THE government is scrapping the Primary School Achievement Test (UPSR) from this year, said Education Minister Radzi Jidin today.

He also said that the Form Three Assessment Examination (PT3) will be cancelled for this year.

Radzi also said there will be no replacement for the UPSR.

He said the main focus of the ministry at this time is to strengthen the Special School Admission Assessment (PKSK).

“UPSR was a component for boarding schools. However, when we implement PKSK to enable students to enter boarding schools, we see a quarter of the total number of students in year six for 2020 decided to take the PKSK exams,” he said.

Meanwhile, Radzi said the decision to cancel PT3 exams for this year was made after taking into account the time constraints for students to make preparations, especially face-to -face learning with teachers at school.

“If we look at the Covid-19 pandemic, it has not been eradicated.

“Taking into account the current situation, without PT3, the method of student assessment can still continue,” he said. – April 28, 2021.