As we read in the New Straits Times recently (October 3, 2009), a new system will be used to grade all papers in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination starting this year. This development is in line with the appointment of Tan Sri Muhyiddin as a Minister of Education.The Education Ministry announced that a new grade of A+, followed by A, A-, B+, B, C+, C,D, E and G for those who fail. It will replace the previous A1, A2 or B3, B4, 5C, 6C, 7D, 8E and 9G
Below is an excerpt from the star newspaper.
By KAREN CHAPMAN
PETALING JAYA: A new grading system for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) will be implemented from this year.
Education director-general Tan Sri Alimuddin Mohd Dom said the change would provide a detailed breakdown of excellent candidates who obtained grade As in the examination.
“The change means there will now be a new grade of A+. Previously, the highest grade possible in the SPM was 1A,” he said in a statement yesterday.
Under the present system, students are graded as 1A, 2A, 3B, 4B, 5C, 6C, 7D, 8E and 9G while the new grades would be from A+ to G .
Alimuddin said the change was based on feedback from various quarters that the existing system did not provide a more detailed breakdown of excellent students.
“The change in the grading system will enable more qualified candidates to be chosen for training programmes and new scholarships, such as the one announced by the Prime Minister recently,” he said.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said in June that a new category of Public Services Department scholarships would be introduced next year based purely on merit, regardless of race.
Alimuddin said the Cabinet approved the change in the grading system last month.
“This will not affect the examination at all as it only involves a change in the grades given,” he said.
He said school principals have been directed to explain the new grading system to students sitting for the SPM this year.
Well, students, what do you think...?
Below is an excerpt from the star newspaper.
By KAREN CHAPMAN
PETALING JAYA: A new grading system for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) will be implemented from this year.
Education director-general Tan Sri Alimuddin Mohd Dom said the change would provide a detailed breakdown of excellent candidates who obtained grade As in the examination.
“The change means there will now be a new grade of A+. Previously, the highest grade possible in the SPM was 1A,” he said in a statement yesterday.
Under the present system, students are graded as 1A, 2A, 3B, 4B, 5C, 6C, 7D, 8E and 9G while the new grades would be from A+ to G .
Alimuddin said the change was based on feedback from various quarters that the existing system did not provide a more detailed breakdown of excellent students.
“The change in the grading system will enable more qualified candidates to be chosen for training programmes and new scholarships, such as the one announced by the Prime Minister recently,” he said.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said in June that a new category of Public Services Department scholarships would be introduced next year based purely on merit, regardless of race.
Alimuddin said the Cabinet approved the change in the grading system last month.
“This will not affect the examination at all as it only involves a change in the grades given,” he said.
He said school principals have been directed to explain the new grading system to students sitting for the SPM this year.
Well, students, what do you think...?
6 comments:
haha..got my photo lo...hahaha
that " - " is so ugly la...haha
So I'm not very like this new system..
well, you are the 'ugly' one, i chose this picture coz yoong choon is looking so handsome....hahah...joking naa...
this photo is soo inspiring..just look at the way you show your eagerness to finish that sejarah exercise...you might score A++ for the paper.
regarding the new grading system, let's not be too worried about that. you should work harder and score well in spm. try to focus on scoring. that's the most important thing. worry about the grading system later.it should be a motivation for you to work harder...just do your best in spm...all the best!!!
Salam 1 Malaysia kpd zill kola...
eeeeeehhhh,hello,where is my inspiring picture huh?
Whatever,the grading system is still the same right,just add an extra A+ to differentiate between good and the BEST! Anyways,MALAYSIA MASIH BOLEH!
Thanks for the information=)
SPM one month to go=)
Salam 1 Malaysia........
your inspiring picture will come out in my next blog..(if only i knew who you are....heh(8-)
yes.i like that YAKIN BOLEH attitude.
one month to go.....still got time.....
take agood care of yourself and your health. get good sleep and enough rest.manage your stress wisely.
Good Luck!
Thanks 4 the advice zill kola..
You take a good care of yourself too=)
ur mostly welcome...and thanx for dropping by!
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