Debate on exams only measure memory of student not their learning ( favour)
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Debate on exams only measure memory of student not their learning
Good morning everyone; I am going to express my views on ‘exams only measure memory of student not their learning’; and I am going to speak in favor of it.
It is quite true, exams only measure memory not learning of students. If it were not so, how could, though in some cases, students who did not study much, score more than those who had studied more. The examination system has many flaws in it; for example, marks can be scored by using unfair means also. In such cases students who use unfair means may score more than honestly bright students. Is it not a flaw?
Besides, three hours is not a sufficient time to check learning of a student. Besides, learning is a very vast and comprehensive concept which cannot be compacted into three hour examination. Students may not be able to show their learning talent. Exams usually check memory, reading, writing, etc.; however, as stated earlier, learning is a far bigger concept.
Exams encourage students to cram at the cost of understanding, which is quite harmful for the students as well as generally. So, I conclude by saying that exams only measure memory, not the learning.
The system of testing is for a purpose, which it may not serve flawlessly but serves to an extent.
Tests can be better and duplicitous can be reduced.
Tests with certain test takers deceitful, are healthier than no tests at all.
It is not fair that students who do not fraud and for a fair valuation of their aptitudes and standing on a subject