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Exam results: a digital-era anachronism

The annual farce of awaiting exam results online encapsulates everything wrong with industrial-era education models.

Exam results: a digital-era anachronism
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The digital age renders the traditional, high-stakes exam result announcement obsolete. This isn't about celebrating or commiserating; it's about control. Education systems cling to these archaic rituals, perpetuating anxiety and stifling genuine learning. When will we dismantle this antiquated performance for good?

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Exam results, even when delayed, provide a necessary benchmark for academic progress and maintain a standard of educational rigour. They offer a tangible goal for students.

Audit trail
  • ·Results delay
  • ·Outdated system
  • ·Student anxiety
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