This document compares the content and learning standards for reading, writing, grammar, and listening & speaking from Year 3 to Year 6 of primary school in Malaysia. It outlines the specific learning objectives and skills students should demonstrate at each grade level according to the national standards. For example, in reading it progresses from identifying homophones in Year 3 to applying word attack skills like identifying word categories in Year 6. The document was prepared by Saleha Mersin of the SISC+ BI(SR) PPD Keningau to facilitate comparison of the standards across grades.

1. THE COMPARISON OF CONTENT AND
LEARNING STANDARDS
Year 3 to Year 6 (SK)
SALEHA MERSIN
SISC+ BI(SR) PPD KENINGAU SABAH

2. The Comparison of Content and Learning Standards (SK): Year 3 to 6
Prepared By:
Saleha Mersin
SISC+ BI(SR) PPD Keningau
READING
STANDARD CONTENT Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
2.2
By the end of the 6 year
primary schooling, pupils will
be able to demonstrate
understanding of variety of
linear and non-linear texts
in the form of print and non-
print materials using a range
of strategies to construct
meaning.
2.2.1 2.2.1
Able to apply word attack skills by
identifying:
(a) homographs
(b) homophones
2.2.2
Able to read and understand
phrases and sentences from:
(a) linear texts
(b) non-linear texts
2.2.3
Able to read and demonstrate
understanding oftexts by:
(a) sequencing
(b) predicting with guidance
2.2.4
Able to apply dictionaryskills:
(a) locate words
(b) meaning ofbase word
2.2.1
Able to apply word attack skills by:
(a) using contextual clues to get
meaning ofwords:
(i) before the word
(anaphoric)
(ii) after the word
(cataphoric)
(b) identifying idioms
2.2.2
Able to read and understand
phrases and sentences from:
(a) linear texts
(b) non-linear texts
2.2.3
Able to read and demonstrate
understanding oftexts by:
(a) sequencing
(b) predicting
(c) giving main ideas and
supporting details
2.2.4
Able to apply dictionaryskills
(a) recognise abbreviations
(b) understand meaning ofwords
in context
2.2.1
Able to apply word attack skills by
identifying:
(a) proverbs
(b) phrasal verbs
(c) similes
2.2.2
Able to read and understand
phrases and sentences from:
(a) linear texts
(b) non-linear texts
2.2.3
Able to read and demonstrate
understanding oftexts by:
(a) giving main ideas and
supporting details
(b) stating cause and effect
(c) drawing conclusions
2.2.4
Able to apply dictionaryskills to
identify and understand meaning
of words in context
Able to apply word attack skills by
identifying:
(a) grouping words according to
word categories.
(b) identifying words similar in
meaning
(c) identifying words opposite in
meaning
2.2.2.
Able to read and understand
phrases and sentences inlinear
and non-linear texts.
2.2.3
Able to read and understand
simple and compound sentences.
2.2.4.
Able to read and understand a
paragraph with simple and
compound sentences.
2.2.5
Able to apply dictionaryskills to
locate words.
(a) entry points.
(b) exit points.

3. The Comparison of Content and Learning Standards (SK): Year 3 to 6
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Saleha Mersin
SISC+ BI(SR) PPD Keningau
READING
2.3
By the end of the 6- year
primary schooling, pupils will
be able to read
independently for information
and enjoyment
2.3.1
Able to read for information and enjoyment with guidance:
(a) fiction
(b) non-fiction

4. The Comparison of Content and Learning Standards (SK): Year 3 to 6
Prepared By:
Saleha Mersin
SISC+ BI(SR) PPD Keningau
WRITING
STANDARD CONTENT Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
3.1
By the end of the 6-year
primary schooling, pupils will
be able to form letters and
words in neat legible print
including cursive writing.
3.1.1
Able to write in neat legible print
with correct spelling:
(a) phrases
(b) simple sentences
3.1.2
Able to write numerals in neat
legible printwith correct spelling:
(a) numeral form
(b) word form
3.1.1
Able to write in neat legible print
with correct spelling:
(a) phrases
(b) sentences
(c) numerals in word form
3.1.2
Able to write in neat cursive
writing with correct spelling:
(a) words
(b) phrases numerals in word
form
3.1.1
Able to write in neat legible print with correct spelling:
(a) sentences
(b) paragraphs
3.1.2
Able to write in neat cursive writing with correct spelling:
(a) sentences
(b) paragraphs
3.2
By the end of the 6-year
primary schooling, pupils will
be able to write using
appropriate language, form
and style for a range of
purposes.
3.2.1
Able to complete:
(a) linear texts
(b) non-linear texts
3.2.1
Able to transfer information to complete:
(a) linear texts
(b) non-linear texts
3.2.2
Able to write with guidance
(a) simple sentences
(b) compound sentences
(c) questions
3.2.2
Able to write with guidance:
(a) labels
(b) notices
(c) messages
3.2.2
Able to write with guidance:
(a) stories
(b) poems
(c) informal letters
3.2.2
Able to write with guidance:
(a) stories
(b) formal letters
(c) poems
(d) descriptions
(e) instructions
3.2.3
Able to punctuate correctly:
(a) exclamation mark
(b) comma
3.2.3
Able to punctuate correctly:
(a) apostrophe
(b) speech markers
3.2.3
Able to use punctuation correctly
3.2.4
Able to spell common sightwords.
3.2.4
Able to spell words byapplying spelling rules

5. The Comparison of Content and Learning Standards (SK): Year 3 to 6
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Saleha Mersin
SISC+ BI(SR) PPD Keningau
WRITING
3.3
By the end of the 6-year
primary schooling, pupils will
be able to write and present
ideas through a variety of
media using appropriate
language, form and style.
3.3.1
Able to create texts using a
variety of media with guidance:
(a) non-linear
(b) linear
3.3.1
Able to create texts using a variety of media:
(a) non-linear
(b) linear

6. The Comparison of Content and Learning Standards (SK): Year 3 to 6
Prepared By:
Saleha Mersin
SISC+ BI(SR) PPD Keningau
GRAMMAR
STANDARD CONTENT Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
5.1
By the end of the 6 year
primary schooling, pupils
will be able to use different
word classes correctly and
appropriately.
5.1.1
Able to use nouns correctlyand
appropriately:
(a) common nouns
(b) proper nouns
(c) singular nouns
(d) plural nouns
5.1.2
Able to use pronouns correctly
and appropriately:
(a) personal
(b) demonstrative
(c) possessive
5.1.3 Able to use verbs correctly
and appropriately:
(a) regular verbs
(b) simple presenttense
(c) simple pasttense
5.1.4
Able to use conjunctions correctly
and appropriately:
(a) and
(b) or
(c) but
5.1.5
Able to use prepositions correctly
and appropriately:
(a) in
(b) on
5.1.1
Able to use nouns correctlyand
appropriately:
(a) common nouns
(b) singular nouns
(c) plural nouns
(d) countable nouns
(e) uncountable nouns
5.1.2
Able to use pronouns correctly
and appropriately:
(a) possessive
(b) interrogative
5.1.3
Able to use verbs correctly and
appropriately:
(a) irregular verbs
(b) verbs that do not change
form
(c) presentcontinuous tense
(d) pastcontinuous tense
5.1.4
Able to use conjunctions correctly
and appropriately:
(a) because
(b) so
5.1.5
Able to use prepositions correctly
and appropriately:
(a) above
(b) below
5.1.1
Able to use nouns correctlyand
appropriately:
(a) common nouns
(b) collective nouns
5.1.2
Able to use pronouns correctly
and appropriately:
(a) reflexive
(b) interrogative
5.1.3
Able to use verbs correctly and
appropriately:
(a) simple future tense
(b) future continuous tense
5.1.4
Able to use conjunctions correctly
and appropriately:
(a) although
(b) since
5.1.5
Able to use prepositions correctly
and appropriately:
(a) over
(b) among
5.1.1
Able to use nouns correctlyand
appropriately
5.1.2
Able to use pronouns correctly
and appropriately
5.1.3
Able to use verbs correctly and
appropriately
5.1.4
Able to use conjunctions correctly
and appropriately
5.1.5
Able to use prepositions correctly
and appropriately

7. The Comparison of Content and Learning Standards (SK): Year 3 to 6
Prepared By:
Saleha Mersin
SISC+ BI(SR) PPD Keningau
GRAMMAR
(c) under
(d) up
(e) in front of
(f ) behind
(g) at
5.1.6 Able to use adjectives
correctly and appropriately:
(a) colour
(b) shape
(c) size
(d) opinion
(c) beside
(d) next to
(e) between
(f) near
(c) through
(d) across
(e) along
(f ) against
5.1.6
Able to use adjectives correctly
and appropriately
5.1.7
Able to use articles correctlyand
appropriately
5.1.8
Able to use adverbs correctly and
appropriately
5.1.7 Able to use articles correctly
and appropriately:
(a) a
(b) an
(c) the
5.1.6
Able to use adjectives correctly
and appropriately:
(a) comparative
(b) superlative
5.1.7
Able to use articles correctlyand
appropriately:
(a) the
(b) zero article (-)
5.1.8
Able to use adverbs correctly and
appropriately:
(a) manner
(b) time
(c) place
5.1.6
Able to use adjectives correctly
and appropriately.
5.1.7
Able to use articles correctlyand
appropriately.
5.1.8
Able to use adverbs correctly and
appropriately:
(a) frequency
(b) degree

8. The Comparison of Content and Learning Standards (SK): Year 3 to 6
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Saleha Mersin
SISC+ BI(SR) PPD Keningau
GRAMMAR
5.2
By the end of the 6- year
primary schooling, pupils
will be able to construct
various sentence types
correctly.
5.2.1
Able to constructdeclarative
sentences correctly.
NOT APPLICABLE
5.2.1
Able to constructimperative
sentences correctly.
5.2.1
Able to constructvarious
sentence types correctly
LISTENING & SPEAKING
STANDARD CONTENT Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
1.1
By the end of the 6- year primary
schooling, pupils will be able to
pronounce words and speak
confidently with the correct
stress,rhythm and intonation.
1.1.1
Able to speak with correct word
stress
1.1.2
Able to listen to and enjoy stories
1.1.3
Able to listen to, say aloud and
recite rhymes,tongue twisters and
sing songs paying attention to
pronunciation, rhythm and
intonation.
1.1.4
Able to talk abouta stimulus with
guidance
1.1.1
Able to speak with correct word
stress
1.1.2
Able to listen to and enjoy stories
1.1.3
Able to listen to and recite poems,
tongue twisters and sing songs,
paying attention to pronunciation,
rhythm and intonation
1.1.4
Able to talk aboutrelated topics
with guidance
1.1.1
Able to speak with correct
pronunciation, stress,rhythm and
intonation.
1.1.4
Able to speak on related topics
with guidance.
1.1.1
Able to speak with correct
pronunciation, stress and
intonation
1.1.2
Able to listen to and respond
confidently to a given stimulus by
using appropriate words,phrases
and expressions with the correct
stress and intonation.
1.1.3
Able to speak confidentlyon
related topics

9. The Comparison of Content and Learning Standards (SK): Year 3 to 6
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Saleha Mersin
SISC+ BI(SR) PPD Keningau
LISTENING & SPEAKING
1.2
By the end of the 6 year primary
schooling, pupils will be able to
listen and respond appropriately
in formal and informal situations
for a variety of purposes.
1.2.1
Able to participate in daily
conversations:
(a) express good wishes
(b) ask for help
(c) respond to someone asking for
help
(d) offer help
(e) talk aboutoneself
(f) introduce familymembers and
friends.
1.2.2
Able to listen to and follow :
(a) simple instructions.
(b) simple directions.
1.2.3
Able to give:
(a) simple instructions in school.
(b) simple directions to places in
school.
1.2.1
Able to participate in daily
conversations:
(a) extend an invitation
(b) accept an invitation
(c) decline an invitation
(d) express sympathy
1.2.2
Able to listen to, follow and give
instructions
1.2.3
Able to listen to, follow and give
directions around the
neighbourhood
1.2.4
Able to participate in guided
conversations with peers
1.2.1
Able to participate in daily
conversations:
(a) make suggestions
(b) respond to suggestions
(c) volunteer to complete a task
(d) show appreciation
1.2.2
Able to listen,follow,and give
instructions.
1.2.3
Able to listen to, follow,and give
directions to places around their
town and state.
1.2.4
Able to participate in
conversations with peers
1.2.1
Able to participate in
conversations to:
(a) express happiness
(b) express concern
(c) express sorrow
(d) give encouragement
(e) express opinions
1.2.2
Able to listen,follow,and give
instructions
1.2.3
Able to listen to, follow and give
directions to places around the
state and country
1.2.4
Able to participate in
conversations with peers
1.2.5
Able to talk on topics of interestin
formal situations

10. The Comparison of Content and Learning Standards (SK): Year 3 to 6
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Saleha Mersin
SISC+ BI(SR) PPD Keningau
LISTENING & SPEAKING
1.3
By the end of the 6- year primary
schooling, pupils will be able to
understand and respond to oral
texts in a variety of contexts.
.
1.3.1
Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding oforal texts by:
(a) asking simple Wh-Questions
(b) answering simple Wh-
Questions
(c) giving True/False replies
(d) sequencing with guidance.
1.3.1
Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding oforal texts by:
(a) asking and answering
questions
(b) sequencing
(c) predicting with guidance
1.3.1
Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding oforal texts by:
(a) asking and answering
questions
(b) giving main ideas
(c) giving supporting details
(d) sequencing
(e) predicting
1.3.1
Able to listen to and demonstrate
understanding oforal texts by:
(a) asking and answering
questions
(b) giving main ideas and
supporting details
(c) stating cause and effect (d)
drawing conclusions