FOR decades, Malaysian schools have relied on rote memorisation, repetitive drills and an exam-centred approach. The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) has shaped generations of disciplined students, rewarding those who can recall facts and formulas under pressure.
As we step further into the 21st century, the world – and the skills it demands – is changing. Artificial intelligence tools can now write essays, solve complex equations and simulate experiments – tasks our exams have long tested.
