Tests + Stress = Problems For Students

[A.S. Rafi]

Intensive standardized testing not only causes stress in students, but may undermine learning.

Anecdotal reports from educators, combined with a surge in prescriptions for such medications as Ritalin and Prozac, suggest that students are experiencing increased stress in the classroom. At the root of the problem, some researchers suggest, are schools that primarily rank students based on their test scores.

Common responses to "exam stress," as Hayes characterizes it, include disturbed sleep patterns, tiredness, worry, irregular eating habits, increased infections, and inability to concentrate."

For more, read the article in the following link: http://brainconnection.brainhq.com/2000/07/12/tests-stress-problems-for-students/

[Tahsina]

And WE are the cause of all these!

[A.S. Rafi]

hence, we should revise our policy!

[Tahsina]

Unfortunately, WE don't decide on the policies. :/

[nujhat.eng]

this is ok, but still lot more to think if this is regarding our students.

[Afroza Akhter Tina]

The policy makers need to think upon the concerns...



Afroza Akhter Tina
Senior Lecturer,Dept.of English
Daffodil International University

[A.S. Rafi]

at least we can raise our concern!

[R B Habib]

Now, what can be the alternative to lessen 'Testress'  ::)  ??? I guess, 'no exam' should be the last choice.

[Afroza Akhter Tina]

I think both formative and summative assessment can be in focus in our prevailing system  :)





Afroza Akhter Tina
Senior Lecturer
Department of English, DIU

[Tahsina]

Tina, the problem with formative assessment is - you will have to have records of how you are evaluating the ongoing development of the students and turn it into grades . University authority always want assessment to be turned into marks/grades. 

[Afroza Akhter Tina]

Yes,that's the reality ma'am...





Afroza Akhter Tina
Senior Lecturer
Department of English, DIU