Tests and examinations are a central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages?

Test

and examinations are often utilized to evaluate the performance of students in various countries. I will discuss the merits and demerits of

test

and examination in details. The main advantage of having these testing systems in place is the fact that without them, it will be impossible to determine the efficiency of the teaching session.

This

because exams are based off the source materials educators use in training their pupils and to ensure their level of understanding of topics, the

test

is required.

For example

, during my A-level study, tests were handed out to us at the end of every topic and it helped us to understand better and

also

can expose areas where we still have some misunderstandings. Eventually, teachers were able to pass on information more effectively with us.

This

clearly shows the value of examinations and tests in the school system.

On the other hand

, there might be some disadvantages about taking exams.

For example

, lowering self esteem of students or causing stress on them. In China,

for example

, there is a group of people with social intentions due to low grades at school and the false perception that they won't be able to succeed in life.

This

probably is the main reason why the new education system has arisen, to encourage students to learn, but to take them out the pressure of their parents and society to score a high grade. In conclusion,

test

and examination have been vital to every academic institution mainly because it serves as a feedback for teachers and I believe

this

reason for outweighs the drawback,

that is

test

Suggestion

tested

may not actually shows the level of understanding of students.