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What is wrong with all examination?

Arran Cameron
During my secondary school years every GCSE subject had a coursework component. In 2007 coursework was dropped from maths making it all examination. In more recent years other subjects have gone all examination.


I strongly uphold the main GCSE subjects (English, maths, science, probably geography, history and RS as well) as all examination with no coursework, as I believe it to be the fairest method overall, although coursework components should continue for creative subjects including art, music, and D&T.


Whenever I state my view I get accused of being another Michael Gove.


I am aware that the Lib-Dems and the Green Party want to re-instate coursework for ALL GCSE subjects. Is this intelligent thought or just a whim of a liberal chattering class without any regard for students themselves or the desires of the silent majority?
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    The difficultly with only having exams is that teachers will teach you how to pass exams if they wish to remain employed. You might not learn much else!


    I think in an ideal world you wouldn't need to learn just how to pass exams and be good at cramming. I always did well in exams, but I think that's because I never felt the pressure - my dad used to say that if I was any more laid back 'd fall over! I never bothered revising and I was a firm believer that if you'd actually learned anything and enjoyed school that you didn't need to, but I realise that I'm probably in a minority and only speak for myself.


    The other problem with exams is that all it does it prove that you can perform within a snapshot of time. Coursework allows the time to properly research something, write it up and format it well, and then take some time to consider your conclusions, which is much more representative of the real world.
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    The difficultly with only having exams is that teachers will teach you how to pass exams if they wish to remain employed. You might not learn much else!


    I think in an ideal world you wouldn't need to learn just how to pass exams and be good at cramming. I always did well in exams, but I think that's because I never felt the pressure - my dad used to say that if I was any more laid back 'd fall over! I never bothered revising and I was a firm believer that if you'd actually learned anything and enjoyed school that you didn't need to, but I realise that I'm probably in a minority and only speak for myself.


    The other problem with exams is that all it does it prove that you can perform within a snapshot of time. Coursework allows the time to properly research something, write it up and format it well, and then take some time to consider your conclusions, which is much more representative of the real world.
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