In the recent times, periodic examinations have become a preferred way to assess students compared to the regular assessments. While this may benefit in making students sincere and competitive, there are also some drawbacks to be considered.
Firstly, one benefit is that exams bring a great level of sincerity in students to achieve success as they are often conducted in a formal set up and require thorough preparation. Having a sincere approach to study is the key to effective learning and growth. Secondly, as exams are standardized and organized at central level, it helps students compete directly with others. This prepares them for their future, when as adults, they will have to face a similar situation in the job market. For example, IT companies regularly conduct logic ability and written communication exams as a first level of screening for fresh graduates prior to interviewing them.
On the other side, one issue is that students do not get a chance to have a regular feedback and improve, which is only possible with continued assessment methods. This may deprive students a chance to incrementally improve and focus on their weak areas. Another problem is that exams bring a high level of stress in students without judging their key abilities, which leads to mental health issues in children. To illustrate, in a recent survey conducted by the ABC research among students from grade 6th to 8th in the UK, 40% were stressed due to their examinations and had to seek medical advice.
In conclusion, while exams can work as an effective way of assessment, it can also lead to lack of timely feedback and high stress among students.
In the recent times, periodic examinations have become a preferred way to assess
students
compared to the regular assessments. While this may benefit in making
students
sincere and competitive, there are
also
some
drawbacks to
be considered
.
Firstly
, one benefit is that exams bring a great
level
of sincerity in
students
to achieve success as they are
often
conducted in a formal set up and require thorough preparation. Having a sincere approach to study is the key to effective learning and growth.
Secondly
, as exams
are standardized
and organized at central
level
, it
helps
students
compete
directly
with others. This prepares them for their future, when as adults, they will
have to
face a similar situation in the job market.
For example
, IT
companies
regularly
conduct logic ability and written communication exams as a
first
level
of screening for fresh graduates prior to interviewing them.
On the other side, one issue is that
students
do not
get
a chance to have a regular feedback and
improve
, which is
only
possible with continued assessment methods. This may deprive
students
a chance to
incrementally
improve
and focus on their weak areas. Another problem is that exams bring a high
level
of
stress
in
students
without judging their key abilities, which leads to mental health issues in children. To illustrate, in a recent survey conducted by the ABC research among
students
from grade 6th to 8th in the UK, 40% were
stressed
due to their examinations and had to seek medical advice.
In conclusion
, while exams can work as an effective way of assessment, it can
also
lead to lack of timely feedback and high
stress
among
students
.