https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4666 2026-04-19T22:44:15Z 2026-04-19T22:44:15Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4852 2018-03-02T08:15:00Z 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Key topics in education in Europe volume 3 : the teaching profession in Europe : profile, trends and concerns : supplementary report reforms of the teaching profession : a historical survey (1975-2002), general lower secondary education, country reports : Malta Abstract: Lower secondary education in Malta has been compulsory up to the age of 16 since 1970. Secondary education is provided by the State, Church and Independent schools. State and Church schools are free while Independent schools are fee-paying. Church schools provide education to about 30% of children in Malta. Lower secondary education lasts five years and students study about 10 subjects. Subject specialisation occurs in the third or fourth year depending on the type of school attended. All schools are legally bound to fulfill the requirements of the National Minimum Curriculum approved by the Minister of Education. This paper shows the national summary tables on the reforms of the training and conditions of service of teachers in lower secondary education - Malta Description: Acknowledgement: The University of Malta would like to acknowledge its gratitude to the European Commission, Directorate-General for Education and Culture, Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) for their permission to upload this work on OAR@UoM. Further reuse of this document can be made, provided the source is acknowledged. This work was made available with the help of the Publications Office of the European Union, Copyright and Legal Issues Section.

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Title: National testing of pupils in Europe : objectives, organisation and use of results, Malta 2009 Abstract: At Kindergarten Level (ages 3 to 5) pupil assessment focuses on their physical development, social development, creative development, intellectual development (which includes language and mathematical development) and their understanding of the world around them. At this level there is no formal teaching; the Kindergarten practitioner is responsible for the creation of learning opportunities and assessment activities that are related to the areas of development indicated earlier. Assessment is carried out informally and is based thoroughly on pupil observation. At Primary Level (ages 5 to 10+) pupil assessment is carried out differently in Years 1 to 3 and in Years 4 to 6. In the first three years of Primary Education assessment is carried out informally and for a formative purpose. This paper discusses the objectives, organization, and use of results of the national testing of pupils in Malta. This paper contains the following parts: (1) General Overview of Pupil Assessment; (2) Historical Background to National Testing and its Political Framework; (3) Aims and Organizations of National Testing; and (4) Impact of National Testing. A bibliography is included. Description: Acknowledgement: The University of Malta would like to acknowledge its gratitude to the European Commission, Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) for their permission to upload this work on OAR@UoM. Further reuse of this document can be made, provided the source is acknowledged. This work was made available with the help of the Publications Office of the European Union, Copyright and Legal Issues Section. The content is under the responsibility of the Eurydice National Unit.

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