Over the years, I have seen the gradual but unmistakable shift in parents’ attitudes towards the Year Six examination. They would sign up their kids for “UPSR camps”, some of which are rah-rah sessions or money-making scams camouflaged as exam preparatory “seminars”. Isn’t it more important for children at that age to develop social skills, or heighten their sense of curiosity that adds joy to what learning is all about? Over the years I have seen how my students’ key developmental skills were impeded by the emphasis on the UPSR. But for now, abolishing the UPSR is the right move and kudos to the Education Ministry for that!

Source: The Star May 02, 2021 21:45 UTC