Students should be taught academic knowledge so that they can pass exams, and skills such as cooking or dressing should not be taught. To what extent do you agree/disagree?

Some people hold a belief that schools should be a place where students

study

academic subjects to pass examinations rather than learn skills

such

as dressing and cooking. In my opinion, despite the significance of academic

study

and exams, students should

also

be taught fundamental life skills. On the one hand, studying academic

knowledge

is vital for students in many ways.

First

, examination results are essential for students’ academic record. With good results, they will have an advantage in the national high

school

exams in which their academic performance after many years of

study

is considered.

Second

, academic subjects equip students with fundamental

knowledge

that will be used in tertiary education.

For example

, most undergraduates in Vietnam are supposed to pass subjects,

such

as Microeconomics and Advanced Mathematics, which are comprised of mathematical

knowledge

taught at high

school

. Without a deep understanding, students may fail the final exams and have to

study

these subjects again, which is time-consuming and costly.

However

, there are several reasons why students still need to learn practical skills. Life skills

such

as cooking will be helpful

since

Suggestion

for

students will be able to prepare healthy and affordable meals on their own

instead

of eating out at restaurants,

for instance

, when college students live far from family. Attending skill building classes at

school

is

also

an effective way for students to unwind after many hours of studying academic subjects. Through a wide range of activities, students are able to relax and

as a result

perform better in exams. In conclusion, I disagree that students should only

study

academic subjects because both academic

knowledge

and practical skills are equally important and should be taught at

school

.