I had planned this evening to post a well-formulated argument against excessive testing of schoolchildren by the government. However, I’m far too tired to create something that’s even legible, let alone a watertight argument.
However, I do have the time to wish anyone who is currently taking exams the absolute best of luck. The Select Committee report into SAT testing is due tomorrow, and it’s expected to reveal that SATs put primary school children under unnecessary stress, and put teachers in a position where they have no choice but to ‘teach by the test’. The way GCSE exams are handled has also come in for criticism. This is all surrounded by ridiculous lies the media pumps out each year, claiming exams are becoming easier and that cheating is a lot easier.
(If you’re not currently taking exams or due to take exams soon, then you may disregard this message. Thank you.)
