Kem Literasi & Numerasi (LitNum)
PPD Miri
By Louise Ping Laing
Background
- PPD Miri has 16 secondary schools and 46 primary schools.
- 1,615 Year 2 & 3 pupils in PPD Miri have not mastered basic reading and numeracy skills (BM and Mathematics).
- 1,067 pupils failed the Pemulihan Khas Release Test 2 (2024).
- 548 Year 1 pupils set to enter Pemulihan in 2025.
The Challenge
- High percentage at Mastery Level 1 and 2 for BM and Mathematics; low motivation and weak foundations in 3M skills (reading, writing, counting).
- Teachers need better resources and training to address diverse learning needs.
- If not addressed, risk of continuous learning gaps and dropout increases.
The Solution: Kem LitNum
- Conducted 2-day Kem LitNum at 4 stations with 6 activity modules.
- 30 remedial teachers trained and actively involved.
- Full support from administrators of 30 participating schools.
- Goal: Reduce remedial pupils by 50% (from 1,615 to 808) by December 2025.
Impact So Far
- 15 activities developed collectively; 6 implemented in Kem LitNum.
- All 22 senior assistants from focus schools attended and formed working committees.
- Pupils showed higher motivation, better school attendance, and greater classroom engagement after the camp.
Sustainability & Next Steps
- Continue tracking participant progress until Release Test 2.
- Conduct classroom observations to ensure differentiated learning is applied.
- Share target release numbers in district curriculum meetings.
- Mentor senior assistants in managing remedial programmes.
- Expand Kem LitNum beyond focus schools.
- Organise District Special Education Carnival and Symposium.
How You Can Help
We are looking for funds to expand this initiative to train more schools.
- Kem Literasi & Numerasi – Funding of RM10,000 for 400 students, to promote literacy and numeracy progress among remedial students
- Karnival Pemulihan Khas – Funding of RM5,000 for 400 remedial students
- Simposium Pemulihan Khas – Funding of RM10,000 to train about 40 teachers in action research, to reduce 70% of remedial students by 2026.
Contact:
Louise Ping Laing: louisepinglaing@gmail.com or +6013-8319236
Let’s give every child the literacy and numeracy foundation they need to succeed in school and in life.