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- 1. Multiple Choice
When was English for Teaching Mathematics and Science
(ETeMS) introduced?
2001
1999
2002
2003
- 2. Multiple Choice
ETeMS was the idea of
Tan Sri Dr Haji Musa bin Haji Mohamad (Minister of Education 1999-2004)
Tun Dr Mahathir bin Haji Mohamad (Minister of Education 1974-1978)
Dato' Seri Haji Mohamad Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak (Minister of Education 1995-1999)
Dato' Seri Anwar bin Dato' Haji Ibrahim (Minister of Education 1986-1991)
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why English for Teaching Mathematics and Science
(ETeMS) introduced
To enhance the English language proficiency of Malaysian learners.
Because there are not so many Science and Maths terms in Bahasa Malaysia
To internationalize Malaysian education
Because Ministry of Education brings the teachers from overseas to teach Science and Maths
- 4. Multiple Choice
Please choose all advantages of ETeMS
The knowledge of English that students get in Mathematics and Science helps to develop students’ language competence.
Science and Maths teachers can teach English subject
Being competent in the English language is an added advantage to the students.
Students can gain more access of information on the internet.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What was the association/ organization that gave positive feedback on ETeMS and felt that it should be continued (Dec. 2007)?
The Malaysian Science & Maths Teachers Association (MaSMTA)
Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI)
The Malaysian English Language Teaching Association (MELTA)
Malaysia Council of Headmasters (Majlis Guru Besar Malaysia)
- 6. Multiple Choice
ETeMS was abolished in 2012 by MOE. What is one of the the factors of its abolishment?
Students who had poor command of English could not acquire the knowledge of Mathematics and Science as they were not proficient in the language
ETeMS required a lot of budget for MOE to provide text books and teaching materials.
Because all general examinations's (UPSR, PMR & SPM) Science & Maths results dropped in 2011
Because Science & Maths teachers protested the implementation of ETeMS in 2011
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the curriculum that replaces ETeMs?
Malaysian Education Blueprint
Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Rendah & Menengah (KBSM & KBSR)
School Based Assessment
Memartabatkan Bahasa Melayu Memperkasakan Bahasa Inggeris (MBMMBI)
- 8. Multiple Choice
Choose all disadvantages of ETeMS
Teachers are not trained properly and this does not
provide quality education to the students
Expensive to change the teaching force, revamping
the syllabus and to translate texts from English to
Malay
Students of Science & Maths in faculty of education at public university and teachers education institutions were decreased
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of Trust School/ Sekolah Amanah
Ministry of Education's elite schools that use special syllabus and managed by Council of Trust School
Schools that are managed by Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB)
Trust schools are government schools jointly managed with private partners under the umbrella of the Education Ministry.
Private schools that used Ministry of Education's syllabus and curriculum
- 10. Multiple Choice
What are the companies/ organizations that incorporated with government in managing Trust School. Choose all correct answers.
Petronas
Yayasan Pahang
Institut Aminuddin Baki
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB)
D'Herbs by Dato' Aliff Syukri
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which Non-Profit Organization choosen by the government to drive the Trust School Programme
Yayasan Al-Bukhari
Yayasan Hasanah
Yayasan AMIR
PERMATA Pintar
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the role of Yayasan AMIR in Trust School
Pay the salary of teachers and staffs
Design and implement new syllabus and curriculum
Interview and select eligible students to enroll in Trust School
Provide expertise and experience in operations, management and education, as well as additional funds whenever appropriate.
- 13. Multiple Choice
What are the strategic goals of Trust School Programme. Choose all correct answers.
Develop high quality leadership
To have 500 Trust School in 2025 and achieve the objective of Malaysian Education Blueprint 2013-2025
Maximize students potential & achievement
Improve the quality of teaching & learning
Strengthen the engagement of parents, community and other stakeholders
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is one of the advantages of Trust School
MOE will have less school to be managed
Governments' fund can be saved
The private sector is given more autonomy in managing schools, which gives them the freedom to make profits.
Teachers are becoming more enthusiastic and passionate about
teaching, making lessons more student-center instead of the conventional teacher-center method of teaching.
- 15. Multiple Choice
General Knowledge question. Who is the Minister of Education? You have 10 seconds to answer.
YB Dato' Seri Idris Bin Jusoh
YB Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Hussein
YB Dato’ Seri Mahdzir Bin Khalid
YB Dato' Seri Vida
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