Abolishing exam can bring back the joy of learning


AS a primary school teacher with over 27 years of experience, I was overjoyed to hear that the Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) has been shelved. It is a move that is long overdue.

Over the years, I have seen the gradual but unmistakable shift in parents’ attitudes towards the Year Six examination. For many of them, the exam was the be-all and end-all. As a result, many parents unnecessarily pressured their children to perform well in it.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
exams , education , rote learning

Next In Letters

The dark side of going viral
Your bill went up. The tariff did not. Here is what actually happened
Targeted subsidies: A bitter pill today, but better protection tomorrow
Malaysia needs stronger labour rights protection
What a truly sporting nation should look like
Drug testing must be fair, difficult to tamper with
What we need to protect our borders better
Diagnostics, resilience and the Global South
Bribery bleeds a nation
Drug control needs more than arrest targets

Others Also Read