On-going assessment of
learning
 Curriculum
• Global Trends
Content • Benchmarking

• Deep Learning
Pedagogy • Contextual
Curriculum • Effective

Assessment • School-Based Assessment

 Content
Thinking Skills is introduced from preschool
with the introduction of HOTS in the curriculum

Emphasis on outdoor activity which

hones healthy physical development
and active brain development

Introduction to Global Citizenship, exposure to

global issues: environment, safety and health
 Pedagogy
► Emphasis on various teaching and learning
strategies which focuses on fun learning

► Focus on child-
centered learning
and teaching and
learning activities
which require
problem solving
and making
decisions

► Emphasis on the usage of learning centers

School-Based Assessment
Preschool Assessment is
holistic in nature and it aims to
monitor the growth and
development of pupils
according to their age. It helps
teachers to identify pupils’
level of intelligence and
potential to strengthen
and enhance their holistic
development.
 WHAT
• A document which Standard-Based
contains curriculum and
assessment. Curriculum and
• Content Standards (CS), Assessment Document
Learning Standards (LS)
and Performance
Standards (PS).

HOW
WHY
• Teachers conduct teaching and
• Assists teachers in learning and assessment by
conducting assessment referring to one document.
during teaching and
learning. • Teachers assess pupils
development and achievements
using Performance Standards. 13
Aim
The aim of preschool
education is to
develop the potential
of children in a
comprehensive and
integrated manner
with respect to their
physical, emotional,
spiritual, intellectual
and social
development in a safe
and enriching learning
environment.
Objectives
 NPSC Framework
Science & Technology
 Knowledge on scientific skills
and attitude
 Mathematics knowledge and
skills
Critical & Creative Thinking
Physical Development
and Aesthetics
 Physical development and
health for well-being
 Fostering of imagination,
creativity, talent and
appreciation
Communication
 Integration of language
skills during communication
using verbal and non-
verbal strategies Spirituality,
Attitudes & Values
 Full and total
comprehension of religious
practices, values and
attitudes
BALANCED
INDIVIDUAL
Innovative Humanities
 Social knowledge and practices
of local, national and global
communities
 Appreciation of patriotism and
unity
Personal Competence
 Fostering of leadership and
personal character through
curricular and co-curricular
activities
Focus
 Content Organisation
Specific statements which specify the
essential knowledge, skills and values
CONTENT
STANDARD pupils need to acquire and can
perform by the end of a schooling
term.

A set of criteria or quality

LEARNING indicator of learning and
CONTENT STANDARD achievement which can be
measured.

A set of general criteria which shows

PERFORMANCE
STANDARD
performance levels which pupils
need to show when they have
acquired a particular skill, knowledge
or value.
 Sample Standards
LEARNING STANDARD
CONTENT STANDARD
4+ 5+
FK2.2 Carry out various Pupils can: Pupils can:
locomotor FK2.2.1 Carry out movements: FK 2.2.3 Carry out
movements i.walking locomotor
ii.running movements at
iii.jumping various:
iv.hopping i.directions
v.galloping ii.levels
vi.sliding iii.routes
vii.skipping iv.speed

FK2.2.2 Carry out a

combination of
locomotor movements
 Sample Standards
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
CODE CONSTRUCT
PERFORMANCE
DESCRIPTOR
LEVEL
FK 2 Development of
gross motor skills - 1 Can perform locomotor movements.
Locomotor
(FK 2.2)
Can perform a combination of
2
locomotor movements.

Can perform locomotor movements

3
with spatial awarenes.
Documents
 Time Allocation
Weekly Time Allocation
(minutes)
No. Learning Areas
National Other Medium
Language of Instruction
1. Bahasa Melayu 60 60
2. English Language 60 60
3. Chinese/Tamil Language - 60
4. Outdoor Activity 120 120
Islamic Education / Moral
6. 120 120
Education
7. Early Mathematics 40 40
8. Integrated Learning 800 740
Total 1200 1200
 INTEGRATED LEARNING Circle Time
800 minutes a week (SK) 100 minutes a week
740 minutes a week (SJK)
Recess
150 minutes
a week

Learning Activities Reflection

500 minutes a week (SK) 50 minutes a
440 minutes a week (SJK) week
 INTEGRATED LEARNING
Routine Activities
 Outdoor Activity
Physical Activity

AKTIVITI LUAR
National Preschool Assessment
Instrument (IPPK)
A holistic checklist
based on
Performance
Standards
Mastery Levels

Success criteria based on stipulated

content and learning standards.
 General Descriptors of Performance Levels

Performance
Descriptor
Levels

Pupils know basic things or can perform

1
basic skills or respond to basic things.

Pupils can use their knowledge and skills to

2
complete tasks.

Pupils can use their knowledge and skills to

3 complete tasks in new situations or creatively
in the correct manner.
KSPK (2010)
COMPARISON
KSPK (SEMAKAN 2017)
 Comparison
KSPK (2010) KSPK (SEMAKAN 2017)
Curriculum Organisation
Content Standards Content Standards
Learning Standards Learning Standards
Performance Standards

Re-alignment of disciplines
Thematic Module Integrated Learning

Science & Technology Domain Science & Technology Domain

 Early Science, Early  Early Science
Mathematics, Building Models  Early Mathematics
and ICT
…sambungan

KSPK (2010) KSPK (SEMAKAN 2017)

Time Allocation
Time allocation for BM, BI, BC and Time allocation for BM, BI, BC and
BT – 90 minutes per week BT - 60 minutes per week

Time allocation for outdoor activity Time allocation for outdoor activity
– 80 minutes per week – 120 minutes per week
 Physical Activity
 Free Play

Thematic Modules Integrated Learning

SK – 430 minutes SK – 800 minutes
SJK – 340 minutes SJK – 740 minutes
 SURAT PEKELILING IKHTISAS
KEMENTERIAN PENDIDIKAN MALAYSIA
BILANGAN 7 TAHUN 2016

PELAKSANAAN KURIKULUM STANDARD

PRASEKOLAH KEBANGSAAN
(SEMAKAN 2017)
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA