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A dedicated Malaysian school principal, Zulkifli Md Pungot, retook the SPM Mathematics examination more than 20 times since 2011 to better support students through syllabus shifts and rising exam pressure. Selected as an Edufluencer 4.0 by the Education Ministry, he focused on making Math approachable using right techniques, visual learning materials, revision modules, and quiz practice sets. His approach emphasizes higher order thinking skills, application, and analysis, pairing reflective motivation with disciplined learning and resilience after failure.

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EDUFLUENCER

NAJIHAH BORHAN

Zulkifli Md Pungot retakes the exam

Edufluencer 4.0 and teaching approach

Higher Order Thinking Skills and student motivation

SEKTOR DOKUMENTASI PENDIDIKANBPPDP,Kementerian Pendidikan MalaysiaAras SB-4,Blok E8,Kompleks E,Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan62604 Putrajaya.Tel :03-88846425Faks:03-88846284 TARIKH:16 MEI 2026(SABTU) SINAR HARIAN THE STAR N.STRAITS TIMES UTUSAN M’SIA # EDUFLUENCER Principal took SPM Math exam20 times to support students pressure,syllabus changes and greatest reward for a teacher.”answering techniques.Zulkifli also developed a digital“A teacher must never stopplatform for Maths where stu-learning.Teachers must con-dents can practice.stantly renew their knowledgeIt features a topical questionand experience,"he told the Newbank,interactive exercises withStraits Times.instant answers and concise re-vision modules. # NAJIHAH BORHAN KUALA LUMPUR news@nst.com,my WHILE most teacherscheer their studentson from outside theexamination hall,one dedicated educator sat theSijil Pelajaran Malaysia(SPM)ex-amination with them more than20 times. He said his passion for teachingbegan in childhood. "I also produce educationalposters,revision modules andquiz practice sets to help studentsunderstand concepts visually andpractically.” He believed education is aboutshaping the future of the nation'syouth. School principal Zulkifli Md Pungot showing his sijil PelajaranMalaysia certificates.PIC.COURTESY OF ZULKIFLIMD PUNGQT Principal Zulkifli Md Pungothas retaken the examination as arepeat candidate for Mathemat-ics since 2011 to better supporthis students. "I started out wanting to helpstudents understand that Mathsis not a terrifying subject,that itis interesting when approachedwith the right techniques. plex formulas and sharing simpletechniques. more relevant and helps preparethem to face the real world." Zulkifli was selected as an Edu-fluencer 4.0 by the EducationMinistry,serving as a changeagent to help elevate the nationaleducation system. Aftertwo decadesin education,Zulkifli said the most noticeablechange is that exam questions arenow more application-and anal-ysis-based. He said student success was theresult of the prayers and sacri-fices of many teachers. "The most rewarding thing is tosee the transformation in stu-dents.Some initially lacked con-fidence,feared Maths or were onthe verge of giving up,but ul-timately achieved excellent re-sults. “My main focus is Mathematicsand Additional Mathematics be-cause I want to constantly un-derstand the latest examinationformat and the actual challengesfaced by students. "Do not be afraid to fail.Failureis not the end,it's part of theprocess of becoming stronger. The Edufluencer initiativebrings together passionate educa-tors who leverage social media todrive positive educational changeand share best practices. “The primary change is the em-phasis on Higher Order ThinkingSkills.Questions are now more ap-plication and analysis oriented. “Keep learning,respect yourparents and teachers and be con-fident that anyone can succeed ifthey put in the effort and main-tain discipline.” OnYouTube,Facebook,TikTokand Instagram,Zulkifli regularlyposts videos breaking down com- "It's not because I need the cer-tificate.It's more of an exercise tounderstand students'experience, "For students who are used toit,the new syllabus is actually "That feeling is hard to describebecause their success is truly the

FAQs

Why did Zulkifli Md Pungot retake the SPM Mathematics exam more than 20 times?

He retook the examination since 2011 to better support his students amid pressure and syllabus changes, and to understand how students experience the exam.

What digital and learning resources did he develop to help students?

He developed a digital platform for Maths and created educational posters, revision modules, and quiz practice sets with topical, interactive exercises and concise revision.

What learning emphasis does the Edufluencer initiative promote in the new syllabus?

It emphasizes Higher Order Thinking Skills, with questions increasingly oriented toward application and analysis.

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