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There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through exams rather than through continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?

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In the recent times, periodic examinations have become a preferred way to assess students compared to
regular assessments
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the regular assessments
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 may benefit in making students sincere and competitive, there are
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 some drawbacks to be considered.
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, one benefit is that exams bring a great
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 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.
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, as exams are standardized and organized at central
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, it helps students compete directly with other schools.
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 prepares them for their future,
when as adults,
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as adults, when
 they will have to face a similar situation in the job market.
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, IT companies regularly conduct logic ability and written communication exams for aspirants as a
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 of screening 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.
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 may deprive students a chance to incrementally improve and focus on their weak areas. Another problem is that exams bring a high
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 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
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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
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 lead to lack of timely feedback and high stress among students.

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