Malaysia in TIMSS*

Percentage of Students Meeting the Following Benchmarks: Year 2011 2007 2003 1999 Low 65 82 93 93 Intermediate 36 50 66 70 High 12 18 30 36 Advanced 2 2 6 10

Within 2003-2007, the number of students Not meeting basic numeracy skills has DOUBLED!! (2 out of 10 to 4 out of 10). Deterioration at all skill levels over the last decade Similar scenario with regard to Science scores
*TIMSS: International assessment of mathematics and science knowledge

Maybe this is global trend?

Comparing Malaysia & Singapore (2007 & 2011):
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30
36 50 48 40 65 82 99 92 78 70 97 88

Low
Intermediate High Advance
18 12 2 2

20 10
0

Malaysia (2011)

Malaysia (2007)

Singapore (2011)

Singapore (2007)

Almost 100% in Singapore meet basic numeracy skills. 1/3 in Malaysia FAIL to meet basic numeracy skills. Almost half in Singapore perform at the advance level but only 2% in Malaysia do so!! Most importantly, Singaporean numeracy levels have IMPROVED over time.

Are we not investing enough in education & human capital development?

Comparing Malaysia & Ukraine (2011):
90

81
80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
Malaysia (2011) Ukraine (2011)

65 53
Low Intermediate

36 22 12

High Advance

Malaysia spends 50% more on education than Ukraine (8.1% vs 5.4%): Malaysia has higher GDP. So, why is a country spending less than half of the amount spent by Malaysia, achieving better results?

Is this even real?

Many of us might question the veracity of this information but here are some personal encounters of mine:
Case 1: A 16 year old student of mine ,totally shocked me when he confidently answered that 4 + 0 = 0. Yes, he was SERIOUS!! He couldnt even add single digit numbers, yet he is in Form 4 just of his age. Case 2: Many students in my better classes have yet to master their timetables. And they too are in Form 4.

How is this even possible?

Is it because of: Inconsistent Policies? Poor Teacher Quality? High Student : Teacher Ratio? Too Much Emphasis on Rote Learning? and the list goes on in this endless game of blames

BUT!!!! What about SOLUTIONS??? Are there ANY?? Or is this a LOST Generation???

A Ray of HOPE?
With the support of our School Administration & The Village Head, the TFM Fellows in SMK Puchong implemented the: Sustainable Learning Project All with a COMMON HOPE for CHANGE!!! The project was a bi-weekly (Monday & Thursday) after school remediation program for 3 hours.
The program was capped to 40 students as the teaching force consisted mainly of teachers volunteering after school hours and had only a couple volunteers.

Project Implementation Strategy (Phase 1)

1
School runs diagnostic tests on students literacy, numeracy and scientific skills.

Remedial modules are prepared

(i.e Form 4 students were retaught basic chapters like fractions as they failed to master the topic in Form 1)

Upon successful remediation, students are geared towards enrichment.

(i.e : A few Form 4 students managed to tackle Form 5 questions which they had no prior knowledge on discovery learning)

Phase 1 had no mentoring element and was strictly tutoring due to a lack of volunteers!

Student Testimonials

Wan Arysha Raffira:

Tuisyen lestari tolong menaikkan gred saya dari C ke A.

Visalini:
Tuisyen lestari membuatkan saya ingin selalu mendapat result yang lebih baik

Nur Aqilah:
Di tuisyen lestari, cikgu-cikgu boleh beri lebih tumpuan pada pelajar dan ajar pelajar sehingga betul-betul faham

Fatin Nabihah:
Saya semakin semangat untuk belajar math dan sains bila adanya tuisyen lestari kerana suasananya yang enjoy dan santai.

Academic Achievements
Science Stream students improved from A- to A+

Link to Achievements in Maths & Science

Make a Difference, Volunteer!!

All we need is hope and YOU!! Yes YOU CAN MAKE A Difference in the lives of our children Get Involved in our Sustainable Learning Project. Contact Project Details:

Volunteering Opportunities Available

1) Mentor
Attendance: at least twice a month Responsibilities: Mentoring 2- 4 students towards their goals. Emphasis on academics, career aspirations and personal development. Also function as a tutor

Volunteering Opportunities Available

2) Tutor
Attendance: at least once a month Responsibilites: Overseeing student work & providing guidance* Aiding students in remedial activities and preparations for public examinations

*All modules will be prepared by the school with exemplar responses,

tutors do not need to have prior knowledge of the topics

Volunteering Opportunities Available

3) Volunteer Recruiter
Responsibilities: Getting a steady stream of volunteers Constant communication with Project Coordinator regarding volunteers Maintaining a database on the personal details of volunteers recruited

Why should you volunteer?

Corporates:
- This project can be part your personal / corporate social responsibility agenda

University Students & Young Professionals:

- Leadership opportunities to mentor and change the life of a child - Enhance marketability of CV (volunteering) - Platform to network with like minded people

Project Details
Every Thursday & Saturday* from 2 5 pm Begins Mid January 2013 until Dec 2013 (will be annual if there is sufficient support) Thursdays at Dewan JKKK, Kampung Batu 14, Puchong Saturdays at SMK Puchong 40 80 student participants** Contact persons: 1) Kugahn (017 -2217684) 2) Lutfi (012-7392764) * Postponed to Sunday on certain weeks ** Depends on no. of volunteers