Examination System In Pakistan | an essay with outline for inter classes

21 | Examination System

"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much, but whether we provide enough for those who have little.  

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Outline:

• What is an Examination
• Types of Examination
• Certain feelings of the students during the examination
• Examination schedule after a certain time
• An examination is a test of students as well as teachers
• Advantages and disadvantages of our education system
• The examination system needs some reforms
• Conclusion

    There arises a comprehensive debate on the topic of the examination system in Pakistan. Some of them favour it while others go against it. However, the examination tests a person's innate ability to perform in a particular subject, which may be academic or non-academic. It requires a great challenge and preparation to get through. The examination is a source of inspiration. It is the time for the demonstration of the great abilities of students as well as teachers in general. There are two types of functions that the examination serves in life.

"Ability is what you're capable of doing.  Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." 
Lou Holtz

Firstly, a goal is fixed up for which students and teachers put in all their efforts to achieve. And secondly, an assessment of the capability and progress of children is seen by the parents in a particular way and the society in general. As such, examinations are necessary at periodic intervals so as to take corrective measures in case of any failures. 

"Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change." Stephen Hawking

In the examination, students show their certain mixed feelings, ideas and wisdom in the form of written answers. Gainers or toppers are those who are able to express themselves correctly in a powerful manner. Some students always try to gain the power of expression through continuous writing practice. This significant aspect of their personality is automatically developed in the present system of examination. Sometimes, lengthy answers are required to explain the required things against specific questions, however, at times students try to cram up the lengthy answers without really understanding the basics and then to mistakes in writing or recollecting the answers. They are unable to learn the real application of knowledge. This does not increase the intelligent understanding of the subject matter, as such, there is a need to examine the two aspects of teaching and the mode of examination.

"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function." F. Scott Fitzgerald

All people take pains and make efforts to send their children to the best schools and colleges so that, their children should get the best education. The teachers also try to do justice to the cause of parents and teach the students throughout the year. They take it as a responsibility not only towards the parents but to society as well. Then it is also desired that the students study hard and show good results. So it is possible only through examinations to judge where our children have to learn and study. The importance of examination is undoubtedly unchallenged. however, some parents want these examinations to be abolished. They feel that it encourages students to do copying and all types of cheating to score the best or in some cases, the minimum required pass marks. but there are more parents who feel it is an essential part of an education system.

"Peace is not the absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means." Ronald Reagan

In spite of various demerits of the system of examination, it has some advantages, too. It is the students who have to give due thought and use their own intelligence while preparing for the examination as well as appearing in the examinations. They have to keep in mind that during a limited period of papers in examinations only selected material can be tested by the examiners. They have to work hard to grasp the concepts of a certain subject. Thus examinations help the students develop the power of analyzing, the power of thinking, reasoning and making the right and correct decision based on their own judgements. They have to do all the arrangements in a systematic manner. The relevant and irrelevant parts of the material can be separated out by them. Thus the students learn to know the importance of advance planning and avoid irrelevant topics, which are not necessary for success in their life.

"Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence." Robert Frost

In view of the above-mentioned facts, it is felt that examines need some reforms from the certain evils connected with the present system. knowledge gained by cramming and swotting and testing by theoretical examination is unsound and superficial. A scientific approach is required to be given to the system of examination. The objective type of test papers being introduced in some of the examinations is the right step in this direction. in this way, most of the course material is covered and tested. It tests the basic understanding of the students about a specific subject and the real progress of students is judged and measured up to much extent.

"Our greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." William James

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