Changing the language of instruction for Mathematics and Science in Malaysia: the PPSMI policy and the washback effect of bilingual high-stakes secondary school exit exams

This longitudinal study examines a change in the language of instruction for Mathematics and Science (M & S) subjects from Bahasa Malaysia (BM) to English in Malaysia. This policy, known by the acronym of PPSMI, has two objectives: to promote student learning of M & S, and also to increase s...

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Main Author: Tan, Hui May
Other Authors: Carolyn E Turner (Internal/Supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2010
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