Grammalysis: exs 17,18 page 139.
Writings: Check homework on Wednesday 11-12-24 for the first writing.
Second writing:
Educationalists claim that making judgements about the ability of schoolchildren based on their performance in examinations is simply not fair. So many students fail to show their true ability due to anxiety, stress and a number of other factors.
Surely, combining exams with assessment of the work done in class or at home throughout the school year would be a fairer system.
Psychologists claim that students who have to take a lot of exams throughout the school year are under stress and pressure which cannot easily relieve.
What positive and negative effects examinations might have? Write an essay addressing the topic and explain what you think about it.