Are May Exams Necessary? - Ranting

I'M BACK

 - [Random Voice]...from the dead. 
 - Unfortunately I didn't die
 - Aww, how disappointing
 - Don't be mean. But yeah, I know, those exams were hell.

For any of you wondering about who I am, some might say look at my previous posts, however; they are terrible, like all my posts. So lets consider this a new start, hi, I'm a male sixth form student. Lets start a fresh.

Yes as you've all guessed, I had exams. Surprise, surprise. Today was my final one and this symbolises my day to wind down. Not for too long however; I do have lessons starting again next week. Ugh. -_- But we were told we wouldn't get any time off, so what do I expect.

Do I think we should have time off? Well yes, but I sympathise with the schools. They have one hand tied behind their back. They have a course to teach, and can only teach it in a particular period. If this is to change you'd have to change the whole system. For me (doing 1st year A Levels), the A2 course is much longer. Hence why we need the extra time. If this is to ever change we'd have to change the course. This would likely result in the extension of AS and shortening of A2, this would require much effort and is not a short term resolve.

To add. This would also result in the exams getting further into the year. Although done at the end in May and Early June. I would expect most of you to hate doing an exam in July as it would be at the hottest point of the year. With the humidity, it is likely to affect your ability to concentrate. This would be a major problem for people and would be a waste of a year of studying.

Some may ask why can't we keep the same length AS course and have the same length for A2 (September to May). This may be an idea however; we then learn less overall. The major concern being we are now further behind in our education, meaning we are less competitive compared to the world. This is obviously not good for our productive potential as a nation. The other problem with this idea is that you have a long holiday, this could result in the student being less adapted by the time school starts again. After all, how many of you have gone back after a holiday and felt tired and fed up by the second lesson.

So should we change the exam times - No, is my answer. As much as I don't like having a break after the exam. It is better for each student, as we will not get summer holidays while we are working in the real world.

So, sorry for this serious post, I'll do a few lighter ones as time goes on. But this is one for you to debate during this exam period. Hope you join me soon.

Shoot for the Moon, because if you miss you'll still be among the stars.

-|CJ|-