Christine Joy A.

Magbanua BSED-English 4 Teaching Profession

Main Task

Instruction: Do the given task below. Make sure to follow the instructions given properly. Your output will be graded
based on the rubrics seen in your syllabus (refer to the “Graphic Organizer Rubric”).

TASK
Using comparison/contrast matrix, fill in the table with similarities and differences of the K to 12 curriculums.
The features of establishing the similarities and differences are given. Illustrate your answer in a one whole sheet
of paper.

K-12 CURRICULUM PROGRAM

MALAYSIA PHILIPPINES SINGAPORE KOREA

There is no fixed rules on when a The pre-schools in Singapore are The pre-primary education in
child needs to start preschool run by private sector – community South Korea comprises of
education but majority would start and religious bodies, educational Kindergarten and nursery
Republic Act 10157, or “The Kindergarten
when the child turns 3 years old. enterprises, churches, child care schools. The Preschool
Education Law” made Kindergarten the Kinder centers  as well as international
Schooling can begin earlier, from 3-6, education is provided by the
compulsory and mandatory entry stage to
in kindergarten. Preschool education Curriculum schools , all registered with the private schools. The
basic education. Section 2 of this Act MoE.   preschools in South Korea
usually lasts for 2 years, before they provides that all five (5)-year old children Pre-school education consists of along with academic
proceed to primary school at age 7. shall be given equal opportunities for three years of education –
Nursery, Kindergarten 1 (K1) and
education, have enjoyable
There is no formal preschool Kindergarten Education to effectively
Kindergarten 2 (K2). It is more of playful activities designed for
curriculum except a formal mandatory promote their physical, social, emotional
an introductory-preparatory phase kids. Kids are taught how to
training and certification for principals and intellectual development, including where the children are introduced read and write in both English
and teachers before they may operate values formation so they will be ready for to the idea of a classroom, as well as Korean. Also,
a preschool. The training covers school.  teachers and friends. The Pre- simple math is being taught at
lessons on child psychology, teaching School fee varies depending on pre-primary level. Classes are
methodologies, and other related the facilities and the nature of the held in a traditional classroom
curricula on childcare and organization.  context, wherein one lesson
development. Preschool education is or activity is taught at a time.  
not compulsory.
Age: 3- 6 years old
 For Elementary program, the children Primary School education in Primary Education in South
Primary School (Standards 1 to 6
should enroll and finish six years in Singapore is a six year Korea is compulsory and free.
for 6 years from age 7-12) It is also called as elementary
elementary from grades 1 to grades 6 compulsory and free education
before proceeding to high school Elementary that begins at the age of 6 years. education. Students at the
 Primary schooling in Malaysia age of 6 enter the
commences when the child is 6 level. Curriculum In the first four years, called P1-
elementary/primary schools or
P4, also recognized as the
years old. With effect from 2003, Chodeung-hakgyo. Primary
foundation stage, the main focus
home based teaching/home- education focuses on
is on developing the language
schooling is only allowed if the developing the fundamental
and numerical skills, while
ministry gives permission for the skills that will be needed by
science is taught from Primary 3.
children throughout their
same.  At the end of P4, students are
lives. 
evaluated based on their
performance and streamed
Grades: 1-6
according to their ability.
Duration: 6 years
Age: 6-12 years old

 After primary education, students For High School Curriculum Based on the PSLE score, Middle School in South Korea
are promoted to secondary level Program, the children should finish students are put in either is compulsory and free.  After
education for around 5 years. The first the elementary level from Normal or Special/Express the completion of the
education at these schools is free grades 1 to grades 6 before step up Course, leading to ‘N’ level or elementary/primary schools,
but not compulsory/mandatory. Two to grades 7 up to grade 10. They ‘O’ level education respectively students have to attend
High School
categories of secondary schools are should finish four years in high in four years. Secondary school Middle School. It is
there namely  school level. Curriculum education curriculum includes compulsory to attend Middle
subjects such as English, the School or jung-hakgyo in
National Secondary Mother Tongue, Mathematics, South Korea. Middle Schools
Schools and  Science and the Humanities.  establish a strong academic
Secondary Schools of other footing.  
kinds. 
Grades: 7-9 
Duration: 3 years
Age: 12-15 years old
Lower secondary level students Senior High School is two Junior college involves a two-year The Upper Secondary
also appear for a  common public years of specialized upper course leading to ‘A’ (advanced) education is imparted by
exam known as Penilaian secondary education; level exams upon completion of the High schools in South
Menengah Rendah/PMR or the students may choose a the secondary school education Korea. The high schools
Lower Secondary specialization based on in Singapore. It consists of aim to nurture the
Assessment/LSA. PMR is of a aptitude, interests, and Grades 11 and 12. Admission into student’s personality and
diagnostic nature and students will school capacity. The choice junior college depends on the ability needed to protect
then proceed to the upper of career track will define the scoring in the ‘O’ Level exams. and strengthen the
secondary level to complete 2 content of the subjects a The Junior Colleges prepare backbone of the country.
more years.   student will take in Grades students for tertiary level of The high schools in South
11 and 12. Each student in education at a university.  Korea develop students'
Following Penilaian Menengah Junior-Senior HS knowledge, social and
Senior High School can
Rendah examin, students are part choose among three tracks:
Curriculum intellectual skills, critical
of the upper secondary classes. thinking abilities, and
Academic; Technical-
Following two years of upper prepares them for the job
Vocational-Livelihood; and
secondary education, students market. The Upper
Sports and Arts. The
appear for public common exam secondary education in
Academic track includes
called Sijil Pelajaran South Korea is provided
three strands: Business,
Malaysia/Malaysian Certificate of by- academic/general;
Accountancy, Management
Education. vocational; and special
(BAM); Humanities, purpose or specialised
Education, Social Sciences high schools. 
(HESS); and Science,
Technology, Engineering,
Grades: 10-12
Mathematics (STEM).
Duration: 3 years
Age: 15-18 years
old