Exam anxiety amid Covid: what needs to be done and why?
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Media Source: The Express Tribune (Pakistan)
Date: 27 April 2021
Exam anxiety, more commonly known as test anxiety, is a combination of physical symptoms and emotional reactions that interfere with students’ ability to perform well on tests. It is critical that the three principles of assessment (validity, reliability, and fairness) should be held upon strongly for decision making while…
Exam anxiety, more commonly known as test anxiety, is a combination of physical symptoms and emotional reactions that interfere with students’ ability to perform well on tests. It is critical that the three principles of assessment (validity, reliability, and fairness) should be held upon strongly for decision making while adjusting the examination practices during the Covid-19 pandemic. In Pakistan, the Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) is the first university-led national examination board in Pakistan to conduct exams and award qualifications. At AKU-EB, there are robust quality assurance procedures in all areas of our work to ensure the implementation of the three principles of assessment. AKU-EB took initiatives to further enhance support to schools. These include increased school visits, continuous communication to inquire about student readiness, conducting workshops for teachers and students, and initiating a series of online training to support teachers improve their teaching practices and students’ performance.