Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance. Continual assessment such as course work and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is argued that exams are the most adequate

assessment

of student\s

knowledge

, which course and project works cannot provide. I totally disagree with

this

opinion.

This

essay will describe the positive aspects of projects and course works in the educational process.

Firstly

, continual evaluation motivates students to study all around the semester to get the high scores.

Such

an approach

disciplines

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discipline

young people, makes them more responsible, and gives them deeper

knowledge

.

For example

, it is shown that continuous work during all year brings deeper

knowledge

than preparing

to

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for

annual exams can give. After the exams

motivation

to study dramatically falls in many youngsters.

Moreover

, exams are the most stressful period during the educational process, and the continual

assessment

is the best way to reduce stress and anxiety in students.

Secondly

, evaluating academic performance during the year with the help of project and course works is simpler and more convenient

to

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for

educators.

Furthermore

,

such

an

assessment

is more accurate and objective as teachers see the real

motivation

and

knowledge

during the prolonged period. Performance can be

variable

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varied

vary

from time to time, and formal examinations can undervalue or overvalue it. It not only confuses teachers, but

also

can have negative effects on student\s

motivation

. Formal examination results in one University,

for instance

, showed

different level

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different levels

a different level

of

knowledge

comparing

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compared

to the previous evaluation in more than 60% of students. To conclude, continual

assessment

is the most adequate testing system as it is more accurate, it increases youngster\s

motivation

and reduces stress.

Moreover

,

such

an approach gives deeper

knowledge

to the growing generations.