Exams - a word that many students dread to hear, a word that seems to have the magical power to transform a happy and cheerful person into a frustrated and nervous wreck. What are exams, and should they be done away with entirely? Examinations, exams for short, are longer and more comprehensive versions of tests held every term. They were initially created to monitor and check how a student was performing academically. however, as time …showed first 75 words of 262 total…

…showed last 75 words of 262 total…tested, he/she would quite happily "wipe out" whatever he/she had studied to make way for new chapters. Homework and assignments would not be taken as seriously as they were not considered. What should be done instead of sitting for exams, in my opinion, is to take the results of daily work and assignments. This will force students to take each piece of work seriously and pay attention during class, fully maximising their potential.