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- Online Discussion Post (180-200 words) You are participating in an online discussion for language learners. The question is: Are exams the best way to test students' knowledge?

In my
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while
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exams
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 are a
traditonal
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traditional
 part of education, they are not necessarily the best way to measure a student's true understanding.
Exams
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 certainly have some benefits
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for
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 instance, they provide a
standardized
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 way to compare
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students
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students'
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 performance and encourage discipline and hard work. Without the pressure of a final
test
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test,
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 some
students
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 might lack the
mtivation
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motivation
 to review what they have learned. ​
However
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,
exams
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 often focus more on
memorization
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 than on practical application. Many
students
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 cram information just to pass the test and
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 forget it shortly after.
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Furthermore
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 high-stakes
exams
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 can cause extreme stress and anxiety.
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, a very talented student might perform poorly simply because they are nervous, which does not accurately reflect their actual
knowldge
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knowledge
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Instead
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 of relying solely on
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, I believe a combination of continuous assessment, practical projects, and oral presentations is much more effective. These methods allow
students
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 to show their skills in real-world scenarios. In conclusion,
while
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exams
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 are useful for checking basic facts, they should be used alongside other evaluation methods to provide a fairer and more complete
pcture
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picture
 of a student’s abilities.

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grammar
Care with spelling and small mistakes to show you care for your work.
structure
Plan before you write. Make 2-3 main ideas and link them with small joining words like and, but, so.
content
Keep a clear view to the end. Add more real examples to back your idea.
content
You show a clear view that exams are not the only way to test knowledge.
structure
The essay moves in a easy to follow flow with good order.
Structure your answers in logical paragraphs

The easiest way to score well on the IELTS Task 2 writing portion is to structure your writing in a solid essay format.

A strong argument essay structure can be split up into 4 paragraphs, each containing 4 sentences (except the conclusion paragraph, which only contains 3 sentences).

Stick to this essay structure:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion

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