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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?

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Over the years tests and examinations have become a main and the most important way of checking the knowledge gained by
students
 of all age.
Therefore
, teachers are able to see, if their methods of teaching are actually working and what to improve or change.
However
, does it really check
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 knowledge? Are we supposed to put so much pressure on those features? On the one hand, test and examinations can be motivating. Many
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 while getting a good grade and it makes them want to study harder. It is
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 main point that they can refer to and see
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 if
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 learning methods are proper.
Also
, while receiving bad grade they know, that they did not put
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 effort and maybe they should do more
next
 time.
Moreover
, through those features teachers get
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feedback from a class, and is able to work on their methods. Without that, it would be pretty difficult to see, if the way of presenting the knowledge is clear and proper for
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 group of
students
.
Also
, thanks to that they can evaluate which student needs more help and understanding.
On the other hand
, taking a test or examination may be extremely stressful for people. Taking an exam especially in school and awareness of possible failure might cause anxiety.
Consequently
, a person who really prepared might get a grade
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 will not satisfy, because they froze. Another key point is that
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students
 should not be graded only by the examination results. Teachers should focus on
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 of pupils and encourage them to do more projects.
Therefore
, parents would not be pressuring children to have the best grades, because they would be aware, that it is not significant. All points presented, I believe that examinations and test should not be the central feature of
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 system. The amount of stress related to
that is
 not worth it.
Students
 should feel encouraged to study, not afraid of it and its consequences.
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