He noted that UPSR and PT3 previously served as national benchmarks to monitor students’ mastery of basic literacy, numeracy and academic readiness. He added that if reintroduced, UPSR and PT3 should combine summative assessment for system monitoring with formative assessment to support continuous student development. "At the primary school level, UPSR served as a checkpoint to assess children’s learning outcomes. UPSR and PT3 aim to measure each student’s ability according to their level or potential,” he said. On Friday (Jan 9), Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry has activated the National Education Advisory Council to study the need to revive UPSR and PT3.

Source: The Star January 11, 2026 02:06 UTC