ULBS (BI)

LAPORANKETUA

PENTAKSIR KEBANGSAAN

1. LAPORAN PRESTASI CALON MENGIKUT KONSTRUK

(KEKUATAN, KELEMAHAN DAN KESILAPAN)

Give appropriate responses/Converse on a topic effectively:Strengths• Proficient candidates were able to give detailed and

appropriate responses. In addition, they were able to give their own views and opinions. Most of them were able to discuss the topic thoroughly especially those topics that are familiar to them. The topics often discussed were on science, environment health and people.

• Candidates with good command of the language had clear understanding of the given topics, thus they were able to respond relevantly and appropriately.

Strengths

• The freedom given to the candidates in choosing their own topic for presentation allowed them to choose those topics that they are familiar with. The above average candidates tend to choose simple topics to play safe.

Weaknesses

• Some average and above average students were over excited and over ambitious with their presentation that they deviated from their subject matter. Often times their presentation exceeded ten minutes. However, the weak students had problems in constructing sentences. So, their subject matter was not developed. There were many incomplete sentences making their presentation dull.

Weaknesses

• Weak candidates also often gave irrelevant responses and very limited development of ideas. Most of them were able to understand the questions but could not give immediate response using the language due to lack of confidence and less exposure to the language. Those who scored average to low marks needed more time to answer questions. Questions had to be rephrased until they understood and could respond fairly.

Weaknesses

• Some candidates did not even respond as they only memorized the text without understanding the subject matter. These candidates tend to be dependent on their scripts that once they forgot their lines, they were not able to proceed with their presentation. In addition, these candidates would panic when questions were put forth.

Errors

• “I think I like pink because … beautiful, pretty, for girl”.• “Pink very nice, I buy pink bag because I like the colour

pink”.• When asked “What should you do to stop pollution?” Answer: “I stop pollution because dangerous”.• When asked “Where did you go during the holidays?” Answer: “I home”.• When asked “How long was the trip?” Answer: “It was 2.30p.m”.

Speak fluently using correct and acceptable pronunciation:

Strengths• Proficient students gave impressive

presentation. They spoke fluently with accurate pronunciation. They had no problem articulating clearly with the correct stress, rhythm and intonation. Effective use of pauses could be noted.

Weaknesses

• Weak candidates made frequent errors in pronunciation due to lack of practice and at some point, their group members helped them. They used the same tone for different situations, making the conversation not appropriate.

Weaknesses

• Incompetent candidates struggled with the pronunciation. Mother tongue influence could be detected.

• Many weak students were unable to distinguish voiced and voiceless sounds, the inability to pronounce words ending with ‘t, d, k’

• the poor reading habits of many weak students usually affect the fluency of their oral presentation.

Errors

• Can’t – [ken]• Know – [no]• Knowledge – [noleg]• Suggest – [sages]• Mother – [made]• Both - [bot]• Buffet – [bafet]• Priest – [prais]

Speak coherently

Strengths• Only good students scored good marks for

this construct since they understood their texts and were well prepared. Continuity of ideas were evident. Logical connectors were used. Good flow of ideas with appropriate use of words and phrases when students presented their personal experiences or topics closely related to them. Some used computers and LCDs to enhance their presentations.

Weaknesses

• Weaker students tend to forget their lines as they did not prepare well. Their flow of ideas was interrupted by the use of inappropriate connectors. Some ideas were not well-organised, jumbled up and repeated unnecessarily especially when students were presenting memorized scripts and had forgotten parts of their scripts.

• Very weak candidates had difficulties in maintaining their flow of ideas due to too many irrelevant pauses and very limited vocabulary.

Errors

• Pollution is caused by the factories and cars on the road. But however, humans also caused pollution.

• Some more, many of them have been to the concert.

• My father was sick, moreover, he went to work.

• He is clever and apart from that he is lazy.

• Juana is a loyal wife but a responsible mother.

Speak the language using a wide range of appropriate vocabulary within context

Strengths• Good students use extensive and precise

vocabulary and interesting expressions appropriately and effectively. They surfed the internet and did research on the given topics. Therefore, they had a wide range of good vocabulary pertaining to the topics. This is clearly demonstrated by their smooth flow of ideas without much hesitation and the choice of words without pausing for a long time.

Strengths

• Use of idiomatic expressions was also evident amongst the good candidates.

• The average students had adequate vocabulary to convey the intended meaning. Clear and satisfactory language was employed most of the time. Meaning is understood

Weaknesses

• Some average students were over enthusiastic with the assessment and wanting to do their best, they tend to use sophisticated vocabulary without even understanding them.

• On the other hand, weak students lacked the vocabulary. Their sentences were too simple but erratic. In some cases, they used inappropriate vocabulary.

Errors

• I admire my father because he work hardly to get money to live.

• The mosque is in the left hand side.• Parents should play an active role in

protecting their children by overloading their social behaviour and activities.

• Let me story you about my life.• My mother angry me because I break the

glass.• They want to spend you at the canteen.

1.5 Speak using correct grammar:

Strengths• Good students were able to use correct grammar and

good sentence structures to convey intended meaning. Errors with simple structures were few except for the occasional slips of the tongue due to nervousness. They have mastered the basic grammar.

• For Model 4, many students did not prepare their own script but used scripts taken from books, the internet and other sources. Thus, the problem of making grammatical errors did not arise.

• For some average students, they managed to string simple sentences with preparation. Therefore, grammatical errors were minimized.

Weaknesses

• Some below average students made consistent grammatical errors that disrupt meaning. In some case, meaning is totally distorted. They were not bothered to do any preparations

• The average students tend to fall for simple and some compound sentences. Sometimes they used wrong compound words to join the ideas.

Errors

• Common errors include:• i) Tenses• My family and I go to see the Lost

World of Tambun.• We enjoy ourself there.• We feel tired but happy.• My cousin also join us for the trip.• It was happen at the traffic light

junction.

Errors

• ii) Subject – Verb agreement• Madam Hasbi always give us advice.• Pulau Langkawi offer beautiful beaches.• I plays badminton near my house every

day.• Many teenagers goes to cyber café.

Errors

• iii) Singular – Plural Nouns• There are many student who fail their

examination.• Nowadays, we hear many theft case.• Several child had food poisoning

because the food was dirty.• Kelantan has many interesting place.

Errors

• iv) Word order I and my family often spend time together. At present, many games computer are

available. My father is a driver bus.• v) Verb form When I walking home, I saw two boys smoking

behind the shop. Many teenagers thinking that if they have

mobile phones, they belong to elite group.

Errors

• vi) Preposition• When weekend, I always go fishing

with friend.• The scouts had a camping trip in

holiday.• In the night, I watch television.

2. PRESTASI KESELURUHAN CALON BERDASARKAN SKOR

• BILANGAN CALON • EXCELLENT (26 – 30) 41352• GOOD (21 – 25) 72689

SATISFACTORY(16 – 20) 77992 WEAK (11 – 15) 56662 VERY WEAK ( 5 – 10) 29643

• JUMLAH BESAR 278338

• (Based on data from 10 states)

KOMEN TENTANG INSTRUMEN/ MODEL3.1 Model yang digunakan oleh pelajar:

• Students have to do both models 1 & 2 in

Form 4 but in Form 5, when they are given a choice, model 3 (Pair work) is their preference.

• 3.2 Kesesuaian model dengan pelajar: • All the models are suitable. However, Model 1

tends to encourage students to memorise, thus the student’s true ability in speaking is not really assessed..

SARANAN KEPADA CALON

• Candidates must attempt to respond and converse.• They have to be mentally prepared.• They need to do extra reading for the topic they have

chosen so that they can converse effectively.• They must practice speaking English so that simple and

common expressions will not be a problem to them.• They must equip themselves with the common words in

English (for the weak ones) and enrich their vocabulary with precise words, idioms and proverbs (for the more advanced ones).

• They should watch educational programs and listen to the radio for more English input.

SARANAN KEPADA GURU

• Teachers must emphasise on the importance of ULBS.• They should make it clear to the candidates all the five constructs in

ULBS so that the candidates are aware of what they should focus on.

• Teachers must expose the candidates to more English input.• Teachers need to encourage their students to be involved in

dialogues or role-plays in class.• Teachers should provide the candidates with common English

expressions and phrases.• Teachers should provide them with the vocabulary list that the

student are expected to master.• Teachers need to build the positive attitude towards English among

the students. Use more creative approaches like using songs and language games to improve their grammar and vocabulary.

• Teachers need to realize that the ULBS should be conducted as a part of the teaching and learning process and should not be done in isolation.

ISU DAN SARANAN PENAMBAHBAIKAN ULBS

• There is a need to improvise the present manual and do the necessary changes.

• It is necessary to have a CD which demonstrates how ULBS is carried out and it is distributed throughout the country. This is to ensure uniformity in assessing and that all of us are speaking the same language of assessment.

• Coordination meeting at national and state level be carried out in the month of January so that teachers can carry out the assessment immediately.

ISU DAN SARANAN PENAMBAHBAIKAN ULBS

• The +/-5 mark range for coordination is too wide. This range allows candidates to be placed in different bands by different assessors. It is suggested that the range is narrowed down to +/-3.

• Monitoring and coordination of these assessments should be taken seriously to ensure the assessments are done correctly.

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HAL-HAL LAIN (jika ada)

• The allowance given to the assessors (KPK, KPN, KPKw and KPS) is greatly appreciated.

• Laporan disediakan oleh;……………………………….(ILANI BT ASHARI)KETUA PENTAKSIR KEBANGSAANULBS BAHASA INGGERIS

• Tarikh: 4 NOVEMBER 2008