Exam Angst: Students React to Return of In-Person Testing
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Students’ anger as in-person exams reintroduced
Many students are expressing their frustration and anger as educational institutions announce the reintroduction of in-person exams amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
After months of remote learning and online assessments, the prospect of crowded exam halls and the potential health risks associated with in-person exams have sparked a wave of discontent among students.
Several petitions have been launched calling for the continuation of online assessments or the implementation of alternative assessment methods to ensure the safety and well-being of students.
Students argue that the sudden shift back to traditional exams disregards the challenges they have faced during the pandemic, including limited access to resources, mental health issues, and concerns about their own health and the health of their loved ones.
Educators and administrators are facing mounting pressure to reconsider their decision and accommodate the needs and concerns of students during these unprecedented times.
It remains to be seen how educational institutions will respond to the outcry from students and whether any changes will be made to the planned in-person exams.