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Yesterday, November 30, 2018, the "Lembaga Peperiksaan Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia" (the Examination Board of the Ministry of Education Malaysia) uploaded the "Surat Siaran" on the "Format Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3 bagi Mata Pelajaran KSSM mulai Tahun 2019". (PT3 Format for Form 3 KSSM Subjects starting from 2019)
2019 is the year when the first batch of KSSM students will sit for the PT3 examinations.
Let's have a look at some of the differences in PT3 for KBSM and PT3 for KSSM.
CHANGES TO SUBJECTS FOR PT3 2019
PT3 subjects in the past under KBSM syllabus
- Bahasa Melayu (Ujian Bertulis)
- Bahasa Melayu (Ujian Lisan)
- Bahasa Inggeris (Ujian Bertulis)
- Bahasa Inggeris (Ujian Lisan)
- Sejarah
- Geografi
- Bahasa Arab
- Bahasa Cina
- Bahasa Tamil
- Bahasa Punjabi
- Bahasa Iban
- Bahasa Kadazan dusun
- Pendidikan Islam
- Matematik
- Sains
- KHB Kemahiran Teknikal
- KHB Ekonomi Rumah Tangga
- KHB Pertanian
- KHB Perdagangan Dan Keusahawanan
KSSM was started in 2017 and Asas Komputer Sains and Rekabentuk dan Teknologi was introduced replacing "Pendidikan Sivik Dan Kewarganegaraan (PSK)" and "Kemahiran Hidup Bersepadu" (KHB).
Note that it was up to the school to decide whether to offer either Asas Sains Komputer or Rekebentuk dan Teknologi or both.
PT3 subjects under KSSM with effect from 2019
- Bahasa Melayu
- Bahasa Inggeris
- Sejarah
- Geografi
- Bahasa Arab
- Bahasa Cina
- Bahasa Tamil
- Bahasa Punjabi
- Bahasa Iban
- Bahasa Kadazandusun
- Bahasa Semai
- Pendidikan Islam
- Matematik
- Sains
- Seni Visual
- Seni Tari
- Seni Muzik
- Seni Teater
- Asas Sains Komputer
- Rekabentuk dan Teknologi
We noticed that "Lisan" (Oral Tests) is no longer a subject on its own for Bahasa Melayu and Bahasa Inggeris.
In addition to Asas Sains Komputer and Rekabentuk dan Teknologi, we noticed other new subjects including Bahasa Semai, Seni Visual, Seni Tari, Seni Muzik and Seni Teater. Art, Dance, Music and Theater.
Note that the comparison of the above subjects refer only to subjects tested in PT3. Form 3 Students also learn other subjects in school which are non-PT3 subjects.
The arts subjects are probably for students from Sekolah Seni as these are the subjects offered by these schools.
Note that the comparison of the above subjects refer only to subjects tested in PT3. Form 3 Students also learn other subjects in school which are non-PT3 subjects.
The arts subjects are probably for students from Sekolah Seni as these are the subjects offered by these schools.
CHANGES TO HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY FOR PT3 2019
Previously, before PT3, students in form 3 sat for PMR. PT3 was first introduced in 2013. History and Geography was fully 100% project based with no written examinations for PT3. Based on the documents that were uploaded, it appears that History and Geography for PT3 2019 will now be 80% written examinations and 20% project based. A whopping 80 marks for both History and Geography is allocated for subjective questions.
CHANGES TO ENGLISH PAPER FOR PT3 2019
Previously there were two English subjects. Written English Paper (100 marks) and Oral English (50 marks total) which comprise of Speaking Test (30 marks) and Listening Test (20 marks).
It appears that English is now one comprehensive paper with written and oral sections combined as follows:
Written English Paper 1 - 40 Marks (Weighted average 25%)
Written English Paper 2 - 40 Marks (Weighted average 25%)
Speaking Test - 20 Marks (Weighted average 25%)
Listening Test - 25 Marks (Weighted average 25%)
With 50% weightage for written and 50% weightage on Oral (Speaking + Listening), the student must be equally good in oral or verbal communication.
The Speaking Test is "berpasangan" ie in teams of two. Previously it was on individual basis.
It appears that English is now one comprehensive paper with written and oral sections combined as follows:
Written English Paper 1 - 40 Marks (Weighted average 25%)
Written English Paper 2 - 40 Marks (Weighted average 25%)
Speaking Test - 20 Marks (Weighted average 25%)
Listening Test - 25 Marks (Weighted average 25%)
With 50% weightage for written and 50% weightage on Oral (Speaking + Listening), the student must be equally good in oral or verbal communication.
The Speaking Test is "berpasangan" ie in teams of two. Previously it was on individual basis.
Format Instrumen Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3 (PT3) Bagi MP Bahasa Inggeris Mulai 2019
We noticed that this format has the logo of Cambridge Assessment English together with Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia
CHANGES TO BAHASA MELAYU PAPER FOR PT3 2019
Similar to English, previously the Bahasa Melayu subjects was tested as two separate papers ie Written exam (Ujian Bertulis) and Oral Test (Ujian Lisan). In 2019, it appears that Bahasa Melayu written and oral tests are combined as one subject paper. As with the English paper, in the past, the written paper was 100 marks while the Ujian Bertutur was 30 marks and the Ujian Mendengar was 20 Marks making it a total of 50 marks for Ujian Lisan overall.
In 2019, the Written Exam Paper 1 is 60 marks, Paper 2 is 40 marks, total for Written Exam is 100 marks. Meanwhile for the Oral exam, the Ujian Bertutur is 30 marks, Ujian Mendengar is 20 marks, total of 50 marks. There is no mention of weighted average. Ujian Bertutur is in a group same as previously.
In 2019, the Written Exam Paper 1 is 60 marks, Paper 2 is 40 marks, total for Written Exam is 100 marks. Meanwhile for the Oral exam, the Ujian Bertutur is 30 marks, Ujian Mendengar is 20 marks, total of 50 marks. There is no mention of weighted average. Ujian Bertutur is in a group same as previously.
REKA BENTUK DAN TEKNOLOGI
From the format that was uploaded as shown below, reka bentuk dan teknologi appears to be 70% written exam and 30% practical/project based.
ASAS SAINS KOMPUTER
From the format that was uploaded as shown below, Asas Sains Komputer appears to be 70% written exam and 30% practical/project based.
Seni Visual is a practical project paper with one individual project and one group project.
Previously under KBSM, the kids did Pendidikan Seni Visual and Pendidikan Muzik but they were non-PT3 subjects. Under KSSM, Pendidikan Seni Visual (PSV) was combined with Pendidikan Muzik (PMZ) into a single subject called Pendidikan Kesenian. So, we're not sure how this is going to pan out. Will the students be required to sit for Seni Visual and Seni Muzik or just Seni Visual? Or perhaps there is no need to sit for them because the Seni Subjects including Seni Visual, Seni Tarian, Seni Muzik and Seni Teater are subjects offered by Sekolah Seni.
HOW MANY PAPERS WILL STUDENTS SIT FOR IN PT3 2019?
Previously students sat for 10 papers in PT3. They are.
1. BM
2. BM Lisan
3. BI
4. BI Oral
5. One optional language paper or Pendidikan Islam
6. Sejarah (100% project based)
7. Geography (100% project based)
8. Maths
9. Science
10. Kemahiran Hidup
2. BM Lisan
3. BI
4. BI Oral
5. One optional language paper or Pendidikan Islam
6. Sejarah (100% project based)
7. Geography (100% project based)
8. Maths
9. Science
10. Kemahiran Hidup
How many papers will candidates sit for in PT3 2019? This is a guesstimate. We await further news on this.
Based on the subjects, below is a possible scenario:
1. BM (with Lisan)
2. BI (with Oral)
3. One optional language paper or Pendidikan Islam
4. Sejarah (80% written exam + 20% project)
5. Geography (80% written exam + 20% project)
6. Maths
7. Science
8. Asas Sains Komputer or Rekabentuk dan Teknologi (70% written exam + 30% practical/project)
The 4 Seni papers ie Seni Visual, Seni Tari, Seni Muzik and Seni Teater could be papers for Sekolah Seni
Based on the subjects, below is a possible scenario:
1. BM (with Lisan)
2. BI (with Oral)
3. One optional language paper or Pendidikan Islam
4. Sejarah (80% written exam + 20% project)
5. Geography (80% written exam + 20% project)
6. Maths
7. Science
8. Asas Sains Komputer or Rekabentuk dan Teknologi (70% written exam + 30% practical/project)
The 4 Seni papers ie Seni Visual, Seni Tari, Seni Muzik and Seni Teater could be papers for Sekolah Seni
Download links:
The above is an extract from the Format Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3 bagi Mata Pelajaran KSSM mulai Tahun 2019 Format for the rest of the subjects can be found in this link.
So far only the Format Instrumen Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3 (PT3) Bagi MP Bahasa Inggeris Mulai 2019 has been uploaded. We await the rest of the uploads by the Lembaga Peperiksaan.
Disclaimer: We have tried to be as accurate as possible by comparing the old format with the new. However, it is subject to interpretation and confirmation by the school and the authorities. If you notice any discrepancy, please inform us. If you notice any other changes to the PT3 2019 format which is not mentioned here, do let us know in the comments. Thank you for reading.
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