Teaching Science/Math in English: Students' needs come first
THE debate regarding the language of instruction for Mathematics and Science has been focusing mainly on issues of bias towards or against certain races, ability to cope with different languages and even national unity. But two factors have not been addressed sufficiently: the choices available for parents and students, and what is best for the students in the long run. Full Story
Teaching Science/Math in English: Reverse this flawed policy
IT was shocking to see the overwhelming response in favour of continuing the policy of teaching Science and Mathematics in English. Full Story
Teaching Science/Math in English: Qualified teachers a key factor
THIS is a plea to the government not to back out on its policy to teach Science and Mathematics in English. In deciding on a very important matter such as this, narrow-minded, jingoistic and even hypocritical views from whatever quarters should be ignored for the sake of Malaysia's future. Full Story
Teaching SCIENCE & MATH IN ENGLISH: Don't give up, our children deserve better
ON one hand, member of parliament for Rembau, Khairy Jamaluddin, said we failed because the policy of teaching Mathematics and Science in English was half-baked, etc. Yet he acknowledged that "English... is a basic requirement for students and job-seekers... undisputed lingua franca" ("It's high time we ditched this policy -- NST, Sept 9). Full Story
Teaching SCIENCE & MATH IN ENGLISH: Survey conclusions may be flawed, not policy
YOUR publication of a study supposedly revealing flaws in the Mathematics/Science-in-English policy should come under scrutiny. Based on the results published, Malay students did worse in the survey when answering the mathematical questions in Malay (37.3 per cent correct) rather than in English (39.6 per cent correct). Full Story
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