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

Formal assessments,

such

as tests and

exams

, are still prioritized by the educational system in many nations. There is an opinion, that

this

trend has more benefits for schools as it helps to assess

students

' knowledge quickly.

However

, I disagree with

this

statement, thinking that alternative ways to mark learners' skills have more advantages and

this

essay will explain why. There are some benefits to assessing school children's knowledge through tests and

exams

.

Firstly

,

this

way of testing gives schools a great opportunity to mark lots of

students

' work in a short period of time, as normally, there are deadlines for teachers to post the results.

Secondly

, each student is provided with the same amount of time for the test ensuring equal rights among the learners.

For instance

, in Russia, every high school student, before graduation, needs to pass the

exams

for subjects

such

as math, English, history and literature.

This

helps teachers,

students

and parents to see if the young individual acquired knowledge that was given at school.

On the other hand

, I believe that every person is different and it is unfair to provide the same examination system for each individual.

This

means that

students

need to be considered as unique individuals,

whereas

formal assessments demonstrate the opposite, putting all

students

in the same environment.

Additionally

, some schoolchildren can be very talented and creative

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but are not interested in formal disciplines.

For instance

, in Russia, it was evident that many children who are good at music and playing instruments were struggling to pass formal examinations.

That is

why, I truly believe that more creative and innovative ways need to be embedded. In conclusion,

although

there are some benefits to exam

students

' learning abilities in a traditional way, I believe that

this

trend has more negative aspects than positive.

Exams

and tests do not prioritize

students

' unique characteristics, but

conversely

consider every child to be the same as others.