Many school pupils feel frustrated and bored during the hours they have to hunch over their books feverishly memorising formulas that seem irrelevant to their lives – and most likely will be quickly forgotten once their final exams are over.
Research indicates that although standardised tests may adequately measure a student’s knowledge, they are a poor yardstick when it comes to highlighting other aspects and abilities – such as collaboration, character, teamwork and leadership skills – that are arguably more important when wanting to achieve success in the real world.
