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REFER TO YOUR ESSAY TASK ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND ENGAGE IN A VIRTUAL DISCUSSION ABOUT THE RELEVANCE OF EXAMINATIONS IN TODAY'S EDUCATION SYSTEM

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REFER TO YOUR ESSAY TASK ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND ENGAGE IN A VIRTUAL DISCUSSION ABOUT THE RELEVANCE OF EXAMINATIONS IN TODAY'S EDUCATION SYSTEM

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Have you ever flipped over the pages of the latest/current/recent newspaper or browsed through numerous websites on the internet and come across/stumbled upon disturbing/terrifying/horrific news whereby students as young as thirteen years old commit suicide due to the pressures of an exam-oriented  education system? It is undeniable that examinations have long been an incessant burden for students to carry which/that/where/as/in which/because they have to be well-prepared in order to excel and achieve flying colours. This is not to mention the high expectations from teachers and parents that they have to meet , making examinations deemed as an necessary evil in students' teenage life. Sometimes, aiming for high grades in the examination can bring dire consequences  to students' mental health which will ultimately lead to long-term health effects such as anxiety disorder,  depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, just to name a few. Thus, questions have arisen on whether or not examinations should be made compulsory when it comes to determining students' level of intelligence or learning progress. This article/essay will therefore provide an in-depth discussion/explain more thoroughly about the advantages and disadvantages of examinations in the education system. Is it really true that a diamond is a piece of coal that did well under pressure?

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(Juwanda)Education sometimes is the most essential concern of almost all parents today since it is widely regarded as the key to a successful future. Moreover, major complaints by students in Malaysia against the exam  cause a great deal of stress ,which is generally viewed as undermining an individual's well-being. Since the ranking school has been introduces according to their performance, more competition and thus additional pressure have been exerted on the students. Examinations are actually an additional cause of stress, atop many other prevailing pressures, but unfortunately, examinations are a necessary evil

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(Izzu) I think examinations sometimes force students to cheat because students get stresses and pressures from people around them such as family,friend and teacher.They have been push to get an excellent results for their examinations.Besides,they don't want to be failure infront of those people so they willing to cheat in their examinations.This irresponsible actions have done because students not just afraid of failing certain subjects but also afraid of failing their parents hoped.It clearly shows sometimes examinations force students to cheat.They don't want to be a failure but they already be one with  dishonest attitudes in them.

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EXAMINATIONS SOMETIMES FORCE STUDENTS TO CHEAT

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EXAMINATIONS SOMETIMES FORCE STUDENTS TO CHEAT

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Examinations are known to play very important roles in our educational system, which are sued for academic stratification or for assigning grades to students in schools of learning. I will say that teachers and lecturers encourage examination malpractice among students by giving them areas of concentration, by so doing most student won't border reading on those topic given to them to study before the examination day, rather they will make plans for malpractice. It has become a vicious circle and once students get involved and go through undetected, they easily become addicted and therefore tread this critical path as to attend their academic success in school.

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According to Ukpong (2003), examination malpractice is a social mace but some student today see it as an acceptable and recognizable means of passing examination at all levels of education, which is positive effective of it. And negative part of it is that a lot of student carry results that do not reflect their ability, with this, it threaten the educational system of today.

I will discuss on (5) major effect of examination malpractice on student attitude of learning.

1. Economic Growth: The economic growth of our nation has been affected because those that can move the economy forward have been put in the back row of the society. What I'm trying to say is that, the worsts effect of examination malpractice on student attitude to learn is over-emphasis on paper qualification, which pushes students to cut corners to excel in examination.

2. Unemployment: There will be rise in unemployment, this due to the fact that supposed graduates who are expected to showcase what they have learnt in school turns out empty ie. having nothing to offer at all, even while seeking to be employed

3. Lack Of Confidence:There will be increase in lack of confidence among students, what a student supposed to do on his/her own may seem challenging because that self-confidence is not there, rather they will support themselves with micro chips in the examination hall. Also, examination can lure some students into other areas of misconducts such as prostitution and armed robbery so as to earn money for lectures so as to pass their exams.

4. Lack of Professionalism: This will definitely affect the performance of any student's believe in malpractice, for instance a student from a professional department like computer science, coming out of school still remains jobless without knowing what to do with his course of study. Thus the student will be afraid of showcasing his or her talent in the labor market. Sometimes this set of student will grow into adults and becomes teachers, lectures or examination supervisors who will not see anything wrong with such sophisticated and high class examination frauds, which will defeated the goals of educationa by training out certificated illiterates.

5. Impedes Intellectual Progress of the Nation: Those who cheat to pass in examination and unable to defend their certificates in public and the number of students who graduated in school now contributes to the downfall of our nation, because value of certificate will be reduced, the standard and quality of education will be under-rated anywhere in the country.

YOU CAN ALSO READ: CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF ADOLESCENT ATTITUDE TO PARENTAL DISCIPLINE IN NIGERIA

Conclusively, the effect of examination malpractice has the negative and positive part of it. Outlining strategies by spelling out the consequences that follows with the conduct could help in eradicating cheating in examination. So you better shun exam malpractice because it kills your career and your profession

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THE EFFECT OF EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT ON STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

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Examinations are known to play very important roles in our educational system, which are sued for academic stratification or for assigning grades to students in schools of learning.

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https://www.extremenetworks.com/extreme-networks-blog/the-value-of-examination-and-competition-in-education/

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Students study for the exam and focus less on appreciation of knowledge

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If you deal with test anxiety, you know how stressful it can be. You might feel alone, but test anxiety is common. Nervousness and anxiety are perfectly normal reactions to stress. For some people, this fear can become so intense that it interferes with their ability to perform well on a test.

What causes test anxiety? It's often a combination of factors. Poor study habits, a history of not doing well on tests, and underlying anxiety can all contribute to test anxiety.﻿﻿

Biological Factors

In stressful situations, such as before and during an exam, the body releases a hormone called adrenaline. This helps prepare the body to deal with what is about to happen and is commonly referred to as the "fight-or-flight" response. Essentially, this response prepares you to either stay and deal with the stress or escape the situation entirely.

For some people, however, the symptoms of anxiety they feel can become so excessive that it makes it difficult or even impossible to focus on the test. Symptoms such as nausea, sweating, and shaking hands can actually make people feel even more nervous, especially if they become preoccupied with test anxiety symptoms.

Cognitive Factors

In addition to the underlying factors related to anxiety, there are many cognitive factors that can play a role in test anxiety. Student expectations are one such major cognitive factor. For example, if a student believes that she will perform poorly on an exam, she is far more likely to become anxious before and during a test.

Test anxiety can also become a vicious cycle. After repeatedly enduring test anxiety, students may begin to feel helpless to change their situation.

How to Minimize Test Anxiety

So what exactly can you do to prevent or minimize test anxiety? Here are some strategies to help:

Make sure you're prepared. That means studying for the test until you feel comfortable with the material. Don't wait until the night before. If you aren't sure how to study, ask a teacher or parent for help. Being prepared will boost your confidence, which will lessen your test anxiety.

Confront the negative thoughts. If you start to have anxious or defeated thoughts, such as "I'm not good enough," "I didn't study hard enough," or "I can't do this," push those thoughts away and replace them with positive thoughts. "I can do this," "I know the material," and "I studied hard," can go far in helping to manage your stress level when taking a test.

Get enough sleep.A good night's sleep will help your concentration and memory.

Take deep breaths. If you start to feel anxious while you're taking your test, breathe deeply, in through your nose and out through your mouth. Work through each question or problem one at a time, taking a deep breath in between each one as needed. Making sure you are giving your lungs plenty of oxygen can help your focus and sense of calm.

Avoid the perfectionist trap. Don't expect to be perfect. We all make mistakes and that's okay. Knowing you've done your best and worked hard is really all that matters, not perfection.

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What Causes Test Anxiety and Academic Stress

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If you deal with test anxiety, you know how stressful it can be. You might feel alone, but test anxiety is common. Nervousness and anxiety are perfectly normal reactions to stress. For some people, this fear can become so intense that it interferes with their ability to perform well on a test.