The candidates were the first cohort under the UPSR new format in line with the implementation of the Primary School Standard Curriculum (KSSR) that emphasises elements of High Thinking Skills (KBAT).

“We cannot compare the analysis of UPSR 2016 with that of last year since this is the first cohort under the KSSR,” he said when announcing the analysis of UPSR 2016 results at the Ministry of Education here today.

Khair said some 8,345 candidates or 1.89 per cent obtained the maximum 1B; 35,752 candidates or 8.11 per cent obtained the minimum 2Bs; 91,366 candidates or 20.73 per cent obtained the minimum 1C.

“A total of 152,825 candidates or 34.67 per cent obtained the minimum 1D, 137,262 candidates or 31.14 per cent obtained the minimum 1E while 9,519 candidates or 2.16 per cent obtained all Es.”

The National Average Grade (GPN) for UPSR 2016 was only 2.96 points.