Should examinations should be abolished ?

Examinations, as we know it, have emerged to be the main theme of modern education in the ever-changing landscape of academia. In an education infrastructure that is as unpredictable as the clouds, it is somewhat ironic that the system of examinations as a means of judging a student's ability has prevailed through the years. Every person, in their quest for knowledge, would inevitably encounter numerous modes of examinations through the course of their academic journey. …

…society evolves and technology advances, there is much more to life than just being skilled at written papers. The globalised world of today requires our children to embrace the earth and be innovative. Creativity fuels the innovation engine; with examinations, it is difficult to see how the imaginative aspect of their minds can be developed. We cannot let ourselves be entrenched in deeply traditional methods; antiquated values no longer function in this day and age.