In a heartening display of encouragement, a local teacher, has garnered praise for his supportive message to a student who scored 46 marks in a recent exam.

Mohamad Khairul Azman, the teacher, took to Facebook to share a photo of a student's exam paper, emphasizing the significant improvement in the student's performance. Despite the modest score, Azman chose to uplift the student, congratulating them on their progress and urging them to continue their efforts.

"Congratulations, Khadijah! In comparison to the mid-year exam where you scored only 20 marks, your recent score of 46 marks reflects a noticeable improvement. Your hard work has indeed paid off!" Azman wrote on the exam paper.

This gesture has resonated with numerous netizens, who expressed their admiration for the teacher's compassionate approach. Many were moved by Azman's positive reinforcement, acknowledging that encountering such a supportive teacher is a stroke of luck for any student.

Azman, reflecting on his approach, acknowledged that high-achieving students often receive ample encouragement and applause, but those who struggle with their grades, despite putting in effort, are sometimes overlooked.

"Often, students with lower scores are not lacking in effort; it's just that their abilities have limitations. These students hover around the passing mark, and if teachers do not actively encourage and boost their confidence, no one else will care about them," Azman explained.

He admitted that while the students may not receive accolades at award ceremonies, appropriate encouragement can make a significant difference in their perception of themselves and their efforts.

"Students need to feel that their hard work is not in vain, that they are noticed by their teachers. Heartening encouragement from teachers will leave a lasting impact on them," Azman added.

Many netizens concurred with Azman's perspective, expressing gratitude for his unbiased treatment of students based on their academic performance.

"I appreciate teachers who excel at praising and encouraging students," one netizen commented. Another remarked, "Students are like mirrors for teachers. If you treat me well, I will strive to do better!"

This heartwarming story serves as a reminder of the positive influence teachers can have on their students, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and appreciating the efforts of all learners, regardless of their academic achievements.