Mother Tongue

Language (MALAY

LANGUAGE)

PRIMARY 3

Outline

1) Revised Mother Tongue Language

Curriculum

2) Mother Tongue Language @ OLN

3) Assessment Matters

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REVISED MOTHER TONGUE

LANGUAGE

• Enhancing the Teaching and Testing of

Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) to Nurture

Active Learners and Proficient Users

Revised Mother Tongue Language

REVISED MOTHER TONGUE

LANGUAGE

• Pupils to be able to use their MTL for effective

communication.

• Pupils to understand and develop their unique

identity through a deeper appreciation of

culture, traditions, literature and history.

• The majority of pupils to attain a good/high level of

competency in MTL, in both speech and writing.

Desired Outcomes

MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE

Active Users, Proficient Learners

Introduced to the Primary 1 in 2015, P2 in

2016 and progressively to Primary 6 in 2020.

Aims to develop students as proficient

language users who can communicate in a

confident and effective way

APPROACH TO

TEACHING AND LEARNING

rE

Interactive

Oral

Reading

Speaking

Interactive Writing

Writing

Listening

Revised Mother Tongue Language MTL Curriculum

REVISED MOTHER TONGUE

LANGUAGE

Skills %/ Level

P1-P2 P3/P4

Listening/ Speaking & Interactive Oral

60% 50%

Reading 20% 30%

Writing & Interactive Writing

20% 20%

REVISED MOTHER TONGUE

LANGUAGE

Language Skills

P1/P2 P3/P4

Language Use Tembok Kata

Language Use Makna Kata Seerti/Seiras Berlawan Perbandingan Semacam Peribahasa Penjodoh Bilangan

Writing 10 Sentences

Writing- Essay Writing - Note Taking

Comprehension- FIB (Filling in the blanks)

Comprehension 1- MCQ Comprehension 2 – Open-ended

APPROACH TO

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Chinese Language

Curriculum (Modular)

Malay Language

Curriculum

Tamil Language

Curriculum

More emphasis on listening, speaking and reading.

• More emphasis on oral interaction and written interaction skills.

• Teaching tailored to meet the different learning needs of students.

• More engaging and appealing teaching materials that capture students’

interest

All students will take the

Core Module.

• Students will be

taught according

to

their different

levels

of achievement.

• Students will be

given more

opportunities to

practise SpokenTamil

• Students with little or no

exposure to the Chinese

Language will take Bridging

Modules

• Students with the interest

and ability to go further will

take the Enrichment Modules.

Mother Tongue Language @ OLN

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Curriculum

Teaching methods, school-based assessments will be

aligned to match the new format.

Rich & Diversified Teaching & Learning Resources

More class activities to enhance Communication Skills

Greater use of ICT and Interactive Resources

Programmes to help students achieve proficiency in

usage

Mother Tongue Language @ OLN

• MTL fortnight

• P3 Cultural Day - • Combined – IJ Camp (ML & TL) • Competitions (National & international competitions)

ML – National Essay writing competition (EDN) Oratorical Competitions (MOE)

Mother Tongue Language @ OLN

MTL Reading Programme

• Extensive Reading Programme

• Class library books

• Library periods - Library activities

(fortnightly) - Bulk Borrowing

Pupils are strongly encourage to borrow reading

materials that best fit their reading profile and

borrow items on the spot.

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Mother Tongue Language @ OLN

ICT-enriched MTL lessons

• Use of media (video clips, movies)

• Use of digital interactive games

• MCOnline , CyberMelayu & Pazhahu Tamil

Assignments (during Term and on Home-Based

Learning (HBL) Day

Assignments during school holidays (March, June and

September)

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APPROACH TO

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Mother Tongue Remediation

Day/ Time : Thursdays / 2.00pm – 3.00pm

Level : Pri 5 & Pri 6 only (Malay Language)

Remedial lessons are conducted for selected pupils

to help them bridge their learning gaps.

Teachers will review pupils’ progress termly to decide

if the child needs to continue with remedial lessons

Assessment @ OLN

Formative Assessment (Assessment for Learning)

- In-class activities

- Discussions

- Homework & online assignments (MC online &

IMTL Portal)

Summative Assessment (Assessment of Learning)

- Formal examinations

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Holistic Assessment

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Language Use and

Comprehension

Oral

- Reading Aloud

- Picture

Description

- Conversation

Language Use and

Comprehension

Oral

- Reading Aloud

- Picture Description

- Picture

Conversation

Listening

Comprehension

Listening

Comprehension

Writing

Writing

Language Use and

Comprehension

Language Use and

Comprehension

10% 30% 10% 50%

Holistic Assessment

Parents’ Role

• How you can help your child learn the Mother Tongue Language

better?

Encourage your child to read MT books/ Read to your child

Encourage your child to speak in your MTL

Help your child with her daily works

Help to prepare your child for weekly spelling.

Purchase a MTL Dictionary for your child (Pictorial Dictionary)

Check your child’s notebook for daily homework and teacher’s notes to

parents.

Check pupils’ bags and files regularly.

Ensure that your child completes her homework and hand them in

promptly.