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New Straits Times
31-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Preschool to be made compulsory for five-year-olds under 13MP
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will make preschool education compulsory from the age of five to enhance educational outcomes, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the government would also review optimal school hours, assess the effectiveness of specialised schools, and improve education models for gifted and talented students. "The national education system will be streamlined to become more integrated, effective, and responsive to future challenges. "To this end, the plan is for preschool to secondary education to be placed fully under the responsibility of the Ministry of Education," he said when tabling the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) in the Dewan Rakyat today. Anwar said the quality of Malaysia's education would be raised to meet international benchmarks, based on assessments such as Pisa (Programme for International Student Assessment) and TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), to ensure the system remains competitive and relevant. "Emphasis will also be placed on making English a core medium of learning and communication, while additional language learning will be expanded. "Strengthening STEM education and digital literacy, including introducing the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI), will be prioritised to prepare a generation ready to meet the demands of a high-value future job market." Anwar said the Higher Education Ministry would coordinate pre-university and higher education to clarify jurisdictions and enhance policy and implementation efficiency. "A National Education Council has been established to coordinate, monitor, and formulate appropriate interventions to ensure Malaysia's education system remains progressive and world-class. "The government will also implement a pilot project to grant selected public universities greater autonomy, strengthening the governance of higher learning institutions." He said efforts to internationalise public higher education institutions would also be intensified to improve their global competitiveness. "Continuous training and upskilling programmes will be implemented to boost the competence and professionalism of teachers, who are the backbone of our education system. "The teacher recruitment mechanism will be improved to allow for open selection from various sources, ensuring opportunities are given to candidates who are truly qualified, capable, and committed to the education field." Anwar said Malaysia must not be content with being a local champion that excels only on home ground but fails to make a mark on the global stage.
The Age
25-06-2025
- Science
- The Age
Eleven crucial kindergarten skills that lead to future success
Australian kindergarten students whose classmates start school with core literacy and numeracy skills perform considerably better in maths and science by year 4, new research based on global test results has found. The latest instalment of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) asked principals to estimate how many of their year 4 students could complete 11 key literacy and numeracy skills when they started school. The skills included recognising most letters of the alphabet, reading some words, identifying written numbers from one to 10, and doing simple addition and subtraction. Analysis by the Australian Council for Educational Research found that, in schools where 75 per cent of students began school with at least six of the 11 skills, children went on to perform significantly better in the year 4 maths and science TIMSS tests. On average, these children scored 570 in year 4 maths and 585 in year 4 science, placing them in the 'high' benchmark for achievement. Loading In contrast, schools where less than 25 per cent of students started kindergarten with these foundational skills scored lower in year 4 maths and science tests: an average of 509 for maths, and 539 for science, placing them in the bottom of the 'intermediate' achievement band. Year 4 has long been considered a crucial year for student development, said Australian Council for Educational Research senior research fellow and report co-author Dr Dan Cloney. 'Learning is cumulative,' he said, adding that what a student learns from age two to four is 'a really strong predictor' of their learning in upper primary and senior high school.
Sydney Morning Herald
25-06-2025
- Science
- Sydney Morning Herald
Eleven crucial kindergarten skills that lead to future success
Australian kindergarten students whose classmates start school with core literacy and numeracy skills perform considerably better in maths and science by year 4, new research based on global test results has found. The latest instalment of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) asked principals to estimate how many of their year 4 students could complete 11 key literacy and numeracy skills when they started school. The skills included recognising most letters of the alphabet, reading some words, identifying written numbers from one to 10, and doing simple addition and subtraction. Analysis by the Australian Council for Educational Research found that, in schools where 75 per cent of students began school with at least six of the 11 skills, children went on to perform significantly better in the year 4 maths and science TIMSS tests. On average, these children scored 570 in year 4 maths and 585 in year 4 science, placing them in the 'high' benchmark for achievement. Loading In contrast, schools where less than 25 per cent of students started kindergarten with these foundational skills scored lower in year 4 maths and science tests: an average of 509 for maths, and 539 for science, placing them in the bottom of the 'intermediate' achievement band. Year 4 has long been considered a crucial year for student development, said Australian Council for Educational Research senior research fellow and report co-author Dr Dan Cloney. 'Learning is cumulative,' he said, adding that what a student learns from age two to four is 'a really strong predictor' of their learning in upper primary and senior high school.
Daily Tribune
31-05-2025
- Science
- Daily Tribune
Ministry of Education honours NMS for TIMSS 2023 excellence
The Honorable Minister of Education, Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma Honored New Millennium School by facilitating the school principal and science and mathematics educators for the outstanding performance of the students in TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) 2023. The school has been placed in the high category for Science and Mathematics. Even where there is a drop in International Average in 2023 TIMSS as compared to 2019 TIMSS, the NMS average has remarkably shown an upward trend. The school average in the TIMSS is much higher than the International Average. The results reflect the school's strong commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching methods, and a robust STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum. TIMSS, conducted by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), is administered every four years and assesses trends in student performance across more than 60 countries. The assessment provides valuable data that helps schools and policymakers improve educational outcomes. The school management expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Education for giving an opportunity to be the part of TIMSS Exam and for facilitating the mentors by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma. Congratulating the students and staff, Principal, Dr Arun Kuumar Sharma said that the remarkable achievement is a testament to the hard work of the students, the expertise and commitment of the dedicated teachers, and the support of the school community. He further added that the school is proud to see its students not only meeting but exceeding international benchmarks in Math and Science. School Chairman Dr. Ravi Pillai and Managing Director, Geetha Pillai congratulated the students and their mentors for their commendable performance.
Bahrain This Week
30-05-2025
- Science
- Bahrain This Week
Ministry Of Education Honours NMS For Outstanding Performance In TIMSS 2023
The Honorable Minister of Education, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma honored New Millennium School by facilitating the school principal and science and mathematics educators for the outstanding performance of the students in TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) 2023. The school has been placed in the high category for Science and Mathematics. Even where there is a drop in International Average in 2023 TIMSS as compared to 2019 TIMSS, the NMS average has remarkably shown an upward trend. The school average in the TIMSS is much higher than the International Average. The results reflect the school's strong commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching methods, and a robust STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum. TIMSS, conducted by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), is administered every four years and assesses trends in student performance across more than 60 countries. The assessment provides valuable data that helps schools and policymakers improve educational outcomes. The school management expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Education for giving an opportunity to be the part of TIMSS Exam and for facilitating the mentors by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Mohamed bin Mubarak Juma. Congratulating the students and staff, Principal, Dr Arun Kuumar Sharma said that the remarkable achievement is a testament to the hard work of the students, the expertise and commitment of the dedicated teachers, and the support of the school community. He further added that the school is proud to see its students not only meeting but exceeding international benchmarks in Math and Science. School Chairman Dr. Ravi Pillai and Managing Director, Ms. Geetha Pillai congratulated the students and their mentors for their commendable performance.
