The 2021 SPM examination was a success for many Malaysian students, with over 9,600 candidates scoring straight As and 55% of students passing in all subjects.
However, despite the impressive results, a significant number of students still failed the SPM exam.
According to the Malaysian Examinations Syndicate (MES), the national average grade for the 2021 SPM examination was 4.86. This means that any student who scored below 4.86 was considered to have failed the exam. This means that a large number of students failed the SPM exam, despite the impressive overall results.
The MES also reported that the number of students who failed the SPM exam has been steadily increasing in recent years. In 2017, the number of students who failed the SPM exam was 5.3%, while in 2021, it was 6.7%. This means that the number of students who failed the SPM exam has increased by 1.4% in the past four years.
The reasons for the increasing number of students who fail the SPM exam are varied. One of the main reasons is the increasing pressure on students to perform well in the exam. With the competition for university places becoming more intense, many students are feeling the pressure to achieve good grades in the SPM exam.
Another reason for the increasing number of students who fail the SPM exam is the lack of adequate preparation. Many students do not take the time to properly prepare for the exam, leading to poor performance.
Finally, the increasing number of students who fail the SPM exam could also be attributed to the lack of support from parents and teachers. Many students do not receive the necessary guidance and support from their parents and teachers, which can lead to poor performance in the exam.
Overall, the 2021 SPM examination was a success for many Malaysian students, with over 9,600 candidates scoring straight As and 55% of students passing in all subjects. However, despite the impressive results, a significant number of students still failed the SPM exam. The MES reported that the number of students who failed the SPM exam has been steadily increasing in recent years, with the reasons for the increasing failure rate being varied.