DIFFERENCE

BETWEEN
KBSR AND
KSSR

SHAHIRAH
NADHIRAH
MADIHAH
SUHANA
ATIQAH

AIMS
KBSR
The English language

syllabus for primary

school aims to equip
pupils with skills and
provide a basic
understanding of the
English language so
that they are able to
communicate, both
orally and in writing,
in and out of school.

KSSR

The English Language

Curriculum for Primary

Schools aims to equip
pupils with basic
language skills to
enable them to
communicate
effectively in a variety of
contexts thats
appropriate to the
pupils level of
development.

OBJECTIVES
KBSR
i) listen to and understand simple
spoken English to be able to
function in common everyday
situations;
ii) speak and respond clearly and
appropriately in common everyday
situations using simple language;
iii) to read and understand different
kinds of texts (from print and
electronic sources) for enjoyment
and information;
iv) write (including e-mail) for
different purposes using simple
language; and
v) show an awareness and
appreciation of moral values and
love towards the nation.

KSSR
i. communicate with peers and
adults confidently and
appropriately in formal and
informal situations;
ii. read and comprehend a range of
English texts for information and
enjoyment;
iii. write a range of texts using
appropriate language, style and
form through a variety of media;
iv. appreciate and demonstrate
understanding of English
language literary or creative
works for enjoyment; and
v. use correct and appropriate
rules of grammar in speech and
writing.

SHAPE
KBSR

KSSR

Communication

Communication

Human and

Spiritual, attitude

environment
Self development

and values
Humanity
Physical
aesthetical
development
Science and
technology

ORGANIZATION
KBSR
According to each subjects
(syllabus / text books)
The language contents are the
sound system, grammar and
vocabulary.
Several teaching contexts
have been suggested through
which the language skills and
language content are to be
taught.

KSSR
Primary education is divided
into two stages:
Stage One Years 1, 2 and 3
Stage Two, Years 4, 5 and 6.
In Years 1, 2 and 3 in national
schools, the English language
curriculum emphasises the
development of basic
language skills so that pupils
will have a strong foundation
to build their proficiency in the
language.

MATERIALS
KBSR
Using syllabus containing:
content
learning outcome
suggested activities in
teaching and learning process
Textbook

KSSR
Using curriculum documents
standard content
standard learning
In years 1 and 2,
there will only be four
modules; namely:
Module One : Listening and
Speaking
Module Two : Reading
Module Three : Writing
Module Four : Language Arts
In Years 3 - 6, grammar is
added to the above four
modules
Textbook

SKILL
KBSR
It comprises the four

language skills of
listening, speaking,
reading, and writing
as well as the
language contents

KSSR
emphasises the

development of basic
language skills so that
pupils will have a strong
foundation to build their
proficiency in the
language.
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Writing
Language Arts

TIME ALLOCATION

KBSR
1500 minutes of
class time

KSSR
1380 minutes of
class time
Periods of Bahasa
Malaysia subject in
Chinese schools
increase to ten
Number of
English periods
had increased

WORD LIST
KBSR

KSSR

a sample of the

based on common

more common
words a
high frequency
words and can be
used and recycled
in different
contexts and
topics.

words
high frequency
words that can be
used repetitively in
different contexts.

ASSESSMENT METHOD
KBSR
Clear emphasis
on summative
assessment

KSSR
Multiple sources of
evidence
Teachers will build a
profile of pupils
language development
and assess them
individually.
A combination of
formative and
summative assessment
methods.

KBSR

KSSR

Thinking skill
Thinking skill
Learning how to learn Mastery learning

skill
ICT
ICT
Multiple Intelligence
Multiple Intelligence
Constructivism
Values and citizenship
Contextual learning
Knowledge Acquisition
Learning how to learn skill
Preparation for the real
Values and citizenship
world
Knowledge Acquisition
Creative and innovation
Entrepreneurship

EDUCATIONAL
EMPHASES