Year 4 pupils will soon get their first MPT4 report. A C or a D: should you worry?
The Examinations Board (LP) plans for schools to hand the reports to pupils and parents between 29 November and 4 December 2026.
The results show marks, a grade from A (82–100) to F (0–19) and a short description.
Here is what each grade means, and what to do next.
Key points
- When: planned for 29 November–4 December 2026, via the school; Johor’s MPT4 was rescheduled, so follow the school’s notice.
- What: marks, an A–F grade and a description of the grade.
- Why: to spot weak areas early, not to rank pupils or schools.
- UASA results use the same A–F bands.
Last updated: 28 October 2026
When will my child get the MPT4 results?
According to LP’s 2026 MPT4 work schedule (updated 20 October), schools will download and print the reports. They are due to hand them to pupils and parents between 29 November and 4 December 2026.
MPT4 (Matriks Pembelajaran Tahun 4) is the national Year 4 assessment set by Lembaga Peperiksaan (LP, the Examinations Board). LP sends the results to schools through its system, and each school prints the reports.
In Johor, MPT4 was postponed because of the haze. According to Bernama, the Johor government announced the postponement on 7 October. On 11 October, JPNJ (Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Johor, the state education department) said MPT4 would be rescheduled. Parents in Johor should follow the school’s notice.
What do grades A to F mean?
MPT4 results have six grades, from A (highest) to F (lowest), and each comes with a short description (tafsiran) of how well your child has mastered the subject.
| Grade | Marks | LP’s description (in plain English) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 82–100 | Excellent mastery; answers accurately, critically and creatively |
| B | 66–81 | Credit-level mastery; answers well and accurately |
| C | 50–65 | Good mastery; gives basic, standard answers |
| D | 35–49 | Satisfactory; gives simple answers |
| E | 20–34 | Minimum level; needs focused, ongoing support |
| F | 0–19 | Not yet at the minimum level; needs focused, ongoing support |
These descriptions are translated from question 16 of LP’s MPT4 FAQ (version 2, 4 September 2026).
What are MPT4 results used for?
MPT4 results are mainly used to spot weak literacy and numeracy early, so schools can step in sooner. They also give KPM (Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, the Ministry of Education) national data. LP also says what MPT4 is not for:
- Not a big exam: it is not a high-stakes test and does not replace UPSR.
- No rankings: it is not used to compare pupils or schools.
- Not for special-school entry: sekolah khusus (special schools) still select through PKSK (Pentaksiran Kemasukan Sekolah Khusus).
According to Utusan Malaysia, the Education Minister has said that marked papers will be returned to pupils after the scores are recorded, so teachers can follow up. If you have questions, ask the school; parents can also request a score review (semakan skor) through the school.
Are UASA results also graded A to F?
Yes. LP’s UASA management guide says UASA (Ujian Akhir Sesi Akademik) results are reported as a percentage and a grade, using these bands:
| Grade (marks) | Official label |
|---|---|
| A (82–100) | Cemerlang (excellent) |
| B (66–81) | Kepujian (credit) |
| C (50–65) | Baik (good) |
| D (35–49) | Memuaskan (satisfactory) |
| E (20–34) | Mencapai Tahap Minimum (minimum level reached) |
| F (0–19) | Belum Mencapai Tahap Minimum (minimum level not yet reached) |
Each school sets and marks its own UASA, so there is no national results date. In 2026, Year 4 Bahasa Melayu (BM), English, Maths and Science (plus Bahasa Cina in SJKC) are assessed by MPT4 instead of UASA.
How should I talk to the teacher about the report?
We suggest asking where your child lost marks, not just what the grade is. Three questions to ask:
- Where were most marks lost: in BM, was it comprehension or writing?
- Is it the same kind of mistake: which questions on the returned paper went wrong in the same way?
- What happens next: how will the school help, and what can we do at home?
What can we do after a C, D or lower?
Our suggestion: find the weak area first, then practise it a little every day instead of doing lots of practice papers.
- A or B: keep the reading habit and work on one or two weaker areas.
- C: find the part where most marks were lost and practise it for 15 minutes a day.
- D, E or F: rebuild the basics first (vocabulary, grammar, full sentences), then build up.
To see what the MPT4 BM paper asks, read MPT4 BM Bahagian B: How to Answer the 5 One-Mark Questions.
FAQ
Can parents check MPT4 results online?
According to LP, results go to schools through its system, and the school prints the report for pupils and parents. Watch for the school’s notice.
Are MPT4 results used for entry to special schools (sekolah khusus)?
No. LP says sekolah khusus still select pupils through PKSK, not MPT4 results.
Will my child get the MPT4 papers back?
That is the plan. According to Utusan Malaysia, the Education Minister said papers will be returned to pupils after the scores are recorded; ask your child’s school for details.
Which exams do Malaysian primary schools still have?
UPSR (Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah) was abolished in 2021. Now Year 4 has the national MPT4, and Years 4–6 have each school’s UASA (in 2026, Year 4 skips UASA in MPT4 subjects). For the difference, read MPT4 vs UASA: What Is the Difference? The UASA Bahasa Melayu Format for Years 4–6.
More exam articles: UASA English Format for Years 4–6: The 7 Parts and Writing Templates
Want to know where your child gets stuck?
A grade tells you which subject needs work; an assessment tells you where to start. YouSeed’s online BM and English classes both begin with a free 1-to-1 assessment, fully online.
See our online BM classes for SJKC pupils and book a free BM assessment
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Sources: Lembaga Peperiksaan MPT4 and UASA documents (2024–2026), and reports by Bernama and Utusan Malaysia.