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In 1993 a small group of chemistry teachers and chemistry experts werechosen to work with staff from CDC. They developed, pre-tested andrefined instruments before trialing them in a sample of schools. Theinstruments, revised in the light of the trial, were then further testedbefore being published by CDC through a private publisher.Pre- and post-tests conducted on students using the materials indicatedimprovement in the learning and understanding of the molar concept.ContactDirector, Curriculum Development Centre, Ministry of Education Malaysia,Peserian Duta off Jalan Duta, 50604 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tel: 603-651-1522, Fax: 603-651-0861, URL: http://www.ppk.kpm.my20. School-to-Work ProgrammeMalaysia’s Ministry of Education introduced automatic progression toForm 4. As a result some students were found to have difficulty infollowing and understanding the curriculum. The Research andEvaluation Division of the Curriculum Development Centre of theMinistry of Education began the School-to-Work project in July 1998.The project is designed to develop the potential of low achieving studentsby supplying them with knowledge and generic skills through on-the-jobtraining and experience in the workplace. Its objectives are to:• enable students to follow the teaching and learning processequivalent to their academic capability• develop students’ potential and generic skills through workplaceexperience, and• ensure that academically low achievers benefit from their time inschool.The programme consists of two components: teaching and learningguides, and workplace training. The guides for Forms 4 and 5 consist ofselected topics in the curriculum and specifications for core and electivesubjects that students must master. They aim to help weak studentsprepare for the Malaysian Certificate of Education and to pass the coresubjects and at least two elective subjects. The guides also assist teachersto handle teaching and learning for such low achieving students.List of Projects by CountryList of Projects by Country © 43