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Tests and examinations are a central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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In many countries, assessment is a key of the academic system.
This
 can be seen as a way to judge the qualities of a student.
However
, I believe that
this
 may not be representative of his knowledge.
First
 of all, one of the main benefits of
examination
Suggestion
the examination
 is that students have the chance to see their improvements during the year.
For instance
, if every
week students
Accept comma addition
week, students
 have a vocabulary test,
this
 will allow them to learn and get better. Gradually, they will be able to notice their progress and work on the things they did not understand.
Moreover
, tests are a tool which can help children to understand concepts and remember things. In fact, studying for an exam require to work for several hours. Knowledge learning takes place during
this
 revision period, so tests have advantages.
Nonetheless
, examinations should not define the future of the students.
For example
, it is true that most of the universities select undergraduates through their GCSE results. Children are judged on simply one exam, which do not represent their capacities. Mediocre grades do not mean that a child won’t have a brilliant future.
Moreover
, a failure may provoke psychological issues like anxiety, stress, eating disorders and sometime suicides. In some countries, children have so much pressure for their exams that they decide to end with life. Measures should be taken to create an alternative way of judging students. In conclusion, assessment is a real asset to test our
knowledges but
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knowledge, but
knowledge but
 should not be the only factor
to determine
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determining
 our aptitudes.
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Include an introduction and conclusion

A conclusion is essential for IELTS writing task 2. It is more important than most people realise. You will be penalised for missing a conclusion in your IELTS essay.

The easiest paragraph to write in an essay is the conclusion paragraph. This is because the paragraph mostly contains information that has already been presented in the essay – it is just the repetition of some information written in the introduction paragraph and supporting paragraphs.

The conclusion paragraph only has 3 sentences:

  • Summary
  • Restatement of thesis
  • Prediction or recommendation

Example:

To summarize, a robotic teacher does not have the necessary disciple to properly give instructions to students and actually works to retard the ability of a student to comprehend new lessons. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of running a classroom completely by a machine cannot be supported. After thorough analysis on this subject, it is predicted that the adverse effects of the debate over technology-driven teaching will always be greater than the positive effects, and because of this, classroom teachers will never be substituted for technology.

Start your conclusion with a linking phrase. Here are some examples:

  • In conclusion
  • To conclude
  • To summarize
  • Finally
  • In a nutshell
  • In general

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