High schools and colleges should do away with high-stakes evaluations such as midterm and final examinations in math and English.

The Indispensable Role of High-Stakes Evaluations in Academic Settings Your Name Subject and Section Professor’s Name February 5, 2024 Understanding students' various learning capacities and styles and the various innovations in the learning process is essential for every educator. This applies whether in the teaching, assessing, or feedback phase, considering that a student's learning is not only confined to the hours spent within the four walls of a classroom. Accordingly, recent trends have shown an educational climate increasingly favoring ongoing and informal assessment methods coupled with the increase in the use of 'educational technologies' in the classroom. This questioned the relevance of high-stakes testing, such as midterms and final exams in critical disciplines like mathematics and English, as they might appear outdated. However, the author of this essay would like to argue to the contrary that these conventional methods of evaluation are not just remnants of a bygone era but are crucial elements in shaping a robust educational framework. The argument supports these high-stakes assessments, highlighting their critical role in enhancing learning outcomes and personal development in high school and college settings. Narrative As mentioned earlier, high-stakes exams are still one of the most effective ways to assess and reinforce students' knowledge. Imagine the journey of John, a university student whose academic and personal growth was significantly shaped by high-stakes exams. Unlike the ongoing assessments, which he often found less challenging and engaging, the rigidity and seriousness of midterms and ...