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Are examinations really an essential part of any educational system?

With countries like Finland, one of the leading nations in the field of education, scrapping exams entirely from the educational system, are we forced to revisit the importance of core elements of our educational systems?

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Question added by Salsabeel Al-Abed , Educational Resource Coordinator , Al Tayseer Educational Center
Date Posted: 2018/12/03

Yes examination is an essential part of education system as it helps us test ourselves and helps in improving ourselves and work on our weaker points

Bavindu  Supun
by Bavindu Supun , Housekeeping Trainer And Hospitality Supervisor , Earl's regency

Yes but not paper answers it can test from activity also

RANA ZIKRIA
by RANA ZIKRIA , professor chemistry , university of agriculture, Faisalabad

Examinations are often considered an essential part of any educational system. They serve as a way to evaluate a student's understanding of the material being taught and their ability to apply it in real-world situations. Exams can also be used to determine a student's strengths and weaknesses, allowing teachers to tailor their instruction to meet individual student needs.

Furthermore, exams provide a standardized method of assessment, allowing for fair and equitable evaluation of students across different schools and regions. This ensures that students are held to the same standards and are judged based on their knowledge and skills rather than external factors such as socioeconomic status or family background.

In conclusion, while exams do serve an important role in the educational system, they should not be the sole determinant of a student's success or worth. It is essential to balance the benefits of exams with the potential drawbacks and to use them as one tool among many to evaluate and support student learning.

Aminu Bello Zoramawa
by Aminu Bello Zoramawa , Lecturer , Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

No, not necessarily. But othe forms of interaction would do.

suresh kumar
by suresh kumar , pharmacy professor , JSS COLLEGE OF PAHRMACY , OOTY

Yes, examinations are essential to ascertain the knowledge of the candidate gained during the course 

Davies Rono
by Davies Rono , Teaching Assistant , Muyeye secondary school

Exams are essential for evaluation. It's either progressive or summative assessment. It depends on objectives of the lesson. It's an indicator for the teacher to know if the learners have understood or repetition need to be done 

Haitham Jouda
by Haitham Jouda , Assistant Professor , alquds open university

As usual, yes but sometimes we use our eyes to evaluate the acquired knowledge that the students are getting

Meh Jabeen
by Meh Jabeen , [Senior Librarian] , Islam Medical & Dental College

Yes examinations are an essential part of educational system as it helps to test all candidate level and helps to improving them to work on their weaknesses.

Samra Farooq
by Samra Farooq , Freelance Graphic Designer , tehzeeb

Exams are usually important in education, but some countries, like Finland, are getting rid of them. This makes us rethink their value. Exams help us see how well students are doing, but they can also stop creativity and make students feel worried. We need to find a balance between using exams and trying new ways to see how students are learning.

     

Syamlal GS
by Syamlal GS , Associate Professor of Economics, University of Kerala , Mahatma Gandhi College Thiruvananthapuram

Exams are often considered an essential component in academics for several reasons like Assessment of Understanding, Feedback for Students, Standardization of Assessment, Motivation and Preperation for Futureetc

 

Muhmmad Haseeb Ahsan
by Muhmmad Haseeb Ahsan , Data Entry Specialist , Pak Arab Fertilizers PVT. LTD

An exam is a true measure of a student's capacity for progress. It is also a review of the teacher's effectiveness in raising pupils' comprehension levels. Additionally, an exhaustive assessment of an institute's portfolio, handiwork, and any accomplished landmarks

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