DIFFERENCES BETWEEN “KBSR & KSSR”

WHY WAS KSSR INTRODUCED?

KSSR was introduced as an effort to restructure

and improve the current curriculum to ensure that

students have the relevant knowledge, skills and

values to face the challenges of the 21st century.

KBSR KSSR

Curriculum design is based on 3 areas:• Communication• Man and his environment• Self-development of the individual

Curriculum design is based on 6 areas:• Communication• Spiritual, Attitude and Values• Humanitarian• Physical and Aesthetical Development• Science and Technology

Curriculum Materials• Study syllabus

Curriculum Materials• Curriculum Standard documents

Design of the Curriculum:• Linear

Design of the Curriculum:• Modular

KBSR KSSR

Organisation of the Curriculum:Level I (Year 1, 2 & 3)• Core, compulsory and additional subjects

Level II (Year 4, 5 & 6)• Core , Compulsory and Additional subjects

Organisation of the Curriculum:Level I (Year 1, 2 & 3)• Basic Core Modules, Thematic Core Modules and Elective Modules

Level II (Year 4, 5 & 6)• Core and Elective Subjects

Elements of Analytical and creative thinking skills

The elements of creativity and Innovation, entrepreneurial, information technology and communication.

Focus:3M (Reading, Writing and Counting)

Focus:4M (Reading, Writing, Counting and Reasoning)